Last Sketch of January

DC/Vertigo's Death

It's Illogical

Still trying to get the hang of the mixed gray copics. I drew this one on Sunday, thus finally ending a drought of not being able to draw squat (well, hopefully, at least). I dont know...you just have one of those times where every time you try to put something on paper, it turns into mush right before your eyes? I'm thinking it's because the big 3-2 is creeping up on me next week....grr.....

Victoria Hand

I would have to say that she was probably my favorite character of the whole Dark Reign saga by Marvel Comics. Ha, she was the main reason that I read Dark Avengers! I'm glad that she got to stick around after Siege was over. What an awesome character!

First sketch cards of the new year!

Recently, i've been trying to experiment with the use of adding warm grays to my sketch cards and sketches. I can't quite say that i've gotten the hang of it yet, but i think its getting there right?

Tex Hex from Bravestarr

Simon Belmont from Captain N: The Game Master

Rapture, from the Stingers (featured on Jem)

January- Dr. Sketchy's

Sketches from January's Dr. Sketchy's event! This month, the lovely model was the ever amazing Ivy Les Vixens, dressed as a unicorn.

Check out her work here

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=1166311703

Also, here was my warm up sketch for the night:

Ms. Hardy

A rough sketch of the lovely Black Cat, done in warm and cold grey Copic markers. Half of my markers were on their way out during the sketch, so what could be a better way then sending them off with a drawing of Ms. Hardy?

Happy New Year everyone!

Resolutions for 2011!

Well, it's that time again....New Year's Resolution time! Each year, I make a list of characters that i hope to draw in the new year. I really slacked off the previous year, only completing a couple from the list. LOL Unfortunately, this year wasn't too much different.

1. Atom Eve (from Invincible)
2. Elastic-Girl (from The Incredibles)
3. Brandy or Jen (from Liberty Meadows)
4. Molly or Sister Grimm (from Runaways)
5. Bayonetta (that one is going to be tooooooooough!)
6. Felicia (from Darkstalkers)
7. Storm (Classic Design)
8 Loki (in female form, just because I haven't done a full body version yet)
9. The Baroness
10. Dejah Thoris

Out of all of them i only did 7 and 9..in sketchcard/sketch form no less. To my defense though, it has been an pretty hectic year, with me moving and all. Plus, the commissions have been really good this year (Thank you, John!) and I met the most amazing woman in the world in my dear Tracey. Even still, next year, i plan on actually doing more characters off of my resolution list. Enough with the formalities though...here is the 2011 list:

1. Terra (from Power Girl/ Terrra mini-series)
2. Ms. Marvel
3. Zatanna
4. Brandy or Jen (from Liberty Meadows)
5. The Enchantress (full body drawing)
6. Black Cat (full body drawing)
7. Emma Frost
8. Miss Martian
9. Phantom Lady
10. Abbey Chase or Sydney Savage (from Danger Girl)

Hopefully, i can knock out some of these in the near future as well as do an abundance of pin up drawings, as i have been slacking in that category too. Also, if any of you out there in internet land have some request/suggestions as to who to draw, i'm all for hearing them! :-)

I would like to give thanks to those of you out there that actually take a look at this blog. Yeah, i admit that its not most entertaining thing out there and its pretty plain and generic, but i really do appreciate each and every visit that you guys and gals make to this page. Coming from an average guy who just likes to draw, it truly means a lot to me that there are a few people out there that take a genuine interest in my work. Thanks so much and here's to everyone having a stellar year next year!

Sketch cards of December

Sketch cards to bring this year to a close...

The Enchantress from Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes

Judge J.B. from Bravestarr

Frosta from She-Ra


Happy Holidays everyone!

Andromeda's Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays!

A recent commission i did of Andromeda for: http://bustysuperherochick.blogspot.com/

Flight of the Phoenix

The magnificent Jean Grey as Phoenix, from Marvel's X-Men comics.

Recently, i've been trying to alter my coloring style a little bit, just to experiment with a painted look for some parts. I've been referencing and studying the works of the great Serge Birault. It's unbelievable that he does this in Photoshop. Check out his spectacular work here:

http://sergebirault.blogspot.com/

The Great Gazoo(s)

I had been seeing all of these different challenges on Deviant for quite some time about interpreting a character in the form of the opposite sex, so i thought i would take a crack at it.

Here's my female interpretation of the Great Gazoo from The Flintstones.

2011 PoP! FanGirl of the Month

My contribution to the 2011 PoP! FanGirl of the Month Calendar from a little while back.

You can purchase it here:

http://panelsonpages.com/?p=29955

The Drowning Pumpkin

Ok, this has to be one of the coolest things i have ever seen! An awesome artist named Fikers decided to make my Drowned Ophelia drawing from Brutal Legend into a Halloween pumpkin!

Again, many thanks to Fikers and her amazing craftsmanship!

Dr. Sketchy's 11/10

Warm up sketch from this month's Dr. Sketchy's event.

The Riddle of Loki

Copic marker sketch of Loki, inspired by the amazing Riddle!

Check out her amazing work here:

I hope that someday and somehow, Marvel will find a way to include this design of Loki permanently into their universe. It doesn't have to be on Loki, per say, but it's too good of a design to just be lost in the shuffle (eyebrows or no eyebrows even).

Andromeda's back!

Another commission of Andromeda! I have to admit that she has been a true pleasure to draw! Love the design and it's been so fun to be able to interpret her in my art style. Hopefully, i'll have more opportunities in the future to draw her again.

Check out the blog at:

http://bustysuperherochick.blogspot.com/

The Enchantress

Sketch card of Amora, The Enchantress.

Harley!!!

Strike a Pose!

Yup, it's another Power Girl sketch. :-)

Callie from Ugly Americans

Red Sonja Test Sketch

A warm up sketch i did recently to try out warm gray copic markers. I've never really dealt with them before and they are quite a different "animal" from the cool grays.

The Mummerman

Commission piece that i did for my friend, Curt, of his character,
THE MUMMERMAN!

Lexi Katt!

A sketch of my friend, Lexi Katt, that i did at the Dr Sketchy's event a few months ago...

Glad to hear that she will posing again in October!

Stormtrooper Marlene

A piece i did for a friend of mine, Marlene.
She sure does love her Star Wars!

Me Am Bizarro!

Deviantart, Twitter and more!

Just a reminder that you can check out my work on Deviantart at:

http://bestnameever.deviantart.com/

Also, follow me on Twitter at:

http://twitter.com/bigchrisgallery


Finally, if you are interested in having a sketch card or
digital commission done,just email me for pricing and details at:

bigchrisgallery@aol.com


Thanks!

Cannonball

Here's a sketch of Cannonball that I did for my friend Jenn's birthday! Cannonball is her all time favorite X-Man, so it's only fitting that she gets a drawing of him for her special day. My apologies for the crappy quality. I forgot to actually scan the pic before I gave it to her! D'oh!

The Might of Phoenix!

Looks like Jean is a bit moody today...

Sketchcards of September

Red Sonja

The Baroness

Zatanna

Mary Marvel

Mad Moxxi Meagan!

Tribute to the amazing cosplay of Borderlands' Mad Moxxi by Meagan VanBurkleo.

Check out her work here:

I've wanted to draw one of her cosplays for years now, but could never pinpoint which one of her kick @$$ costumes I wanted to put into my work. When the pics from Comic Con emerged this year, the decision was clear as day! Mad Moxxi all the way!

For a special treat, here is a pic of the drawing when it was in it's intial sketching/inking phase:

Random stuff dump!

When I started this blog a few years ago, i had originally intended it to be a place where i would post stuff that i normally wouldn't post on Facebook/Myspace/Deviantart. Well, that went out the window reaaaaally quick LOL After slacking off enough in that department, its finally time to get back to the original plan. Sooooooo, here are a handful of random drawings that i've just doodled around with over the past few months...

My ever loving girlfriend dared me to draw a koala. So i did.

Below are a few random sketches i did while fooling around on my lunch hour at work:


And finally, a piece that i have been working on for a little while for a friend. She's a big monster movie buff, so i am trying my best to incorporate some of the classic movie monsters of the past into the piece. Here's to hoping that i get it finished before the end of the year...