Convention Art

I really love attending conventions--it's always a joy to meet so many enthusiastic fans of comics and art and to be able to talk shop and share our passion for all the things we love.

One thing I have always struggled with, however, is sketch/commission requests. As much as I wish I were better at it and could sketch for everybody, it has rarely worked out. I suppose I just prefer drawing in the comfort of my studio where I can hopefully produce work that won't make me cringe with embarrassment. Nobody wins when I try to sketch at a show!

So this year, I decided to try something different and commissioned myself ahead of the shows. I drew whatever I felt like and enjoyed drawing some characters that no one ever requests, at least not from me.

Here is some of the art I made to bring along to Heroes Convention and Baltimore Comic Con this past year (I could have sworn I already shared these, so apologies if this is a repeat post). There were a couple other pieces I neglected to scan/photograph, including another Catwoman and a Wonder Woman, but they'll probably pop up online somewhere and I'll post them here when they do.

All of these pieces are 9"x12". I've included a few photos along with scans to get a better sense of scale. I also went overboard on a large Savage Land Rogue painting which I brought with me to Baltimore Comic Con, but I'll save that for it's own post in a bit.

All of this art was sold at the conventions, but I do have one more piece to sell and will be posting that shortly. Stay tuned!

DOCTOR DOOM!

-Available for purchase at the link below-

9"x12", mixed media on 100% cotton paper.

Doctor Doom

$1,500.00

SOLD OUT

NEW YORK COMIC CON update!

My Artist Alley table at NYCC is C30.

And for the first time in years, I will be completing a very limited number of commissions at the show. For more details and to submit a request, please contact: daniel@scottscollectables.co.uk

See you there!

Girl's Finest commission

This was commissioned some months ago. I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING COMMISSIONS. Please do not contact me with a commission request! I will post a notice on this blog when/if I take on any more commissions. Thanks!!!

San Francisco Comic Con sketches and commissions

My apologies for not posting about this sooner, but I've been working like crazy meeting deadlines and preparing for the show. I did not have the time to do any pre-show commissions this time around, but I plan on drawing as much as I can at the con, God have mercy on my drawing hand.

I've had a lot of inquiries about commissions, sketches, sketch covers, CGC signatures, etc, and I am working out a sketch policy/price list now and will have it posted on my table in Artist Alley. I'm going to offer a few different options so that I can draw for as many people as possible.

I will have four different gallery-quality prints available (A3, 100% cotton paper, archival inks) and a portfolio packed with original art. 

I very much appreciate everyone's interest and look forward to meeting you all next weekend.

See you soon!

J

Another Poison Ivy

Another commission, about 9"x12", mixed media. Headed your way, JS!

Scarlett

Another ECCC "pre-show commission". This one is for you, MV.!

Princess Mononoke

 

Princess Mononoke commission, mixed media on paper,  9"x12". Coming to you soon, E.C.!

ECCC 2017 cancellation

I am very disappointed to say I am unable to attend ECCC 2017 due to circumstances beyond my control. I sincerely apologize to those of you hoping to visit me at my table and check out my art in person. I will do my best to attend another convention as soon as possible, so hopefully I will be able to see some of you then.

I will be shipping my 'pre-show' commissions, so I will soon be in touch with everyone on my list to work out the details. Needless to say, I will cover the shipping expense.

Now I just have to figure out what to do with all of this original art and prints...

J

Important ECCC update

First the good news- I have been chipping away at my commission list and have really been enjoying it. I'm eager to deliver the pieces to all of the kind folks who requested a commission. If all goes well, I may even be able to squeeze a couple more in. However...

...the bad news- I recently found out there is a very good possibility that due to circumstances completely beyond my control, I may not be able to travel to Seattle and will therefore have to cancel my appearance at ECCC. I will be emailing all of the people on my commission list individually shortly with more information, but rest assured, if you requested a commission, you will receive it. Unfortunately, I may have to ship it to you rather than deliver it in person.

I am truly disappointed by this development as I have been preparing for quite a while to head to Seattle and have lots of art to show, including a bunch of originals I haven't shown anywhere else. I am still keeping my fingers crossed that it all works out and I can attend after all, but if not, I apologize in advance to anyone hoping to see me, have a chat, get a book signed, or grab a quick sketch.

If it turns out I can't make it, I am planning on attending another convention as soon as possible. I realize a lot of folks won't be able to make it to an alternate show, but I hope I will be able to see some of you at least.

I will post an update as soon as I know more, and my apologies again.

J

EMERALD CITY COMICON 2017 and PRE-SHOW COMMISSIONS *UPDATED*

 

I'm very happy to announce that I will be a guest at the fabulous EMERALD CITY COMICON in lovely Seattle, WA, March 2-5, 2017! This will be my first convention in about 4 years, and only my second ECCC, the first being way back in 2005. From what I understand, the show has grown immensely in those 12 years, so I am really looking forward to coming back.

I plan on going all out with new art, prints, and goodies, and yes, I will be accepting a limited number of commissions. For all of the folks who have been asking me about conventions and commissions, this is your chance.

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- EMERALD CITY COMICON - 'PRE-SHOW' COMMISSIONS-

*9/21 UPDATE*

THE COMMISSION LIST IS NOW FULL. If you missed your chance to make a request, please keep an eye on this blog, as I may take a few more requests closer to the show if I manage to get through my current workload.

Thank you to everyone who made a request. I am thrilled with some of the inspired character choices I have received. Time to get to work!

I will be completing all commissions in my studio over the next 5 months for delivery at ECCC. Commissions can be picked up at my table in Artist Alley any day of the show. (I will post my table number once ECCC has completed their placement).

• 9"x12" or larger (at my discretion)
• 100% cotton paper
• Color, tonal, or pen and ink based on what best suits the subject matter (also at my discretion)
• Any character/subject from comics, animation, games, movies, literature, mythology, etc. Be creative with your requests. TIP: I like superheroes, but I LOVE fantasy, fairy tales, monsters, and so on.
• $500

If you would like a commission, simply use the 'contact' page to submit your request. I'd really appreciate having a few options, so please provide a few different character requests for me to choose from. I only have so many Harley Quinns in me.

Once I receive your request, I will reply to confirm and to provide my Paypal address. I am requesting payment upfront to reserve your place on the commission list.

-Satisfaction guaranteed-

 In the unlikely event that the commission is unsatisfactory, you are free to decline it at the show and I will gladly refund your money. I'll assume you are a nut with poor taste, but I'll refund your money :)

Below is a smattering of commissions from previous shows:

TANK GIRL commission

Click for full image - WARNING: Contains disappointingly minimal nudity

Here's a commission I painted a year or two ago for the mighty Mr. Reid, a fellow with an impressive collection of artwork to say the least.

This is a rather large piece at about 14" x 20", painted in acrylic on illustration board. Needless to say, TANK GIRL begins and ends with Hewlett, but she was a fun subject to paint- it's not often I'm reaching for pinks and greens like that!

Padme detail and pencil drawing

Here is a detail shot and the pencil drawing for the Padme piece.

ECCC and Padme in a meadow

Some of you may have noticed my name on the guest list for Emerald City Comic Con. I am very sorry to say I have to cancel my appearance due to scheduling/story issues with the Wonder Woman comic I have been working on. I should also mention that I am now only providing the art for the first issue of the 2-part Wonder Woman story, which isn't really a bad thing.

I'm quite disappointed to miss the convention as it has been a long time since I attended a show and I always enjoy meeting folks and talking art. I'm going to do my best to make up for it at the next show, whenever and wherever that is!

Some of you may have also noticed that I have removed the 'Gallery' page on the site. This place needs an overhaul and most of that stuff needs to go. I'll put up some good work to replace that sad graveyard as soon as I can.

In the meantime, here's a private commission of Padme Amidala I painted a while back for a good friend and avid collector of comic art and illustration. You can view some of his impressive collection here.

It is painted in gouache with a tiny bit of colored pencil here and there on the line work. I used metallic gold and silver for the frame and details on the dress, which shimmers in the light but unfortunately can not be captured in a scan. You can kind of see the effect in the second photo. The Futhork at the bottom reads "Amidala". I don't recall the dimensions, but I'm guessing it was in the 12"x18" neighborhood.

Ivy commission

Larger scan here.

She's alive...ALIVE!

15"x24" acrylic gouache and pencil on 300lb watercolor paper, private commission

Marker-made Mary Marvel

I need to wake up this sleepy blog, so here's another one of the 9"x12" marker commissions I take on occasionally. This one is from a while back, but I don't think I posted it here. At least, I hope not. Pretty sad to have a blog in reruns.
I just finished a fairly large painting which I will be posting next, along with some process stuff, so please stay tuned.

I'm also finalizing my plans for San Diego Comic Con, July 17-21, which is creeping up fast. I'll post the info soon.

I hope everyone is doing well out there.

Psi-Judge Anderson commission

Here is a commission I painted a couple of months ago of Psi-Judge Anderson (with Judge Death in the background) from the 2000 AD Judge Dredd comics. The original measures about 12"x18" and is painted in gouache. 

Post-Wondercon post

 

Thank you to everyone who stopped by my table at the big show. I had a wonderful time talking art with so many enthusiastic fans of comics and all things fantastic. An extra thanks to those of you who purchased prints, books, or original art. Your support means the world to me.

Speaking of original art, above is a sampling of the commissions I delivered at the convention. All of them were drawn on 10"x14" watercolor paper in pigmented ink.

Vampirella

Here's another gouache-painted commission I finished a month or two ago. I decided to paint out most of the line art and allow this to be more of a painting than a colored drawing, the latter of which I seem to lean toward instinctively.

Vampirella is probably a little more cheesecake than I usually do, but Frazetta painted her, so that makes it okay. The original measured somewhere around 12" x 18", I think.