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May09

Volume One Update: Caffe Lattes Away!

by Joel on May 9, 2013 at 2:40 pm
Posted In: Original Art, Starcrossed: Volume One

Just a quick update for the Starcrossed: Volume One Indiegogo supporters who chose the Caffe Latte Perk Package. Your artist edition, button set and 4.5″ x 6″ sketch card – not unlike this gluttonous sketch of Nigel – are on the way!

If you haven’t been contacted about your Indiegogo perk package, please be sure to drop me an email and I will fill you in on the details as they fall into place.

Oh! If you haven’t seen it already, I made a video of drawing this Nigel sketch card just last week.

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Sep25

Funded! But Not Over Just Yet

by Joel on September 25, 2012 at 10:28 am
Posted In: Books, Original Art

Funded!

Starcrossed: Volume 1 officially reached the main funding goal on Indiegogo over the weekend thanks to the generous contributions of readers like you. I can’t begin to explain how exciting it is to have the green light on this book! The file(s) will be heading to the printer this week for proofing. Shortly after that the book will be sent to print based on the final amount raised on Indiegogo.

It’s not over yet!

There is still a way to get an even better Starcrossed: Volume 1. Tell everyone you know! I have added three stretch goals to the campaign that will improve the inside paper stock, the cover of the book and add an exclusive print to any perk packages over $10. If you have already contributed, I thank you! Spread the word. Tell family, friends and your social networks about Starcrossed: Volume 1. If we meet these stretch goals the improvements will apply to everyone involved in the campaign. The more people that contribute, the better the book for everyone.

I have outlined the stretch goals in detail on the Indiegogo updates page.

September 25:
We are only $68.00 away from the first stretch goal!


 

 

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Aug15

New Commissions & DCAF Special

by Joel on August 15, 2012 at 11:10 am
Posted In: Appearences, Commissions, Contests, DCAF, Illustration, Original Art, Sale, Sketches, Store

[I] made a quick update to the gallery this morning. The two latest commissions are a Black & White Con-Sketch of Batman for the winner of a Yelp Halifax contest draw and a custom black and white
digital commission for my friends Helen and Cal for the front of her wedding invitation! Helen and Cal are both big Calvin & Hobbes fans and they wanted to bring that into their wedding invite in a unique way. Congrats guys! See you on September 30th!

Commissions are still open. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the Starcrossed Store just email me and I can send you a custom quote.

~AND~

Black & White 9 x 12 Sketches will be on special at DCAF for $40!
So, come on out to the Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival on Sunday, August 19th and pick up some cool stuff from myself and other Atlantic Canadian cartoonists and comic artists. Details here.


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Jul20

Weekend Commission Sale!

by Joel on July 20, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Posted In: Commissions, Illustration, Original Art, Sale, Sketches, Store

UPDATE: Even though the sale is over, commissions are still OPEN!

Have you been meaning to pick up a piece of original artwork from me? Well now’s your chance! To celebrate the release of a certain comic book movie this weekend, all Black & White / Con Sketch commissions are 10% off. You can read about commission details and place your order right here!

Though the samples in these posts are Batman related, don’t feel obligated to request a character from that universe. The sky is the limit. – As long as I can find references on Google Images. Ha!

Feel free to email me if you have any questions about the artwork.

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Jun18

Update to Commissions

by Joel on June 18, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Posted In: Commissions, Illustration, Original Art

Still working on today’s comic. In the mean time, there is a new commission in the gallery. If you’d like a custom piece of art for yourself or as a gift for a friend, get in touch! I’m on vacation for the next few days, but commissions are OPEN. You can find out more here.

“Moff’s Minions”
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Feb08

Gallery Update

by Joel on February 8, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Posted In: Commissions, Illustration, Original Art

I took some time today to add a few new images to the illustration gallery. Take a peak. If something sparks your imagination, I am still taking commissions for February.

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Jan13

New Art, New Homes

by Joel on January 13, 2012 at 9:35 am
Posted In: Blog, Commissions, Contests, Original Art, Prints

Thanks to everyone who has been ordering commissions or picking up prints from the Starcrossed Store. If you want to take pictures of your new art in it’s new home, I will be happy to share them on the blog. Here are a few shots from Cory Latham (@clatham78) of Texas who won a piece
from the eBay auction for an original water color and Jocelyn Moffett (@GISgamer) from Ontario Canada who commissioned a Sketch Card Avatar and picked up some prints.


     
 

 

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Dec15

Inspiration: Art Auction for FrogPants Update

by Joel on December 15, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Posted In: Inspiration, Original Art

Success! I am happy to report that I just sent in the proceeds from my art auction to Scott Johnson of the FrogPants network. You can read about the art auction here. A big thank you out to those who joined in the bidding process on eBay, and of course to the winners my buddy Paton Francis here in Halifax, and Cory Latham in Gladewater,Texas. The auction raised a little over $100.00 for Scott’s sister Wendi!

Tune in to The Morning Stream Mondays through Thursdays at 11:00 AM AST and join in the fun. Wendi does her “Therapy Thursday” segment on… Well, on Thursdays at about 11:45AM or so.

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Sep27

New Commissions: Sketch Cards

by Joel on September 27, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Posted In: Commissions, Original Art

I am now selling sketch cards!

I have been working on setting up a detailed commissions page, but it’s taking longer than I thought. So, for now I wanted to at least announce that I will gladly draw artist sketch cards for anyone interested.

What do you want?
The subject matter is really up to you. Maybe your favorite character from Starcrossed, or another comics favorite like Superman or Spider-man. Please keep in mind that if you choose a character created by someone else, I will be drawing my take on it. If you can give a previous example of my work that you like, that is always helpful.

Each sketch card is drawn and inked on Strathmore 2.5″ x 3.5″ trading card bristol. Unlike my comic originals, the rough pencils will be erased.

 

$20 CAD for B & W sketch cards (possibly with grey tones)
$30 CAD for color sketch cards (marker / water color / colored pencil)
*Please add $3 CAD for postage and shipping anywhere in North America.

Avatars!
For a fun little twist, if you’re willing to email me a couple reference photos I can turn you into a cartoon that you can use as your profile pic on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media sites.
Avatar sketches are drawn the same way as regular sketch cards. There is an additional option for a digital only commission.

$20 CAD for B & W digital avatar (digital ink)
$30 CAD for color digital avatar  (digital color)
*Digital commissions delivered via email.

$20 CAD for B & W sketch card avatar
(possibly with grey tones)
$30 CAD for color sketch card avatar
(marker / water color / colored pencil)
*Please add $3 CAD for postage and shipping anywhere in North America. 

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Jun26

Sketch Week 12: Green Lantern

by Joel on June 26, 2011 at 12:32 am
Posted In: Blog, Original Art, Sketches

A bit late with the sketch this week. It definitely needs some color, but here are the inks. I actually forgot to scan the pencils before I inked it, but I did take a quick snap with my iPhone to share on Twitter before I left the studio yesterday.

 

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