Alex Niño over John Buscema

Here is a beautiful combination of Niño's fluid lines over a John Busema layout. Commissioned by Soltero from the Buscema a Life in Sketches book.

The Niño piece is on the right.

You can still order or reorder through Diamond.
The John Buscema: A Life in Sketches . It is listed at a special price of only 16 bucks, less than when it first came out. It is the first print, and first edition--extremely hard to find...............Previews order #   Nov14 1811

Prayers for Stan Sakai and family

Stan Sakai is a great artist, cartoonist, and father to his children. This week he lost his wife of 30+ years who had been fighting a brain tumor for ten years.

I met him long ago and he has always been courteous every time I met him at conventions.
He also works with Sergio Aragonés. I created a drawing for his charity which I sent to Bill Morrison over at Bongo comics.

My prayers to Stan.

Emilio

Alan Moore and new FX From Hell TV show

Apparently, the FX channel is planning a series on From Hell, based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell. It first saw print as a mini series from Tundra, the imprint created by the TMNT co-creator. It is not clear if Alan Moore will be involved--most likely not. With the expanded frame there will be room to include more of the background that Moore included in his graphic novel.

Within a week ago, Alan Moore celebrated is 61 birthday. Within a year or so ago, Eddie Campbell came out with a reader on From Hell.

At the height of his Swamp thing popularity Alan Moore took a trip to the SD comic con in 1985, and it was the last one he would attend. After many years, he was voted into the SD Comic Con Eisner's Hall of Fame.

Sergio Aragonés

Sergio Aragonés has given an awesome talk in Tijuana, Mexico.
Check it out on YouTube.

Also, check out his recent Conan vs Groo issues.

Buscema books

here is the info on the IDW John Buscema Silver Surfer bk

Publisher: IDW PUBLISHING

(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) John Buscema

John Buscema was one of the most important artists at Marvel Comics for decades. He produced gorgeous pencils for some of the most iconic characters at the House of Ideas, including The Avengers, Thor, The Fantastic Four, The Amazing Spider-Man and many more. But he is perhaps most acclaimed for his stunning rendition of the noble Silver Surfer! This Artist's Edition will include Silver Surfer classics #5 and #6, both double-sized issues, as well as other stories, a cover and classic page gallery, plus more! All done with the full endorsement and cooperation of the Buscema family.

Item Code: JUL140338

In Shops: 11/26/2014

 

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John Buscema: A Life in Sketches for November, 2014 Previews from Diamond. Order it today as it is selling for several hundred in the after market/collector's market when you can find it. It is listed at a special price of only 16 bucks, less than when it first came out. It is the first print, and first edition--extremely hard to find...............Previews order #   Nov14 1811 

only 16.00 bucks 1st print, 1st edition, some copies may be signed by one of his inkers (only a handful).

John Buscema received and award at the 2001 SD comic con. Kevin Nowlan also finished a SUperman book of his for DC comics circa the same time.

His brother Sal continues to draw as well.

As a treat--a rare unpublished pencil of the Surfer by the great John Buscema, circa '68.

Never before seen.

Silver Surfer is © 2014 Marvel Comics

New John Buscema artist edition and relisted John Buscema sketchbook listed

A new IDW john Buscema Silver Surfer is offered by IDW. It is printed at the original oversize format. It looks like it will be a great edition to the Buscema books of late.

The John Buscema: A Life in Sketches has been listed in today's Preview from Diamond. Order it today as it is selling for several hundred in the after market/collector's market when you can find it. It is listed at a special price of only 16 bucks, less than when it first came out. It is the first print, and first edition--extremely hard to find...............Previews order #   Nov14 1811 
The original order# is     

Item Code: JUN084460

There can never be enough books on this great artist.

John was a boxer in his younger days and even drew some of the boxers at his gym.

SDCC & Crocker Art MArathon Figure drawing SUMMER 2014

Both events were a success. The Crocker event took place yesterday and many fine artists came to draw the figure for the entire day.

SDCC was great with many fine artists also in attendance. Soltero thanks Ericc and Kat for a fantastic job posing for the audience.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

This is an excellent movie as it depicts some of the most powerful human emotions through the Apes. Its achievement is in showing the apes as more than human on the one hand and as fallible in another.
The first original movie was excellent, the one from the 60s, with input from Rod Serling. This movie, I believe, surpasses all of the previous films. Check it out!

Artists & Cosplayers needed for art demo at San Diego Comic Con 2014 SDCC

Cosplayers interested in participating may show up for event.

6:00pm

Figure Drawing for Popular Media

Emilio Soltero, Ph.D. (John Buscema: A Life in Sketches), and panelists present a primer on drawing the figure for popular media, including drawing for comics and character design. The focus will be on anatomy and figure drawing. There will be time to draw as well. Professionals and beginners are welcome. Bring your drawing supplies to draw models/cosplayers during this interactive presentation. Come ready to take notes and to draw.

Thursday July 24, 2014 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 30CDE

Dr. Soltero FIGURE DRAWING at San Diego Comic Con SDCC Actual time & date 2014

Dr. Soltero presents in July, 2014


Be there for a fantastic presentation on dynamic figure drawing:

San Diego Comic Con International, 2014

Figure Drawing for Popular Media, Thursday, 7/24/14, 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m., Room: 30CDE

Emilio Soltero will cover ideas and techniques related to figure drawing; gesture drawing, and related. He will also cover some of the figure artists in history.

Soltero to lead Figure Drawing Marathon at Crocker Museum in July & SDCC Comic Con International

Emilio Soltero to lead Figure Drawing Marathon at Crocker Museum in August, 2014  and in July at  SDCC San Diego Comic Con International. Soltero's art has received praise from Frank Frazetta, Dr. Seuss, and Wayne Thiebaud, among others. Sign up today!!


Crocker Art Museum, 8/23/14
Sacramento, California----all day figure drawing!!!!
Figure Drawing Marathon on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 10:30 AM-4:30 pm

SDCC San Diego Comic Con International, July, 2014
Day and time to be confirmed--be there--always a great crowd!!!!

Dick Ayers has passed May 4th, 2014

"I have been fortunate to have met many nice cartoonists and comic artist, such Sergio Aragones, but one who rarely made it out to SD was Dick Ayers. He was an incredibly nice fellow when I met him in SD less than 10 years ago. He will be missed."
Soltero

March 8, 2014 Soltero at the Sacramento Wizard Con

A good crowd at Wizard Sacramento with Emilio Soltero.
Other folks in attendance included Stan Lee, Neal Adams, and Chris Claremont of X men fame.

Emilio Soltero 6 hour marathon at Crocker Museum--summer 2014--FIGURE DRAWING

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
$80 MEMBERS • $95 NONMEMBERS
INSTRUCTOR: EMILIO SOLTERO 

A SIX HOUR MARATHON OF FIGURE DRAWING. Do not miss it--sign up today!!

Draw the human body from live models. Open to all levels of experience, this workshop will sharpen your observation skills as you practice rendering accurate proportion.

Sign up and reserve at:
https://tickets.crockerartmuseum.org/Info.aspx?EventID=12

Emilio Soltero to run a one day FIGURE DRAWING marathon at the Crocker, summer 2014

Emilio Soltero to run a one day FIGURE DRAWING  marathon at the Crocker Museum, Sacramento, CA,
summer 2014---late August. Date to be confirmed asap.

Dr. Soltero & special guest/s to present at Sac Wizard Con, Sat March 8, 2014

Dr. Emilio Soltero will present at Wizard Con in Sacramento, Ca, March 8, 2014, from 2-2:45pm,
Time and room subject to change. Join us for Figure Drawing. More info. to follow. Cool giveaways.