Crit-Submit #1

-Dan dos SantosThanks to everyone who decided to take part in our first 'Crit-Submit'. We received close to a hundred submissions. I looked through all of them, and they varied greatly. Some of you are just starting out, whereas others of you are obviously at a professional level. I really enjoyed all of them regardless, and appreciate...

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Pegasus Coloring Pages

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Shaun Tan wins Oscar !

By John Jude Palencar A big congrats to fellow illustrator (now also director) Shaun Tan.Shaun won for the "Best Animated Short" based on his bestselling children's book "The Lost Thing". Donato Giancola, Greg Manchess, Irene Gallo and myself had the pleasure to have dinner a few years ago with Shaun. Those who know Shaun, know how unassuming...

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LTD

by Arnie FennerSince Mr. Giancola hasn't mentioned it yet, I'll take the opportunity to. Last year Underwood Books released Middle-Earth: Visions of a Modern Myth, a collection of the gorgeous paintings and drawings that Donato has been creating (some as commissions, but many on his on time and dime) for a number of years. Not only has he...

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Happy 25th Birthday, Link!

This week marked the 25th anniversary of the release of The Legend of Zelda. I'm guessing a ton of you have already seen this image, but if not, here is a pretty spectacular piece that a young artist know simply as 'Ag+' created in commemoration of the event.Two lessons should be taken from this piece:1. Never underestimate the power...

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Update: Terryl Whitlatch

***I just discovered that Terryl has several FREE VIDEO TUTORIALS on the Academy of Art University's website!***http://online.academyart.edu/resources/creature-design-demonstrations/Also, here is some additional info on the signings/demos I mentioned in Thursday's pos...

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Inspiration: ODANI MOTOHIKO

Born in Kyoto in 1972, Odani Motohiko studied sculpture at Tokyo University of the Arts and Music.  Since graduating, he's had at least 7 major exhibitions to his name, most recently 'Phantom Limb', which is currently on display at the Mori Art Museum in Japan. The exhibition, which has been up since late November will be coming down...

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Interview: Terryl Whitlatch

-By Dan dos SantosTerryl Whitlatch was born in Oakland, California, and started drawing at less than three years of age. Blessed with a mother who was, and still is, a talented artist-illustrator, and a father who taught biology, her fascination with animals started early. Countless weekends were spent visiting zoos, aquariums, and museums,...

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Working As An Art Judge

Gregory ManchessIt’s almost time to fly to Kansas to help judge the next Spectrum Annual. None of it would happen without the vision and grand efforts of Cathy and Arnie Fenner. Great effort is expected from all of us: time, money, energy. It’s exciting because as a group, we get to help highlight other lovers of fantastic art out there. Yet...

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New Painting Demo

What is the word of the day? Progress(be it slow and arduous) Here's a close up of what I've been working on. I'm also showing you the ref of the hand I'm using. Thank you all my friend/models. Again, I'm a big photo ref/ref in general advocate. At least until you've gained a better understanding of anatomy, light, form color etc where...

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Illustration Process: Traditional Work

-By Justin GerardFor this post and the next I will take a break from shameless self-promotions to share some process work. Over the years, my process has mutated from the clear and straightforward approach of my early childhood: Step 1: Tear page from coloring book. Step 2: Turn page over and apply crayon directly to back of paper...And...

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Endurance

-By Dan dos SantosIrene Gallo just posted my cover for the upcoming novel 'Endurance' over at Tor.com. 'Endurance' is the sequel to Jay Lake's 'Green'. If you are a member of Tor's site, you can get a nice hi-rez wallpaper of the image that shows a lot of detail. Otherwise, stay tuned here, as I'll post some details and progress pics...

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Suggestion Box

By John Jude PalencarOver the past few months the members of Muddy Colors have posted a variety of topics and subjects.Dan Dos Santos has instituted an online critique. I'd like to take additional suggestions to further creative dialogue and knowledge building for Muddy Colors. Perhaps there is a subject, question or topic that we have...

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Action Man Coloring Pages

Action Man Coloring Pages 001The 2009 London edition is the one that is generating immense attention because Character Group, which is the licensed U.K. toy company for the vintage Action Man, decided to come up with a range of HM Armed Forces action figures.Action Man Coloring Pages 002The toy company worked closely with the Ministry of...

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This Weekend

by Arnie FennerIf you live in the Boston area, why not go see Greg Manchess and Irene Gallo at Boskone this weekend? They'll be sitting on panels, Greg will do a painting demo, and I think there's even supposed to be a display of 30 or so Manchess originals; combine that with all the other convention activities and a good time is almost...

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