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Heroes Comic Con 2010 – Artists you should know

Jason McLellan — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:44:17 +0000

I know. I know. And I don’t even want to hear about it either. I haven’t updated the blog, I haven’t called, I haven’t been around blah blah blah. Well guess what? You’re not the center of the universe ok? I am! So if I don’t feel like posting, I’m not going to post. Get it?

Oh God. Where are you going?

Look I’m sorry I really am. I’ve uh….been drinking a lot lately. Yeah that’s it I’ve been…Dammit. You’re not buying that. Ok how about this then? I’m really lazy.

Wow you believed that a lot quicker than I hoped you would. Well…ummm….ok then. But either way I’m back now so let’s just live in the moment shall we?

The purpose of this post is to whore out my friends instead of myself for once. See I’m a giver not a taker. It’s just the way I am. I’m being so sweet right now you would get a cavity from just looking at me.

So what has brought on this need for me to promote those other than myself? Why Heroes Con 2010 of course. You see I really didn’t think that I was going to make it to the con this year but I ended up being able to after all. Although I was totally not ready for it, I still had an absolute blast. I’m not going to rehash some of the con stories from my Deviantart blog entry.

Instead I’m just going to focus on the artists I met there who maybe lucky enough to call me a friend. And who knows maybe in time I may even allow them to call me by my first name instead of Mr. McLellan. Again I just can’t help myself…I’m a giver.

Now without further delay, below is a short list of five artists from this year’s con that I think you should follow and quite frankly worship.

The Great Loston Wallce. Loston is one of the most talented artist I have ever met. Loston not only has the ability to draw in multiple styles. but is also a hell of a teacher who doesn’t mind sharing his knowledge. Loston has worked for both DC and Marvel comics and is rumored to be able to bend spoons with his mind. Pretty incredible.

Loston Wallace
Web Site: http://www.lostonwallace.com
Deviantart: http://lostonwallace.deviantart.com/

Clever Jeremy Dale who has an incredibly clean and polished style breathes life into his creations. Jeremy’s style is in the same vain as the late great Mike “Ringo” Wieringo but still uniquely his own. Jeremy is one to keep your eye own because his talents will not be ignored for long. Jeremy and his lovely wife Kelly (who is a pretty mean inker) are a dynamic duo of sorts and can be found kicking ass and taking names at most cons.

Jeremy Dale
Web Site: http://www.jeremy-dale.com/
Deviantart: http://thincage.deviantart.com/

Sassy Danielle Soloud. Obviously Danielle is a great artist (she wouldn’t be on my this list if she wasn’t) but in my opinion Danielle’s greatest talent lies in her ability to inject a little of herself into her art. Danielle is an instantly likeable person and this bleeds into her art. Her characters possess a charm and quirkiness, which pulls the viewer into their world. Danielle has definitely found a nitch with her lively versions of popular characters but her own weekly webcomic “Life with Death” is where she really shines.

Danielle Soloud
Web Site: http://dsoloud.blogspot.com/
Web Comic: http://www.lifewithdeath.com/
Deviantart: http://dsoloud.deviantart.com/

Workhorse Bryan Fowler is probably the most dedicated artist I’ve even known. Bryan loves the technique and the craft of creating artwork, he loves getting his hands dirty and is a sponge ready to absorb all that he can methods and techniques. Bryan’s persistence and voracious appetitite for understanding artistic processes and theories has made him a well-rounded artist set on the path of success.

Bryan Fowler
Web Site: http://www.bfowler.com
Deviantart: http://bfowler.deviantart.com/

True Original Henry Eudy is truly a free thinking, honest and funny artist whose style transports the viewer into another time and place. Henry’s art is unapologetic and transcends labels. He is indie without being pretentious, he is a social commentator without being preachy, he has an offbeat style that you can identify with, in short Henry is a indie artist whose humor is sure to win you over.

Henry Eudy
Web Site: http://ohthehumanatee.com
Deviantart: http://oh-the-humanatee.deviantart.com/

Ok folks that is my list of artists from this year’s Heroes convention 2010 that I think you should follow and worship. Each brings something unique to the table, yet I’m sure you will find that you will love each and everyone.

Or else.

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Upcoming Headstatic Contest News!

Jason McLellan — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:28:42 +0000

Hey hey everyone! Although this will be a really short blog post it’s still worth reading. Why you ask? Simple…CONTEST TIME!

Next week I will be announcing all the cool details of my 2nd annual “Name my sketchbook contest!” I will also post the original illustration that will be awarded to the winner along with some other grand news. But in the meantime be sure to put on your thinking caps and give me a super clever awesome name because not only could you win an original illustration from yours truly but it could also make you famous.

Like really really famous.

Keeping with the headstatic tradition, whenever I don’t have any art to post, I resort to posting photos of my super secret celebrity girlfriend Scarlett Johansson. The photo above is of course from the upcoming Iron Man 2 film with hits theaters May 7th. Scarlett will be playing the role of the Black Widow, who is one of, if not my favorite Marvel femme fatale.*

Enjoy and be sure to check back soon for all the contest details.

*Editor’s note: this marks the first time Jason has mentioned that Scarlett will be playing the Black Widow without going into a geek seizure and passing out.

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Sketch Card Giveaway Contest Part 2

Jason McLellan — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:15:34 +0000

Ok guys and gals (rawr) it’s time for second installment of my Twitter sketch card giveaway contest! That’s right folks you have another chance to win a sketch card from yours truly. The last winner was located in Canada and received a nifty Elektra sketch card featured in this post.

Now I bet you are asking yourself “How the hell do I enter already?” Ok ok chill out or hold your horses or cool your jets or whatever it is you need to do to calm down. The instructions are listed below and are so easy it’s ridiculous. Ridiculous I say!

1. Login into Twitter (if you don’t have an account…well get one…duh)
2. Follow me http://twitter.com/manji675
3. Tweet the following message only once: @manji675 I want that sketch card!

Please be sure to include the @manji675 because otherwise I probably won’t see your tweet. And by probably I mean I won’t see it.

That’s it! How much easier could it be?

I will randomly select the winner by reaching into my magic hat of delight and will then send that person a direct message asking for their mailing address. Oh also as before if Scarlett Johansson enters (hey you never know) this contest will be void and she will win.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Good luck everyone!

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Sketch Cards for the Marvel 70th Anniversary Set Part 1

Jason McLellan — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:52:16 +0000

It’s official! I can finally start posting the sketch cards I did for the Marvel 70^th Anniversary edition set. As some of you already know this was my first venture into the sexy and intrigue-filled world of sketch cards and I have to say it was a real blast.

I also have to say I was completely amazed at how many times I had to reference the costumes of the characters. Good God! I mean sure I had no issue with my favorite Marvel characters (Daredevil, Black Widow, Elektra, Spidey, etc) but characters like Loki? I knew that his helmet had long curled horns on it and he wore yellow and green. That’s it.

Speaking of green, anyone else out there every notice how many frikkin’ Marvel characters are either green and purple or green and yellow? Anyway I’ll be posting more soon so stayed tuned.

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Figure Drawing, Contest, & You

Jason McLellan — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:22:26 +0000

Greetings all, just thought I would drop in and upload a few sketches and studies. First up is a sketchbook doodle of a witch I did last night whilst (that’s right I said whilst) watching the History channel. I was going to make a joke and say it was an artistic interpretation of my gal with PMS, but wisely thought better of it. Or did I? Muwhahahahaha!

The other drawings below are studies from my figure drawing session at the Charlotte Art League over the weekend. I’m doing my best to do as much figure drawing as I can lately, because I’ve noticed that my confidence has been growing as a result. I’m a firm believer that confidence is one of the most important attributes that an artist can possess because if you approach a piece in a timid uncertain manner, the piece will reflect it.

I’m also a firm believer that everyone reading this should subscribe right now to this blog. You see one of the other most important things an artist can have is fans. Lots and lots of fans, preferably hot busty fans with lots of money.

Oh also don’t forget about my super awesome sketch card giveaway Twitter contest…uh…contest. Click here for full details and click here to follow me on Twitter, which is one of the contest requirements.

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Sketch Card Giveaway Contest

Jason McLellan — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:59:42 +0000

Call the neighbors and wake the kids everyone because I have big news! I hope everyone is sitting down because to say that this is earth shattering would be an understatement. Over the next 3 weeks I will be giving away a sketch card drawn, inked and colored by yours truly! That’s right each week you will have a chance to win a sketch card.

Now I’m sure have a ton of questions, like how to enter, where to enter, why would I do this or how I maintain my silky smooth hair. Don’t worry I’ve got you covered. See the contest rules and sordid details below.

Why are you doing this?

Because I love you. I really love you. Its not for shameless promotion like others would have you believe. Its all for love.

How do I enter?

Its really super simple easy. Simply follow me on Twitter and tweet @manji675 I WANT THAT SKETCH CARD! Be sure to both follow me and tweet that phrase.

How is the winner selected?

After one week I will take names of all my followers who entered and randomly select a name from my magic hat of delight. The winner will then receive a direct message from me on Twitter. I will ask for their shipping information and if they are always this lucky.

Anything else I need to know?

That is really it. See I told you it was really super simple easy. Just be sure to follow me on Twitter because once a winner is randomly selected I will send the winner a direct message to get their shipping information. Oh and if Scarlett Johansson enters the contest will be made void and she will win. End of story.

Also I will be doing this over the next 3 weeks so if you don’t win this time you will still have a couple more chances. Good luck to everyone!

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Figure Drawing Session from 3-25-10

Jason McLellan — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:58:05 +0000

Greetings everyone! I recently discovered another figure group in Charlotte NC that I have been attending. This class is the third one that I have come across in the last couple months. Its nuts! I’m like a killer robot from the future whose sole purpose is the find sketch groups. I can’t be reasoned with and I can’t be stopped.

Anyway it was a really fun session, so if you get a chance be sure to drop in sometime. The session is from 6:30 to 9:00 pm every Thursday at The Arthouse 3103 Cullman Ave. Charlotte, NC. Hope to see you there.

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Figure Drawing sketches – Feel the excitement

Jason McLellan — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:02:57 +0000

Greetings all! Hope everyone is doing well. Did everyone have a wonderful weekend? You did? Ok….uh huh. Yeah yeah that’s great, whatever. Look let’s not lose focus here people. Remember this blog is about yours truly. Not you. You selfish bastard. I mean really I was simply being nice. You know doing the whole “small talk” thing. The question about your weekend was rhetorical. Next time just smile and nod. Geez. You should really be ashamed of yourself. Shame on you. Taking up my blog time. Anyway let’s move onto the things that really matter. Me.

Lately I’ve been finding myself addicted to figure drawing. Now when I say addicted I mean a healthy “Hey I enjoy this and I’m becoming a better artist as a result” kind of addiction. Not the unhealthy “Hey I’m sticking a used syringe into my tongue to obtain a temporary artificial high to escape the misery of my broken life” kind of addiction. Just sayin.

But I digress.

The pictures above and below were done this Saturday at the Charlotte Art League. The league has a figure drawing session every Saturday from 8:30am to 10:30 am and I have to say it is really well done. Since taking advantage of this great group I can see a definite improvement in my art. Figure drawing not only helps me understand the human form better but my observation skills have grown by leaps and bounds, which to me has been the greatest benefit.

Simply put, strong observational skills allow an artist to be faster and more competent. Understanding what you are looking at, translating onto paper and committing it to memory is what figure drawing should be all about.

Well either that or boobs.

Oh get your panties out of your ass, I’m just kidding. Or am I? Da da dum.

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Mommy’s alright, Daddy’s alright, they just seem a little weird

Jason McLellan — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:34:25 +0000

According to my stuffed bunny Stuart, everyone reading my blog knows it’s the most bestest blog ever! It’s a sexy thrill ride, full of life-altering wisdom, intrigue, and motivational tales of success. Now, I must admit that Stuart is very humble. He’s known for his subtle nature and modesty. So it’s safe to say that he is down playing the impact and importance of this blog on all of humanity, now and for generations to come.

Now onto my actual point, yes there is one.

I know that most of you drop in to catch up on my latest endeavors in art and life. I always try and keep it informative, light-hearted and of course sexy. But every now and then I’ll dump some personal stuff here that isn’t all that fun. A perfect example of something that “isn’t all that fun” was the announcement a few days ago that my father may have lung cancer. Well to get to the straight to the point – he does.

Now before everyone starts getting all bent out of shape and emotional there is good news. The doctors feel confident that it’s operable. The cancer was caught early and has not spread and is only in one lung. The prognosis is extremely favorable. I’m both relived and thrilled with the news and to be honest I’m also shocked. I’m shocked because long story short my dad isn’t the most responsible person ever and RARELY goes to the doctor. And by rarely I mean never. It’s some sort of blessing that he happened to get an X-Ray last a couple weeks back, which alerted the doctors that something may be wrong. Regardless of the hows, whats or whys the bottom line is that everything looks like it will work out just fine.

I want to thank everyone for your calls, emails and prayers. It really means a lot. Not as much as… say money or shiny cool things, but still it means a lot. Thank all.

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Sean Connery Speed Paint

Jason McLellan — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:30:10 +0000

I put this together rather quickly last night. Even though I have had a lot on my mind lately, I do find that doing a speed paint is welcomed distraction. I have probably just over an hour invested in the piece above. I first did a rough drawing with a blue line pencil, scanned it in and then ‘painted” over it in Photoshop.

I was doing a speed paint at least once a week but unfortunately got out of the habit, but as you can see I’m trying to remedy that. I think I’m just going to draw everyone on my list of people that I can have a “get out of marriage for free card”. Last week was Scarlett (who is of course number 1 on my list) so this week I decided to do number 4 on my list.

Sir Sean Connery.

Now I feel it prudent to stress the fact that I’m not gay. But let’s face it. Sean Connery is the fucking Man. He is the end all be all of cool.

End of story.

So for that reason alone he makes my list as number 4. Be sure to check in next week for another speed paint installment of “People that I would leave my lovely wife for” or just subscribe to my blog and automatically receive all my blog updates.

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