Category: Cosplay

LONDON FILM & COMIC CON PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN!

6/3/2013

With the Next Show on it's
way. I am now taking
Pre-Orders for sketches the
LONDON Film & ComicCon.

Why Pre-Order?

Well, I can only produce so many Sketches at a show & it will be 1st come - 1st serve. Once the list is full -
IT'S FULL.

However if you want to Guarantee a Piece of Artwork for collection at the show, with all my tools at my disposal, Order Now!

To place an order simply go to the commissions section of this website & click on the sketch of your choice & let me know when ordering which characters you want, then the order is complete!

There is also an option for a £20 Pre-Order sketch on the remaining Avengers & Iron Man Sketch Paper.
Simply check the Commissions section for details.

All orders come with a Free AVENGERS & IRON MAN Print!

For details on the show go here: www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com
where you will find me at the top of the Artists & Writers section.

MCM LONDON COMIC CON REVIEW

5/29/2013

I can draw Prime and Megatron in my sleep. Though I honesty I always still enjoy drawing both. Spiderman verses Michelangelo was one of the more unusual requests, but also a lot of fun to do. This along with Harley Quinn verses Optimus Prime was one of my favorites.

(Yes that's right, Harley Quinn vs Optimus Prime!)

Unfortunately my camera decided to quit on me. Many of the pictures came out blurred and many others decided not to work at all. Time for new equipment I think, it has served me well over it's time, bless it.

The thing I really like about these shows are the people I meet. Everyone is friendly and everyone does there best to go out of there way to be nice to each other. All those on the outside that make disparaging remarks about these sort of shows or the people that attend, shame on them, the people with bad attitudes ruin things for themselves. That is probably why they are so bitter.

I got to say I enjoyed the hell out of this show, even if it has taken the last two days to recover from it!

There was several cool things from this weekend for me, doing a Spiderman as Sherlock Sketch Cover, which Dan Slott the writer of Spiderman re-tweeted:

All in all what a great show and what great people. Although I came away exhausted at the end of it, Ive also come away reinvigorated from the fantastic feedback and responses from con goers and fans alike.

While people enjoy the work and gain pleasure from it, who am I to deprive them. It would be Criminal!

Here's a few of the happy folks I sketched for, apologies to those not on here, I will make sure I have a fully working Camera with me next time!

MCM London Comic Con. Every time I think a show has reached a new limit, out comes another show and pulls the rug from under my perceptions. I arrived early on Friday for set-up and I am glad I did. The pressure of Setting up and interacting with the public on a Saturday morning whilst also trying to sketch is something best avoided. Making Friday the best time to be prepared for the weekend ahead.

My what a weekend, I've seen busy before and this was something else. I did this same show at the same time last year, but this had to be a new record. A few people told me they had been queuing from 11.00 until 2.00 just to get in the main hall, & I gotta say that is dedication!

The nice thing about doing these shows is the complete mix of requests I receive. It makes it challenging, but it also pushes me out of my comfort zone. I gotta say this time I felt I took the sketches to a new level. I spent a bit more time on each, but felt it was well worth it overall.

I had a lot of fun, due to the challenging requets!

Also getting a Gift of a Wolverine Sketch from Callum Crabb aged 6, whilst wearing his Spiderman Outfit. He has one of my sketches above his desk, keep up the good work Callum!

Added to that a lovely message from Andrew Fernandes on my Facebook wall:

Lee Bradley was such a complete and utter gent when meeting him at Comic con London. Such a talented artist that I admire and respect! Lee was so approachable and encouraging with the work I had to show - his feedback and advice really left me inspired. I'm going to work much harder at making my dream a reality!
Check out this amazing piece of art he drew for me! Optimus Prime! — with Lee Bradley.

MCM LONDON EXPO PRE-ORDERS!

5/14/2013

With the MCM London Comiccon
swiftly descending upon us, I am opening my Pre-Sketch list.

To place an order simply go to the commissions section of this website & click on the sketch of your choice.

When ordering just fill in the details of the characters you want, then the order is complete!

There is also an option for a £20 Pre-Order sketch on the remaining Avengers & Iron Man Sketch Paper.
Simply check the Commissions section for details.

All orders come with a Free AVENGERS & IRON MAN Print!

BRISTOL COMIC EXPO

5/13/2013

Okay so I was back from this years Bristol Comic Expo. The 1st show I ever went to as a fan and eventually as an industry insider.

So what do I think? I thought it was great. It was definatley busier than last time, and although I did not hang around for the Sunday last year. This year there were decent numbers on this day, which is a one of the difficult things for any 2 day show.

The Saturday started with being asked to draw a Slag. A Dinobot Slag that is, after all this was a comiccon! From there the requests came thick and fast & a nice mix they were too. Optimus Prime, Game of Thrones, Loki, Hellcat, Wolverine, Deadpool, Quentin Quire, a nice mix indeed.

There of course was a tricky one, there always is. Iron Man, Full Colour, but within his latest movie garb. Now Iron Man's not a problem but have you seen the level of tech on his new armour?

Yep Tricky.

It worked out just fine though.

Normally at a show I would be locked behind the table for the full weekend. This time however I was asked to join a panel on Nostalgia in Comics and quite interesting it was too. I was joined with my good pal's John-Paul Bove & Liam Shalloo for the talk. We had a few laughs and all found it far deeper than we expected. The last contributer made the greatest observation. Wether Nostalgia will actually disapear. As with this internet age, nothing truley disapears and everything is accessable. So we never really have time to miss or remaniss about anything anymore. As it is always there, readily available.

Overall this was a good show. Not as busy or as intense as the larger shows. But it did have a nice feel to it. People had time to chat, get sketches, and have a browse around, without being overwhelmed. I like the direction it is heading and personally think they did a great job.

Long live Bristol Expo!

Dave asked for a Slag, he look's happy enough.

COMIC LEGEND in GERMANY

5/8/2013

Last week I was invited over to Germany to promote the release of Iron Man 3. It was a special 2 Film Event starting with The Avengers leading into it's direct follow up featuring ol' Shell-Head himself. Although Originally I was supposed watch Both Films & sketch Before, After & during the Interval. As per usual it turned into a Sketchathon until the end of the event.

Quick lucky really as it turned out both films were playing in German with no subtitles. Would have been an interesting experience, but I may have dodged a Bullet there. :D
I can say upon viewing IRON MAN 3 in good old Blighty, it's a Blast!

I had a great experience at the show and everyone was extremely friendly, despite the language barrier. Big thanks to Stephan Prietzel for acting as my German agent on that one. It was quite interesting to see the difference in the sketch requests at an overseas event compared to a UK one. Gone was the usual IronMan, Batman, Hulk etc.. here the majority of people wanted themselves as superheroes. Which was quite fun to do.

I got the odd unusual request such as a full colour Wolverine chilling on a beach while the Silver Surfer rides waves.

Translation:
Comic Legend at the "SpreeCinema"

Hey I don't write this stuff so don't blame me.

One of the nice things about an Event like this is the Experience. Although I had a Hotel Room booked, turns out I didn't need it. After the Organizers took us out for a slap up meal. Rump Steak mmmm... & don't forget drinks. We headed back to the Cinema around one in the morning. Pitch Black Outside, up come the shutters & in we go. Cinema Lock-In! Out comes the Whiskey, helpings of pop-corn & whatever I want from behind the counter.

As well as looking around the Cinema of a night & having a nose around the projection rooms, we chatted & swapped stories over Whiskey & Ice Cream until six in the morning. Great memories and it makes me realize how lucky I am as I get the chance to do things that most people will never get to do.

Then it was time for my flight!

Spree Cinema, be seeing you soon!

WALES COMICCON PRE-SKETCH LIST OPEN!

4/3/2013

My Next Upcoming Show is the Wales Comic Con.
I am taking on Pre-Orders
for Sketches at the show.

Why Pre-Order?

Well, I can only produce so many Sketches at a one day show & it will be 1st come - 1st serve.
Once the list is full -
IT'S FULL.

However if you want to Guarantee a Piece of Artwork for collection at the show, with all my tools at my disposal, Order Now!

Please go to the COMMISSIONS Section of this website (Page Link Above) to place your order!

Artwork can be produced on a Variety of Colour Backgrounds & Any Characters can be used in Battle Sketches.

Please Note:
As with the Show List on the day, I can only take on So Many Orders before the show to fit in with my workload.
1st come, 1st serve.

WALES COMIC CON

3/29/2013

I am pleased to say I will be a guest at this years Wales Comic Con. This will be my 1st time at the show & I have heard good things so I am looking forward to the event.

They have a fantastic Guest List with Sophie Turner from (Game of Thrones) Billy Boyd (Lord of the Rings) Nicholas Brendon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer). The entire Red Dwarf Cast, Warwick Davis, Carlos Bernard from (24 & Dallas), Robert Picardo (Star Trek Voyager, Stargate & Supernatural). Members of the Hobbit, Adam Brown & Jed Brophy.

Andrew-Lee Potts (Primeval) Hannah Sperritt (Primeval & SCLUB7), Wrestling legands, Mick Foley, Goldust, Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase, Tommy Dreamer....

& The list goes on, from Star Wars to Star Trek, Merlin to Aliens, & Comic Guests Galore!

My Pre-show sketch list will be opening soon, so keep your eyes open, Limited Spaces as I have limited time!

For more info about the show & who else is attending simply click the poster opposite!

The WOMEN of MARVEL

3/22/2013

I am pleased to announce I have been asked to contribute towards The New Women of MARVEL Sketch Card Series!

I will be joining such luminary Artists as Adam Hughes, Joe Rubinstein, Rich Molinelli, & Mahmud Asrar, to have worked on this series.

Each Card will be a one-off hand drawn SketchaFEX Card, featuring the most Fun, Devious, Dangerous & Powerful Women from the Marvel Universe.

There will be an Original 1-of-a-kind Sketch Card in every box, alongside all kinds of other goodies!

So keep a look out!

I'm going to have fun!

MCM MEMORABILIA & COMIC CON

3/18/2013

Another Weekend, another show though this time it was local. The Memorabilia show was the 1st venue I ever sketched in Public. Though this was way back when The 'Draw The World Together' Charity was there sponsored by NCSOFT. Back then I was drawing under the charities banner with requests from City of Heroes.

SUPERGIRLS

Fast Forward the last few years and the Memorabilia has now become the MCM Birmingham Comic Con. Although the name Memorabilia and branding is still there, how long will it last?

All I know is the Show didn't just seem busier, it was busier. More people were in attendance at the show than I have seen in many years. With long cues to get into the venue and an interesting crowd of new younger people added in to the mix. Many of the people I had spoke to had never been to the show before, this was there 1st time at the MCM show and the 1st time they had attended a Comic Con. It was great to see so many were in awe of the event.

I was kindly asked to draw a nice mix of sketches, a few of which are posted on here. Some I forgot to photograph, such as a Tubby Dr Octopus wearing a Superior Spider-Man suit that didn't quite fit. I enjoyed Drawing Howard the Duck's alter egos, plus others such as Zombie Prime & Supergirl.

A good show and I met some great people in the process. All in all a very successful weekend!

HOWARD THE WOLVERDUCK

ZOMBIE PRIME

HOWARD THE PUNISHER

LOKI / DEADPOOL PRINT NOW AVAILABLE! A3 & A2 SIZES!

3/14/2013

AVAILABLE NOW ALL NEW PRINT!

LOKI / DEADPOOL

CHILLING AT HOME IN FRONT OF THE TV

Available for the 1st time this weekend!

At the NEC MCM COMIC CON / MEMORABILIA SHOW.

Available in Both A3 & LARGE A2 SIZES!

Come & get one!

ALSO NOW AVAILABLE IN LARGE A2 SIZE THE CLASSIC GENERATION ONE TRANSFORMERS PRINT!