Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Eagle Awards Results

Hey friends,

Just found out about the results for the Eagle Awards held at the Bristol Comic Expo this past weekend. Sadly, I didn't get an award as Favourite Newcomer Artist. In any case, I'm writing to say a big THANK YOU for everyone who did vote for me. I sincerely and infinitely appreciate it very much.

Who knows? Maybe sometime in the future. Now I gotta better get back to my drawing table if I'm to hope for something like that.

For the results of the awards go and check out the official Eagle Awards Website.

Cheers!

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Dynamo 5 # 12 + Dynamo 5 Annual #1

The 12th issue of our fine comic book publication is out on the shelves now. Check it out if you haven't.Meanwhile Jay and I are happy to present you the very first Dynamo 5 Annual. The book will be out tomorrow! The cover which I have drawn for the book is shown here while the book contains the talents of many cool artists like Gabe Bridwell, Jack Lawrence and Matthew Humphreys. The book will also reprint the first appearance of Captain Dynamo in Noble Causes drawn by Fran Bueno. Not to forget the book also contains an amazing gallery by artists like Yildiray Cinar, Dusty Abell, Andie Tong, Juan Ferreyra and Ray Anthony Height. So don't forget to check it out. Cheers.

Eagle Awards Voting Done

The voting phase for the Eagle Awards are done. The winners will be announced in this year's Bristol International Comic Expo between the 9th and 11th of this month. This means it's this weekend!

As you may (or may not) know I have been nominated as Best Newcomer Artist and Dynamo 5 TPB Vol I has been nominated as Best Collected Edition. I would like to thank each and everyone who has voted for me to this point. I'd like you to know that I greatly appreciate it.

For more info on the Eagle Awards and the Bristol Expo check out the links below.


Meanwhile my trip to New York and NYCC was awesome. I will be posting more details, photos and stuff pretty soon. Until then,

Take care!

Monday, April 14, 2008

New York & Commissions Update

Hey everybody,

Today I'll be completing another issue of Dynamo 5. And it's time to pack and get ready for the trip. I'll be in NY for a week and hopefully have a great time. I'm really looking forward to meeting everybody. Here's more on my convention schedule;

I'll be attending all three days and hang out in the convention center throughout. I don't have a fixed spot but I'll have signing hours on the Image Comics booth #1407 on Friday and Sunday. The Sunday signing will be starting at 12:00. In any case I'll hang around the Image booth pretty much. On Saturday I'll have signing time in the Midtown Comics booth #1541 starting at 13:00(01:00pm). Besides that as I've mentioned before I'll be joining Rich DeDominicis and Bryan Hitch in the Artist Alley table F1.

COMMISSIONS NOTICE

Meanwhile I've also completed all the commissions I've taken on. So if you've requested something of me it will be with me and waiting for you all three days of the NYCC show. You can find me at the spots and hours I've mentioned above. If you have difficulty finding me please ask about my whereabouts to Rich in Artist Alley or someone in the Image booth and all will be worked out shortly.

If you're interested in picking up original art from me please drop by Rich's table. He'll be bringing a variety of my Dynamo 5 stuff. I'll also have some sketch type pieces with me for sale for anybody who's interested.

I guess that's about it. I'll see you in New York!

I'll probably share my experiences once I get back. Till then, take care.

Saturday, April 05, 2008

New York Comic Con 2008 + Commissions

I will be attending the New York Comic Con 2008 that will take place in the Jacob Javitz Center in April 18-20.

I will be hanging out at the Image Comics booth (#1407) mostly with my buddies Yildiray Cinar and Jay Faerber. There will also be an exclusive signing with the three of us in the Midtown Comics booth (#1541) on Saturday (see image to the right).

More info on the Midtown Comics' convention program here.

You can also spot me around Bryan Hitch's artist alley table with Rich DeDominicis, who will also be bringing some original art (including mine) for sale.

COMMISSIONS & SKETCHING

I will be accepting commissions and sketch requests before the show, to be picked up at the show. Here is what I'll be available to do;

Commission Sketches - These will be full figure, single character grayscale marker sketches on 11" x 17" art boards.

Bust/Torso Sketches - These will be single character grayscale marker sketches on A4 size paper. This is a more economical choice.

So if you're interested in getting something from me please contact me as soon as you can for pricing and what you'd like.

I can't say at this point if I'll be available to do sketches at the show but please go ahead and ask if you're interested. In addition I will also be bringing some original art and prints with me.

This will be probably my only convention attendance this year so I'm looking forward to having a great time. Don't be a stranger and drop by to say hi. More updates and details on the show coming soon.

See you there!

Monday, March 31, 2008

Art For Sale!

From now on my original art will be exclusively on sale by Rich DeDominicis, the owner of TheArtOfComics.com. So I guess this is good news for those of you were interested in owning original artwork by me. Rich will be handling sales for not only my entire Dynamo 5 work but also some of the other stuff I do too. In the future we might even set up a commissions page for special requests. The pages and prices will be up shortly, however, if you have a specific piece of art from me that you'd be interested in buying, feel free to contact Rich.

Rich represents some incredible talent such as Bryan Hitch and Trevor Hairsine. Check out the site here;


And here's is a brief description of the site taken from the main page;

Who are we:
The Art of Comics is run by Rich DeDominicis. I represent several of today's outstanding artists in the field of comics. I handle the exclusive sale of artwork for: Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, Trevor Hairsine, Paul Renaud, Mahmud Asrar
This site is unique in that all of the art offered is sold on the artists behalf with their knowledge and permission. This means you have the opportunity to purchase artwork from today's best comics such as The Ultimates, Ultimate 6, The Authority, Captain America, JLA, Red Sonja, Dynamo 5 and so much more.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Donate

Hey everyone,

There are delicate matters in our world that require the attention of us all, who are in better shape , to help in any possible way. There are easier ways to help in this day and age;


Check out this link and click to give free food to the needy, help a child to get health care, aid in preserving the rainforest or provide animals shelter. You only need to click once a day.

Things like this are the least we can do to make the world a better place.

Just as a note; I am in no way affiliated with the site mentioned above.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Hacettepe University

I've had the chance to attend a conference/panel/chat as a lecturer arranged by my friend Elif Varol Ergen in Hacettepe University where I've had the chance to share my comic book experiences with the students. I've really had a ton of fun and talked for a few good hours. This has been a cool experience on my part as I'm quite an introvert and shy especially in situations where I'm the center of attention in a crowd. So my thanks to my friend Elif and all the attending students for their interest.

Cheers!

Geçtiğimiz hafta Hacettepe Üniversitesi Grafik Bölümü öğrencileri ile arkadaşım Elif Varol Ergen'in daveti ve organizasyonu üzerine bir söyleşi düzenledik. Çizgi roman üretimi üzerine tecrübelerimden bahsedip fikir alış verişinde bulunduk. Kendi adıma çok keyifli bir vakit geçirdim ve benim için önemli bir tecrübe oldu. Beni davet ettiği için Elif'e ve katılım gösterdikleri için tüm öğrenci arkadaşlara ilgilerinden dolayı teşekkür ediyorum.

Sevgiler, selamlar.

Dynamo 5 Annual On The Way

Dynamo 5 #11 hit the shelves this week and has received some cool reviews... What? You're still here? Go to the nearest comic book retailer and BUY IT! Meanwhile here's the solicit for the first ever Dynamo 5 Annual.



DYNAMO 5 ANNUAL #1

Written by Jay Faerber, art by Fran Bueno, Gabe Bridwell, Jack Lawrence and Matthew Humphreys, cover by Mahmud A. Asrar and Ron Riley.

The first Dynamo 5 annual features a collection of pivotal "untold tales" from Dynamo 5's past! See Dynamo 5's first adventure as a team! See what happens when a reporter tries to reveal Dynamo 5's connection to Captain Dynamo! See Captain Dynamo team up with other Image heroes for a gigantic slugfest! Plus a pin-up gallery, and a reprinting of Captain Dynamo's first appearance, from the rarely-seen Noble Causes: Extended Family #2.

56 pages, $5.99, in stores on March 12.

Nova Annual #1

This is sort of old news but I'm trying to catch up so please bear with me; Check out Nova Annual #1 From Marvel Comics. I've drawn 15 pages for the book which is also my first Marvel Comics sequential work. Here's the solicitation for the book; COVER BY: NIC KLEIN

WRITER: DAN ABNETT
PENCILS: WELLINTON ALVES
KLEBS JR.
MAHMUD ASRAR
COLORED BY: GURU-EFX
LETTERED BY: VC - CORY PETIT



THE STORY:
The repercussions from ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST rocket Nova into his first Annual! As Nova desperately races to find the key to defeating the Phalanx, the tyrannical techno-fiends make one last attempt to enslave him—in an act that will unravel Richard Rider’s life right back to the moment where he first became the man called Nova – and possibly reveal his future! Ongoing NOVA writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning team with new NOVA artist Wellinton Alves and Dynamo 5’s Mahmud Asrar for huge action, shocking drama, and unmissable revelations for the book that Comixtreme.com calls “one of the very best Marvel books currently being published.”
Rated T+ …$3.99