Continuing with the theme of getting back into weekly sketch-blog challenges, here is my submission for last week's Illustration Friday topic, "Round". It's "Short Round" from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! Hope ya digs!
11/30/2011
11/29/2011
Art Jumble - Walking Dead
I decided it was high-time I got back into the weekly challenges of the sketch-blogs I'm a part of; what better topic to start off on than Art Jumble "Walking Dead"? Here's my submission: Rick Grimes (TV version). Hope ya digs!
11/05/2011
Jack-O-Lanterns 2011
This year's pumpkins! The one on the left is based on jack-o-lantern from Trick 'r Treat; the one on the right is based on the jack-o-lantern from the opening credits of John Carpenter's original Halloween.
Paradise Comics Signing Pics
So, on October 29th, 2011 I was at Paradise Comics in Toronto for my first ever signing - it was a good time! Special thanks again to Doug for arranging the whole thing, as well as to Marvin Law and DK for the chatter. Sold some books, had a few laughs, and did a couple of sketchs; see you next time!
31 Days of Halloween 2011 - October 16th to 20th
Still going! More from my 31 Days of Halloween 2011 series - October 16th to 20ths cards are all of characters from Ray Bradbury's classic, "The Halloween Tree"! I watch the cartoon-movie every year; it's narrated by Ray Bradbury and Mr. Moundshroud is voiced by none other than Leonard Nimoy!
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| Mr. Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud |
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| Tom Skelton |
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| Wally |
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| Jenny |
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| Ralph |
10/31/2011
31 Days of Halloween 2011 - October 8th to 15th
Despite heavy delays, 31 Days of Halloween 2011 continues! Here are the eight newest cards for October 8th to 15th. So far, all of these are still up for grabs at $20.00 each with FREE SHIPPING!!! Email slatermark33(at)hotmail(dot)com if interested! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
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| October 8th - Egon |
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| October 9th - Ray |
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| October 10th - Peter |
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| October 11th - Winston |
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| October 12th - Janine |
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| October 13th - Rick Grimes |
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| October 14th - Herbert West |
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| October 15th - Ash |
10/29/2011
Barrie Examiner Interview - Oct 29, 2011!
In case you missed it, I was featured in the Barrie Examiner this weekend (Saturday, October 29th, 2011)! I was interviewed as a local artist - the focus being on Dreadful comics, sketch-cards and my custom zombie portraits. Below is a photograph of myself and Cheryl Brown - the woman who interviewed me and I zombified! (Also below is a bigger version of her custom zombie portrait). Special thanks to Cheryl Brown and Brian Rodnick of the Examiner for their support and the exposure! To read the full article, click here.
Dreadful Comics at Paradise Comics - Signing!!!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!! I, Mark Slater, will be having my first-ever official signing at Paradise Comics today - October 29th, 2011 - between noon and 5pm!!!
Items I will have for sale include:
- Dreadful - issues one and two,
- Sketch-cards (including new 31 Days of Halloween cards),
- Zombies Vs. Cheerleaders - issues one and two, and
- Custom Zombie Portraits!
Be sure to come out and get yours; I will not be the only artist - they will also be featuring the talents of Marvin Law! Again, that's today, October 29th, 2011 at Paradise Comics on Yonge Street! See you there! For more information, click here.
10/27/2011
Barrie Zombie Walk 2011!
Come one, come all to Barrie's third annual zombie walk - happening October 29th, 2011! More details on their webpage here; you can also find them on facebook! While I, sadly, am unable to attend, I will be donating prizes for first, second and third place winners; winners will receive a regular, small and sketch-card-sized custom zombie portrait.
Interview with TGT Web-Comics Podcast!
On Monday, October 24th, I did an interview with Kurt Sasso of TGT Webcomics! Kurt and I met at FanExpo 2010 where he interviewed Lance and I. Unfortunately, we didn't get much of a chance to chat at FanExpo 2011, but he graciously asked me to go on his TGT Halloween podcast to talk about Dreadful, my sketch-cards and custom zombie portraits! Thanks Kurt!!! Click on the image below to hear the interview!!!
10/18/2011
Still Available from Last Year!
While you're waiting for me to upload new cards for this year's 31 Days of Halloween, feel free to check out the leftovers from last year! There are still some great cards available - all only $20.00 each with free shipping! Two have already been snapped up! Email slatermark33(at)hotmail(dot)com if interested!
Decrepit King Kevin
Zombie portrait commission for Kevin Preece, aka, The Zombie King himself! I met Kevin at FanExpo, 2011 where we chatted about comics, horror and, most importantly, zombies! Kevin runs an awesome website called ZombieInfo.com and he recently agreed to grant me an interview to promote Dreadful, my 31 Days of Halloween sketch-cards and Custom Zombie Portraits!
October 7th - MJ's Thriller
31 Days of Halloween 2011 continues! The entry for October 7th: Michael Jackson in his immortal role as a dancing zombie from his hit music video The Thriller! This card is currently up for grabs at a mere $20.00 (+$5.00 shipping). Email slatermark33(at) hotmail(dot)com if interested.
PS: Yes, I am very aware that I have fallen behind in my updates - I'm in the midst of playing catch-up. More to come soon!
10/11/2011
He'll-Bite-You Brian
On October 18th, 2011, I will be doing an interview with the good folks at the Barrie Examiner - they're kindly granting me some promotion for my Zombie Portraits, 31 Days of Halloween sketch-cards and Dreadful comics, just in time for Halloween! As a precursor to the interview itself, I did this zombie portrait of editor Brian Rodnick.
To see the full-sized version and for more information on how to get your own, simply click the image!
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