I’ve been screen capturing my digital work lately with the intent of making time-lapse videos and I’m happy to report the 2nd one is ready to go. Below you’ll find 8 hours of digital illustration condensed down to 6 minutes of time-shifted goodness.
As always you can pick up a print at my Etsy Shop.
My last commission for the holidays was a good one, an Uuru Mystic from the classic Jim Henson fantasy epic The Dark Crystal. I wanted to document this one pretty thoroughly and as well as a ton of progress shots I’ll also be posting a timelapse video the entire inking and coloring process shortly.
If you’d like your own reprinted copy they are available now over in the Etsy Store at etsy.com/shop/matthewwarlick
I’ve’ spent the last few days trapped inside because of the winter weather and heavy icing here in Texas and I thought it would be a good time to practice with my new warm/cool Copic marker combination. This is the first piece done using both sets, and I can already see the potential for future pieces.
Lady Vader hopes you stay safe and warm!
I just wrapped up this tattoo-inspired, nautical-themed pinup illustration for Tattooed Hippie Pirate Mommas.
Referenced from photographs of THPM members along with countless image searches for classic tattoos, the piece was sketched digitally for quick changes/approvals.
Next up I printed out blue lines on 11×17 bristol and inked them by hand, then scanned, traced & tweaked it in illustrator to output a final vector file (that you see here).
When they get the t-shirts printed up I’ll be sure and show them off!
Here’s a character I don’t draw nearly enough, Scud: The Disposable Assassin. This piece was the last in my twitter-based #followme4freeart contest.
The always amiable (and fellow illustrator for hire) Jay King donated his piece to mutual friend Ken Lowery (co-creator of both Fake AP Stylebook and The Variants).
Here’s a side-by-side shot of the original art and 11×17 giclée print for comparison.
Now I want to pick up that giant Scud omnibus that came out not too long ago.
Here’s a commission from late last year that fell through the cracks. The client wanted a simple Bill Hicks portrait but I talked them into letting me do a comic page of my favorite bit. And they loved it.
If you’ve never heard of Bill Hicks you’re missing out.