CAA: Hellboy

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Revenger Sketch

CAA: Swamp Thing

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Sketchbook: A Simpler Style

I grew up idolizing those artists with hyper-detailed styles, but things changed as I got older. I became fascinated with those artists who can economize their linework and tell the same story, without sacrificing the energy that givessuperhero comics their appeal. Some artists that come to mind are Bruce Timm, Darwyn Cooke, and Michael Avon Oeming.

I've been experimenting with simplifying my own style, and here are two examples from my sketchbook. If you follow my work you may recognize Revenger. The other guy is a villain I came up with on the fly.

Comic Art Alliance: Wolverine

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Sketchbook: 90s Wolfsbane

Sketchbook: Late Night Revenger Sketch

Sketchbook: The American Crusader

Sketchbook: Catwoman for the Comic Art Alliance

284: Doctor Strange

283: Daredevil Sketch

I posted this Daredevil sketch on my Official Facebook Page last night. If you'd like to subscribe, go to

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246: Warm-Up ZEUS

It's rare, but sometimes I start the day with a warm-up sketch. I tried following the guidelines of the Daily Sketch Challege on Deviatart, but it seems like too much of a chore to draw something assigned. In other words, something I really don't want to draw.

Today I decided to sketch Zeus, king of the Greek gods. I then scanned it, adjusted the contrast, and threw on some sloppy digital tones.

Enjoy!

239: Man-Thing!

221: Raven Commission Sketch

211: Scarlett Spider

Another sketch topic for the Daily Sketch Challenge on Deviantart.

204: The Tomorrow Woman

Monday's topic for the Daily Sketch Challenge Group on Deviantart: The Tomorrow Woman!

188: Revenger Unmasked!

This is the first time I'm drawn my original character, Revenger, without his mask. I've always wanted him to be of Hispanic descent, so I wanted to convey it effectively. Columbian pop star Juanes has very striking eyes, so I based the design on some images of him.

So here you go. Here's David Ramirez, a.k.a. Revenger. He who will one day be known as Ominus.

187: Lara Croft Shadows Study

185: Robocop Sketch

This was Monday's topic for the Daily Sketch Challenge group on Deviantart.

177: Green Hornet