And that's what we call a good week.

Been running around a little this week.

I'm at the point where I really want to start getting my work out there. Sometimes artist debate too long or put things on the back burner. I decided to not second guess myself this week and start dropping emails.

Needless to say this week I got on some amazing sites that I love and check out regularly.

First off a big up to CGUNIT. I go to this site to check out all sorts of work by both artist I know and love, to finding new talent.

Next was Notcot.org. I'm not even going to get into how great this site is. Just check it out.

And I finally got on over at OMGposters. Almost any print I've ever purchased, I learned about through this site. I've been a fan and commenter for years now.


Due to these 3 sites, I got mentioned on dozens of some including WhoKilledBambi and Nothingtonobody

My computer is my friend.


On other news, gearing up for a show in Utica. Getting Screenprints situated and creating a bunch of new art.


Oh and meeting with a new printer in just a few minutes. I'll be able to print on.....CANVAS!

Rock and Rule.

Corvus Mortem (Death Crow) Print for sale.

My newest print Corvus Mortem is up for sale on Society6. Just click on the image to check it out.

Free shipping thru Sunday.

Happy Turkey Day

Been a fun couple of weeks. Besides being sick for most of it, I've been able to get some work done. First off today I was fortunate enough to get a plug over at cgunit.com, an amazing site that showcases illustrators from all over the world.

I also had a brief mention over at fantagraphics books that mentioned my Usagi Repaneled illo.


And finally, one of the co-founders of Society6 started a conversation with me as to why I don't sell prints on there site. Truth is, I've always printed and sold my own prints, but the overhead is outrageous. On top of that, the only thing I've ever really tried to push on the internet was the Atlas artbooks Caytano and Myself published last year (and that got on Notcot)

So after thinking about it, I'm happy to say this friday I'm launching a variety of illustrations for print (both new and old) at Society6. The art will be printed on "Gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, ultra smooth, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper", and cost less than my previous large prints.

Here's a preview of what's dropping. (just a side note, my web address will not be on the prints...)














I'm also placing my "Prom Queen" image Friday and others as the weeks progress to Christmas.

After that, I plan on launching a newly designed website with giveaways to boot.


Oh yeah, and I'm about to start screen printing again :)

Ah, the fur.

I've been busy with figure drawing, comic creator meetings and going to a writing circle, which is why I haven't posted in a few weeks.

This week my art was picked for the Repaneled site.

I redrew Usagi in my more realistic style. I ran into some issues with defining lines, largely due to the size of the image. I used 3px. inking it on my Wacom. The image would take up most of a wall. Needless to say, I wanted to be done with it and move on.....folks seem to enjoy it though.




Also I've started a short 4-5 page comic, again in the large format. I've recently been introduced to the art of Jeremy Bastian and feel I need to do crazy detail.

This is part of the image....

Honey...I'm late.....

Well just a couple days. Sorry about that dear friends.


I had a blast hanging out with my NYC peeps and rocking Comic Con. I heard Saturday sold out and had over 78,000 guests....Good thing I waited until Sunday (50% off graphic novels too!)










So after a couple of weeks of comic illustrating, I ventured out to the show floor, art in hand and smile on my face. I heard that when we talk to someone, people tend to hear the negatives louder than the positives. I talked to various editors and artists and sadly the negatives were booming. I suppose it beats everyone kissing my ass, saying how amazing my work is. I'm taking every critique into consideration and will be a stronger artist because of it.


On a positive note, one publisher seemed extremely interested in my work and want me to send them my comic once it's completed. Boo-ya.


Also, I may have art over on a super rad comic podcast. I'll hopefully know soon.



Due to having my ego crushed at Comic Con, I started a "Creative Bootcamp". Within my "program" I'll be working on various aspects of the comic making process including such issues as anatomy, inking, story building and character development. More details next week.

And speaking of anatomy, here's some images from my first figure drawing class in over 4 years:









Here's some images I'm currently working on too....










Thanks all and see you Monday.

Ps. I know my site gets hits so if anyone out there has anything they'd like to say, hit the more info at the top of this page and leave a comment.


-Isaac

Honey...I'm late.....

Well just a couple days. Sorry about that dear friends.


I had a blast hanging out with my NYC peeps and rocking Comic Con. I heard Saturday sold out and had over 78,000 guests....Good thing I waited until Sunday (50% off graphic novels too!)










So after a couple of weeks of comic illustrating, I ventured out to the show floor, art in hand and smile on my face. I heard that when we talk to someone that people tend to hear the negatives louder than the positives. I talked to various editors and artists and sadly the negatives were booming. On a positive note, it beats everyone kissing my ass, saying how amazing my work is. I'm taking every critique into consideration and will be a stronger artist because of it.


On a positive note, one publisher seemed extremely interested in my work and want me to send them my comic once it's complete. Boo-ya.


Also, I may have work that could be shown over on a super rad comic podcast. Time will tell :)



Due to having my ego crushed at Comic Con, I started a "Creative Bootcamp". Within my "program" I'll be working on various aspects to the comic making process including such issues as anatomy, inking, story building and character development. More details next week on that.


And speaking of anatomy, here's some images from my first figure drawing class in over 4 years....









Here's some images I'm currently working on too....










Thanks all and see you Monday.

Ps. I know my site gets hits so if anyone out there has anything they'd like to say, hit the more info at the top of this page and leave a comment.


-Isaac

mmmmm....tasty.

Hey all.
Here's some new screen captures for the week. Just putting the finale touches on these to brig to NYC comic con.




Oh here's a design I did for a band. Sadly I just learned they're breaking up. Maybe I'll get rid of the text and make prints of just the art?


Also I can't figure out how to get the comment box to show. I put in some html in the editing months ago to hide it, but now can't find it..... Maybe a rework of the blog and website will solve that issue?


Time will tell.
I'll be back in a week with Con pictures. :)


Sites of the week....


surfthechannel.com = Mad Men!!!!!

Hulu.com = 30 Rock

Facebook = distraction from working!

I'm back...

Time to be a networking whore. I've been laying low working so much, I haven't had time to update my blog or site. Well, that's changing. My goal is to post every Monday with new work, links to cool sites and random thoughts... Also I'm going to allow comments on my post for the first time. We'll see how that goes.


This first "new and improved", features work from my upcoming comic Harland. Recently I've been busting my ass to get 8 pages done in time for NYC Comic Con. The goal is to have a freebie handout, to give to publishers, artists,writers and anyone hip to the scene. Within it, I'll have the Harland 8 pages, some of my Fabulous Steins work, and a couple of pin-ups.

Later this week, I'm going to start sample pages of a fantasy comic I've been roughing out with artist Chris Kirby with intensions to show as well.



Other than that, here's some cool shit to check out-


http://indiespinnerrack.blogspot.com/
- a great podcast to hear what's cool in the indie comic scene. if you want to find comics outside the "superhero" norm, give it a listen.

http://www.cvcomics.com/artandstory/
-i cannot stress this enough, if you want to draw or write comics, this is the podcast to listen to. i listen to these guys almost every time i'm working and learn so much. this will change the way you work and/or read comics

bandjob.com

-this is a great site for band art. it's like the portfolio site behance.net, but for music artists.

twitter.com/isaacbidwell
-i joined the devil. after about two years of putting it off, i joined twitter....and i must admit, i feel kinda lame getting into it so late, so please follow me and let me feel cool. :)


See you in a week!

The past couple of months....

New site is almost done...

Been working with wix.com to build a new site. I'm pretty happy with the way it's turning out. Another week and she should be up and running.....


future isaac bidwell.com




:)

Hirschfeld

I just got back some of my work from the show and have finally been able to scan in some of them. This is a tribute to the cartoonist Hirschfeld. I got the image all pieced together and am beginning the digital fun now. I had a couple of inquires about a print of this, and I'm pretty sure it's going to happen. I really like society 6's printing quality, and will most likely go through them.

Old goodies....

I'm staying away from posting anything too new due to a website relaunch in the near future. So for your visual pleasures.....