http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:Absinthe-Man&section=today deviantART RSS for by:Absinthe-Man en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:40:43 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/27233205/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/27233205/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:01:19 PDT Wanted you all to know there will be a sneak peek of Archer this Thursday (17th) on right after the premiere of It's Always Sunny on FX!!!
So set your station or tivo, and tune in at 10:30 to catch a glimpse of what we've been working on!

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/26606441/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/26606441/ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:52:15 PDT The NY Daily News posted a review of the first episode. Take a look here to read more!

[link]

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/22268671/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/22268671/ Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:35:56 PST
My backup story in Tales of the TMNT #53 just came out! It's a huge issue with an 18 page bonus story and then my 8 pager in the back, all for the regular cover price!
Make sure to stop in at your comic shop and pick it up!

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/21346762/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/21346762/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:36:32 PST
Let me know what you think after you see it!

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/19500807/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/19500807/ Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:40:43 PDT [link]

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/18880151/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/18880151/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:11:18 PDT hurry up and log your votes into [link] and vote for GIANT KILLER TURTLE!!!

I'm also going to be at the heroes con this weekend, showing off my portfolio, pimping GKT, and mingling, so if you recognize my super pale mug, and don't run in the opposite direction say hi! You may even get a free sticker.... woooooo, stickers....

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/18633680/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/18633680/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:59:25 PDT Neal Holman and I have a webcomic out called Love Lust and a Giant Killer Turtle. It's over in a contest at [link] and I hope you'll check it out and hopefully vote for us. It's a fun story, with some good laughs and I'd really like to help Neal get this awesome story up and running. So if you have a few spare minutes, I'd really appreciate your vote!

Thanks so much,

-Chad

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/18097015/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/18097015/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:58:32 PDT But, because its been forever long I finally have news, I have a reason for it! I have been working with the fine folks at 70/30 Studios designing cartoons! Pretty awesome, and sorry for not sharing sooner, but I gotta play by the rules! So yea, I'm going to be helping them out and will be moving to the ATL in May, which is pretty exciting. For those of you who are still saying, "Um, that's kinda cool but who is 70/30?" ----Well, I'm glad you asked! 70/30 is a swell animation studio that brought you such great cartoons as Sea Lab 2021
And currently the greatly funny Frisky Dingo;
(who's first season is now on DVD, and is worth every penny, so go pick it up!)

But this is why art has slowed down a tad, and I am still taking on commissions, but they just haven't been posted as regularly. I'm pretty pumped to be apart of the team, during my visit everyone seemed super awesome, so moving day in May can't come soon enough. I'll still keep on top of comics, it's my love, but it will be nice to collaborate on something this big with other artists. Gonna be a great ride!
The trip to Atlanta itself was alright, I live in Maine, and flew out of Boston, but dropped my car off in New Hampshire, so it was a lot of travel. 4hrs to NH, Hour and a half into Boston, then the 2 hour flight into ATL. Pretty exhausting, but well worth it to meet Neal (art director of 70/30 and writer and toner for Giant Killer Turtle) and his super great friends, and co workers. Finding an apartment itself while in Atlanta was kinda exhausting. Saw one real shit hole in particular. In a part of town I wasn't to keen on, we saw a 3 bedroom with piss stained carpet, a wall that had been chewed through by a dog and a bedroom with an old stained chair in the middle of walls covered floor to ceiling in maxim magazine covers.... But, thankfully I was told the paint underneath the Maxim 'wallpaper' could be removed and had fresh paint underneath. Yea, I don't think the rank semen stains could be removed from that floor no matter how hard it was scrubbed. No thanks....
On top of this I had another Land Lady tell me if I asked if the neighborhood was safe she would bitch-slap me. No thanks...
But by monday I had signed a lease and am now the proud renter of what should be a cool apt. And, their is a good chance I'll be able to hit up Dragon-Con! WOOP!

But that is what is new with me, Next blog should happen fairly soon, and have some important news on Giant Killer Turtle, and Rex O'Bannon, that I just can't tell you yet (sorrrrr'ay!) I've also got a slew of LOTR cards and some Marvel Masterpiece cards that I NEED to get commissioned before I move, I posted them, so please make me an offer!!!

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/16409738/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/16409738/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:50:50 PST I just wanted to let you all know of my cool new site
[link]

Check there for more updated blogs, new art and such.
All is going well with Rex O'Bannon PI, the new book is on course, and I should be finishing up the pencils and inks for the first issue around the end of the month!
-Chad

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/14103819/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/14103819/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:31:02 PDT [link]

Thanks!

-Chad

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/12516241/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/12516241/ Sun, 08 Apr 2007 20:22:03 PDT
Now on to business! Some of you may be asking, "Hey, what's all these new pages?" Well, I am glad you asked! This is a new project I am working on with talented artist and writer, Rich Woodall, the genius behind the awesome indie book "Johnny Raygun" This is a great story, super fun! These kids have some CRAZY fantasies! So, I'll be adding pages as I get them scanned in! Keep watch!

Also, I've had some people ask be about doing commission pieces, and the answer is yes!, I do! Hit me up and we can work something out!

Hope to hear from you all soon, thanks for checking out the new pages!

-Chad

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/12348722/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/12348722/ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:08:31 PDT First let me say thanks to all the people who have come to visit me, that Daily Deviation was awesome! But it truly means a lot to me.

I wanted to remind you all that "HALF-DEAD" comes out tomorrow from Marvel Comics and Dabel Brothers. The story is amazing, and the art work is gorgeous! And, I have a pinup in the back, WOOT! So pick it up!

Also, if you have been wondering where I have been, I've been working on a cool little story and will post the pages as soon as I get then scanned in. As for REX O'BANNON, I have some news, but I can't share it yet!

Alright, that's enough of an update for now,

Take care!

-Chad

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/10983530/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/10983530/ Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:46:33 PST Here it is, the REX O'BANNON preview you've all been waiting for! We're getting ready to shop this around and see if anyone bites... I sure hope someone does.
This also is the rough copy I have posted, so all grammar and spelling errors have already been corrected, I was just to anxious to share and didn't want to wait
Let us know what you think, spread the word and if you want, we'd love to have you join the Rex O'Bannon Fan Club at [link] we may even be having some special holiday give aways and contests......

Written by: Erick Hogan
Cover and Interior Art: Chad Hurd
Cover Colors: John Rauch
Letters: Charles Prichett

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/10638605/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/10638605/ Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:09:44 PST
It's been a while, so here is your Update on the doings of your own,
Absinthe-Man!
Well, dispite the lack of updates, I have been busy, very busy actually, working on a submission with with a good friend and super talented writer, Erick Hogan. For those of you that don't know Erick, he did the awesome book H@L with Deviant Arts favorite son Crisis-Hour [link]
I guess we'll have to wait and see how the submission goes, but you can bet your bottom dollar I'll post the pages after they get lettered! I think you'll all like it
And in personal stuff, I got engaged, like back in August, but i suppose since my last update was in Feb that's new news to you, and I also went to the Joe Kubert School, for two whole weeks! I guess it just wasn't for me, but I did make some great friends and got to see some comic legends up close and personal! Very cool.

Alrighty that about wraps things up. If you have questions or want to talk please feel free to hit up my aim, I don't bite, in fact, I'm really quite pleasant

Thank you all!

Chad

]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/8016772/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/8016772/ Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:15:14 PST Just wanted to say sorry for lack of posts lately, I've been busy on some pages and between these and school I havn't had the time to scan them in. But, spring break is getting closer and closer and I promise I'll get these pages up for you. I hope you'll like them.


I'll see you soon, and thanks for all those who have stopped by with kind words!!

-Chad ]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/7303640/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/7303640/ Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:54:34 PST Everyone take care over the Holiday season!!!


-Chad ]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/6907184/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/6907184/ Sun, 30 Oct 2005 13:54:39 PST Thanks to all who have stopped by my sight and left comments, crits, favs, and added me to be watched! Thanks a lot!
As for news, I have had some pretty exciting stuff happen, Firstly, my first every peice of published work appeared in Speakeasy's Hero@Large!!! Look in the back and there you will see one of my favorite characters 'Diesel' from the first issue. Special thanks to Erick Hogan and Crisis for that! Oh, and if you have any doubts about this title, pick up a copy of the latest Wizard and read the secret stash. You won't regret picking this up!
More good news! I just recieved my acceptance letter from the Joe Kubert school of art and design! Not sure if I'll be able to attend, still have to crunch some numbers, but good news still!

Well, that's it for now, thanks again everyone!

Chad ]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/6489347/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/6489347/ Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:19:20 PDT
As far as drawing goes, I'm putting all the time I can now into a new series from Atomic Pop Art. Not really sure what I can say about it other than it's going to rock your socks. Awesome concept and characters, it's a real joy to be part of the team. So, if I post less often it's because I'm doing school stuff or drawing this book and can't post, but I'll see if I can't pull a few strings and put a couple images up for you all.

Other than that and a butt load of reading things have been pretty calm, but I do have a question for you all. I went to visit the Joe Kubert School of Art and Design last year and thought it seemed like a great place. However I have heard some negative things about the school as well as the good and was wondering what others have heard or experienced? So, please let me know your opinions because the application is sitting on my desk right now.

Thank you all,

-Chad ]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/6185831/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/6185831/ Wed, 10 Aug 2005 07:40:14 PDT I'm back from my trip to Wizard World Chicago, my first convention ever, and I have to say I had a great time and it's nice to know I'm not alone, tons of people from collectors to artists, it was great! I brought my portfolio, mini-comics, and a outline for the book I've been working on and presented it to AP Comics, Alias, Ape Entertainment, Speakeasy, and some others. Not sure if anyone will bite, but everyone was nice and gave me some great comments on my pages! I was happy, I guess I thought most pro artists and editors were going to torch it, but it really seemed they liked what they saw! The editor at Ape actually said he'd like to see some pages from me and it supposed to call or something, so that's pretty neat!
I also got to meet some of my heroes and find some new one's. I met Skottie Young, Ryan Ottley (invincible), Robert Kirkman, J Bleep (urban sequence), and Devart's favorite son Sean 'Cheeks' Galloway, who is a very cool dude. Actually everyone I met was very, very nice!
So I got to hang out with everyone, look at all the cool art and creators and have a great time, it rocked! In fact, I'm thinking of maybe getting a booth of my own for next year!
And now that the Con is over, my mini-comic is done, and school is almost here again, I think I'm going to hunt down a colorist to do a few pages, send out some submission packages, and get to work on a few other projects I havn't devoted enough time to lately.

Thanks again Everyone!

Chad ]]> ~Absinthe-Man http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/5868179/ http://Absinthe-Man.deviantart.com/journal/5868179/ Thu, 07 Jul 2005 14:31:31 PDT
Hey everyone!

Thankyou too everyone whose added me to their favorites and friends lists, it really means a lot to me! Your comments and views are helping me to produce even more work, so please keep writing and i'll keep drawing!

News: Well, tomorrow is my last day of figure drawing class (a HUGE help), thus ending summer classes all together *whew* then its more drawing comic stuff. I'm working on inking my stuff to bring to the chicago comic con (just ordered my tickets yay!), then clean it up, throw some sound effects and things in. if anyone knows of a talented colorist who wouldn't mind throwing some colors down on 4 or 5 pages for cheap let me know cuz i'll be looking.
Then its getting started in a brand new project which is still hush hush but I'll share anything I can, I think you'll all like it.

And thats it, thanks again everyone, your a big help!

-Chad ]]> ~Absinthe-Man