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]]> ~BigDogsStudio http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/27916679/ http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/27916679/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:45:15 PDT
Be sure to stop by and say hello!

The Greenville Comic Con
10 am-4 pm
Comfort Inn at 2756 Laurens Road Greenville, SC, Behind the BMW Dealership near I-85 Exit 48 B.

Admission is $3 with a flyer or $4
Ages 12 and under are free
Current or former Military Free with ID, thank you for your service.
Wear a costume Free!

For more info: info@greenvillecomiccon.com
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]]> ~BigDogsStudio http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/26595249/ http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/26595249/ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:04:21 PDT [link]), Terence Hoskins ([link]) and myself. And as an added bonus, I'm doing free headsketches on the back of your choosing! You can see examples in my gallery.
I'm also taking commissions (inks on 9 x 12 or 11 x 14 bristol) again, examples can be seen in my gallery. I do trades (comics, tpbs/hcs) or cash...hit me up with a note if you're interested.

Thanks for reading,
Brandon/Big Dog

]]> ~BigDogsStudio http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/25546081/ http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/25546081/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:28:13 PDT
I also got to participate in a very cool jam piece created for the Heroes art auction! (finished pic posted in my gallery) It's not everyday that I get to have my work next to the likes of Andy Runton, Chris Schweizer, Budd Root, Buddy Prince, Nat Jones, Bradd Parton, J Chris Campbell, Duane Ballenger, Rob Ullman, Ben Towle, Francesco Francevilla, Mark Godby, Faylnn Koch, Mitch Rogers, Roger Langridge, Dean Trippe, David Peterson, Loston Wallace, Josh Latta, Guy Davis, Christian Slade, and Danielle Corsetto. (yeah I named them all!) This was one of the highlights of the weekend for me. Not only to have my work stand with theirs, but to help collect their work for the piece...simply mind blowing! Thanks to everyone who participated and even moreso to Brian, Adam, Devin, Kris and Ted for making that happen! From what I hear Mike from Planet Comics in Anderson, SC won it, so I may just have to make a road trip!

As for the show itself, I touched base with old friends and made some new ones as well. This weekend is so special, makes me want take some time off and hit a few more cons (Dragon Con, Baltimore and the Greenville Comic Con are distinct possibilities!) It also kick starts my creative juices. So hopefully I can capitalize on this rush and kick it up a notch on the commissions I have remaining!

And while I have my creative juices flowing, I'd like to see what I can do to increase the traffic, and overall activity of my devART site! Which means I'll be doing some free sketches for a few lucky followers who participate on my site...stay tuned!

- Brandon/Big Dog

btw - Two of my Pro friends just joined deviantART...can't recommend these guys enough. Head over and check them out!
Jason Latour - [link]
Chris Brunner - [link]

]]> ~BigDogsStudio http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/25335138/ http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/25335138/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:00:22 PDT [link]) and I are bringing a new artist into the fold...Terence Hoskins! ([link]) Each of us have supplied 8 pieces of original art for this year's model...24 pages with a cardstok cover!

And like last year...THEY'RE FREE! The Dollar Bin ([link]) are hosting our sketchbook this year, so swing by their booth, check them out and pick up a free sketchbook!

And if you get in touch with one of us before Friday, we'll do a free sketch on the back cover. Yep, that's right...FREE AGAIN!

And if that's not good enough for you, pick one up and if you see us at the show (I'll be wearing a Big Dog's Studio t-shirt most likely) ask us for a sketch!

Hope to see you at the show!

- Brandon/Big Dog

]]> ~BigDogsStudio http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/23007380/ http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/23007380/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:18:51 PST
I'm hoping to start posting more art here and keeping the journal active with thoughts & ideas I get stemming from our meetings. Please hold me to it, I need al the motivation I can get and there's none better than feedback from your peers! And it goes without saying that I appreciate each and every comment, favorite and watch I get!

With that being said, I feel an "evolve" coming on, but I don't quite know what it is yet. I've been questioning whether or not to do another sketchbook for the 2009 con season, more tee shirts, prints or more commissions. Any ideas any of you may have are greatly appreciated! I guess I should just be happy that I'm having fun at this again!

Until next time, go to and do!!!

- Brandon/Big Dog

]]> ~BigDogsStudio http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/20964926/ http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/20964926/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:59:26 PDT
I've been staying inspired checking out artists here on DA, hanging with my buddies at Sketch Charlotte, and a host of drawings & sketches I've seen that have been trickling out from recent conventions. It's an exciting time and I want to make the most of it!

On an equally sad note, it looks as if the Newsarama Art Group as we know it is coming to an end. I'm hoping we can keep a single thread alive to stay in touch and share our work and ideas, but it's not looking good. If you are or were at any time a member, a fan, or even a lurker, now might be a good time to peek in and say some last words for the Group. It was an amazing ride and I've made some really great friends in the process.
Thanks to everyone who ever participated in those threads and a very special THANKS to Superginraix for running the show...I appreciate it Dan!

]]> ~BigDogsStudio http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/20076546/ http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/20076546/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:15:08 PDT
The one good thing is that I'm not relying on any of these sites to generate a job or even income for me. I do what I do because I enjoy it. Not because I need to pay the bills. God bless artists that are able to do that full time and actually succeed...part time is hard enough! I can't imagine waking up every morning with the pressure of your livelihood staring back at you from an 11 x 17 blank sheet of paper. Every...day...man that's scary!

I've realized this side of the rope allows you to come and go as your imagination and creativity pleases. If I take three months off to pursue other activities (getting married being the foremost) not that many people will notice. But they will notice when you come back with something new...at least I hope they do!

I'm not really sure where I'm heading with this, but I just felt like sharing. Guess that's what the journals are for. Hell, I'm not even sure anyone other than me are reading these things! Ah well, guess I should be content that the opportunity for someone to read it is there and keep moving until the next one comes around!

Hang in there,
Big Dog


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]]> ~BigDogsStudio http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/19332338/ http://BigDogsStudio.deviantart.com/journal/19332338/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:14:18 PDT
Over the last few months I have been getting tons of requests for sketches & commissions. While pricing varies the majority of these have been for trades.

Just like many of you, I'm a comic book addict! I've managed to land some really cool stuff be it comics, trade paperbacks, hardcovers or even art!

So, if there is anything you'd like for me to draw, but don't want to spend the cash...check out my want list! (I'll take cash too!)

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Thanks,
Brandon
Big Dog's Studio

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