http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3AMATT-A-NASHI deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:MATT-A-NASHI en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:11:43 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Cossin-Bros-TV-369204461 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Cossin-Bros-TV-369204461 Thu, 02 May 2013 05:09:32 PDT Cossin Bros TV! nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI On our website KingMakersComix---> http://kingmakerscomix.blogspot.com/?m=1
we posted a link to our new YouTube channel entitled, CossinBros.  
In our first video (we're aiming for one video, of drawing and Cossin-randomness,  every week) we give you a sneak peek at Behind the Scenes of my drawing  process on the first batch of comic pages! Which, BTW, is an Action/Adventure/Horror story with VAMPIRES!   [Not to worry, these vampires don't sparkle]
So heres a link --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QY4eB-C3zQ&feature=youtu ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/NEW-WEB-COMIX-303647701 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/NEW-WEB-COMIX-303647701 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:50:46 PDT NEW WEB COMIX! nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
So, what to expect at KINGMAKERS?  Well, this website is a joint collaboration between artist/writing partner/brother - :iconmikey-c: MIKEY and I.
(As you may have noticed, we both have two distinctively different styles, but amazingly enough, VERY similar tastes in comics and art)

KingMakers is where The Cossin bros will be CUTTING LOOSE, to exclusively make available our latest comics projects,  including:
WEB and PRINTED Comix, T-Shirts, Stickers and anything else we can conceive of!
Our latest comic (limited print of 500), 1SHOT2KILLZ,   and Vinyl Sticker Pack

are ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/WONDER-CON-2012-290245097 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/WONDER-CON-2012-290245097 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:17:04 PDT WONDER CON 2012! nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI My brother Mikey :iconmikey-c: and I will have a table under KING MAKERS, (table AA-202 in Artist Alley -http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_artalley.php ) where we will be hocking our latest book & project, ONE SHOT 2 KILLZ!

The book is a 40 pager, with cover to cover comic stories!   If you plan on attending, stop by our table and let us know if you're a fellow Deviant Art artist!

Here's the book cover: http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/#/d4soypl

I'll be taking commissions at the Con,  so I'm bringing my pencils and pens. ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/2012-New-Year-Resolve-277696265 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/2012-New-Year-Resolve-277696265 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:19:06 PST 2012: New Year Resolve nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI But for me and most, its the beginning of a new year and a fresh start to a new beginning!

As for New Years resolutions, I have only but one.  To tackle each and every hurdle towards my dream, with the same RESOLVE, of those who have, AND continue to, inspire me.

Despite what you might think of his films, Sylvester Stallone is one inspiration for me, that continues to this day!  He's relentless in whatever he does, whether it succeeds or not, he can never be accused of doing it half way.
Proof that 'holding back' is not the path towards success.

Not unlike Rocky Balboa, ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Halloween-266212892 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Halloween-266212892 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:10:39 PDT Happy Halloween! nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
Have a safe and Happy Halloween! ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Daily-Pen-amp-Ink-256041892 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Daily-Pen-amp-Ink-256041892 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:42:08 PDT Daily Pen & Ink nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
Using Zebra G-nibs/ brush on Vellum Bristol. ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/2011-221790262 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/2011-221790262 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:41:10 PST 2011 nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI Anyhoo, as you may have seen, I've recently started a new project, in which I create a new comic page everyday (more like every other day for me).  No script, no layouts.  Just pencil and pen directly to paper.  2-3 hours allowed in creating it.  From pencil to grey-tones.

CHECK OUT - "1943"  (page 3 up now)- @  :iconkingmakers: !!!

Its a challenge, and a great exercise on making split second decisions on storytelling.  So, it ain't pretty.  Its raw and unforgiving, with no going back to make revisions allowed.   But I ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/MERRY-CHRISTMAS-222062083 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/MERRY-CHRISTMAS-222062083 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 02:00:35 PST MERRY CHRISTMAS! nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI  I'll update before the years out!  Stayed tuned!  I feel a new years piece coming on!!!

Have a good one!

-MATT ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/2010-Wrap-Up-Part-1-5-222465181 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/2010-Wrap-Up-Part-1-5-222465181 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:33:46 PST 2010 Wrap Up: Part 1.5 nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
The short 8 page story is presently being inked.   So far, I believe the comic is going to be available online.   Printed versions may be available in limited supply.  I'll try to post a sample page in the next few days.  My bro, Mikey's, pages are looking SA-WEEET!

Haven't had a chance to get to the animation project.   Its about half way completed right now. I'm shooting for late December- at the latest.

Really trying to keep a regular update going at least once a week. Any feed back, requests is welcome. (I.E.- as i ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/2010-Wrap-Up-Part-1-222696386 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/2010-Wrap-Up-Part-1-222696386 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:18:24 PST 2010 Wrap Up: Part 1 nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI It is the 11th hour (Nov) and last minute work is now being created.  A rush before ending of 2010!

First off, I apologize for not getting new commission sketch samples up.   Working on that. Plan on getting a black & white AND color version up in the next week.
As well as a new short 8-page comic story - Written and drawn by yours truly!

Its part of a new comic anthology, brought to you by creative up-start, StupidArtPunk.  http://stupidartpunk.deviantart.com/
The book will be for sale, ONLINE (I believe).  I'll be posting more information ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/PAINTINGS-COMICS-and-COMMISSIONS-223833214 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/PAINTINGS-COMICS-and-COMMISSIONS-223833214 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:08:02 PDT PAINTINGS, COMICS and COMMISSIONS nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
FIRST OFF: I entered the RE4:Afterlife contest but didn't even place in the Semi-Finals!  But, to be honest, it's no small wonder why.  I should have put more emphasis on the "EXECUTIONER" character.
I guess my mind was... elsewhere.   Still, I'm totally happy with the results of the painting entirely, and I'm adding some finishing touches that I didn't have time to do before the contest deadline.

I'll be posting that soon, as well as, tackling a bunch of new paintings in a similar fashion.  This RE4 painting really got me psyched!!!  
On top of that, I'm fina ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/AUGUST-UPDATE-224349997 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/AUGUST-UPDATE-224349997 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:23:57 PDT AUGUST UPDATE nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI             More photographs up on my new entries, instead of the usual full blown illustrations and sketches.
            Not to worry (if any of you are actually wondering if I'm switching mediums), these few last photo-manipulation/
            digital paintings are just a prelude to my next phase of artistic.... progression.

            I'm currently working on a new digital piece that incorporates both my "usual" illustration style with photo-manip-paintings.
            Nothing new by any means, but new for me.

          ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/SDCC-224846422 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/SDCC-224846422 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:57:06 PDT SDCC nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
 There is so much to do and see at the San Diego Comic Con, that you always feel that you missed something when its all said and done.    Still, it was great connecting with my partner (writer) of HUNTER'S FORTUNE, Caleb Monroe!    His energy and passion for the comic/storytelling medium is infectious, and I left the con feeling energized to hit the drawing boa ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Going-Digital-226532066 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Going-Digital-226532066 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:07:25 PDT Going Digital! nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
   Recently finished a new digital Photoshop painting, "GRRL ELECTRIC", and came to realize how natural (and time saving) it is!   No cleaning of brushes and pallets.  No headache inducing, turpentine odors.  
   I don't even watch TV anymore.   The internet is always running.  No CD player cranking, when I have my iPod.

   T ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/More-than-Survival-227633824 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/More-than-Survival-227633824 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:49:15 PST More than Survival nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI Needless to say, I feel as though I have a new lease on life!   Moved to a new town.  Finished up my BOOM! comic book, mini-series, HUNTER'S FORTUNE. (a little late)  And now tackling some projects that were a long time coming.

 Nothing like a brush with death, to give you a swift kick in the pants.  Well, 2010 is just starting, and ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Somethings-a-brewing-231388572 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Somethings-a-brewing-231388572 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:10:33 PDT Somethings'a brewing! nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
 The future's looking so bright, I have to wear shades! ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/NEW-PAGES-SOON-232379239 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/NEW-PAGES-SOON-232379239 Sun, 03 May 2009 02:12:10 PDT NEW PAGES SOON! nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
Back to the drawing board! ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Drawing-232725622 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Drawing-232725622 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:32:49 PDT Drawing nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
Yet, upon completion, you find that its your favorite page!   Strange, huh.  It just goes to show,  it ain't over till its over!  You never know if the bestest is just around the corner from the "car wreck", because we just can't ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Time-Master-232941266 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Time-Master-232941266 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:43:02 PDT Time Master nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI  Various, as in 5-6 projects on deck.  The priority is, of course, the due dates for each.  The deadline for one, in particular, is coming upon me with lighting speed.  
  Actually, its been a long time coming, but, as a comet about to strike the earth- I just observed it in my telescope.  Fully intending to react, but the sense of urgency was muted on ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Its-been-a-long-time-234579470 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Its-been-a-long-time-234579470 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:14:14 PST Its been a long time... nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
   I love attending the San Diego show... but its so busy that it is very difficult to actual meet people.  I went with the intentions of meeting with a few editors I know, whom I emailed before hand, but when I searched for them at their booth/table, they were never there.  
  On a side note, a lot of nice people work these booths, but there are also a fair share of pre-madonnas.   And most of these people, w ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Love-Drawing-236512301 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/Love-Drawing-236512301 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:29:32 PDT Love Drawing nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI
  His precise use of black ink is jaw dropping!  I can't get enough of his work in front of my eyes!   I digest it like a seven course meal!   Everytime I open one of his books, flip through the pages, all I can do is stare in awe.  His storytelling/ composition is impeccable!

 Afterwards I feel both a sudden burst of inspiration and energy to start drawing and slapping ink down on a page until my hands can't hold a pen no mo'.     I wish there were more hours in the day, so that I ]]> http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/New-Game-Plan-236671911 http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/journal/New-Game-Plan-236671911 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:39:30 PDT New Game Plan nonadult journals/personal MATT-A-NASHI http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/matt-a-nashi.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 ~MATT-A-NASHI Well, I'm finished working with Les Humanos Associes, on 'L'Infini'.  
And at the moment I'm doing a short story for BOOM STUDIOS' ZOMBIE TALES!
Writer William Messner-Loebs (The Max and Wonder Woman) did the story, which I humbly and excitedly accepted.   I'm having fun with this one!  
I'm penciling the pages now.  And I'll try to finish inks in the next week or so.

Well then... THE NEW GAME PLAN.... Yes, well.... I'm no longer sending out art portfolios to companies of any kind.   It took me so long to figure this out (and I feel pretty stupid that it has), but I have never, Never, NEVER, re ]]>