deviantART: by:dopepope http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:dopepope&section=today deviantART RSS for by:dopepope en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:56:54 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png METALMAN VOLUME 2 IS HERE! http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/18353446/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/18353446/ Fri, 16 May 2008 15:06:19 PDT
METALMANPROJECT.COM [link]
THE BOOK: [link]

This new volume has some amazing work in it. I thank all the contributing artists that helped make the book and gallery look awesome. Great work!
Much thanks to these deviants: :iconauguy: :icondelicious-daim: :icondesignprimitive: :iconepill: :iconh3ad3ad: :iconhdk: :iconhideyoshi:
:iconjohnpowell: :iconmissmonster: :iconpallala: :iconquasilucid: :iconrussoturisto: :icontfdc: and so many others !
I hope you all pick one up! They make great gifts!
I'd like to also announce that one of my MetalMan pieces made it into the forthcoming Spectrum 15 art annual [link] Here's the piece [link]
I couldn't be more excited about that!

Respect. ]]> *dopepope ART THEFT http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/18100707/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/18100707/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:58:19 PDT
Not cool.

I've seen it happen around here often, but it never happened to me, until now.

Vidsharma [link] has worked over an image of mine without my permission, nor does she give me any credit as originator of the work. I'm no hardass, and had she asked I probably would have said 'go for it, let's see what you got!' But it's really just plain annoying.

My original is over there to the the left. Here's hers:
[link] but has been taken down.

What I don't understand is how people can find work here and rework it to post in their page HERE, like people won't notice. It's mindnumbing.

Art thieves should be called out. Thanks to :iconstarfantazy: for catching this one and notifying me. Her work is fantastic.

Respect. ]]> *dopepope Monster Making http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/14300790/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/14300790/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:52:23 PDT


So the band Animal Collective's new video for the track titled ';PeaceBone' is live on YouTube here:
[link]
Directed by Timothy Saccenti, [link] . Tim asked me to design the creatures for the video. The freaky girl was based on one of my images titled FaceyFace, [link] .
The monster guy was a fresh design. Monster in my Closet prosthetics effects studio built the creature for the video based on my sketches. [link]
The CG involved was done by the guys over at CLICK3X. [link]
It's a fun, silly, and downright weird video. I had a blast working with everyone on it. MiMC did a great job building that monster, Click's CG work is always great, and Tim hooked up yet another great looking video as only he could.

As for MetalMan v2, I will be compiling the book thru out Sept, and looking at a Oct 2007 release.
The artwork collected for it is beautiful.

Respect. ]]> *dopepope Wizard Con: Philly http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/12898363/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/12898363/ Wed, 09 May 2007 10:30:35 PDT
I'm pretty excited to mention I'll be one of the artists along with :iconjuan-doe: :iconjuan-doe: :iconjuan-doe: :iconjuan-doe: :iconjuan-doe: :iconjuan-doe: :iconjuan-doe: at the Artists' Alley for the Wizard Convention in Philly this coming June 15th - 17th. more info: [link]
I'll be showcasing a lot of work, some new stuff as well. I'll also have available a lot of items and artwork for purchase. Prints, postcards, stickers, & some kick ass Dopepope T-shirts, as well as my two books 'Bioengineered to be the Best' [link] & 'The MetalMan Project v1' [link]


Anyone in the area should come by, say hello. It's looking to be a great time.
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METALMAN THANKS:
:iconepill: :iconjuan-doe: :iconrussoturisto: :icontfdc: :iconauguy: :icondosomething: :iconnicc593:

METALMAN PROJECT v2 book is compiling now. I have received some AMAZING work from all over the world, all different styles, It's really incredible. You'll hear more about this when it gets closer to completion.

I have recently completed a several images that I'm quite proud of, but I'm not allowed to share them until the actual publications drop, so just so you know, I have some killer works on the way. Thanks for watching and the kind words over the past 13K+ views. I really appreciate it.

Respect. ]]> *dopepope the METALMAN project... http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/12245063/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/12245063/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:27:07 PDT
Several artists were invited to contribute to this project, and the results are in. The site is live and the book is available! [link] The book has several artworks that the site doesn't show. I'd like to thank all contributers that made the project look as good as it does. There's several styles represented, and makes for a nicely varied gallery. There's some DA heads that hooked up killer pieces too.

If you want to contribute, email me at joe at metalmanproject.com and I'll send back the elements necessary to participate.


Respect. ]]> *dopepope the METALMAN project... http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/12155720/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/12155720/ Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:49:40 PDT
Several artists were invited to contribute to this project, and the results are in. The site is live and the book is available! [link] The book has several artworks that the site doesn't show. I'd like to thank all contributers that made the project look as good as it does. There's several styles represented, and makes for a nicely varied gallery. There's some DA heads that hooked up killer pieces too.

If you want to contribute, email me at joe at metalmanproject.com and I'll send back the elements necessary to participate.


Respect. ]]> *dopepope Klawberry http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/11699974/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/11699974/ Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:28:34 PST
I have to get more eyes on this book. I think it's a whole lot of fun, and so does Mike Mignola, who apparently buys them as well, if you look thru the blog. The book is actually one of a series and is the work of Daniel M. Davis, a talented guy doing what he loves to do. The love shows. I think the illustrations are wonderful. Take some time to check out the book. You can pick one up there too. You should! It looks great! [link]
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Respect. ]]> *dopepope slow http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/11313263/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/11313263/ Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:55:31 PST
Nothing major to report.

The usual pimp list:
Bioengineered to be the Best: [link]
I have 2 images in Faesthetic 6: [link]
I have a few images in GraFuck 2: [link]
I have just one logo in Tres Logos this time around: [link]
my prints: [link]

Gears of War is kicking ass. Great game. Zelda is ok, but I'm not loving the hell out of it like I did the last one.

Respect. ]]> *dopepope slow http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/11311892/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/11311892/ Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:38:01 PST
Nothing major to report.

The usual pimp list:
Bioengineered to be the Best: [link]
I have 2 images in Faesthetic 6: [link]
I have a few images in GraFuck 2: [link]
I have just one logo in Tres Logos this time around: [link]
my prints: [link]

Gears of War is kicking ass. Great game. Zelda is ok, but I'm not loving the hell out of it like I did the last one.

Respect. ]]> *dopepope winding down http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/10868953/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/10868953/ Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:27:50 PST
Back from Aruba. The trip was sensational! Such a great time. It's a true paradise.

Last year at this time I was bummed about not having any good ideas, and no drive to create. I felt I was in an artistic rut. But then came January '06 and something came over me like a fever. I created some very new work, and a lot of it, all with new approaches and techniques than I'd usually do things. I've posted many of them here. For me, I've grown a great deal in 2006. I just hope to come out swinging as hard in january 2007. I'm looking really forward to it.

The usual pimp list:
Bioengineered to be the Best: [link]
I have 2 images in Faesthetic 6: [link]
I have a few images in GraFuck 2: [link]
I have just one logo in Tres Logos this time around: [link]
my prints: [link]

Playing the Wii! Love this thing. Tho I did get that dreaded 110213 error that is unfixible when I tried to connect to the nets. I have to get a new one. So lame. But, the controls are great and I'm looking forward to Zelda, and a Resident Evil one day. I've had no success getting a Ps3, so I'll wait until next year at some point to grab one.

All for now. Be good.

Respect. ]]> *dopepope Aruba Baby http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/10604424/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/10604424/ Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:02:37 PST
It's my birthday today! Nov 3rd. Heading to Aruba shortly, for almost all of November. I'll be back and plan to have more artworks for you to check out.
Be well!

Respect. ]]> *dopepope nothing really http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/10443398/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/10443398/ Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:23:41 PDT
All excited about 500 pageviews last time. I'm at 2000 now! I hope everyone visiting enjoys something of my gallery. I'm still finding so many inspirational images and personalities here.
I have a few things in the works to share with you all. Stay tuned.

My new book: [link]
My prints: [link]

Playing Okami on Ps2. Great game. Very Zelda like, which is always a good thing. So beautifully art directed, and just a whole lot of fun. Check it out. I've drained the last bit of fun out of Dead Rising, which didn't seem possible for a while. That game kicked ass! A blast! And my nintendo DS died on me. A real shame. Guess I'll have to get a DS-lite now. Everything for a reason.
Uhh, yes. I love videogaming.

Respect. ]]> *dopepope Self Promo http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/10163919/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/10163919/ Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:11:00 PDT
So, I'm finding more and more insanely good and inspirational artsits on here. It's getting crazy! I'm happy to be amongst such talented likeminded people. Which is why I chose to promote my new book, [link] , in the news section. Days later, after awaiting some kind of response, my first reply reads, do not self promote in the news area, from a moderator. Did I do bad? Is that tacky? I'm just proud and want to get as many eyes on the book as posible! but I certainly don't want to come off tacky or annoying. So I won't do that again.
Talking about shameless self promo... I have prints availible as well. Take a look. [link]
Thanks to everyone that has checked out the Dopepope page and getting me to 500 page views. It seems that it's celebratory here to get that number higher! So 500 aint bad for a newbie. Right?

Thanks deviants. ]]> *dopepope hello DA http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/10051789/ http://dopepope.deviantart.com/journal/10051789/ Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:02:53 PDT
Hello. I am DOPEPOPE. I've come aboard DA with no expectations or understandings of it's inner workings, just jumped in and was welcomed warmly. For that I am grateful. It's truly a comfortable place here. And the artworks I've come across on here daily are unbelievable!!!! I feel right at home!
Not to be tacky, but I have just launched myt first artbook endeavor. It's called 'BIOENGINEERED TO BE THE BEST'. You can see a sneak here:
[link]
That image over to the left there is the book's star, and other like it.
I hope anyone that finds an interest in my artwork grabs a copy for themselves. I'm very proud of it and put countless hours or blood sweat and tears into it's realization.
Thanks for all the comments and positivity. Keep a watch on DOPEPOPE. I'm up to no good.

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