http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:pixelisedmind&section=today deviantART RSS for by:pixelisedmind en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:43:51 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/28877653/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/28877653/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:30:01 PST
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Just some things you guys should look out for:

Shaun O'Neil is drawing a story by Robert Kirkman for Outlaw Territories, keep on eye out: [link]

The Anthology by Ronin Studios, Hope: The Hero Initiative, supporting the Hero Initiative charity is nearing completion. I suggest you keep an eye out on the charity website: [link] and Diana Greenhalgh's Devart pages for future information: [link]

The community at Digital Webbing are at it again with a new Anthology, with the project headed up by the fantastic Chris Stevens. Be sure to check out the forums for news and art updates, as well as a chance to try out for the book: [link]

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The first draft of my novel is nearly finished, I'm hoping to complete it over the weekend if time permits. If not in the next two days, then over the following week.


Cheers.

EDIT: Forget the next two days, I have just now finished the first draft of my book. YEAH SON!

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I've been working on 'Amber Atoms', scripted, penciled, inked and lettered by the fantastic Kelly Yates. Apart from a small delay in recieving pages, I'm pretty close to finishing the colours in the book. It looks pretty good, with a style taken from my experience colouring 'Samurai VS Ninja'. Be sure to check out the first story arc from the first four issues of the comic, published by Image Comics and in comic book stores now! I take over colouring duties starting with issue #5.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/26686652/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/26686652/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:54:06 PDT [link]

I figure that if I've got some work coming up, it'd be a good way to network and promote. Feel free to drop your usernames and follow me yourself.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/26143150/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/26143150/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:19:59 PDT
Invest in a drawing tablet as soon as possible!

I've used a mouse for a few years now, as I've not been in a position to afford a tablet, and it is slowly destroying my neck, back and shoulders. The mouse doesn't allow for wrist action the way a pen does, so most of the technique is done through your arm. Over time the repetitiveness takes its toll. I've ended up with constant strain in my neck and shoulders that causes unbelievably painful migraines. Luckily I'm a physically active person, and very flexable to boot, so I can ease the tention off through the right exercise. But it always returns once I get back to work.

A tablet will also allow your technique to progress quicker, it'll help you work faster and looks much smoother than work with a mouse. I don't want to even mention how long it takes me to get a piece of work done sometimes, in fear that no one will give me a job (even if I do meet my deadlines).

So take my advice, get yourself a tablet. It's for the greater good.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/25769838/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/25769838/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:48:50 PDT
But before I get back to it, I'm making you aware of Diana Greenhalgh's original artwork auction on ebay:

Diana needs to raise $1000 (US) in order to pay debts, medical bills and help out a friend in need too. If you're interested in buying some nice artwork and helping a girl out, feel free to follow the link and read more into it all: [link]

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Cheers.

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Check out his journal entry about it here: [link]

This event will be using some great artwork drawn by Carlos Gomez, which I personally know to be excellent lineart to practise on. So if you wish to pick up the basics and get help from other artists, be sure to click that link and prepare to join in. I'll be colouring along with the other participants too, and giving advice.

Cheers.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/24981322/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/24981322/ Wed, 27 May 2009 14:53:16 PDT has released his artbook "Our Victory Is Imminent", 102 pages of black and white art, including both shown and never before seen work.

Check Shaun's journal for more infomation: [link]

Or go straight to Lulu.com and order your copy: [link]

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My first YouTube video is up. It's only a recording of a colouring session, so only good for showing myself at work. Tutorials and tips will be posted later on, hopefully with commentary; at least visual if not audio commentary.

Check out the video here: [link]

My channel: [link]


Cheers.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/24981261/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/24981261/ Wed, 27 May 2009 14:50:27 PDT has released his artbook "Our Victory Is Imminent", 102 pages of black and white art, including both shown and never before seen work.

Check Shaun's journal for more infomation: [link]

Or go straight to Lulu.com and order your copy: [link]

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My first YouTube video is up. It's only a recording of a colouring session, so only good for showing myself at work. Tutorials and tips will be posted later on, hopefully with commentary; at least visual if not audio commentary.

Check out the video here: [link]

My channel: [link]


Cheers.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/24859679/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/24859679/ Wed, 20 May 2009 16:11:24 PDT
1) I'm writing a novel, with an ongoing series afterward, that will be released on the internet entirely for free. My objective is to reach a decent audience and get my name out "there" as a serious writer. I've considered going to a publisher, but the market seems to be weak (in the UK) for the genre I'm writing (hence going online with it).

Here are my first questions: How comfortable are you when reading an e-book on a computer screen? If you are okay with it, do you prefer PDF files for download or HTML pages on the web? And are there any specific websites that you may use to download and view e-books in preference to a direct or torrented download of a file?

2) I'm considering recording my colouring sessions and publishing the video on YouTube and DeviantArt, as well as tutorials if requested.

Is this something that you as my Watcher would like to see? Even considering that I am not a professional yet?

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I'm hoping for some good replies, so please don't be shy.

Cheers.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/24545101/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/24545101/ Sat, 02 May 2009 09:21:13 PDT [link]

Very exciting.

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Check out my pal hugo over at his page

Some choice pieces of art: [link] [link] [link]

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/23454574/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/23454574/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:22:02 PST Work

Work's completely dried up. My usual contacts for work have all dropped off the radar, and I'm not finding many adverts online for colourists. I suppose with the current status of the various economies, Indy Comics are suffering (as we've seen with the situation with Diamond).

Once again I'm open to work, whether it's covers, pinups or pages. Feel free to contact me.

Writing

I've not been posting any colour works as I've not been colouring anything outside of "professional" work. This is due to the fact that I'm currently penning a novel, something I've always aimed to do, but not quite been at the skilled level of writing to be able to commit to such a thing.

Originally a comic book idea that I was scripting, I decided to adapt it to literary form in order for it to appeal to a greater audience. The book has been in the works for a while, and I'm rather pleased with how it's turning out.

Shogun 13

The art group "Shogun 13" is active once again, starting out with their first sketch jam.

Please visit the S13 DevArt Page ([link]) and check out the art jam ([link]).




Cheers!

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/22350782/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/22350782/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:51:46 PST
SvN, a joint effort by Shaun O'Neil ([link]) and myself will arrive this year. It's a promising project that will look bloody awesome, look forward to it.

HOPE: The Hero Initiative, the charity book by Ronin Studios is still underway. A piece written by Chris Yeoman will be in there, Avro, coloured by me. I'm anticipating seeing the prints.

Sawalo Ceesay ([link]) and I will be taking the plunge together on a few projects, some for the web and some for print. We've got some solid ideas ready for working on, hopefully we'll pull them off without any problems.

There's a chance that one of my older projects will be renewed too; Leper Messiah, drawn by a very capable artist may be seen around.

Cheers dudes. And thanks for getting me to the 20,000 pageviews mark, I appreciate all of those who watch and comment.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/22254523/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/22254523/ Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:37:25 PST
[link]

It's a time when a lot of people are struggling to make ends meet, and the best thing we can do is to pull together as a community.

Cheers.

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Creativity is awesome.

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Ten songs you jam to while working:

1) Sigur Ros - Saeglopur - [link]

2) Ilaria Graziano - Replica (GITS:SAC OST) - [link]

3) White Stripes - Catch Hell Blues - [link]

4) Placebo - Bulletproof Cupid - [link]

5) Muse - Stockholm Syndrome - [link]

6) Iwasaki Tarou - "Libera Me" From Hell (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann OST) - [link]

7) Nakajima Ai - Aimo - [link]

8) Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Fault Line - [link]

9) The Clash - Rudie Can't Fail - [link]

10) The Clash - Guns of Brixton - [link]



Can't be arsed tagging others, I usually find it all to be a bother. Enjoy the music though.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/21416827/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/21416827/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:24:05 PST [link]

This is an enlightening video; Ken Robinson discusses how modern schooling and modern society's model for human behaviour kills creation in children.

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From InfoWars.com: [link]

The messianic fervor which has preceded Barack Obama’s expected ascension to the White House has alarming implications for freedom and is a painful reminder that most Americans have once again been suckered into believing that the two-party monopoly offers any kind of solution to the crisis that we face.

For eight years during the term of Bill Clinton, Alex Jones was labeled a right-wing fascist for opposing him and for the past near-eight years Jones has been derided as a communist and even an Al-Qaeda member for railing against the Bush administration.

Now even regular readers of our own websites are calling Alex a right-wing racist once again merely for questioning the ascension of the new great leader - Barack Obama.

The messianic complex that has been attached to Obama is truly frightening. Bishops like Cornal Garnett Henning are calling Obama the new “Moses” while his supporters refer to him as “the black Jesus”.

In one You Tube clip, a woman hails Obama’s Godly powers by proclaiming that as soon as he is elected, all her problems will simply disappear, saying that Obama will help her personally almost like Jesus healed the sick and wounded.

The election of a new president should not be a mindless act of idolatry and fanfare, it should be a solemn commitment to find a leader who will follow the Constitution.

But Barack Obama will ride into office with a gigantic approval rating to rival that of Bush after 9/11, along with a complete power monopoly over the executive, the legislative, the judicial as well as widespread media support.

This makes Obama more dangerous than Bush and certainly a damn site more dangerous than a McCain administration, because his policies for at least a year or two will enjoy universal acclaim and voices of dissent will be drowned out by a wave of droning acquiescence.

Obama has all the political capital he needs to implement the terrifying policies that he has already announced and beef the architecture of the police state crafted by Bush.

- The creation of a “civilian national security force” that is “just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded” as the U.S. military to enforce Obama’s carbon tax scheme and the total regulation and control of the American middle class.

- Obama has talked openly about his intention to bomb Pakistan under the guise of pursuing terrorists, continuing a Bush administration policy of violating the sovereignty of foreign nations.

- The guarantee to “bankrupt” coal power plants, costing millions of American jobs and skyrocketing energy prices.

- Unbridled implementation and expansion of the banker bailout that is hated by the majority of American citizens yet was vigorously promoted by both Obama and McCain. Doling out taxpayer’s money to Wall Street, causing rampant inflation, a lowering in living standards and the destruction of the dollar.

- Obama has rhetorically supported the second amendment and an individual’s right to bear arms, but his actions tell a different story. Obama supports local gun ban laws, including his endorsement of a state ban on the sale and possession of handguns in Illinois.

- Obama grandstands on the notion that he supports environmentalism with his climate change rhetoric, but his intention to extend biofuel subsidies will only accelerate price food costs that have already risen 75 per cent since 2002, causing economic distress and rioting in such countries as Haiti, Egypt, and Somalia, as well as deforestation on a massive scale.

Mark our words - the causes that the liberal left has been fighting for over the last eight years will simply be forgotten just like conservatives were put to sleep when Bush came to power. Obama is the pacifier that the establishment needs to quiet the simmering anger amongst Americans that has been threatening to boil over.

It will no longer be “fashionable” to fight the police state amongst the political left.

Mark our words - there will be no repeal of the Patriot Act, there will be no repeal of the John Warner Defense Authorization Act, there will be no repeal of warrantless secret surveillance of American citizens.

Democratic control of Congress and the Senate since the 2006 elections has achieved nothing in the way of reversing the Bush administration’s assaults on the Constitution, so why should we expect Obama to do anything different?

Obama may eventually withdraw a portion of troops from Iraq but mar... ]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20983340/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20983340/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:53:53 PDT
I feel that I'm at a point where I should be colouring for some books more than once every six months, and getting paid for it. So; if anyone out there needs to hire an interior Colourist, please feel free to come running in my direction. I'll also do pinups and covers.

If anyone reading this knows of people in need of someone like me, please send me the details or send them my way.

Here's a simple portfolio for folks to view if needed: [link]

My rates are negotiable, to deal with the current fluxuating exchange and markets.


I'm also open for simple commission work; so if anyone has some character lineart they want colouring for $10, I'm all for it.


Now I'm off to resubmit to studios and publishers.

Cheers.

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the Senate passed it.

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Next; lend a girl a hand: [link]

Cheers folks.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20646941/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20646941/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:55:21 PDT create.

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In this journal I will share with those that read it, information regarding two strong relationships that I have been involved in and unfortunately had to end (one through choice, one not) that began on the Internet.

Heather/ Jaina Solo
I was sixteen when my dad brought home a pirated version of Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast for the PC. All my life I've played computer games with much joy, but JK2 was the first time I had ventured online.

After a few weeks of playing online, the official release of the game came out and there was a huge rise in the number of players online. A community was quickly established, and from this community came a number of gaming "clans", dedicated to this game alone. I joined one such group, one of the first, of which I am still a happy member.

Many others joined our group and we soon became a well known name amongst the community. Mostly everyone knew 'FoU', Fate of the Unwanted. Many of these people tried to join our group, one such person was Jaina Solo; who eventually did join.

We played together for about two years and developed a rather flirtacious relationship, but never really built it up to anything more. She lived in Long Island, New York and I lived in Merry Old England, what was the point of taking it further? It didn't matter though, Jaino Solo soon disappeared when the call of higher education came howling over the mountains; she went to college and I ended up becoming unaware of her existance.

Two years pass and she returns as Heather, no longer the naive and immature gamer girl (well, to an extent). I soon find myself in an odd situation: For a long while I had no desire for a relationship, women were off the radar and I only wanted to create. But on this girls return to the Internet and my MSN Messenger chat window, I developed feelings. I was certainly attracted to her, I enjoyed her conversation, I enjoyed gaming with her and I was even jealous when she talked about other men.

We talked for weeks and weeks, then she tells me the news that she broke up with her boyfriend. I felt I should have taken the opportunity to express my feelings, but I never did so clearly. However, I found myself being invited to the USA to meet with Heather, and I did.

A nervous journey to the States resulted in a serious two year relationship over the internet, involving numerous overseas visits and promises of a future.

A future that could never come.

Due to issues on both sides, I was unable to commit to a move to the United States. I'm a harsh critic of the US Government, Border Control and the problems and results of the economic crisis. There were two choices given to me that would decide the future of mine and Heathers relationship; leave my political and social views behind and move to America, or stay true to myself and scrap the love I had. I chose the second.

Thus ends the short version of my relationship with Heather.

Richard/ Tiberius
My time in FoU has allowed me to develope friendships that have guided my life in directions I'd never dreamt of. One of the most important was my friendship with the old man "Tiberius".

I was also sixteen when I met this man in the game previously discussed. He was of the ripe age of 51, and due to his advanced age compared to my own, he became the target of many jokes. But he always took our insults and jokes on the chin, and wasn't afraid to deal them back at us.

He soon joined our particular group of gamers and struck up strong relationships, ones that he never failed to continue up until recently.

Of all the people to offer advice, support and love; I never expected it from an old Califorian man over the internet. Richard was always there for me, and others. He took an active interest in my life, never failing to keep in contact and making sure I was ok in life, love and work. Throughout college he supported me, and he even understood after two years of education, why I turned away from something like advertising and moved into comics. My own parents were, at one point, insecure about the direction of my career in comics, but this man never was. Even after all of the advice, praise and pride he invested in me, he went out of his way to purchase computer hardware and send it half way around the world as a surprise gift; contributing the effort put into building up my art and career.

In July 2008, Tiberius stopped posting in our clan website forums and playing Jedi Knight 2 in the server he so generously contributed to our group. On Monday the 8th of September, we were informed by his wife of his de... ]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20357781/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20357781/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:52:47 PDT
I have a temporary PC for using the internet and what-not, but I'm not too confident in its ability to handle the large work files in Photoshop. So until I get something that can, I may be producing work much slower than usual, if at all.

I'll message those individuals who I'm suposed to be working with and explain what's going on in some detail.

Cheers folks!

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20353774/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20353774/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:26:37 PDT [link]

Beautiful short comic that everyone should read.

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Television
Battlestar Galactica [link]

Internet TV
Pure Pwnage [link]

Internet Site
Alex Jones/ Infowars [link]

Movie
Seven Samurai [link]

Western Cartoon
Freakazoid [link]

Anime
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann [link]

Anime Movie
Akira [link]

Comic
Silver Surver Requiem [link]

Manga
Berserk [link]

Music
The Clash - Sandinista [link]

Literature
The Ninja by Eric Lustbader [link])

End

"Get down wit' yo' bad self, aaoooowww!"

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20180269/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20180269/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:55:46 PDT [link]

Bring your comics to the iPhone, good for new creators who are fond of digital media. Take a look.

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Now even though I'm in the UK, American politics in particular take a strong footing in my and many others political interests, especially the continuing rise of the "Police State". The Democratic National Convention in Denver is starting up and Alex Jones ( [link]) ) and the Infowars.com team are there, broadcasting live from a protest outside the convention. It should make for some interesting developements, especially as in the past the Police have been found to stage rioting themselves, in order to advance on actual peaceful protesters.

Here's the link for the live coverage: [link]

I hope some of you take interest and give it a look. I'll be continuing on with more journals with me sharing particular interests (movies, toys, games and even personal items) in the near future.

Much love to you folks!

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20090960/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/20090960/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:50:43 PDT
Pencilers/ Illustrators



Colourists

http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/19649607/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:24:00 PDT [link]

Popgun is out this week, check Amazon and/or your local comic book store for copies.

This anthology features a story written by Chris Stevens, drawn by the fantastic Ryan Ottley ([link]) and colours by yours truely.

I'll post up the pages once I've had the go ahead from the writer.

I really hope you guys take a look, the book's full of great stories and art, all by very talented individuals.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/19626329/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/19626329/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:06:04 PDT [link]

Miller Returns to the Ultimate Universe, thank fuck for that!

It's not The Ultimates, but still. He's the man to keep the Ultimate U exciting and fresh.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/19113706/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/19113706/ Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:12:06 PDT [link]

The previews for Popgun Volume 2, published by Image comics are up, although the story I coloured for isn't there (damn, I wanted to show you guys one or two of the pages).

Still be sure to check it out, and I hope you guys pick it up when it's released. The first volume was very impressive and fun to read.

Cheers.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/19074968/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/19074968/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:06:12 PDT Ronin Studios

From the Ronin Studios website:

"Ronin Studios is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping comic creators realize their dreams of working in the comic industry.

Through our forums and various projects we strive to assist people gain experience in the comic field. Our volunteer staff provide valuable experience and guidance for every aspect of comic creation.

Our highest goal is to see all members achieve the experience they need to be successful in the ever changing comic market.

While Ronin Studios is not a publisher in the traditional sense we do have various publications with contributions by members."

There's a lot going on over at Ronin Studios recently; creators are finally getting work out of the door and making names for themselves, and most importantly giving us readers some decent entertainment. For example, we have all started to come across this great little gem: [link]

Ronin Studios Charity Work

Besides helping out aspiring writers and artists break into self publishing comic books, the good folks at Ronin actively contribute to charity through the HOPE line of books. No doubt some people have seen the title Hope: New Orleans being sold about the various cons that the studio attends. A new book for a new cause is at the start of production, HOPE: the Hero Initiative, and Ronin needs and wants your help!

About The Hero Inititive:

"In late 2000, a consortium of comic publishers came up with the idea to create a financial safety net for comic creators, much in the same fashion that exists in almost any other trade from plumbing to pottery. By March of 2001, the federal government approved The Hero Initiative as a publicly supported not-for-profit corporation under section 501 (c) (3).

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment."

HOPE: The Hero Initiative is an anthology dedicated to the cause of the Hero Initiative charity, and is looking for talented and charitable creative teams to submit work for this worthy cause. So please, if you're in a creative and giving mood, submit work to Ronin and help fellow comic creators for when they're in need.

Hero Initiative Website: [link]
HOPE: Hero Initiative Submission Page: [link]

Ronin Studios and the DA Comics Week

This weekend, Sunday the 29th of June, Diana Greenhalgh ([link]) and Dustin Archibald ([link]) of Ronin Studios will be holding a live chat, discussing Ronin Studios and Comic Book Creation/ Self Publishing with those who wish to attend. It should be an insightful and fun evening, so if you are a new creator, experienced artist or comic book vet, please do come along and get talking about what we love doing.

Again, it's this coming Sunday, the 29th. It starts at 2pm PST (10pm GMT for us Euro folks) over in this chatroom: [link]

For more about Ronin Studios, please visit their website and get involved: [link]

Colour Commissions

With a lack of work recently, I'm opening myself up for commissions. I will colour single covers, pinups and sequentials at a rate of $60 USD a page (or £30 for us in the UK).

I'm also open to backend payment, but only if I'm sure it's going to either sell well, get me some good exposure or establish good contacts.

So, if you're in need of a colourist and I fit the bill, drop me a note through DeviantArt or preferably an email at Andy dot Poole at blueyonder dot co dot uk.

Thank you very much.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/18730144/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/18730144/ Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:06:33 PDT Quick Update

I've started working on Fooray's Epic Ninja Battle (mock-up here: [link] ), but I've become stuck; I'm not getting the right feeling for the piece, so it may be a while until I can get the right groove going on for it.

I've also started work on Shaun's "Champion" pin up ([link] ). Hopefully it'll help loosen me up for the ninja battle colours.

Had a lot of notes lately about collaborations; so thank you for your interest folks. I'll get back to you all when the time comes.

Thanks to everyone who's left supportive and kind comments on the comic artwork in my gallery too, I appreciate that you folks appreciate the work. Don't forget to visit the lineartists of each respective piece.

Cheers.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/18482034/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/18482034/ Sat, 24 May 2008 16:09:07 PDT Comic Space

I'm up on Comic Space these days. Might be a good way to show myself off and meet some more artists and writers. If anyone is interested, feel free to add me: [link]

Life

The two new rats are settling in well. Though; they were supposed to be both male, one turned out to be female. Which could be quite bad for us, the owners, because they can breed quickly. So the male is getting fixed. Poor guy's balls...

Work

My work on Critter has come to a halt for now, the penciler isn't delivering the pages it seems. I'm open for sequentials if anyone is interested.

I'm also up for pinups and covers.

I'll drop my email at the bottom of the journal for anyone who may want or need it.


andy dot poole at blueyonder dot co dot uk

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/18385538/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/18385538/ Sun, 18 May 2008 15:30:30 PDT [link]

Mark Miller, Wizard and Image Comics have set up a competition for War Heroes; Mark Millars new comic in which the US Military supply new recruits with superpowers.

The competition is to create a cover for the book that will be voted for by fans on the Wizard website. The winning entry will be featured as a variant cover for War Heroes Issue #4, and the artist will recieve full pro-payment for their cover artwork.

I think this would be a great chance for a lot of the artists who aren't currently getting the attention they deserve to get their artwork seen. Even if you do not win, your entry will be seen by comics fans and professionals alike. So I hope the artists that do read this take an interest and go for it, I'll be voting!

Entries must be sent by June 4, so you've got just over 3 weeks.

I'll also be spreading the link around to a few of my prefered artists, so don't get annoyed you guys.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/18276684/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/18276684/ Sun, 11 May 2008 16:16:19 PDT Work Updates

Currently working/colouring on "Critter" by Tom Hutchison, and the pages (which look awesome) are coming in slow and it's been a little frustrating, but good news! Chris Stevens, who wrote the Kerso pages for the Popgun Anthology Vol 2 (Image) that I coloured for - is editing. He's a fantastic choice and will steer the project in a good direction; starting with his acquiring a very famous comic artist (Marvel and DC penciler) to do the cover of the book. I'll tell you folks who sooner or later.

Life

My poor little pet Rab C, had to be put down by the vet on Friday. He lived for a healthy and happy one and a half years, but he gained a sudden untreatable heart problem. I nursed him for a few days before hand, and it was a sad time to see him struggle. Unable to eat or drink, carry his own weight or breath properly; we had to put him out of his misery.

It was very sad. I've had numerous pets, including a number of Rats. But Rab was the one we'd been most attached to.

But as quick as it is, we've taken two more rats into our care. Two very young males, one called Tam (Tamagotchi), and one named Fuchi (Fuchikoma). They're very spirited and friendly (and dare I break my manly facade and say... Adorable?), but will have a lot to live up to in the name of Rab C.

Fun times ahead.

Other Crap

The cowboy bebop piece will be up very soon, maybe tonight or tomorrow. I've been working like a right old trooper on it. And I must say, it looks pretty good. Please look forward to that.

I'll also be adding some walkthroughs and resources to my scraps for those wanting to see my colouring process.

Making Comics

I am still in search of a number of pencilers to collaborate with on titles I am writing.

I am also up for hire when it comes to colouring pinups and covers. Again; feel free to contact me if needed.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/18227187/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/18227187/ Thu, 08 May 2008 13:25:02 PDT The Orphan Works Act Of 2008 Has Been Introduced

You can read the bill here: [link]

Status of the Bill can be seen here: [link]

See the Illustrators Partnership for other links to the bill and information for opposing the act: [link]

Work

Work is slow right now. If anyone is in need of a colourist, feel free to drop me an email or note on here. I'm open for sequentials, covers and pinups right now (rates negotiable).

If anyone is in need of a writer, I'm also free for that (I'm always in search of a comic penciler willing to collaborate too).

Life

Nothing much going on lately. Generally a lot happier as of late, until my pet Rat recently became ill. Poor guy should pull through though.

Edit: He died.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/17955270/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/17955270/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:48:45 PDT Woes

I'm never happy with my sequential work. I'm not sure if this is due to my lack of skill, or I just don't suit the artwork.

There are artists work that I think my colours look great on, more specifically; those with a much more cartoony and individual style. For example, the likes of Shaun O'Neil or Wya. Their artwork has tight lines, great style that seems to me; realistically accurate, but stylised. I enjoy working on that type of art, and I always seem to produce good work, be it on pin-ups or sequentials. And I'm always pleased with the outcome. But when it comes to artwork that is more life-like, I always hate my colours.

To me the colours suck beyond suckiness, even if those paying me are happy with them. I'm not skilled in realistic painting, but think I have a decent rendering style and grasp of how light works (when I'm not being too harsh with multiple light sources). Maybe it's not the rendering or texturing, or any of that. Maybe I just need better colour theory, maybe I need to learn how to mix and choose colours better, build better palettes.

Or maybe it's just that if I don't enjoy the artwork, I'm not motivated to work my best on it.

I'm still learning I suppose, and I have a far way to go before I get to a greater level of skill. Maybe moving away from using a mouse and on to a decent tablet would be a good step in developing my technique more?

Work

Started work on a book called Critter. The artwork is similar to Ed Benes, which after my little crying session above this, isn't the best for me.

Open for pin-up and cover colour commisions too.

Life

Going through some personal problems after a recent split from my girlfriend, so general artwork posts won't be made any time soon. It's hard to get in the mood.

Thinking of checking out some Comic Conventions here in the UK, if anyone has suggestions feel free to give them.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/17826672/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/17826672/ Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:47:58 PDT
Cheerio.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/17799221/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/17799221/ Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:53:10 PDT [link]

Orphan Works are creative products that have no tracable owner, and therfor are open to use by anyone interested. A bill has been before and will again be before the US Congress that will redefine the term "Orphan Works" (redefinition through change of "Requirements for Reasonably Diligent Search"):

"`(B) REQUIREMENTS FOR REASONABLY DILIGENT SEARCH- (i) For purposes of paragraph (1), a search to locate the owner of an infringed copyright in a work--

`(I) is `reasonably diligent' only if it includes steps that are reasonable under the circumstances to locate that owner in order to obtain permission for the use of the work; and

`(II) is not `reasonably diligent' solely by reference to the lack of identifying information with respect to the copyright on the copy or phonorecord of the work.

`(ii) The steps referred to in clause (i)(I) shall ordinarily include, at a minimum, review of the information maintained by the Register of Copyrights under subparagraph (C).

`(iii) A reasonably diligent search includes the use of reasonably available expert assistance and reasonably available technology, which may include, if reasonable under the circumstances, resources for which a charge or subscription fee is imposed."

If research can not find a tracable owner of work through use of the register, the minimum search requirements could mean an artists works are open for commercial entities to use without consent (even with the auto copyright protection laws), and is an easily defended infringement in court. This is very worrying when in context of the internet and the many ways works are spread without an owners knowledge.


I have posted a link to the "Six Misconceptions About Orphaned Works" article: A decent commentary and informative journal on the subject of the Orphaned Works Act and copyright in general, well worth a read and provides links with ways to keep track of the issue in your own ways (link below).

It does however neglect the loopholes created in the section of the bill quoted above (the section that creators should be worried about), and the names that have been backing the bill; if the Society of Illustrators are correct, then one name in particular is Bill Gates. Bill Gates, who everyone knows as the billionaire Microsoft tycoon; "never puts his interest into something unless he's to gain from it". And I for one do not trust him or his input in the Copyright or Orphaned Works debate.

This is the man who has had CIA and NSA KEYS coded in to all Windows OS', allowing access to US security services on to Windows based computers through the net, bypassing all security without the owners consent.

The guy who has injected a lot of his time and money into the Doomsday Seed Vault (Svalbard, Norway), which is for lack of a better phrase, the most morbid and suspicious project I have ever come across.

There's always an air of suspicion within myself when it comes to big business and money with political agenda, nothing good has ever come of it nor ever will come of it; and it usually ends up with some poor sod having to give up more of his hard earned money.

This is why I suggest everyone continue to be be highly suspicious and very critical of the Orphaned Works Act in the future.

Links of Interest

AWN Article: [link]
Streaming Interview: [link]
Digital Webbing Discussion: [link]
Six Misconceptions About Orphaned Works: [link]
Journal By Cypher: [link]

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/17481917/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/17481917/ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:02:58 PDT Work

I've recently finished colouring the first issue of Grimm, written by Will Caligan ([link]). It's a decent book and looks quite alright, so I'll be sure to post the details of its printing and whether you can pick it up at any cons or not. I'll be jumping on the second issue soon.

I've also completed colours for the four page story called 'Kerso', which will be published as part of Popgun Volume 2 ([link]) by Image Comics. Written by Chris Stevens and drawn by Ryan Ottley/ Wya ([link] [link]). As far as I know, there's no street date for this book yet, but I'll keep folks updated on all of that when it arises.

Did a quick piece for Jaded Publishing's "Zombie Mosaic", Piece 17: [link]

Personal

Work has slown down on two series of comic book scripts I've been working on, mostly due to no artists willing to take on a project for such an amount of time needed. Understandable really.

However, I'm currently working on designing characters and writing up a script for a one shot comic that I should be able to pay a penciler to draw when the time comes. Hopefully that'll be done within the next couple of months, if all goes according to plan. Stay tuned.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/17182468/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/17182468/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:50:25 PST Just an update on "stuff" and "things":

I've recently been working on a book called 'Grimm', written by Will Caligan. Those pages are coming along well. I'll keep you folks updated on that.

I'm also waiting on the colour specifics of a story by Chris Stevens, called Kerso. It's a four page short for the Popgun Anthology, published by Image comics. I shall keep any readers updated on that also.

Personal Work

I'm still stuck for artists on my own books; it's hard finding collaborators for creator owned and collaborative works. I shall persist.

Writing doth continue, and the ideas keep spilling from my mind. So at least the early creation keeps me busy.

Colours

I'm open to commision for covers or pinups now, paypal is all set and ready. So if you want your lines coloured by someone such as myself, please feel to get in contact. Rate of pay is flexible, but I do wants some moneys!

And of course; for friends who need some help, I am here for you.

Shogun XIII

Updates on the Shogun13 page are slow, but will hopefully pick up soon. Some project ideas for the group to get involved in are being discussed, so keep an eye out for exciting developments in the future. And do not forget to visit the page and the artists.



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[link]

Those of you that are actively watching me, please go and give your support to the artists involved by watching that page too. I'm sure you'll start to see work that'll impress.

Thank you very much.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/16440348/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/16440348/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:42:29 PST
I've been working on colours for Leper Messiah, being produced for Ronin Studios 'Roninfinity' anthology. Keith O'Malley has been doing the fantastic pencils for me ( [link] [link] ), and I'm currently working with the letterer on the design of the lettering.

Adam Zero: Last Man of Earth, Issue 1, is on sale over at Indy Planet. This is another Ronin Studios book, written by Marc Fletcher, Penciled by Christian Andrews and coloured by me. Feel free to check out the previews online: [link] .

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I am still seeking talented artists to work on creator owned comic book stories. Feel free to contact me for more information if you're interested, or read past journal entries for brief tellings of what I'm up to.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/16113483/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/16113483/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:35:19 PST
Oh wait, it's already past 10k, haha! Poor you! You all lose!

Thanks for everyone who's been viewing me, I hope you've seen or enjoyed some good artwork.

And thanks to those pencilers that have supplied line work for me to colour, this goes out to you!

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WHAT'S IN STORE FOR 2008?

ON SALE at Indyplanet dot com: Adam Zero: Last Man of Earth #1. Written by Marc Fletcher, Drawn by Christian Andrews and coloured by yours truely (I'm am not so pleased with my contribution, but it'll get better). [link]

Leper Messiah, as presented by Ronin Studios in the sci fi anthology, "Roninfinity". Written by Andy Poole (hey, that's me), drawn by the very talented Keith O'Malley ([link]) and coloured by Andy Poole (hey, his name's like my name!).

And hopefully I'll be able to find the artists, talent and styles I'm looking for to bring my scripts to life in comic form, and sell them to you all at a despicable price in 2008.

Speaking of which:

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I still seek talented pencilers and sequential artists to collaborate with, so if anyone is interested, please feel free to note or email me: andy.poole@blueyonder.co.uk

I am currently writing a serious scifi series that requires a good grasp of environment illustration, weaponry and vehicles (military, robotic and such). A well developed art style that borders realistic and stylistic is sought.

I will start to write a spiritual/ science fiction story in the new year, which focuses on history, popular conspiracy thoery and martial arts. Background research and preperation writing is already underway. Anyone with a flare for action, scifi and fantasy sequential story telling is needed.

I'm also looking to create some light hearted comedies, and an equally light hearted and open-minded cartoonist with a kid friendly style would be appreciated.

All would be collaborations, therfor none paying work. But to those who are dedicated; rewards will come if picked up and published.

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I hope everyone who reads has a great new year, keep safe and keep cool.

Andy (aka Andrew, aka Pooley, aka Shogun of Sex... With Women, aka Andy Ceesay The Unloved Brother).

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Seeking sequential pencilers for comic book projects: andy dot poole at blueyonder dot co dot uk

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15921133/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15921133/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:23:17 PST
Gearkid
Njaga
Son of Davinci
Rikyo
Komaru
Zlatolin
Shaun
Darkfong
Johnson Design
DasAdam
Lazy Mills
Nefar
Pixelised Mind, Andy, me!

Great group of artists, all looking for exposure and all deserving it too. Collaborations and team efforts on artwork to come, so keep an eye out. And please, visit all of their pages and take a look at the fantastic work they all produce.

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Searching for a letter to work on an 8 page short comic for Ronin Studios, Roninfinity.

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Searching for comic pencilers to work on scripts in collaboration with myself: andy.poole@blueyonder.co.uk

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I love you all.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15822887/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15822887/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:11:28 PST
Joe and Christian did great work (destroyed some character identity though, and tone down on the breasts), but Loeb may aswell have raped my face.

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Seeking artists for collaborative comic work: andy.poole@blueyonder.co.uk

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15739535/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15739535/ Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:56:01 PST
Work is due March 1st.

If any of you guys who watch me know anyone who'd be interested in the project to expand on their lettering portfolio, or just want some exposure; please feel free to send them in my direction.

Thanks much.

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Get ready to be kicked in the face!!!



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And lastly, as always; I'm seeking talented sequential artists to work with my writing. If you're interested, send portfolio links and I'll be happy see if we could work together:

andy.poole@blueyonder.co.uk

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15509374/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15509374/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:48:19 PST
I'm 22, still young; but can't help but feel far behind others when it comes to my reading material. But I am happy I've finally picked this up to read.

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Still looking for artists to work with my writing: andy.poole@blueyonder.co.uk

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15489495/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15489495/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:06:18 PST
Most of the people using that part of this website have their heads jammed so far up their own arseholes that they can taste stomach acid. I thought artists were supposed to be open minded and inquisitive, wanting to explore and express the truths of the world.

I guess I was wrong.

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Writer seeking comic book artists to work on a number of original titles, please contact me if interested: andy.poole@blueyonder.co.uk

And colourist (me again) looking for any paying gigs: andy.poole@blueyonder.co.uk

If you haven't realised; andy.poole@blueyonder.co.uk is my email.

For true.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15396063/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15396063/ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:49:09 PST
This idea has been toyed with before, it was originally an idea I had for a short movie called Highly Evolved a few years back. It changed drastically to something completely different somehow and I lost the original concept for the story. I decided to bring it back as a seperate work, but am totally unsure if I should script it as a graphic novel and find the funds for artwork, or write it straight up as a book.

My main problem is that it'll go easily into a novel, but then there are images that I want expressed and a graphic novel would do it perfectly.

Secondary is that a novel I can write up with no troubles and just take it to a book publisher, but a graphic novel would need an artist, inker, colourist and letterer that all cost lots of money; then a bloody publisher. And it's a comic that I really want to turn it into.

It's so bloody hard to find footing and a way into the comics industry without me having to spend fucking money to do it. But then that's where I have to decide on whether I want to use the industry as a means for money or means to tell my tales (or both?). Until then, I'll keep writing these different series and see what comes of it.

Shit son.

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In other news: Work on Leper Messiah for Ronin Studios is coming along well. Keith O'Malley/ CaptivX ([link]) is doing the artwork for me, we're only in the concept stages right now, but he's got great ideas and fantastic drawing talent to back them up.

It's only 8 pages of work that we're looking at creating, but I'm enjoying what is being produced for it right now, and am anticipating the work ahead as the colourist. Should be fun.

Make sure to check out CaptivX's DevArt page linked above.

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As ever; colourist for hire. Rates negotiable and dependent on budget.

And if any willing artists want to team up and produce any comic work, I'm always writing and always looking.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15371862/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15371862/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:11:25 PST
Halo 3 or Gears of War then, anyone? No?

Anyone want to hire a colourist?

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15176994/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15176994/ Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:06:46 PDT
I need practise. Though it's not that I'm bad. I can do it, I just don't get to do that sort of thing as much as people and outdoor environments.

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Writer seeking comic book artist for action scifi romp! Please email or note if interested, and tell you friends!

andy.poole@blueyonder.co.uk

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15106087/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/15106087/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:17:26 PDT
Past all of its quirks and craziness is a piece of work with a great message about the power of human ambition. I've not enjoyed anything like that for a long time.

Also...

Tits!

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For comic book artists looking for collaborative work (with a writer or colourist), please email me at andy.poole@blueyonder.co.uk

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/14958857/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/14958857/ Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:26:42 PDT
3 scripts into my near future Sci Fi book and I am still searching for someone to take care of the artwork for that.

Generating a plot for another book that I'll be drafting soon too.

If anyone is interesting on collaborating on some comic book projects, feel free to message me. I'm always interested and looking.

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Work on the Mark Brooks Cowboy Bebop pin up is about 49% done. Having trouble with the damned dog. Trying to get its fur to look right, might have to put it on hold until I get the technique down.

Also working on the new Bikini Jules piece by XShaunX, and it's looking pretty hot. That should be up in about a week since I'm using most of my time to write until I get more colour work to concentrate on.

And on that note, if anyone wants colours for their pinups, covers or interiors; please feel free to contact me and we'll discuss rates and what-not.

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I've finished the interiors for the first two Adam Zero issues, they're ready for print and are being pushed to publishing. I'll probably post order details for that book when I recieve them; it's a fun little space-romp.

]]> ~pixelisedmind http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/14746685/ http://pixelisedmind.deviantart.com/journal/14746685/ Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:49:34 PDT
This will be self published by the studio I believe, and there has been no discussion concerning pay; but if the book takes off, that may change. This advert is geared towards artists who want to create stunning and well written works of comic book science fiction, and who want to have a piece of published work to their name.

"Roninfinity will be made available for purchase online on a POD basis as a Ronin Studios book." -Diana Greenhalgh

The atmosphere, character and world concepts have already been illustrated by me previously; it just takes an artist to develop it into something far greater:

[link]
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I know there are many pencilers out there who watch me and I think it may well be time to collaborate on some work; this is a perfect way to do that.

If anyone is interested, please note or email me:

andy dot poole at blueyonder dot co dot uk

Or MSN messenger:

scouse_mouse1 at hotmail dot com

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