http://search.deviantart.com/?q=gallery:adamhughes/5020587&section= deviantART RSS for gallery:adamhughes/5020587 en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Thu, 23 May 2013 00:24:24 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Zatanna-11-Detail-192325370 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Zatanna-11-Detail-192325370 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:45:42 PST Zatanna 11 Detail nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *AdamHughes Client: DC Comics
Media: PITT Pen on Strathmore Drawing paper, then colored with Adobe Photoshop CS2.

My first completed assignment of 2011! Zatanna is fun to draw, I tell ya. I'll post the rest of her in a little while; I just like how cropping it looks.

It's a pretty simple cover, nothing fancy this time around. It started life as an inventory cover, and was quickly called into action when a cover was needed!

Looking forward to doing some more complicated covers with this gal. ]]> Client: DC Comics
Media: PITT Pen on Strathmore Drawing paper, then colored with Adobe Photoshop CS2.

My first completed assignment of 2011! Zatanna is fun to draw, I tell ya. I'll post the rest of her in a little while; I just like how cropping it looks.

It's a pretty simple cover, nothing fancy this time around. It started life as an inventory cover, and was quickly called into action when a cover was needed!

Looking forward to doing some more complicated covers with this gal.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Zatanna-12-192325691 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Zatanna-12-192325691 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:48:28 PST Zatanna 12 nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *AdamHughes Client: DC Comics
Media: Pencil, PITT Pen and COPIC marker on Strathmore Drawing paper, then colored with Adobe Photoshop CS2.

My first Zatanna cover, actually. It's the nature of publishing for stuff to be moved around, so this first cover ended up being used for my second issue. ]]> Client: DC Comics
Media: Pencil, PITT Pen and COPIC marker on Strathmore Drawing paper, then colored with Adobe Photoshop CS2.

My first Zatanna cover, actually. It's the nature of publishing for stuff to be moved around, so this first cover ended up being used for my second issue.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Jade-187178273 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Jade-187178273 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:35:35 PST Jade nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Client: DC Comics
Media: Pencil & PITT pen on Strathmore Drawing Paper, then colored in Adobe Photoshop CS2



This is a Jade cover done for DC Comics, which ultimately won't be published. It happens; that's life as a freelancer. But YOU get to see it! Whee!

DC wanted a very specific design - the character flying at the reader against a white background.

******UPDATE*******

Due to the overwhelming number of people responding with variations on "I can't believe DC rejected this", I have to clarify something.

DC Comics did not reject this art. The art was accepted and I was paid. After I handed in the cover, I was told it wasn't going to be used for its intended purpose, so it they're holding on to it for a future use. ]]> Client: DC Comics
Media: Pencil & PITT pen on Strathmore Drawing Paper, then colored in Adobe Photoshop CS2



This is a Jade cover done for DC Comics, which ultimately won't be published. It happens; that's life as a freelancer. But YOU get to see it! Whee!

DC wanted a very specific design - the character flying at the reader against a white background.

******UPDATE*******

Due to the overwhelming number of people responding with variations on "I can't believe DC rejected this", I have to clarify something.

DC Comics did not reject this art. The art was accepted and I was paid. After I handed in the cover, I was told it wasn't going to be used for its intended purpose, so it they're holding on to it for a future use.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Harley-Unmasked-180464671 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Harley-Unmasked-180464671 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:34:28 PDT Harley Unmasked nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Media: pencil, PITT Pen, COPIC Marker, Prismacolor pencil

A convention sketch, from the end of the con season in 2009. My sketches at the end of the con season are always the best; my convention drawing hand is really limber and ready for action at that stage. Just in time to take a few months off! ]]> Media: pencil, PITT Pen, COPIC Marker, Prismacolor pencil

A convention sketch, from the end of the con season in 2009. My sketches at the end of the con season are always the best; my convention drawing hand is really limber and ready for action at that stage. Just in time to take a few months off!

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Teen-Titans-Variant-Cover-182433481 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Teen-Titans-Variant-Cover-182433481 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:45:14 PDT Teen Titans Variant Cover nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Media: Strathmore Drawing paper, pencil, PITT pen, Adobe Photoshop for colors

A just-complete variant cover for an upcoming issue of DC Comics' TEEN TITANS. I'm not even sure what the issue number is! It was fun drawing Raven up close, and Wonder Girl is always a treat.

Here's the line art:

[link] ]]> Media: Strathmore Drawing paper, pencil, PITT pen, Adobe Photoshop for colors

A just-complete variant cover for an upcoming issue of DC Comics' TEEN TITANS. I'm not even sure what the issue number is! It was fun drawing Raven up close, and Wonder Girl is always a treat.

Here's the line art:

[link]

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Teen-Titans-Line-Art-182545294 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Teen-Titans-Line-Art-182545294 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:30:18 PDT Teen Titans Line Art nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Media: Pencil and PITT pen on Strathmore Drawing paper

Here's the line art for the TEEN TITANS cover I recently posted [link] ]]> Media: Pencil and PITT pen on Strathmore Drawing paper

Here's the line art for the TEEN TITANS cover I recently posted [link]

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Raven-Detail-183093118 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Raven-Detail-183093118 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:56:27 PDT Raven Detail nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Media: Strathmore Drawing paper, pencil, PITT pen, Adobe Photoshop for colors

Here's a detail of Raven from a just-complete variant cover for an upcoming issue of DC Comics' TEEN TITANS. I'm not even sure what the issue number is! It was fun drawing Raven up close, and Wonder Girl is always a treat.

The full cover is here: [link] ]]> Media: Strathmore Drawing paper, pencil, PITT pen, Adobe Photoshop for colors

Here's a detail of Raven from a just-complete variant cover for an upcoming issue of DC Comics' TEEN TITANS. I'm not even sure what the issue number is! It was fun drawing Raven up close, and Wonder Girl is always a treat.

The full cover is here: [link]

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Girl-Detail-183093234 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Girl-Detail-183093234 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:58:02 PDT Wonder Girl Detail nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Media: Strathmore Drawing paper, pencil, PITT pen, Adobe Photoshop for colors

Here's a detail of Wonder Girl from a just-complete variant cover for an upcoming issue of DC Comics' TEEN TITANS.


Here's a link to the original: [link] ]]> Media: Strathmore Drawing paper, pencil, PITT pen, Adobe Photoshop for colors

Here's a detail of Wonder Girl from a just-complete variant cover for an upcoming issue of DC Comics' TEEN TITANS.


Here's a link to the original: [link]

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-Auction-Art-183303450 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-Auction-Art-183303450 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:25:33 PDT Wonder Woman Auction Art nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Media: Pencil, PITT Pen, COPIC Markers, Berol Brismacolor Pencil and White Acrylic on Strathmore Drawing Paper

This auction piece was done to help folks who are victims of domestic violence.

*****UPDATE*****

The auction ended, and the piece raised $2300!

Thanks to all the good people out there! ]]> Media: Pencil, PITT Pen, COPIC Markers, Berol Brismacolor Pencil and White Acrylic on Strathmore Drawing Paper

This auction piece was done to help folks who are victims of domestic violence.

*****UPDATE*****

The auction ended, and the piece raised $2300!

Thanks to all the good people out there!

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-600-168177643 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-600-168177643 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:47:57 PDT Wonder Woman 600 nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Media: Pencil, india ink, and Adobe Photoshop CS2

This is the variant cover I did for DC Comics' WONDER WOMAN#600. DC has been getting modern artists to pay homage to classic Golden Age DC covers, and this was my attempt. ]]> Media: Pencil, india ink, and Adobe Photoshop CS2

This is the variant cover I did for DC Comics' WONDER WOMAN#600. DC has been getting modern artists to pay homage to classic Golden Age DC covers, and this was my attempt.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Harley-Sketch-168354426 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Harley-Sketch-168354426 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:19:05 PDT Harley Sketch nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Media: COPIC makers, PITT pens, and Dr. Ph Martin's Bleed-Proof White

This is a Harly sketch I did for the fabulous Andi Trehan, who helps us run our booth at the bigger, more hectic shows. I drew it on the the inside of a copy of my book COVER RUN, as a thank-you present for all her hard work. Harley Quinnis her favorite character. ]]> Media: COPIC makers, PITT pens, and Dr. Ph Martin's Bleed-Proof White

This is a Harly sketch I did for the fabulous Andi Trehan, who helps us run our booth at the bigger, more hectic shows. I drew it on the the inside of a copy of my book COVER RUN, as a thank-you present for all her hard work. Harley Quinnis her favorite character.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/COVER-RUN-Wonder-Woman-174386113 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/COVER-RUN-Wonder-Woman-174386113 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:10:52 PDT COVER RUN Wonder Woman nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/WIZARD-Babes-175322546 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/WIZARD-Babes-175322546 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:26:44 PDT WIZARD Babes nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Media: Pencil, ink, and Adobe Photoshop

Another from the vault! This one is from.... 1997? Grampa's memory is going.

It's old, and shows my first fetal steps at doing computer coloring. This was just around the time I was starting my run on the WONDER WOMAN covers. It was fun doing all these gals from the different companies! ]]> Media: Pencil, ink, and Adobe Photoshop

Another from the vault! This one is from.... 1997? Grampa's memory is going.

It's old, and shows my first fetal steps at doing computer coloring. This was just around the time I was starting my run on the WONDER WOMAN covers. It was fun doing all these gals from the different companies!

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Batgirl-and-Supergirl-175387599 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Batgirl-and-Supergirl-175387599 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:02:12 PDT Batgirl and Supergirl nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes
Its my first sequential stuff in a while, and I did all the work myself. Its just a teaser, but I hope you check out the whole issue. ]]>
Its my first sequential stuff in a while, and I did all the work myself. Its just a teaser, but I hope you check out the whole issue.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Batgirl-And-Supergirl-Fullsize-180463618 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Batgirl-And-Supergirl-Fullsize-180463618 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:24:14 PDT Batgirl And Supergirl Fullsize nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Media: Pencil, ink, & Adobe Photoshop

This is a 2-page 'essay' story done for SUPERMAN - BATMAN #75. The editor asked me (and several others) to write & draw a 2-pager about some part of the Superman/Batman relationship. Strangely enough, no one picked Supergirl and Batgirl, so I took it. Mainly so that I can try to remember how to do interiors. ]]> Media: Pencil, ink, & Adobe Photoshop

This is a 2-page 'essay' story done for SUPERMAN - BATMAN #75. The editor asked me (and several others) to write & draw a 2-pager about some part of the Superman/Batman relationship. Strangely enough, no one picked Supergirl and Batgirl, so I took it. Mainly so that I can try to remember how to do interiors.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/ART-OF-Final-Cover-163654367 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/ART-OF-Final-Cover-163654367 Mon, 10 May 2010 19:44:48 PDT ART OF Final Cover nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes Pencil, ink, and Adobe Photoshop colors.

Here's the final art to the dust jacket to my ART OF book from DC Comics, available now for preorder, and in bookstores & comic shops on June 29th. ]]> Pencil, ink, and Adobe Photoshop colors.

Here's the final art to the dust jacket to my ART OF book from DC Comics, available now for preorder, and in bookstores & comic shops on June 29th.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Art-Of-Detail-163661425 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Art-Of-Detail-163661425 Mon, 10 May 2010 21:12:07 PDT Art Of Detail nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes
And yes, it looks like Audrey Hepburn. ]]>
And yes, it looks like Audrey Hepburn.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Before-And-After-166029386 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Before-And-After-166029386 Mon, 31 May 2010 21:11:55 PDT Before-And-After nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2010-2013 *AdamHughes
[link]

I drew the piece with PITT pens and COPIC markers on Strathmore Drawing paper, scanned it, and colorized it using Adobe Photoshop CS2.

A few people have asked me to show what changes from grayscale lineart to final color, and hopefully this shows what the process entails. ]]>
[link]

I drew the piece with PITT pens and COPIC markers on Strathmore Drawing paper, scanned it, and colorized it using Adobe Photoshop CS2.

A few people have asked me to show what changes from grayscale lineart to final color, and hopefully this shows what the process entails.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-San-Jose-123289974 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-San-Jose-123289974 Thu, 21 May 2009 20:40:41 PDT Wonder Woman, San Jose nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
Pencil, Pitt pen, and gray Copic marker on 11 X 14 Bristol Drawing paper. ]]>
Pencil, Pitt pen, and gray Copic marker on 11 X 14 Bristol Drawing paper.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-70-Cover-Detail-123290731 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-70-Cover-Detail-123290731 Thu, 21 May 2009 20:51:04 PDT Catwoman 70 Cover Detail nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
Here's the full-sized image:

[link] ]]>
Here's the full-sized image:

[link]

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Kathy-Kane-s-Happy-Thoughts-123998818 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Kathy-Kane-s-Happy-Thoughts-123998818 Thu, 28 May 2009 08:32:38 PDT Kathy Kane's Happy Thoughts nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
Pencil, Pitt pen, Gray copic markers, and white callipgraphy ink on 11" X 14" Bristol Drawing paper. ]]>
Pencil, Pitt pen, Gray copic markers, and white callipgraphy ink on 11" X 14" Bristol Drawing paper.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-Sketch-123999137 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-Sketch-123999137 Thu, 28 May 2009 08:36:35 PDT Power Girl 'Sketch' nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
Pencil, Pitt pen, Gray Copic marker, and calligraphy ink on 11"X14" Bristol Drawing paper. ]]>
Pencil, Pitt pen, Gray Copic marker, and calligraphy ink on 11"X14" Bristol Drawing paper.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-Sketch-123999417 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-Sketch-123999417 Thu, 28 May 2009 08:40:06 PDT Catwoman Sketch nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
Pencil, Pitt pen, gray Copic marker, and calligraphy ink. ]]>
Pencil, Pitt pen, gray Copic marker, and calligraphy ink.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-Encyclopedia-124149565 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-Encyclopedia-124149565 Fri, 29 May 2009 16:27:33 PDT Wonder Woman Encyclopedia nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
This has been sitting on a back burner for months; I posted a work-in-progress for it a while back. [link]

Funny story: this cover came about after I handed in 7 designs for the cover to the animated WW DVD that came out a few months ago. My designs were rejected in favor of animation art, but someone at DC saw the designs and asked if I could finish one for a book cover.

11"X17" pen & ink on Series 300 3-ply Strathmore vellum board, then colored with Photoshop CS2. ]]>
This has been sitting on a back burner for months; I posted a work-in-progress for it a while back. [link]

Funny story: this cover came about after I handed in 7 designs for the cover to the animated WW DVD that came out a few months ago. My designs were rejected in favor of animation art, but someone at DC saw the designs and asked if I could finish one for a book cover.

11"X17" pen & ink on Series 300 3-ply Strathmore vellum board, then colored with Photoshop CS2.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/WW-Detail-124149880 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/WW-Detail-124149880 Fri, 29 May 2009 16:31:12 PDT WW Detail nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes [link]

People seemed to enjoy the opportunity to get in close and see the details.

If you have questions, please see the comments from THIS detail: [link] before asking. I might have already answered your questions there...

]]> [link]

People seemed to enjoy the opportunity to get in close and see the details.

If you have questions, please see the comments from THIS detail: [link] before asking. I might have already answered your questions there...

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-Issue-2-Cover-114815107 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-Issue-2-Cover-114815107 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:26:58 PST Power Girl Issue 2 Cover nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
This is one of those exercises in creativity to get the job done. The end of February was a tad nightmarish; being the shortest month of the year, I was closing on a house, and I had MegaCon to head off to the day after closing.

I needed to hand in a Power Girl cover before I left, and I needed it to look decent. There wasn't time for anything elaborate or full of backgrounds. One option is to do a rougher cover like the one I did for CATWOMAN 79. Looser inks, less rendering, but still throwing in a background full of details.

The other option is: do something designy and graphic. All I had time for was a nice shot of her standing there, so I thought it'd be eye-catching of the parts of her that are lit by direct lighting are kind of washed out, but she is standing in the shade of her own logo. My art director kinda liked the idea, so the end was result this quickie.

17" X 21" pencil & ink on Strathmore series 300 3-ply illustration board, with digital colors in Photoshop CS2. ]]>
This is one of those exercises in creativity to get the job done. The end of February was a tad nightmarish; being the shortest month of the year, I was closing on a house, and I had MegaCon to head off to the day after closing.

I needed to hand in a Power Girl cover before I left, and I needed it to look decent. There wasn't time for anything elaborate or full of backgrounds. One option is to do a rougher cover like the one I did for CATWOMAN 79. Looser inks, less rendering, but still throwing in a background full of details.

The other option is: do something designy and graphic. All I had time for was a nice shot of her standing there, so I thought it'd be eye-catching of the parts of her that are lit by direct lighting are kind of washed out, but she is standing in the shade of her own logo. My art director kinda liked the idea, so the end was result this quickie.

17" X 21" pencil & ink on Strathmore series 300 3-ply illustration board, with digital colors in Photoshop CS2.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-2-Detail-114815670 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-2-Detail-114815670 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:33:29 PST Power Girl 2 Detail nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
I though the face turned out kinda pretty. ]]>
I though the face turned out kinda pretty.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-No-1-Final-Art-116125437 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-No-1-Final-Art-116125437 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:18:17 PDT Power Girl No 1 Final Art nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-62-Pencil-Art-116128057 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-62-Pencil-Art-116128057 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:45:05 PDT Catwoman 62 Pencil Art nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
Kids - use condoms. Otherwise you'll have to get Batman to help you sell your baby on eBay once the sales taper off.

Pencil, paper, and some serious love for Andrew Loomis. ]]>
Kids - use condoms. Otherwise you'll have to get Batman to help you sell your baby on eBay once the sales taper off.

Pencil, paper, and some serious love for Andrew Loomis.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-Sketch-Cards-117111011 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-Sketch-Cards-117111011 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:08:27 PDT Catwoman Sketch Cards nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
Here's 4 sketch cards I did for an auction at FallCon in Minneapolis/St. Paul last year.

The card stock was horrible, and my Copic markers stuck to the paper like hot butter to Teflon.

But the one double-card was fun to do. Nothing like a 'buyer incentive!' ]]>
Here's 4 sketch cards I did for an auction at FallCon in Minneapolis/St. Paul last year.

The card stock was horrible, and my Copic markers stuck to the paper like hot butter to Teflon.

But the one double-card was fun to do. Nothing like a 'buyer incentive!'

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Rose-Thorn-and-Color-Theory-117114947 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Rose-Thorn-and-Color-Theory-117114947 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:48:43 PDT Rose, Thorn and Color Theory nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
I include them as one image because I was trying to be all long-haired & high-falutin' with my design idea: all the covers would use only red and green; a bang-on complimentary color theory.

I got the idea from going to the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. A bunch of Rockwell's SATURDAY EVENING POST covers used this amazingly restrictive palette of just red & green.

(and I know the earlier ones that were only printed with red & black inks were just as restrictive, but that is a tale for another time)

So, I tried my best to just use the colors of a red roses on these, with varying degrees of success. But a fun exercise! ]]>
I include them as one image because I was trying to be all long-haired & high-falutin' with my design idea: all the covers would use only red and green; a bang-on complimentary color theory.

I got the idea from going to the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. A bunch of Rockwell's SATURDAY EVENING POST covers used this amazingly restrictive palette of just red & green.

(and I know the earlier ones that were only printed with red & black inks were just as restrictive, but that is a tale for another time)

So, I tried my best to just use the colors of a red roses on these, with varying degrees of success. But a fun exercise!

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Work-In-Progress-113786725 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Work-In-Progress-113786725 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:38:03 PST Work In Progress nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
Well, when someone 'asks' you a question in ALL CAPS and with an exclamation mark instead of a question mark, what can you do except take a screen capture of your desktop while you are working.

If you are the person who sent me said imperative request... here you go.

Hit Caps Lock off, and try some de-caf.

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Well, when someone 'asks' you a question in ALL CAPS and with an exclamation mark instead of a question mark, what can you do except take a screen capture of your desktop while you are working.

If you are the person who sent me said imperative request... here you go.

Hit Caps Lock off, and try some de-caf.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/HeroesCon-2006-Badge-Art-113781928 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/HeroesCon-2006-Badge-Art-113781928 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:00:10 PST HeroesCon 2006 Badge Art nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
These are all the badges I designed for HeroesCon 2006. Each image was used as a different badge (guest, press, art show).

Not having a ton of time, I decided to go for a looser style of lineart, probably influenced by my love of Kyle Baker's work.

Each piece took about 4 hours (except the Metropolis skyline, which took a little longer; damned perspective). Pen & ink on illustration board, then colored in Photoshop. ]]>
These are all the badges I designed for HeroesCon 2006. Each image was used as a different badge (guest, press, art show).

Not having a ton of time, I decided to go for a looser style of lineart, probably influenced by my love of Kyle Baker's work.

Each piece took about 4 hours (except the Metropolis skyline, which took a little longer; damned perspective). Pen & ink on illustration board, then colored in Photoshop.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-79-113781379 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-79-113781379 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:55:41 PST Catwoman 79 nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
Catwoman 79. This is about as rough as it gets. Because of scheduling problems (meaning: I was behind on everything), I didn't have time to do this cover. So, I colored my prelim and handed it in. Thinking it intentional, everyone at DC liked my 'rougher approach'. Yikes.

This prelim was done on animation paper with Pitt pens, and then scanned and colored in Photoshop (where all the lettering was slapped together).

I really wanted to go all-out on this one, but wasn't able to. Looking at it now, it does have a nice rough quality that my admittedly anal work us missing. Maybe someday I'll grow some balls and do more work like this.

I loved the concept they let me go for on this. Selina returns to Gotham from a long adventure abroad (i.e. outer space) and is overjoyed to be home, in a "THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!" musical number kind of way. But since she's back in Gotham City, the worst city in the world, it's chock full of your daily FDA dose of irony. ]]>
Catwoman 79. This is about as rough as it gets. Because of scheduling problems (meaning: I was behind on everything), I didn't have time to do this cover. So, I colored my prelim and handed it in. Thinking it intentional, everyone at DC liked my 'rougher approach'. Yikes.

This prelim was done on animation paper with Pitt pens, and then scanned and colored in Photoshop (where all the lettering was slapped together).

I really wanted to go all-out on this one, but wasn't able to. Looking at it now, it does have a nice rough quality that my admittedly anal work us missing. Maybe someday I'll grow some balls and do more work like this.

I loved the concept they let me go for on this. Selina returns to Gotham from a long adventure abroad (i.e. outer space) and is overjoyed to be home, in a "THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!" musical number kind of way. But since she's back in Gotham City, the worst city in the world, it's chock full of your daily FDA dose of irony.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-67-113186748 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-67-113186748 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:16:44 PST Catwoman 67 nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/mixedmedia AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
Thanks to urdsama for the Russian translation at the bottom. It reads "Catwoman - Out of Time".

When I handed it in, DC asked me what the Russian phrase was at the bottom, and I told them it read: "Marvel Comics blows dead bears".

They thought I was serious.

***Just for the record, Marvel Comics does NOT, in fact engage in ursine fellatio (living or dead), I just said that to scare my editor for 2 seconds. I grew up on Marvel Comics; in fact, I was a Marvel zombie before the term was coined. ]]>
Thanks to urdsama for the Russian translation at the bottom. It reads "Catwoman - Out of Time".

When I handed it in, DC asked me what the Russian phrase was at the bottom, and I told them it read: "Marvel Comics blows dead bears".

They thought I was serious.

***Just for the record, Marvel Comics does NOT, in fact engage in ursine fellatio (living or dead), I just said that to scare my editor for 2 seconds. I grew up on Marvel Comics; in fact, I was a Marvel zombie before the term was coined.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-73-113186948 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-73-113186948 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:21:11 PST Catwoman 73 nonadult cartoons/traditional/cartoons/drawings AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/The-Many-Faces-of-Selina-Kyle-113187904 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/The-Many-Faces-of-Selina-Kyle-113187904 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:39:50 PST The Many Faces of Selina Kyle nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
And YES, I'm aware the she resembles Audrey Hepburn, LOL.

My personal inspiration for Selina Kyle is Ms. Hepburn, circa 1954-57. My favorite face ever.

My personal inspirational cocktail for Catwoman is:

70% young Audrey Hepburn

20% Liz Taylor from CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

10% Trinity from the first MATRIX film

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And YES, I'm aware the she resembles Audrey Hepburn, LOL.

My personal inspiration for Selina Kyle is Ms. Hepburn, circa 1954-57. My favorite face ever.

My personal inspirational cocktail for Catwoman is:

70% young Audrey Hepburn

20% Liz Taylor from CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

10% Trinity from the first MATRIX film

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-64-Uncolored-92178849 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-64-Uncolored-92178849 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:03:07 PDT Catwoman 64 Uncolored nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes
I'll post the color version next. I added thinsg like the snow in the coloring stage, and threw in a few bats because I thought it added some action to a static shot.

I was shooting for a sense of altitude and freezing cold in this one. Nothing special, just a pin-up. ]]>
I'll post the color version next. I added thinsg like the snow in the coloring stage, and threw in a few bats because I thought it added some action to a static shot.

I was shooting for a sense of altitude and freezing cold in this one. Nothing special, just a pin-up.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-64-92179238 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Catwoman-64-92179238 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:07:44 PDT Catwoman 64 nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes
I scan the art into my computer with an Epson Expression 836XL oversized scanner. I then clean up the scan in Photoshop.

I convert the file to CMYK Mode, with the lineart as a 5th Channel, visible but not active. The CMYK Channel is white, so that the practical effect is coloring on a black white area, with the art 'floating' above it. Visible, but unaltered unless I shoose to do so. ]]>
I scan the art into my computer with an Epson Expression 836XL oversized scanner. I then clean up the scan in Photoshop.

I convert the file to CMYK Mode, with the lineart as a 5th Channel, visible but not active. The CMYK Channel is white, so that the practical effect is coloring on a black white area, with the art 'floating' above it. Visible, but unaltered unless I shoose to do so.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Stan-Lee-s-Catwoman-Cover-92181135 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Stan-Lee-s-Catwoman-Cover-92181135 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:32:13 PDT Stan Lee's Catwoman Cover nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes
I upload this because I've been accused, on more than one occassion, of digitally inserting a photo for the background on this one, instead of drawing it.

Pardon "mon francaise", but a polite smiley-faced emoticon FUCK YOU to such folk. I spent 4 whole days working out the fish-eye three-point perspective on this one, penciling, and inking JUST THE BACKGROUND. I worked my man-sized ass off. Yes, I look at pictures of cities to get the architecture right, to see how the lights of nighttime windows make strange shapes. But that's just to get the drawing RIGHT, not to cut any corners. ]]>
I upload this because I've been accused, on more than one occassion, of digitally inserting a photo for the background on this one, instead of drawing it.

Pardon "mon francaise", but a polite smiley-faced emoticon FUCK YOU to such folk. I spent 4 whole days working out the fish-eye three-point perspective on this one, penciling, and inking JUST THE BACKGROUND. I worked my man-sized ass off. Yes, I look at pictures of cities to get the architecture right, to see how the lights of nighttime windows make strange shapes. But that's just to get the drawing RIGHT, not to cut any corners.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/The-Owlship-Archimedes-113184331 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/The-Owlship-Archimedes-113184331 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:29:55 PST The Owlship 'Archimedes' nonadult scraps AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
It was as cool as it looks. The level of detail is stunning, and the tech is very believable. Since Nite Owl II did all his adventuring in the 1960s and 70s (the comic and movie take place in 1986), the Owlship has the feel of a Bell Huey helicopter, which was high-tech in the 1960s. ]]>
It was as cool as it looks. The level of detail is stunning, and the tech is very believable. Since Nite Owl II did all his adventuring in the 1960s and 70s (the comic and movie take place in 1986), the Owlship has the feel of a Bell Huey helicopter, which was high-tech in the 1960s.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Nite-Owl-for-WATCHMEN-Film-111648410 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Nite-Owl-for-WATCHMEN-Film-111648410 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:39:12 PST Nite Owl for WATCHMEN Film nonadult cartoons/traditional/cartoons/drawings AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
First, the back story. I was contacted by representatives of 300 director Zack Snyder, while 300 was in postproduction, about doing designs for 4 of the 6 main characters from WATCHMEN. Zack wanted me to design the look of the characters, and then do 4 'cover-quality' color illustrations to hep convince the suits & ties at Warner Bros. Pictures to green-light his WATCHMEN film.

I did a first round of sketches, talked with Mr. Snyder, did a second round of looser sketches based on our discussions, and then was given the go-ahead to proceed with designing full illustrations. Since I was running late on CATWOMAN covers as well as other things, I was juggling the assignments. Since I do art for whomever yells the loudest, the WATCHMEN stuff took a minor backburner placing on my To Do List. I never heard from them, they never called or e-mailed saying "Hey, hurry up, you bastard!", so I worked on Selina Kyle.

Then, 300 came out.

It did so well in its opening weekend, Warner Bros. green-lit WATCHMEN the following Monday.

I guess my services weren't required, because I never heard back from the WATCHMEN people. I could've finished the color pieces on principle, like a good freelancer, but I'm so slow that my time is kinda precious, and I don't want to waste time drawing something that isn't going to be used. So, I just chalked it up to "That's business...".

The WATCHMEN people contacted me much later, asking for high-rez versions of the sketches for the inevitable ART OF book. I pointed out that, since I never actually did the assignment I was asked to do, I had never been paid. To their credit, once we agreed on a rate for just the sketches, they check arrived so fast, the envelope was warm, the ink was still wet, and the FedEx guy was out of breath. The WATCHMEN movie guys are a pretty respectable gang, as far as my experience goes.

*****Nite Owl*****

Zack Snyder told me he wanted a BATMAN movie approach to Nite Owl's look; the body-armor with believable tech and all that. No problem.

Now, I think WATCHMEN is one of the greatest novels ever written, and it'd Dave Gibbons' finest work in a brilliant career. I was actually working in a comic shop in New Jersey when the original issues were coming out, and I was there, reading every one as they came out. Dave's storytelling, his design work, EVERYTHING about WATCHMEN was, and remains, brilliant.

I wanted to give Zach what he asked for, but I wanted to honor Dave Gibbons' designs as well. I know that comics (like books and anything else) cannot be translated VERBATUM to the Big Screen, but I am not a big fan of the X-MEN/GI JOE approach, where the original look of the characters is almost ignored for the sake of not alienating the non-fan audience, and you end up with black leather jumpsuits and you almost need name tags on the chests to recognize characters. "Hello, My Name Is Wolverine".

I thought that no matter what details Nite Owl's costume had, as long as he kept Gibbons' 'owl silhouette', it would be a good design. Since the reason movie studios don't like superheros in tights (with the exception of Spider-Man and Superman, my 'never worked in Hollywood' first design (on the left) was a moody shot. If we don't show the general audience the 'silly superhero' by cloaking him in shadow (the way I figure guys like Nite Owl and Batman would prefer to operate), then everyone wins. Zack liked it, but rightly asked for a sketch showing details. Hence, the second looser sketch.

When I saw the first WATCHMEN trailer in front of DARK KNIGHT, I was tickled to see some of my suggestions surviving to the Big Screen. With Nite Owl, they seem to have kept my idea of Captain America-style scale mail, but elongated to look like bird feathers. Other than that, they took the design in a different direction.

I always go into a film with an open mind; I didn't care for the look of Heath Ledger's Joker in DARK KNIGHT, but once I saw it in the context of the film, I fell in love with it. I hope that's the case with Nite Owl, who is my favorite charatcer from the novel; I agree with his stance that it's OK to compromise your morals if it serves a greater good.

That being said, I really DON'T like how Nite Owl's costume looks in the film. They seem to have abandoned Dave Gibbon's wonderful design for what a pal of mine refers to as the 'Sad Batman' look. The type of owl that Nite Owl's mask is supposed to look like makes him look like he has Batman ears that are sad & droopy.

I look forward to having my opinion changed on March 6th! ]]>
First, the back story. I was contacted by representatives of 300 director Zack Snyder, while 300 was in postproduction, about doing designs for 4 of the 6 main characters from WATCHMEN. Zack wanted me to design the look of the characters, and then do 4 'cover-quality' color illustrations to hep convince the suits & ties at Warner Bros. Pictures to green-light his WATCHMEN film.

I did a first round of sketches, talked with Mr. Snyder, did a second round of looser sketches based on our discussions, and then was given the go-ahead to proceed with designing full illustrations. Since I was running late on CATWOMAN covers as well as other things, I was juggling the assignments. Since I do art for whomever yells the loudest, the WATCHMEN stuff took a minor backburner placing on my To Do List. I never heard from them, they never called or e-mailed saying "Hey, hurry up, you bastard!", so I worked on Selina Kyle.

Then, 300 came out.

It did so well in its opening weekend, Warner Bros. green-lit WATCHMEN the following Monday.

I guess my services weren't required, because I never heard back from the WATCHMEN people. I could've finished the color pieces on principle, like a good freelancer, but I'm so slow that my time is kinda precious, and I don't want to waste time drawing something that isn't going to be used. So, I just chalked it up to "That's business...".

The WATCHMEN people contacted me much later, asking for high-rez versions of the sketches for the inevitable ART OF book. I pointed out that, since I never actually did the assignment I was asked to do, I had never been paid. To their credit, once we agreed on a rate for just the sketches, they check arrived so fast, the envelope was warm, the ink was still wet, and the FedEx guy was out of breath. The WATCHMEN movie guys are a pretty respectable gang, as far as my experience goes.

*****Nite Owl*****

Zack Snyder told me he wanted a BATMAN movie approach to Nite Owl's look; the body-armor with believable tech and all that. No problem.

Now, I think WATCHMEN is one of the greatest novels ever written, and it'd Dave Gibbons' finest work in a brilliant career. I was actually working in a comic shop in New Jersey when the original issues were coming out, and I was there, reading every one as they came out. Dave's storytelling, his design work, EVERYTHING about WATCHMEN was, and remains, brilliant.

I wanted to give Zach what he asked for, but I wanted to honor Dave Gibbons' designs as well. I know that comics (like books and anything else) cannot be translated VERBATUM to the Big Screen, but I am not a big fan of the X-MEN/GI JOE approach, where the original look of the characters is almost ignored for the sake of not alienating the non-fan audience, and you end up with black leather jumpsuits and you almost need name tags on the chests to recognize characters. "Hello, My Name Is Wolverine".

I thought that no matter what details Nite Owl's costume had, as long as he kept Gibbons' 'owl silhouette', it would be a good design. Since the reason movie studios don't like superheros in tights (with the exception of Spider-Man and Superman, my 'never worked in Hollywood' first design (on the left) was a moody shot. If we don't show the general audience the 'silly superhero' by cloaking him in shadow (the way I figure guys like Nite Owl and Batman would prefer to operate), then everyone wins. Zack liked it, but rightly asked for a sketch showing details. Hence, the second looser sketch.

When I saw the first WATCHMEN trailer in front of DARK KNIGHT, I was tickled to see some of my suggestions surviving to the Big Screen. With Nite Owl, they seem to have kept my idea of Captain America-style scale mail, but elongated to look like bird feathers. Other than that, they took the design in a different direction.

I always go into a film with an open mind; I didn't care for the look of Heath Ledger's Joker in DARK KNIGHT, but once I saw it in the context of the film, I fell in love with it. I hope that's the case with Nite Owl, who is my favorite charatcer from the novel; I agree with his stance that it's OK to compromise your morals if it serves a greater good.

That being said, I really DON'T like how Nite Owl's costume looks in the film. They seem to have abandoned Dave Gibbon's wonderful design for what a pal of mine refers to as the 'Sad Batman' look. The type of owl that Nite Owl's mask is supposed to look like makes him look like he has Batman ears that are sad & droopy.

I look forward to having my opinion changed on March 6th!

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Silk-Spectre-111649018 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Silk-Spectre-111649018 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:53:07 PST Silk Spectre nonadult cartoons/traditional/cartoons/drawings AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
First, the back story. I was contacted by representatives of 300 director Zack Snyder, while 300 was in postproduction, about doing designs for 4 of the 6 main characters from WATCHMEN. Zack wanted me to design the look of the characters, and then do 4 'cover-quality' color illustrations to hep convince the suits & ties at Warner Bros. Pictures to green-light his WATCHMEN film.

I did a first round of sketches, talked with Mr. Snyder, did a second round of looser sketches based on our discussions, and then was given the go-ahead to proceed with designing full illustrations. Since I was running late on CATWOMAN covers as well as other things, I was juggling the assignments. Since I do art for whomever yells the loudest, the WATCHMEN stuff took a minor backburner placing on my To Do List. I never heard from them, they never called or e-mailed saying "Hey, hurry up, you bastard!", so I worked on Selina Kyle.

Then, 300 came out.

It did so well in its opening weekend, Warner Bros. green-lit WATCHMEN the following Monday.

I guess my services weren't required, because I never heard back from the WATCHMEN people. I could've finished the color pieces on principle, like a good freelancer, but I'm so slow that my time is kinda precious, and I don't want to waste time drawing something that isn't going to be used. So, I just chalked it up to "That's business...".

The WATCHMEN people contacted me much later, asking for high-rez versions of the sketches for the inevitable ART OF book. I pointed out that, since I never actually did the assignment I was asked to do, I had never been paid. To their credit, once we agreed on a rate for just the sketches, they check arrived so fast, the envelope was warm, the ink was still wet, and the FedEx guy was out of breath. The WATCHMEN movie guys are a pretty respectable gang, as far as my experience goes.

*****Silk Spectre*****

When director Zack Snyder spoke about Silk Spectre, he confessed she was the one character he was really unsure of how to tackle, costume-wise. In the comics, she is pretty much wearing black lingerie covered in a gossamer camisole; he felt that was not gonna work onscreen.

I think he must've been relieved when I blurted out "Dude! Do her outfit in latex! You can make it have the same lines as her comic outfit, but it'll look cool onscreen and all the cosplayers will go nuts; it'll be a big fan-favorite!" When I saw the WATCHMEN trailer in front of DARK KNIGHT, and saw Silk Spectre in latex, I almost turned to the stranger next to me and bragged "That was my idea! Eeee!" Yes, I am functionally retarded.

OK, first sketch, on the left. Pretty basic. It matches Gibbons' design relatively closely, I think. I imagined it as a chin-to-toe full latex suit; that way the actress and stuntwomen would have some protection while kicking alternate 1986 ass. I even thought the gossamer cammy would work. Zack liked it, but wanted her to have a domino mask. Bless his zombies-that-run-fast heart, he wanted to make sure the Watchmen looked like damn superheroes. The second sketch reflects that, plus his request that she have some weapons. I thought those telescoping truncheons would fit the bill.

From what I've seen, the screen version doesn't have a mask, and shouldn't! The actress in the costume looks so PERFECT, they nailed it. Silk Spectre (both 1940s and 1980s versions) should have a fetich quality to the look, and what I see onscreen NAILS IT. I can't wait. ]]>
First, the back story. I was contacted by representatives of 300 director Zack Snyder, while 300 was in postproduction, about doing designs for 4 of the 6 main characters from WATCHMEN. Zack wanted me to design the look of the characters, and then do 4 'cover-quality' color illustrations to hep convince the suits & ties at Warner Bros. Pictures to green-light his WATCHMEN film.

I did a first round of sketches, talked with Mr. Snyder, did a second round of looser sketches based on our discussions, and then was given the go-ahead to proceed with designing full illustrations. Since I was running late on CATWOMAN covers as well as other things, I was juggling the assignments. Since I do art for whomever yells the loudest, the WATCHMEN stuff took a minor backburner placing on my To Do List. I never heard from them, they never called or e-mailed saying "Hey, hurry up, you bastard!", so I worked on Selina Kyle.

Then, 300 came out.

It did so well in its opening weekend, Warner Bros. green-lit WATCHMEN the following Monday.

I guess my services weren't required, because I never heard back from the WATCHMEN people. I could've finished the color pieces on principle, like a good freelancer, but I'm so slow that my time is kinda precious, and I don't want to waste time drawing something that isn't going to be used. So, I just chalked it up to "That's business...".

The WATCHMEN people contacted me much later, asking for high-rez versions of the sketches for the inevitable ART OF book. I pointed out that, since I never actually did the assignment I was asked to do, I had never been paid. To their credit, once we agreed on a rate for just the sketches, they check arrived so fast, the envelope was warm, the ink was still wet, and the FedEx guy was out of breath. The WATCHMEN movie guys are a pretty respectable gang, as far as my experience goes.

*****Silk Spectre*****

When director Zack Snyder spoke about Silk Spectre, he confessed she was the one character he was really unsure of how to tackle, costume-wise. In the comics, she is pretty much wearing black lingerie covered in a gossamer camisole; he felt that was not gonna work onscreen.

I think he must've been relieved when I blurted out "Dude! Do her outfit in latex! You can make it have the same lines as her comic outfit, but it'll look cool onscreen and all the cosplayers will go nuts; it'll be a big fan-favorite!" When I saw the WATCHMEN trailer in front of DARK KNIGHT, and saw Silk Spectre in latex, I almost turned to the stranger next to me and bragged "That was my idea! Eeee!" Yes, I am functionally retarded.

OK, first sketch, on the left. Pretty basic. It matches Gibbons' design relatively closely, I think. I imagined it as a chin-to-toe full latex suit; that way the actress and stuntwomen would have some protection while kicking alternate 1986 ass. I even thought the gossamer cammy would work. Zack liked it, but wanted her to have a domino mask. Bless his zombies-that-run-fast heart, he wanted to make sure the Watchmen looked like damn superheroes. The second sketch reflects that, plus his request that she have some weapons. I thought those telescoping truncheons would fit the bill.

From what I've seen, the screen version doesn't have a mask, and shouldn't! The actress in the costume looks so PERFECT, they nailed it. Silk Spectre (both 1940s and 1980s versions) should have a fetich quality to the look, and what I see onscreen NAILS IT. I can't wait.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Ozymandias-and-The-Comedian-111649517 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Ozymandias-and-The-Comedian-111649517 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:05:47 PST Ozymandias and The Comedian nonadult cartoons/traditional/cartoons/drawings AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
First, the back story. I was contacted by representatives of 300 director Zack Snyder, while 300 was in postproduction, about doing designs for 4 of the 6 main characters from WATCHMEN. Zack wanted me to design the look of the characters, and then do 4 'cover-quality' color illustrations to hep convince the suits & ties at Warner Bros. Pictures to green-light his WATCHMEN film.

I did a first round of sketches, talked with Mr. Snyder, did a second round of looser sketches based on our discussions, and then was given the go-ahead to proceed with designing full illustrations. Since I was running late on CATWOMAN covers as well as other things, I was juggling the assignments. Since I do art for whomever yells the loudest, the WATCHMEN stuff took a minor backburner placing on my To Do List. I never heard from them, they never called or e-mailed saying "Hey, hurry up, you bastard!", so I worked on Selina Kyle.

Then, 300 came out.

It did so well in its opening weekend, Warner Bros. green-lit WATCHMEN the following Monday.

I guess my services weren't required, because I never heard back from the WATCHMEN people. I could've finished the color pieces on principle, like a good freelancer, but I'm so slow that my time is kinda precious, and I don't want to waste time drawing something that isn't going to be used. So, I just chalked it up to "That's business...".

The WATCHMEN people contacted me much later, asking for high-rez versions of the sketches for the inevitable ART OF book. I pointed out that, since I never actually did the assignment I was asked to do, I had never been paid. To their credit, once we agreed on a rate for just the sketches, they check arrived so fast, the envelope was warm, the ink was still wet, and the FedEx guy was out of breath. The WATCHMEN movie guys are a pretty respectable gang, as far as my experience goes.

*****Ozymandias*****

Director Zack Snyder said he really wanted to get away from the gold body suit with purple tunic look for the Big O, and kinda agree wit the sentiment. Making that suit from the comic could make or break the film; if the audience laughs at Ozymandias, WATCHMEN just won't work dramatically.

We discussed ideas, and Zack really liked the idea of keeping the 'Alexander the Great' motif. My design was basically a handsome blonde guy in a cuirass (sculpted breastplate) but with tights on underneath. In the final film, they seem to have gone with a straight-up BATMAN rubber bodysuit, but at least it doesn't look silly (to me, anyways). We'll see how he plays in context, onscreen.

****The Comedian***

As you can see, I was asked to do no designs for Dr. Manhattan or Rorshach. Why? Because Zack said they were going to make it to the screen virtually identical to the comic; they would require no 'adapting'.

Well, since the Comedian is just wearing military gear with a couple patriotic shoulder pads, I kinda thought he wouldn't need to be adapted for screen, either. But, they wanted to see a design, so I did one. It's basically the same as the comic. If I had gone to the final illustration, I would've just given him hyper-accurate & realistic gear; sort of the way Michael Golden loves to draw guns and equipment.

Well, thats my WATCHMEN experience. When people ask me how much involvement I had in the WATCHMEN film, I usually just say: "Well, for $10, I think they're gonna let me see it...".

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First, the back story. I was contacted by representatives of 300 director Zack Snyder, while 300 was in postproduction, about doing designs for 4 of the 6 main characters from WATCHMEN. Zack wanted me to design the look of the characters, and then do 4 'cover-quality' color illustrations to hep convince the suits & ties at Warner Bros. Pictures to green-light his WATCHMEN film.

I did a first round of sketches, talked with Mr. Snyder, did a second round of looser sketches based on our discussions, and then was given the go-ahead to proceed with designing full illustrations. Since I was running late on CATWOMAN covers as well as other things, I was juggling the assignments. Since I do art for whomever yells the loudest, the WATCHMEN stuff took a minor backburner placing on my To Do List. I never heard from them, they never called or e-mailed saying "Hey, hurry up, you bastard!", so I worked on Selina Kyle.

Then, 300 came out.

It did so well in its opening weekend, Warner Bros. green-lit WATCHMEN the following Monday.

I guess my services weren't required, because I never heard back from the WATCHMEN people. I could've finished the color pieces on principle, like a good freelancer, but I'm so slow that my time is kinda precious, and I don't want to waste time drawing something that isn't going to be used. So, I just chalked it up to "That's business...".

The WATCHMEN people contacted me much later, asking for high-rez versions of the sketches for the inevitable ART OF book. I pointed out that, since I never actually did the assignment I was asked to do, I had never been paid. To their credit, once we agreed on a rate for just the sketches, they check arrived so fast, the envelope was warm, the ink was still wet, and the FedEx guy was out of breath. The WATCHMEN movie guys are a pretty respectable gang, as far as my experience goes.

*****Ozymandias*****

Director Zack Snyder said he really wanted to get away from the gold body suit with purple tunic look for the Big O, and kinda agree wit the sentiment. Making that suit from the comic could make or break the film; if the audience laughs at Ozymandias, WATCHMEN just won't work dramatically.

We discussed ideas, and Zack really liked the idea of keeping the 'Alexander the Great' motif. My design was basically a handsome blonde guy in a cuirass (sculpted breastplate) but with tights on underneath. In the final film, they seem to have gone with a straight-up BATMAN rubber bodysuit, but at least it doesn't look silly (to me, anyways). We'll see how he plays in context, onscreen.

****The Comedian***

As you can see, I was asked to do no designs for Dr. Manhattan or Rorshach. Why? Because Zack said they were going to make it to the screen virtually identical to the comic; they would require no 'adapting'.

Well, since the Comedian is just wearing military gear with a couple patriotic shoulder pads, I kinda thought he wouldn't need to be adapted for screen, either. But, they wanted to see a design, so I did one. It's basically the same as the comic. If I had gone to the final illustration, I would've just given him hyper-accurate & realistic gear; sort of the way Michael Golden loves to draw guns and equipment.

Well, thats my WATCHMEN experience. When people ask me how much involvement I had in the WATCHMEN film, I usually just say: "Well, for $10, I think they're gonna let me see it...".

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Things-That-Just-Don-t-Work-113037651 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Things-That-Just-Don-t-Work-113037651 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:25:54 PST Things That Just Don't Work nonadult cartoons/traditional/cartoons/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-Cover-112944382 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-Cover-112944382 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:01:59 PST Power Girl Cover nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/mixedmedia AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes
It's mostly done, but I want to tweak it a bit. Maybe I'll post the original grayscale scan, as well. ]]>
It's mostly done, but I want to tweak it a bit. Maybe I'll post the original grayscale scan, as well.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-Tonal-Drawing-113033702 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-Tonal-Drawing-113033702 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:44:31 PST Power Girl Tonal Drawing nonadult cartoons/traditional/cartoons/drawings AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2009-2013 *AdamHughes

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-Origin-93522370 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-Origin-93522370 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:43:33 PDT Wonder Woman Origin nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/mixedmedia AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes
I did this (and the Powergirl origin) to try to shake the storytelling rust off while getting ready for drawing ALL-STAR WONDER WOMAN (my current miniseries project).

I think it's decent work, and it was fun drawing Diana's origin. I think I MAY be the first artist in DC's history to get away with drawing Wonder Woman's nipples (the baby shot on panel 4 of page 1) in one of their comics. ]]>
I did this (and the Powergirl origin) to try to shake the storytelling rust off while getting ready for drawing ALL-STAR WONDER WOMAN (my current miniseries project).

I think it's decent work, and it was fun drawing Diana's origin. I think I MAY be the first artist in DC's history to get away with drawing Wonder Woman's nipples (the baby shot on panel 4 of page 1) in one of their comics.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Powergirl-Origin-93522760 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Powergirl-Origin-93522760 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:49:11 PDT Powergirl Origin nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/mixedmedia AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes
Time was running out on me here, and I didn't get to finish coloring this story. It was fun drawing the Golden Age Superman (in his classic SUPERMAN #1 cover pose!) as well as drawing the destruction of Krypton, which every cartoonist should get to draw at least once in their career. I still hope to draw young Bruce Wayne over the dead bodies of his parents, or Peter Parker slapping a glowing spider on his hand someday...

Powergirl is such a fun character to draw, she is so intentionally over-the-top, she has more comedic possibilities than dramatic ones.

Although, after this origin and Wonder Woman's I was starting to feel weird, since I was getting to draw so many naked babies. ]]>
Time was running out on me here, and I didn't get to finish coloring this story. It was fun drawing the Golden Age Superman (in his classic SUPERMAN #1 cover pose!) as well as drawing the destruction of Krypton, which every cartoonist should get to draw at least once in their career. I still hope to draw young Bruce Wayne over the dead bodies of his parents, or Peter Parker slapping a glowing spider on his hand someday...

Powergirl is such a fun character to draw, she is so intentionally over-the-top, she has more comedic possibilities than dramatic ones.

Although, after this origin and Wonder Woman's I was starting to feel weird, since I was getting to draw so many naked babies.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Robin-the-Girl-Wonder-100270495 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Robin-the-Girl-Wonder-100270495 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:32:18 PDT Robin, the Girl Wonder adult cartoons/traditional/cartoons/drawings AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes
No one's ever asked me to draw anything from THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and it was kinda wacky fun. ]]>
No one's ever asked me to draw anything from THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and it was kinda wacky fun.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-Day-2008-100272903 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-Day-2008-100272903 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:01:21 PDT Wonder Woman Day 2008 nonadult cartoons/traditional/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes
I like to use these peices as a way to experiment with different and/or better ways to draw Diana. So, if she looks different, it's because I'm constantly experimenting! ]]>
I like to use these peices as a way to experiment with different and/or better ways to draw Diana. So, if she looks different, it's because I'm constantly experimenting!

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-Day-2007-100283269 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-Day-2007-100283269 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:12:27 PDT Wonder Woman Day 2007 nonadult cartoons/traditional/cartoons/drawings AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-184-91410167 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-184-91410167 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:51:22 PDT Wonder Woman 184 nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-170-91410256 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-170-91410256 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:52:38 PDT Wonder Woman 170 nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes
I really fun one. I like doing these iconic heroes in moments of pure humanity; I think they feel slightly more accesible. There's just some things even Superman has no power over.

This is one of my favorite renderings of Wonder Woman that I did; I wish they could've all looked like this one. Also, I like drawing WW smiling. I think her natural state is one of joy and happiness. I never had as much fun drawing her with expressions of rage or anguish. ]]>
I really fun one. I like doing these iconic heroes in moments of pure humanity; I think they feel slightly more accesible. There's just some things even Superman has no power over.

This is one of my favorite renderings of Wonder Woman that I did; I wish they could've all looked like this one. Also, I like drawing WW smiling. I think her natural state is one of joy and happiness. I never had as much fun drawing her with expressions of rage or anguish.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Supergirl-91410713 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Supergirl-91410713 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:59:25 PDT Supergirl nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes
My PLAN was that I wanted Supergirl to look like a pretty girl sitting on the rocks by the sea under a starry sky, and only afterwards you notice that she is riding a meteor into the atmosphere.

I think her face turned out really adorable, but I really love the cape and the texture on the rocks. ]]>
My PLAN was that I wanted Supergirl to look like a pretty girl sitting on the rocks by the sea under a starry sky, and only afterwards you notice that she is riding a meteor into the atmosphere.

I think her face turned out really adorable, but I really love the cape and the texture on the rocks.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-91410890 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Wonder-Woman-91410890 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:01:50 PDT Wonder Woman nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-91411019 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Power-Girl-91411019 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:03:41 PDT Power Girl nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes
Still, not 100% what I was shooting for. I was going for making the cover look like Power Girl was laying on a bed with white comforter and plaid sheets if you viewded it from a distance, and then as you got closer you realized she was actually 10,000 feet in the air. ]]>
Still, not 100% what I was shooting for. I was going for making the cover look like Power Girl was laying on a bed with white comforter and plaid sheets if you viewded it from a distance, and then as you got closer you realized she was actually 10,000 feet in the air.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Women-of-DC-91401295 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Women-of-DC-91401295 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:41:40 PDT Women of DC nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/misc AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes Client: DC Comics
Media: Pencil & India Ink on Strathmore 500 Series Illustration Board, then colored with Adobe Photoshop CS2


Promotional giveaway poster for DC Comics at 2008 conventions. A big job. Woof.

The reason why Catwoman is the only character wearing black (DC wanted everyone in white) is because DC didn't want Catwoman included! Her book was being canceled at the time, and it was felt that they shouldn't be 'promoting her' as a result.

I argued and argued for her inclusion, and decided to draw her in for my own benefit, all the way on the end, knowing I could Photoshop her out in the coloring phase. Typically when DC saw Catwoman, they loved her and asked if she could be included. This was about 12 hours before the piece was due.

Catwoman was only penciled at that point, so I knew I could ink her in a black dress and there'd be no time for it to be changed, so.... there you go.

If you're looking for a STORY reason why Selina is in black, not just my behind-the-curtains explanation: Selina gets invited, at the last minute, to this 'Women of DC' photo-shoot, and is told to wear white. Out of spite, she wears the blackest dress she's ever stolen. She DID bring a white cat, though!

From the left side: Catwoman, Barbara Gordon (seated), Zatanna, Black Canary, Powergirl, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batwoman (seated), Vixen, Poison Ivy, & Harley Quinn. ]]> Client: DC Comics
Media: Pencil & India Ink on Strathmore 500 Series Illustration Board, then colored with Adobe Photoshop CS2


Promotional giveaway poster for DC Comics at 2008 conventions. A big job. Woof.

The reason why Catwoman is the only character wearing black (DC wanted everyone in white) is because DC didn't want Catwoman included! Her book was being canceled at the time, and it was felt that they shouldn't be 'promoting her' as a result.

I argued and argued for her inclusion, and decided to draw her in for my own benefit, all the way on the end, knowing I could Photoshop her out in the coloring phase. Typically when DC saw Catwoman, they loved her and asked if she could be included. This was about 12 hours before the piece was due.

Catwoman was only penciled at that point, so I knew I could ink her in a black dress and there'd be no time for it to be changed, so.... there you go.

If you're looking for a STORY reason why Selina is in black, not just my behind-the-curtains explanation: Selina gets invited, at the last minute, to this 'Women of DC' photo-shoot, and is told to wear white. Out of spite, she wears the blackest dress she's ever stolen. She DID bring a white cat, though!

From the left side: Catwoman, Barbara Gordon (seated), Zatanna, Black Canary, Powergirl, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batwoman (seated), Vixen, Poison Ivy, & Harley Quinn.

]]> http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Rose-and-Thorn-4-91407452 http://adamhughes.deviantart.com/art/Rose-and-Thorn-4-91407452 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:12:58 PDT Rose and Thorn 4 nonadult cartoons/digital/comics/other AdamHughes http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adamhughes.gif Copyright 2008-2013 *AdamHughes

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