Bill Nichols' Sparta Bay and Ursula Sketchbook |
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 Mar 9 2011, 07:23 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 824 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Kentucky Member No.: 1,860  |
I have my own set of stories and properties all bundled up a playground I call Sparta Bay. To that end, I’m going to have my own imprint with SkyStorm Studio called Bill Nichols’ Sparta Bay Comics.
I’m planning to be at Wizard World Chicago this August (which is the weekend of my birthday, actually) and I want to put out a sketchbook of my Ursula character as well as other Sparta Bay properties. Several of the guys who contributed to our Hellgirl sketchbook from a couple of years ago have jumped at the idea of doing another one. So, go to Comics Mentor http://comicsmentor.com and you’ll see some reference pics by the incredible Gary Barker to get you inspired... If you get the notion to sketch something, just drop me a line at: comicsmentor@gmail.com and we'll talk. -------------------- Inker and writer of comics
Editor of Sketch Magazine Comics Mentorfor encouragement and advice in your comics creating Bill NIchols YouTube Channel Arteest, my webcomic |
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Mar 19 2011, 06:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 824 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Kentucky Member No.: 1,860 |
I added info/food-for-thought about Ursula for those doing a pin-up and if you are interested to jumping in, let me know. http://comicsmentor.com/
-------------------- Inker and writer of comics
Editor of Sketch Magazine Comics Mentorfor encouragement and advice in your comics creating Bill NIchols YouTube Channel Arteest, my webcomic |
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Mar 30 2011, 03:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 824 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Kentucky Member No.: 1,860 |
I put this stuff together (along with a list of contributors that I'll update) all on one page at Comics Mentor.
http://comicsmentor.com/?page_id=2145 -------------------- Inker and writer of comics
Editor of Sketch Magazine Comics Mentorfor encouragement and advice in your comics creating Bill NIchols YouTube Channel Arteest, my webcomic |
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Mar 31 2011, 07:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 824 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Kentucky Member No.: 1,860 |
Jasmine/minjaz has been added to the list.
-------------------- Inker and writer of comics
Editor of Sketch Magazine Comics Mentorfor encouragement and advice in your comics creating Bill NIchols YouTube Channel Arteest, my webcomic |
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Apr 6 2011, 01:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 824 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Kentucky Member No.: 1,860 |
This is a labor of love and a love of comics and creating. There are so many talented folk I know and I "know", if you want to contribute to this (which will be out at Wizard World Chicago), drop me a line.
I'm setting a tentative date of May 1st for sketches and illustrations for the sketchbook, so that I can get some idea of what will be in it. If you're interested in doing something, let me know, okay, and I'll put you down on the list. I'm also looking at doing prints, bookmarks, sketch cards, etc. As well as having collaborators in the future. http://comicsmentor.com/?page_id=2145 is the page on Comics Mentor with some basics, as well as sketch contributors I have so far. -------------------- Inker and writer of comics
Editor of Sketch Magazine Comics Mentorfor encouragement and advice in your comics creating Bill NIchols YouTube Channel Arteest, my webcomic |
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Apr 7 2011, 11:30 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 20-March 11 From: Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 19,821 |
Hooray!!! Thanks for adding me to the list. I am honored.
-------------------- Charting my progress in comic-making --> www.sailorcloverillustration.com
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Apr 14 2011, 01:40 AM
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 Vermin Group: Members Posts: 1,124 Joined: 7-June 09 From: Harrah, Oklahoma Member No.: 3,095 |
Heh heh..May 1st..hooray. I've driven myself nuts on what to draw for this...tons of sketches thrown by the way side for this. Argh!
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Apr 20 2011, 06:00 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 15-October 10 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 19,590 |
My contribution to the sketchbook!
 -------------------- Owner and Creator at PixelFigs
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Apr 21 2011, 05:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 15-October 10 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 19,590 |
My original submission bothered me all night, so I made a new one. This is my "official" version, Bill. :-)
 -------------------- Owner and Creator at PixelFigs
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Apr 21 2011, 07:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 824 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Kentucky Member No.: 1,860 |
Again, Fred...just awesome
-------------------- Inker and writer of comics
Editor of Sketch Magazine Comics Mentorfor encouragement and advice in your comics creating Bill NIchols YouTube Channel Arteest, my webcomic |
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Apr 21 2011, 07:53 PM
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 Freelance Writer and Colorist! Group: Members Posts: 3,405 Joined: 5-February 09 From: Zanesville, Ohio, U.S.A. Member No.: 2,926 |
I second that but I kind of liked the original. =)
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Apr 21 2011, 07:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 824 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Kentucky Member No.: 1,860 |
Absolutely no reason why there might not be both...
-------------------- Inker and writer of comics
Editor of Sketch Magazine Comics Mentorfor encouragement and advice in your comics creating Bill NIchols YouTube Channel Arteest, my webcomic |
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Apr 27 2011, 07:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 13-March 11 From: Northeast, OH Member No.: 19,808 |
Here's what I've got so far. Sorry for the camera picture. My scanner appears to be kaput.
 Need to tighten up the monsters and background then go in and ink it up. Edit: I just noticed it looks like the staff/axe is behind her fist. Going to need to re-draw that. This post has been edited by Greg G.: Apr 27 2011, 07:46 AM -------------------- You know, life is funny.
If you don't repeat the actions of your own success You won't be successful You gotta know your own formula, your own ingredients What made you, YOU. |
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Apr 27 2011, 11:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 15-October 10 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 19,590 |
Greg, that has a very Kerry Gammill feel to it--I LOVE IT! (Gammill will always be one of my faves!)
-------------------- Owner and Creator at PixelFigs
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Apr 28 2011, 07:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 13-March 11 From: Northeast, OH Member No.: 19,808 |
Thanks Fred. It's cool to see who folks may spot influence my work.
I keep seeing one of my heroes in it and I'm wondering if I should either: - Draw more regularly to speak with a truer voice. - Avoid influencing my creative energies with the work of my idols. (meaning, don't read comics before drawing) When I started out I was considering doing an homage to Arthur Adams X-Men Annual #9 cover, but I'm still uncomfortable with doing that so this happened instead. I'm looking into masking off the board with liquid friskett in the inking so I sling less white on the page after the fact. I chatted with Dexter Vines about his technique at Pittsburg Con a few weeks ago he mention he uses liquid friskett instead of adding white ink later. -------------------- You know, life is funny.
If you don't repeat the actions of your own success You won't be successful You gotta know your own formula, your own ingredients What made you, YOU. |
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May 2 2011, 11:13 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 18-January 11 Member No.: 19,728 |
Bill, throwing my interpretation in. I don't believe zombies can get surprised, though. An alarmed zombie made me laugh, but if it doesn't fit, I'll erase and rescan.. Kinda grainy cause it's on computer paper. Did it at work, so I wasn't prepared with any boards.
This post has been edited by uphillbrian: May 2 2011, 11:29 PM -------------------- FB: http://www.facebook.com/tedlives
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May 2 2011, 11:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 15-October 10 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 19,590 |
I think it's FANTASTIC! Keep surprised Zombie! I like him!
-------------------- Owner and Creator at PixelFigs
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May 2 2011, 11:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 18-January 11 Member No.: 19,728 |
Thanks Fred, That means a lot! I think his droopy lids give him a little bit of "I swear, mom! We weren't smoking cigarettes!"
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May 3 2011, 04:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 824 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Kentucky Member No.: 1,860 |
Hey, cool way to start my day, Brian! Keep it!
-------------------- Inker and writer of comics
Editor of Sketch Magazine Comics Mentorfor encouragement and advice in your comics creating Bill NIchols YouTube Channel Arteest, my webcomic |
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May 3 2011, 04:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 824 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Kentucky Member No.: 1,860 |
Hey, cool way to start my day, Brian! Keep it!
-------------------- Inker and writer of comics
Editor of Sketch Magazine Comics Mentorfor encouragement and advice in your comics creating Bill NIchols YouTube Channel Arteest, my webcomic |
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