I'm proud to say that my son has won his first art contest - nationwide art contest from some well known temp agency.
He, along with two other kid winners- one from NYC, will receive a gift card for 50 dollars from Toy-R-Us, certificate and a slew of the Christmas cards from all three winners. We were told that kids submitted from all 50 states but theirs' stood out the most.
I'm really proud since I told him that he was on his own with this project; it makes the feat more satisfying for him in the end.
Congrats, son! I didn't win my first until I was 12-13 years old. {[]
Way to go!!! Make sure to congratulate your boy on behalf of myself and SpectreIsland.
And me as well. Awesome! {[]
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
I told him and he says thank you, gentlemen... :007)
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Also, Rogue, please wish your son congratulations from me! It's really amazing! {[]
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
Dear Rogue and Rogue Jr. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! If possible, you should post the winning entry art for all of us to see and enjoy. Happy holidays to you both and family. {[]
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Spec, Dan...thank you.
Same wishes to you guys...
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
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RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
edited December 2006
We received the Christmas cards yesterday; they could have given us more than 10... ?:)
Their of the wrap-around style and they put my son's on the front which I thought was flattering. They way that they are cut didn't get my kid's entire pic on it but it's ok.
Well out of the 200 + applicants (6-12yrs) that reportedly submitted, these were the top 3 winners. The other two being 7 & 8 years of age. My congrats to them all... {[]
Hope you like.
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Your son's is by far the best of the lot. The difference is staggering.
I was just about to say the same thing Night. Even at that age, he's already a better artist than I'll ever be.
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
edited December 2006
Guys, you're great with the comps - thanks so much. ;%
I had no idea that the margin of talent was going to be that noticable. I figured that there were kids applying for this contest just as good as my kid if not better; it was when I was his age. That's not taking away from these talented children but y'know...
I even told him upon completion that he should just cast this from his mind; others were entering and the comp may be too stiff to get his hopes up...
I think that the toy card motivated him.
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
Here is the sketch I did for my supervisor now colored with Photoshop. This was done by a guy in Houston who does great work; if I'd known he wanted to doodle with it, I would've made it more detailed & intense. )
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
I particularly like the overhead view of the open door with the light casting Batman's shadow.
Thanks, MNL. In comic sequentials it helps when the artist can break up the montony of panels with interesting camera views. In this page I felt it necessary to let the viewer assume the drama...
Im curious, do you have an actual person/model in mind when drawing characters like Bats or do you simply wing it?
A little of both, Tony. I have a certain way I want my characters to look when I stress realism and when I caricarturize them more then I go for something else.
I use alot of reference photos; one of my students has a crush on a guy who plays Batman at Six Flags here.
This page is a mixture of reference and winging it you might say...
Believe it or not, alot of this page was winged. Thanks, buddy.
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Beautiful work Rogue, im a good artist but not to that level.
Top notch.
I appreciate that. Thank you. {[]
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
edited February 2007
I posted this page to a friend of mine in Ireland and he did a once over to see how it would look in color. Mind you he didn't really delve into it for obvious reasons but he was dying to find out how it would come out so I obliged him.
Sort of has that SKY CAPTAIN/TOMORROW feel to it...
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
edited February 2007
Rogue...you might be interested to learn that I was recently going through Loeffelholz Jr's homework stuff...and found his notebook of sketches and doodles. Suffice it to say that his work does not yet rival the stuff seen on this thread---however, in the clear plastic pocket on the front of this three-ring binder, is nothing less than your 'Cracked'-style caricature of Daniel Craig (which I'd forgotten that I'd printed up for him, months ago!). It is one of his favourites...
He's had some schoolwork issues of late...but as soon as he's cleared them up, he wants to get online and share his appreciation of that particular work with you :007)
Check out my Amazon author page!Mark Loeffelholz
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
Rogue...you might be interested to learn that I was recently going through Loeffelholz Jr's homework stuff...and found his notebook of sketches and doodles. Suffice it to say that his work does not yet rival the stuff seen on this thread---however, in the clear plastic pocket on the front of this three-ring binder, is nothing less than your 'Cracked'-style caricature of Daniel Craig (which I'd forgotten that I'd printed up for him, months ago!). It is one of his favourites...
He's had some schoolwork issues of late...but as soon as he's cleared them up, he wants to get online and share his appreciation of that particular work with you :007)
Wow. I'm truly flattered that whatever I create, anyone would hold it in such high regard, Loeff.
Tell your son from me that I said thank you - it really means alot. That's why I like what I do because if it makes people happy, what's better than that? Well...making copius amounts of cash in the process?
Get your son an account and get him on here...he may like OCTOPUSSY...
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
Get your son an account and get him on here...he may like OCTOPUSSY...
He already has an account...but he's only posted two or three times so far...
And I'm afraid he shares my opinion about late-era Roger Moore...though he does like it more than AVTAK... :v
Check out my Amazon author page!Mark Loeffelholz
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
Doing t-shirt designs as a promotion for my 3rd issue I'm currently working on; I'm doing most of the writing and artwork pressing to get something out by this summer and then a follow-up by fall.
Here's my creation from years ago- the hitman Franz. These are in the early stages because they will be in color. Think you'd sport this on your chest? It's really just a quick scan...
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
Here's something my Marvel fanboy son conjured up off of something. For those who don't know, it's BlackBolt from the Inhumans. I am really impressed with the discipline he's developing as he goes along.
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Don't know if I'd go around with a Franz T-shirt; but that's because I'm more of a conservative dresser - shirt, sweater, slacks and shoes ( I don't even own a pair of jeans ;% ).
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And me as well. Awesome! {[]
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Same wishes to you guys...
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Their of the wrap-around style and they put my son's on the front which I thought was flattering. They way that they are cut didn't get my kid's entire pic on it but it's ok.
Well out of the 200 + applicants (6-12yrs) that reportedly submitted, these were the top 3 winners. The other two being 7 & 8 years of age. My congrats to them all... {[]
Hope you like.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Keep up the good work both of you, I'm impressed.
I was just about to say the same thing Night. Even at that age, he's already a better artist than I'll ever be.
I had no idea that the margin of talent was going to be that noticable. I figured that there were kids applying for this contest just as good as my kid if not better; it was when I was his age. That's not taking away from these talented children but y'know...
I even told him upon completion that he should just cast this from his mind; others were entering and the comp may be too stiff to get his hopes up...
I think that the toy card motivated him.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Basically something for the portfolio that I worked on purely for escapism from the toils of the day...
Sometimes you just want to be left alone with your thoughts. I had a time lining this up through Photoshop...
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
You mind telling the good people here what your moniker on the pic was, Night?
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Very impressive, Rogue.
I particularly like the overhead view of the open door with the light casting Batman's shadow.
Nice stuff as usual Rogue. Im curious, do you have an actual person/model in mind when drawing characters like Bats or do you simply wing it?
They'll see when I take the pictures.
Thanks, MNL. In comic sequentials it helps when the artist can break up the montony of panels with interesting camera views. In this page I felt it necessary to let the viewer assume the drama...
A little of both, Tony. I have a certain way I want my characters to look when I stress realism and when I caricarturize them more then I go for something else.
I use alot of reference photos; one of my students has a crush on a guy who plays Batman at Six Flags here.
This page is a mixture of reference and winging it you might say...
Believe it or not, alot of this page was winged. Thanks, buddy.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Top notch.
I really like the colored one. Absolutely incredible.
) No. Velcro boots...or something to that effect. Six Flags Batman had them on when I snapped the shot.
I had to create my own shadows...
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
I appreciate that. Thank you. {[]
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Sort of has that SKY CAPTAIN/TOMORROW feel to it...
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
He's had some schoolwork issues of late...but as soon as he's cleared them up, he wants to get online and share his appreciation of that particular work with you :007)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Wow. I'm truly flattered that whatever I create, anyone would hold it in such high regard, Loeff.
Tell your son from me that I said thank you - it really means alot. That's why I like what I do because if it makes people happy, what's better than that? Well...making copius amounts of cash in the process?
Get your son an account and get him on here...he may like OCTOPUSSY...
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
He already has an account...but he's only posted two or three times so far...
And I'm afraid he shares my opinion about late-era Roger Moore...though he does like it more than AVTAK... :v
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Here's my creation from years ago- the hitman Franz. These are in the early stages because they will be in color. Think you'd sport this on your chest? It's really just a quick scan...
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Don't know if I'd go around with a Franz T-shirt; but that's because I'm more of a conservative dresser - shirt, sweater, slacks and shoes ( I don't even own a pair of jeans ;% ).