Random Image Dump #49

February doldrums got you down? Well, this random image dump is sure to cheer you up, right quick. February just got a lot hotter! From Debbie Harry‘s 1983 calendar. How ‘bout those Winter Olympics? How about YOU buy US pizza and we STILL touch your butt? Why yes, I’d love to wash down that pizza … Continue reading Random Image Dump #49

Garters, Girls, and Guns: The Art of Howard Chaykin

For those not in the know, Howard Victor Chaykin is a comic book artist, freelance illustrator, and painter who’s been producing commercial and fine art for fifty-plus years now. From comics to paperback covers to advertising art, Chaykin has left his mark in many arenas. His graphic design sensibilities are exquisite and, in many ways, … Continue reading Garters, Girls, and Guns: The Art of Howard Chaykin

The Greasy Double Cheeseburger of the Art World

Scottish artist Jack Vettriano died in March at age 73. Vettriano, whose paintings have been described as being “like a double cheeseburger in a greasy wrapper,” was insanely popular with the masses but thoroughly despised by the art world. Considered a terrible draftsman whose work lacked anything of substance to say about the world, he … Continue reading The Greasy Double Cheeseburger of the Art World

Hot Shots of the Week: Hi, Felicia

One of my favorite artists, Bill Sienkiewicz, doing one of my favorite Marvel characters, Felicia Hardy, aka Black Cat. Sienkiewicz has been an artistic hero since he first blew my mind on Moon Knight, New Mutants, and on Batman #400 back in the eighties. Felicia has been a beloved character since she caught my eye … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Hi, Felicia

The Gothic Horror Art of Bruce Timm

Artist, animator, writer, producer, and director: Bruce Timm has been an integral creative force across popular culture for decades now. He’s worked in comic books and television, primarily, and is probably best known for co-creating the landmark program Batman: The Animated Series, and his art style has been integral to DC Comics’ animated branding for … Continue reading The Gothic Horror Art of Bruce Timm