Aug 30 2009
In preparation for hanging the Amelia Earhart – Drawing from History exhibit that opens this Friday (mentioned last post), I’ve put together a poster that’s going to be mounted on foam-core and hung along with the pages from the graphic novel. The jist of the poster is just to provide a bit of introduction to …
Aug 26 2009
I saw this turn up on Smitty’s Notes, the local Winston-Salem events newsletter/website, so I guess the press release has officially gone out: Amelia Earhart: Drawing from History – by Ben Towle 9/4/2009 – 9/29/2009 7:00 PM, at Artists On Liberty Building – The Main Gallery 521 North Liberty Street, Winston Salem Amelia Earhart: Drawing …
Aug 25 2009
So here’s the final iteration of the splash page from Oyster War I’ve been posting periodically. Despite having a fairly subdued, moody color palette (as mentioned last post) I found the urge to use bright pastel colors just irresistible. I think it’s something about the beach environment depicted that seemed to call for the sun-drenched, …
Aug 21 2009
I’m about to start coloring the introductory pages of Oyster War. I generally don’t work in color, but when I do, I usually start by seeking inspiration from other comics that have color that I find especially nicely-done. These days the very top of my list of beautifully-colored comics are those of the French cartoonist …
Aug 20 2009
If you happen to be in Bucharest, Romania (by all accounts a pretty amazing city) next Friday, the 28th of August, be sure to check out the Michael Jackson International Tribute Exhibition (details on the poster below). The exhibit showcases 49 pieces of artwork from 33 artists spanning 17 countries. Holding down the fort for …
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