Some old WWII junk

BobRivard · 08-30-2007, 05:55 PM

Did these a little over 2 years ago so I'd have a reason to go to WW Philly. Marvel was the only booth reviewing portfolios, so I showed them. Forget the editors name, but he was some pointy lookin' dude with a ponytail... I wanna say Cory, but can't be sure. He definitely wasn't diggin' the style, but he seemed to like the pages overall and did spend about an hour with me talking about things, so I give him props for an in depth crit.

Anyway, he mentioned their Marvel Age editor would probably be into the pages, but he wasn't there, so no go on that. Not sure if that was a blow off or not. No doubt if he was really impressed he would've asked for my contact info. These also aren't superhero pages obviously, so I'm sure that aspect wasn't of much appeal either.

Showed DC... they were like "cool..." and that's about it.

A little bit later I showed another Marvel editor named Nick (forget the last name). He gave me his e-mail address, but I never pursued it.

Anyway... that was my one and only portfolio review/convention experience. I've never posted these pages for crits or anything, so I figured I'd scan them in and see what people think. Feel free to tear it to shreds if you'd like. And yeah, I didn't even bother to finish page 3.

tlbowen · 08-30-2007, 06:47 PM

Well, I love the style. If I had money I would hire you in a second. But since I don't I will just keep dreaming. Great stuff though, I like the detail and the little things like the US Army on the back of the one soldier.

midknight · 08-30-2007, 08:29 PM

great art

hlbimages · 08-30-2007, 09:25 PM

cool looking stuff, I notice a few J. Scott Campbell influences here and there. I really hate to critiques pencil works because they feels very naked and incomplete somehow. Anyway, I hope you haven't given up hope of getting into the business. Got anything new or recent?

BobRivard · 08-30-2007, 09:47 PM

tlbowen... we're gonna have to find a way to make you some serious cash. Thanks man

midknight... thank you!

hlb... Thanks. Yes, I used to have a sick infatuation with Campbell's work. I got into comics at a late age and his work was some of the first I was exposed to... Just fell in love with the animated feel and clean, bouncy lines. While I think I've moved on to a richer set of influences, there's always gonna be a little spot for Campbell.

It's funny that you think pencils look naked. I love inked work, but I usually enjoy looking at pencils more.

I haven't given up hope. I'm still IN the business, just not working for Marvel or DC. I don't really have huge aspirations to work for them either, but I wouldn't turn down a good offer.

I've got some recent stuff... working on my own book these days (which is relative to these pages). I'll post some of that eventually.

hlbimages · 08-30-2007, 09:52 PM

Just noticed you got a website....perrrrty stuff there dude.

John Rauch · 08-30-2007, 10:36 PM

LOL @ the kid's giant head on page two. You suck more than words can express.

BobRivard · 08-30-2007, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EraserX

LOL @ the kid's giant head on page two. You suck more than words can express.

Hmm... maybe I should just trace over a 3d Poser model next time.

John Rauch · 08-30-2007, 10:52 PM

Or maybe you should just build your page in legos instead.

BobRivard · 08-30-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EraserX

Or maybe you should just build your page in legos instead.

It'd be better than your Duplo pages!

Ah... TAKE THAT... Yeah, I said Duplo!

John Rauch · 08-30-2007, 11:07 PM

You've got Duplos up your butt if you think anyone cares about your two year old drawings of giant toddler heads.

hlbimages · 08-30-2007, 11:14 PM

the Sith has hit the fan in this thread

John Rauch · 08-30-2007, 11:25 PM

You don't know me! GET OFF MY TRAIN!!!!

BobRivard · 08-30-2007, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hlbimages

the Sith has hit the fan in this thread

We're just screwin' around

John Rauch · 08-30-2007, 11:32 PM

With Chromo's sister!

08-30-2007, 05:55 PM	#1
BobRivard Helloski! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central PA Posts: 782	Some old WWII junk Did these a little over 2 years ago so I'd have a reason to go to WW Philly. Marvel was the only booth reviewing portfolios, so I showed them. Forget the editors name, but he was some pointy lookin' dude with a ponytail... I wanna say Cory, but can't be sure. He definitely wasn't diggin' the style, but he seemed to like the pages overall and did spend about an hour with me talking about things, so I give him props for an in depth crit. Anyway, he mentioned their Marvel Age editor would probably be into the pages, but he wasn't there, so no go on that. Not sure if that was a blow off or not. No doubt if he was really impressed he would've asked for my contact info. These also aren't superhero pages obviously, so I'm sure that aspect wasn't of much appeal either. Showed DC... they were like "cool..." and that's about it. A little bit later I showed another Marvel editor named Nick (forget the last name). He gave me his e-mail address, but I never pursued it. Anyway... that was my one and only portfolio review/convention experience. I've never posted these pages for crits or anything, so I figured I'd scan them in and see what people think. Feel free to tear it to shreds if you'd like. And yeah, I didn't even bother to finish page 3.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

08-30-2007, 06:47 PM	#2
tlbowen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 198	Well, I love the style. If I had money I would hire you in a second. But since I don't I will just keep dreaming. Great stuff though, I like the detail and the little things like the US Army on the back of the one soldier.

08-30-2007, 08:29 PM	#3
midknight Armando Batista Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: queens, ny Posts: 2,048	great art

08-30-2007, 09:25 PM	#4
hlbimages a monkey's uncle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 96	cool looking stuff, I notice a few J. Scott Campbell influences here and there. I really hate to critiques pencil works because they feels very naked and incomplete somehow. Anyway, I hope you haven't given up hope of getting into the business. Got anything new or recent?

08-30-2007, 09:47 PM	#5
BobRivard Helloski! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central PA Posts: 782	tlbowen... we're gonna have to find a way to make you some serious cash. Thanks man midknight... thank you! hlb... Thanks. Yes, I used to have a sick infatuation with Campbell's work. I got into comics at a late age and his work was some of the first I was exposed to... Just fell in love with the animated feel and clean, bouncy lines. While I think I've moved on to a richer set of influences, there's always gonna be a little spot for Campbell. It's funny that you think pencils look naked. I love inked work, but I usually enjoy looking at pencils more. I haven't given up hope. I'm still IN the business, just not working for Marvel or DC. I don't really have huge aspirations to work for them either, but I wouldn't turn down a good offer. I've got some recent stuff... working on my own book these days (which is relative to these pages). I'll post some of that eventually.

08-30-2007, 09:52 PM	#6
hlbimages a monkey's uncle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 96	Just noticed you got a website....perrrrty stuff there dude.

08-30-2007, 10:36 PM	#7
John Rauch The problem with comics. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 737	LOL @ the kid's giant head on page two. You suck more than words can express.

08-30-2007, 10:52 PM	#9
John Rauch The problem with comics. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 737	Or maybe you should just build your page in legos instead.

08-30-2007, 11:07 PM	#11
John Rauch The problem with comics. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 737	You've got Duplos up your butt if you think anyone cares about your two year old drawings of giant toddler heads.

08-30-2007, 11:14 PM	#12
hlbimages a monkey's uncle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 96	the Sith has hit the fan in this thread

08-30-2007, 11:25 PM	#13
John Rauch The problem with comics. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 737	You don't know me! GET OFF MY TRAIN!!!!

08-30-2007, 11:32 PM	#15
John Rauch The problem with comics. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 737	With Chromo's sister!