THE ROCKETEERS_update

[6 x 9" - blue pencil, brush & technical pen, COPIC marker on 100lb/300series bristol board]

[6 x 9" - blue pencil, brush & technical pen, COPIC marker on 100lb/300series bristol board]

[6 x 9" - blue pencil, brush & technical pen, COPIC marker on 100lb/300series bristol board]

[6 x 9" - blue pencil, brush & technical pen, COPIC marker on 100lb/300series bristol board]

[6 x 9" - blue pencil, brush & technical pen, COPIC marker on 100lb/300series bristol board]

Here are the Rocketeer images I managed to draw for this past weekend's LONG BEACH COMIC CON. I did six in total including the one from the previous blog entry.

The lady dressed in the Rocketeer uniform was requested by a buyer at the lat second - I'd seen variations on that theme in previous cons and thought they were quite clever and fetching. And considering I'd never drawn that version before, I thought it'd be a decent challenge. But you know what? Just after I put down the last line in blue pencil before I went to COPICS then inks, I realized how terribly bored I was of the idea already. The saving grace of the exercise was to try and draw a different face shape than I had drawn in the past. On that front, I found it very engaging and exhilarating. I'd never actively drawn rounder, heart-shaped faces before - that was a nice change of pace.

Dammit all to hell if I didn't remember to put the intake vents on the sides of the helmet. I fail at design recollection and as a rocket backpack fan all together, I guess.

Thanks to all those how dropped by, bought the images and comics, and who showed their support for my work. I had a good time at the con. Now for some sleep.