Constantine and Zatanna - sketch, pencils

The Badge - cover art

Jason Palmer wrote a big boy book(sans pictures) called The Badge and commissioned me for the cover.
Painted in Photoshop.

The Guns of Shadow Valley - teaser

Hey there, buckaroos! Jim Clark and I, the team that brought you Scar Tissue, have been working on a new project. It's a Western, titled The Guns of Shadow Valley.

I thought I'd share a few promo images that I've put together. If you're a fan of The Magnificent Seven, Silverado, or even Brisco County Junior then this is the book for you. It's big time adventure in the heart of big sky country. Brought to you in the comic equivalent of panoramic cinemascope, to capture all the grandeur of this larger than life epic.

The teaser pitch:
"Set in the 1880s in the Oklahoma Territories, The Guns of Shadow Valley tells the story of a unique posse of gunmen who ride into the mysterious Shadow Valley to protect an ancient secret."

This is an idea I've had for a long time, and when I told Jim about it back at San Diego ComicCon 2007, he was convinced to come on board. We're writing this one together, and I'm taking on all the artistic chores: pencils, inks, colors, the whole shebang.

It's still pretty early in the production. We hope to be submitting the pitch to publishers very soon. So, obviously, you can't order it yet. But I thought I'd take the opportunity to get some initial reactions and maybe spark some early interest.

Be sure to visit our website for all the latest news and updates: gunsofshadowvalley.com

I can draw real people too!

My buddy Chris commissioned this work of himself and wife Marta for an anniversary gift. Congrats guys!
17x11, inks and pencils on paper.

New List - Artist Blogs I Like

On the left you may notice a new page element titled: Artist Blogs I Like. I've been meaning to add this list for a while. I've started with just a few and will be adding more as I get the chance. Each of these blogs is completely original, utilizing themes and techniques I admire. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, some will make you pee your pants, all of them will inspire.

Now you can read all 5 issues of Scar Tissue online entirely for free, nice and legal like. Get them from wowio.com in PDF format for easy viewing.

And you can read Genius J's Almanack for free there, too.

Paperback copies can still be ordered from the Scar Tissue site's online store. Signed copies are available.

Enjoy!

DaveDrawsComics.com updated

I finally got around to updating the main site. I've updated the home page and added new, fresh, and exciting material to the Pages section.

Check it: davedrawscomics.com

Death and Dream, finished

Death and Dream, pencils

Cowgirl - fin

9x12, inks and markers. One of a 'Girls with Guns' commission.

Death, Dream, and the Cowgirl

Initial sketches:

M.O.D.O.K. - fin