As I expected, the results were fantastic.
I was also lucky enough to have Steve Lavigne sitting right next to me. Steve had brought with him his "old school" coloring kit of Dr. Martin's Dyes, and agreed to apply his talents to this inked drawing of Leonardo. I think you will agree he did a great job!
I liked this so much that I made a limited edition print of it, and brought it with me when Mike, Jim, Dan and I did our signing appearance at the That's Entertainment! comics store in Worcester, MA last month. The print was quite popular, and it gave me an idea -- I should see if I could get Dan and Steve to collaborate with me on similar images of the other three Turtles. Happily, they were into it, and over the last couple of days I did these three sketches:
I handed them over to Dan yesterday, and when he has finished working his magic on them, they will be winging their way up to Steve in Maine, where he will complete the deal with his wicked good colors. And if we can get these things done in time, I will be making prints of them to bring with me when I go to the Heroes convention in Charlotte, NC in a few weeks. Cowa-freakin'-bunga! -- PL
Wow! Those are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is fantastic!
Truly awesome!
Too bad I'm not going to be able to score one of those bad boys at the convention! I don't live on the east coast! Rats!
Laird + Berger + Lavigne = smashing success. That Leo is mighty impressive!
ReplyDeleteYour sketches are incredible, Peter! I'm looking forward to seeing how the other three turtles turn out after being Berger-ized and Lavigne-d. :)
All you lucky ducks going to the Heroes con... Make sure not to miss out on these!
Raph's pose is especially awesome. This is just further proof that I'd love to be a fly on the wall while you guys are working, just to see how you do it! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing work, Peter, you guys are a great team! I can't tell you how much it warms my heart to know that the original TMNT co-creator is still so very good (better than ever actually) at what he does!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are great. I wish those had been available at the NYCC, I can't attend the other events. Oh well, maybe you'll have some prints at the NYCC next February?
ReplyDeleteI love the finalized Leo and the other 3 sketches look fantastic too. Please pencil an issue of Tales or Volume 4. I've always loved your pencils and I'd really like to see you drawing again.
ReplyDeleteomg i would love to have a print of that Raph!!! That Leo did come out really good, Leo fans would be drooling :D
ReplyDeleteLove them! Want them! The thing about these is that they are awesome in every stage. I love seeing the progression photos by each artist.
ReplyDeleteDr. Martin's are so vibrant, it really looks great
Fantastic work, as usual. Any chance of offering these and/or other prints online for those of us unable to attend these events?
ReplyDeleteVery very cool!
ReplyDeleteThese drawings are amazing! Like Roseangelo mentioned a few comments above: it would be nice to see these available to people who can't make it to the convention.
ReplyDeleteNice work!! I love it. I would so enjoy seeing you pencil another entire TMNT book at some point in the future. I guess you're probably really busy, though!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, Mirage team=greatness
-->> Despite techno- advances and the wonders of computers and the arts.
ReplyDeletelike the guys said up there, these are slick !!
Nothin' beats the work of the old school-Mirage crew and their classic techniques.
>v<
I would LOVE to be able to get one. But dang, I shall just have to wait until I win the lottery and can afford to fly to the East Coast sometime.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful example of teamwork!
"roseangelo said...
ReplyDeleteFantastic work, as usual. Any chance of offering these and/or other prints online for those of us unable to attend these events?"
That could happen. Actually, I just had this idea -- what about putting all four prints together as a small portfolio and selling them like that? I think that could be fun. And as far as size goes -- 8 1/2 by 11, or 11 by 17? Currently, I'm doing the prints at 11 by 17, but it might be easier (and cheaper all around) to make them smaller. -- PL
That would be fantastic. :)
ReplyDeleteI think 8 1/2 x 11 would suit these pieces just fine.
How about some luv for the Splinter fans and include dear old Dad in that portfolio?
ReplyDeleteJust a thought.
If these prints come out for sale, I definitely buy them :)
ReplyDeleteI dig the portfolio idea! I'd buy it for sure.
ReplyDeletePortfolio gets my vote! And my cash moneynotes...
ReplyDeleteThese things are just awesome, I dig very muchly!
And if the portfolio doesn't happen, they'd make awesome tip-in sheets for the panel to panel collected books..
I'd buy a portfolio.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea (and fantastic art); I'd definitely buy the portfolio. And I second the suggestion for a Splinter in it ;)
ReplyDeleteIn fact, why not an eight pieces portfolio with the entire Hamato/Jones/O'Neil extended family? The four turtles, plus Splinter, Casey, April and Shadow... In fact, I think I never saw a drawing of Shadow by you, and I'm really curious as to what your personal vision of young Ms. Jones would be.
By the way, congrats' on n°29; it was a great read, well worth the wait. I love how Karai uses the tensions inside the Jones family to move her own agenda further. Can't wait to see what's on her mind. And a big thanks to make it available to international customers; it's truely appreciated.
"Jaf said...
ReplyDeleteGreat idea (and fantastic art); I'd definitely buy the portfolio. And I second the suggestion for a Splinter in it ;)
In fact, why not an eight pieces portfolio with the entire Hamato/Jones/O'Neil extended family? The four turtles, plus Splinter, Casey, April and Shadow... In fact, I think I never saw a drawing of Shadow by you, and I'm really curious as to what your personal vision of young Ms. Jones would be.
By the way, congrats' on n°29; it was a great read, well worth the wait. I love how Karai uses the tensions inside the Jones family to move her own agenda further. Can't wait to see what's on her mind. And a big thanks to make it available to international customers; it's truely appreciated."
The "extended family" thing is not a bad idea; I'll certainly consider it. But I think it would probably be more likely that I (and hopefully Dan and Steve with me) would do a Splinter print to round out the "core" group.
Thanks for the kind words about TMNT #29! I appreciate it. -- PL
Now THAT is what a new toon season should look like. No stylization or cheap toon art... instead pure accurate detail and actual round muscles ;). They came out great!
ReplyDeleteYou know, they where able to copy the Dragonball Z style PERFECTLY when the manga became a show. So if there is a Season 9 of the new show, may I Recommend it be done in Laird art style? :)
I'm late to the party, but oh those are so pretty, and yes I'd snap up a portfolio like that in heart-beat!
ReplyDeleteIt's always inspirational to see your work, Mr. Laird! I hope you'll continue to post both more polished pieces like these and even sketches!
ReplyDeleteI wish stuff like this was available in the Mirage online store.
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