Sketch cover gallery

[chriskay99]

I need an opinion- Should I see if I could get Phillip Tan to go all the way with this cover, inks and colours? He's in Vancouver from the 18th to the 20th and once again my pal Roberto will be there, I may have a shot at getting it done

I'm kind of torn though because the pencils are so nice and tight I'm tempted to leave it like that so the work is visible.

Any thoughts from the group?

Hmm...I can see why you're torn. The pencils look great! I'd say keep it as is, but then again, it would also look good inked and colored. I guess I'm not much help to you, because I'm torn too.

Wow, I never even thought about getting a blank cover copy and then commissioning an artist...what a cool idea! And some of these covers are really nice! Hmm...

I think I've got to leave it pencils, I just love looking at it. Phillip Tan's pencils are something special on their own.

I'd leave it to just pencils too. I love the kinda rough unfinished look. Anytime I buy artwork from eBay and it's got some pencils showing through, I love it. Shows part of the creative process and I love that.

[Dr Noel]

I need an opinion- Should I see if I could get Phillip Tan to go all the way with this cover, inks and colours? He's in Vancouver from the 18th to the 20th and once again my pal Roberto will be there, I may have a shot at getting it done

I'm kind of torn though because the pencils are so nice and tight I'm tempted to leave it like that so the work is visible.

Any thoughts from the group?

Hmm...I can see why you're torn. The pencils look great! I'd say keep it as is, but then again, it would also look good inked and colored. I guess I'm not much help to you, because I'm torn too.

Wow, I never even thought about getting a blank cover copy and then commissioning an artist...what a cool idea! And some of these covers are really nice! Hmm...

I think I've got to leave it pencils, I just love looking at it. Phillip Tan's pencils are something special on their own.

I'd leave it to just pencils too. I love the kinda rough unfinished look. Anytime I buy artwork from eBay and it's got some pencils showing through, I love it. Shows part of the creative process and I love that.

I would just leave it as is. The pencils are absolutely fantastic and don't need anything else. Whenever you have a really good artist the uncolored product is usually better. If you're going anyway I would get him to do a new sketch and expand your collection.

[lorddunlow]

Phillip Tan-

I like this one the best. Frellin' sweet.

I need an opinion- Should I see if I could get Phillip Tan to go all the way with this cover, inks and colours? He's in Vancouver from the 18th to the 20th and once again my pal Roberto will be there, I may have a shot at getting it done

I'm kind of torn though because the pencils are so nice and tight I'm tempted to leave it like that so the work is visible.

Any thoughts from the group?

I can't quite make an informed decision based on a scan alone. Subtlety of the artwork is probably not coming through. Why don't you just send it to me so I can look at it in person? I'll PM my address. Don't worry, I'll cover the shipping.

[hawkeyeps]

Phillip Tan-

I like this one the best. Frellin' sweet.

I need an opinion- Should I see if I could get Phillip Tan to go all the way with this cover, inks and colours? He's in Vancouver from the 18th to the 20th and once again my pal Roberto will be there, I may have a shot at getting it done

I'm kind of torn though because the pencils are so nice and tight I'm tempted to leave it like that so the work is visible.

Any thoughts from the group?

I can't quite make an informed decision based on a scan alone. Subtlety of the artwork is probably not coming through. Why don't you just send it to me so I can look at it in person? I'll PM my address. Don't worry, I'll cover the shipping.

I've already got your address Besty I've sent you stuff before, I'll pop this in the mail right away!

Why don't you start holding your breath now

With all the Cons coming up I hope to see a lot of action in this thread

[silverwolf]

These are all awesome! Always wanted to get a sketch cover done...but never had the money for it Maybe some day!

[grendeljd]

Hawkeye, my gut says stick with the Tan pencils on that Unity book. I always personally find it a tough transition from the subtlety & range of pencil work to the harsh definitions of ink. Something always seems to get lost there.

[hawkeyeps]

These are all awesome! Always wanted to get a sketch cover done...but never had the money for it Maybe some day!

You should always try, I got that Lemire Ninjak for $20

If all you want is quick head sketch many artists will do for free...always try you never know

The Matt Kindt Ninjak and signature was FREE!

I just love seeing original art sketch covers especially when they're Valiant.

I hope we represent at the cons this year, I'm tired of seeing Batman.

[hawkeyeps]

Hawkeye, my gut says stick with the Tan pencils on that Unity book. I always personally find it a tough transition from the subtlety & range of pencil work to the harsh definitions of ink. Something always seems to get lost there.

I think your right Shakes, looking at the pencil work when it's that tight is really special.

Just like HARD Cats

[grendeljd]

Hawkeye, my gut says stick with the Tan pencils on that Unity book. I always personally find it a tough transition from the subtlety & range of pencil work to the harsh definitions of ink. Something always seems to get lost there.

I think your right Shakes, looking at the pencil work when it's that tight is really special.

Just like HARD Cats

Awwww shucks...

[hawkeyeps]

Hawkeye, my gut says stick with the Tan pencils on that Unity book. I always personally find it a tough transition from the subtlety & range of pencil work to the harsh definitions of ink. Something always seems to get lost there.

I think your right Shakes, looking at the pencil work when it's that tight is really special.

Just like HARD Cats

Awwww shucks...

Start busting out those Unity blanks bro, I can't wait to see them!

[grendeljd]

Hawkeye, my gut says stick with the Tan pencils on that Unity book. I always personally find it a tough transition from the subtlety & range of pencil work to the harsh definitions of ink. Something always seems to get lost there.

I think your right Shakes, looking at the pencil work when it's that tight is really special.

Just like HARD Cats

Awwww shucks...

Start busting out those Unity blanks bro, I can't wait to see them!

Heck yea! I opened up that package last night, had a chuckle when I saw Erica Pierce screaming at me!

[hawkeyeps]

Hawkeye, my gut says stick with the Tan pencils on that Unity book. I always personally find it a tough transition from the subtlety & range of pencil work to the harsh definitions of ink. Something always seems to get lost there.

I think your right Shakes, looking at the pencil work when it's that tight is really special.

Just like HARD Cats

Awwww shucks...

Start busting out those Unity blanks bro, I can't wait to see them!

Heck yea! I opened up that package last night, had a chuckle when I saw Erica Pierce screaming at me!

Mothergod says- Get to work!

[hawkeyeps]

Eternal Warrior By Riley Rossmo Calgary Expo 2014

[Donovan]

Not a sketch cover, but this is going in to my Manowar custom hardcover bind.

Cary Nord drew this for me at the 2012 Calgary Expo.

[lorddunlow]

Cary Nord really is the best guy to draw X-O.

[hawkeyeps]

That's awesome, thanks for sharing!

I don't think I've ever seen that before, you should put your Ninjak cover on this thread

[chriskay99]

Not sure who this belongs to (it was posted on the Valiant Facebook page) but this makes me insanely jealous. Beautiful sketch by Riley Rossmo - just had to share it. Hope I'm not stepping on anyone's toes if this belongs to a fellow board member.

[hawkeyeps]

Not sure who this belongs to (it was posted on the Valiant Facebook page) but this makes me insanely jealous. Beautiful sketch by Riley Rossmo - just had to share it. Hope I'm not stepping on anyone's toes if this belongs to a fellow board member.

That's The Beyonder's, what a beauty I saw it in person and it's AMAZING!

But Jake's Faith is the best of all

[magnusr]

Wonderful pair of sketch covers by Yvel and Stu:



/Magnus

[magnusr]

And a Dynamite cover wonderfully enhanced by Stu (thanks, thanks, thanks!!! ):



/Magnus

[betterthanezra]

Ninjak from Clay Mann at SDCC 2014



-Brian

[Intrepidxc]

Can't remember if I posted my latest. This was from SE:NYC.

[doodlebird]

Just got this back from my Supercon CGCs. Jeff Dekal, cool guy, nice book ! Already up on my main wall.

[devilsrain]

Looks great!

[hawkeyeps]

Nice one!