Warlord #4

Hey guys! Happy Wednesday to you! We all know what Wednesday is around here right? Its the day all the new comic books hit the shelves in stores across America. When you go to the comic shop today make sure you check out Issue #4 of The Warlord by DC Comics. This issue was done under the gun but I'm happy with the way it turned out. I'll let you guys judge, if you like what you see here make sure you spread the word and support the book. Enjoy!

-Chad.

Spider-MAAaN!

Tomorrow Amazing Spider-Man Family #8 will hit the shelves. Hallelujah! Here is one preview page (You gotta buy it and write Marvel and demand that they give me more work before I post more;-p). I can't tell you how great it was to actually get to draw Spider-Man for Marvel. These pages were masterfully inked by Mark Irwin, I'm not sure who did the colors but I hope they print well. Thanks for the opportunity Steve, Tom and Chris! I hope we get to do it again and again! -Chad

Marvel Apes: Grunt Line Special #1

Hey true believers, its time to show a little Marvel goodness. Here is some stuff from my back-up in Marvel Apes: Grunt Line Special. Fun stuff. Enjoy! I told you guys I had some great stuff coming! Thanks for sticking around. Also I'd like to welcome the new followers to the blog. Its good to have you aboard! We have over a hundred followers' not too shabby! I'll have to think up a way to keep people coming back for more. Maybe I'll give out some commissions or something.

Concept Art

Hey All, today I got a little treat I did for CCMG. A character concept for a game called Animosity. You can check out the details at http://www.cottoncandymonster.com. Also I found out my Spider-Man story will appear in Amazing Spider-Man Family #8 out in stores on July 1st. Check it out! In the mean time enjoy the artwork.

Warlord #3 Pencils

Hey All, Its still "Warlord-Fever" here at the studio. Its been requested that I post some pencils for Issue #3 and I figure that it would be a great time to do so. I just got back from the Seattle ComicCard Convention. Thanks so much to Steve Miner and his crew for having me out. I got to meet and spend the day with Warlord's creator Mike Grell and other comic professionals. I chatted it up with Seattle's comic scene and spent the day doing convention sketches. It was a blast but I'm still a little jet lagged after all the flying and driving. Anyhoo I'll post convention pictures as soon as I get them off my camera. For now some pencils of issue #3 go out and get your issue now!

Warlord #3

Hey Guys, I know its been a while. Trust me I've been busy. I have been cranking on Warlord issue #4 which I had to come in and pinch hit for. Turns out Joe got sick and I was DC's Huckleberry. No worries we got the issue done and it should hit the racks on time, but for me there was a lot of drawing going on and nothing else. I took breaks to sleep (some of which was done on the floor by my art desk) and eat but not to blog. The good news is I have tons to show. These are pages from Warlord #3 which was masterfully inked by Wayne Faucher, Walden Wong, and Dan Green and beautifully colored by Daniel Curiel. These pages shown are all inked by Wayne. I have lots more to post but I'll save it for later. It was great working with Mike Grell, he has a lot to teach a guy like me and I look forward to doing more Warlord. I would also like to thank Kal5000 for giving me vote of confidence on DC's blog. Kal if you can catch me online or at a con do so and I'll hook you up with some cool art.

School is Out!

Hey guys, long time no art. I decided to keep this post short and sweet. Here is my final I did for my drawing from imagination class. In case you can't tell its Snow White. I opted for this because I thought it would make a nice gift for the girls. Alas, My wife thinks Snow shows a little too much cleavage so maybe when they are older. Enjoy the process!

-Chad.

Free Comic Book Day

Hey Guys, Free Comic Book Day was May 2nd and Joy, the kids and I spent it in St. George UT this Year at Comics Plus. It was a great event, well attended and a fun time was had by all. I have a funny story for the day. A little boy no older than 8 came up to me and asked if I could draw his mom a picture for Mother's Day. I was very impressed with with the little guy's thoughtfulness so I said, "Sure what would she like?". To my surprise he said "Bloodrayne". I laughed in shock but replied "Okaayy!". I started drawing the card and after a while the boy's father came up and I did a double check with him and asked, "Did you know your wife is going to get a picture of Bloodrayne for Mother's Day?". He responded, "She loves Bloodrayne and Witchblade! That's awesome!". Now being doubly impressed with the little guy I gave him a free signed copy of Primecuts #1 and told him: "There you go bud, tell your Mom happy Mother's Day".

Fun stuff!!! Thanks Dave, his family and friends at Comics Plus who made the day fun and exciting. Special thanks to the Star Wars Legion Cedar City Chapter, Spider-Man, Catwoman, and the Joker for making the day especially fun for me and the kids!

That's all for now.

-Chad.

Blue Beetle TBP Cover

Hey all. I know you all have to be saying: "Duuude what happened?" Well long story short, s--- happened. It started with getting some type of food poisoning or stomach flu. I'm not sure which because I never went to the doctor. I suspect food poisoning because I never ran a fever and it all started when I ate an olive from a jar that didn't "pop" when I opened it. This lovely little stint laid me up for four days. I tried working though it but was only able to produce one page in five days. Most of the time was spent hovering close to my toilet, 'nuff said. Next I was informed of the passing of a very good friend and mentor; Arnold Christensen. I found out about his passing 3 hours before his funeral. Mutual friends had tried to contact me though Facebook but I hadn't been on due to the health situation. Long story short I wasn't able to attend the funeral which made me severely depressed. I wish my sad story ended there but the bad luck continued to the point where I started wearing my bicycle helmet indoors while drawing. Slowly I've clawed my way out of being really behind in work as well as school. and I should be able to post some artwork again as releases start to hit the shelves. One of my pieces just released is my first ever cover for DC Comics. Its for the Blue Beetle "Boundaries" TPB. The DC Web site gives Rafael Albuquerque the credit for the cover but I promise if you open it up and read the inside of the book it says my name. Anyhoodle... Less talk more art. See you soon, hopefully. -Chad