Eleven Doctors ...

This is a piece of art I've been working hard on for a couple of weeks.

I unveiled it last weekend at Darwen. It is made up of 12 separate sketch cards.

I have produced a very limited print run of 10 from this piece, and hope to sell the sketch cards individually, or as a set, depending on interest.

I tried a slightly different style with these portraits, incorporating more colour into the shadow areas and leaving other areas indistinct. I've been inspired by various fantastic comic book artists just recently...

Listed on eBay from today:

The Third Doctor

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250524972971&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Darwen Doctor Who Day

I was up in deepest Lancashire on Saturday for The Dalek day at Darwen. It seemed to be a success, despite a disappointing turnout and the last minute cancellation of a major guest. The 20 odd people who did attend though had a good time, with a great interview panel led by David Howe and his partner Sam Stone, which included Eric Potts, Adrian Mills, Deborah Watling and Delia Lindon. The Hyde Fundraisers had an impressive line-up of creatures on display. I was particularly impressed with the Judoon trooper and committed him to sketch card when he wasn't looking. Just over 200 pounds was raised on the day for Cancer research. My original drawing of Rosita from The Next Doctor {above} raised 42 pounds towards that total.

I've decided to attend the Doctor Who Day at the Fab Cafe this coming Saturday, here in Manchester, since I have some stock left from last weekend. :-}

You can find details of the event here:

http://www.fanslikeus.org.uk/fabcafe2.html

Listed on eBay tonight, on the auction format:

Judoon Trooper #1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250524588370&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Judoon Captain

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250524587221&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Judoon Trooper #2

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250524666263&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2nd Doctor and Jamie

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250524578706&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

I've revisited a more cartoony style with the monsters set, which is fun to do, and I have cybermen, cybershades and daleks lined up for future listings. I will be continuing with the fine pencil portraits too, with lots more coming up soon.

On eBay tonight:

The 3rd Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250518932047&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

The 4th Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250518933688&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

The 10th Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250518934710&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

The 11th Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250518935842&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

I'm currently working on something special for the Darwen Doctor Who day. I'll post scans as soon as I've finished. I'm hoping to have some special limited edition prints of a two new pieces of artwork, one of which will feature all the current Doctors, as well as some exclusive sketch cards.

For more info on the event, follow this link:

http://dwacc.webs.com/doctorwhoday5.htm

I've come to the conclusion that I'm not very good at taking rests, and is probably the reason why I've been battling an underlying exhaustion for the last few weeks, which I can't seem to shift. But the work keeps coming in(which I'm not complaining about!). There's a Doctor Who day coming up in Darwen on the 31st of October, which I'm hoping to have new artwork and prints for.
I've also agreed to do three more sets of sketch cards, two for Strictly Ink and one for a company I've not worked with before - the new, revamped Inkworks.
Then there are commissions to complete before Christmas and new Christmas card designs...there aren't enough hours in the day for me!

The two cards above I've just completed are in a Chris Achilleos style(apologies Chris!) for a collector. I'm pleased with how they turned out, though I can take no credit for the composition and style of them. :) I'm a huge admirer of Chris' work. I hope he doesn't come and shout at me...!

SketchCollectors.com

I've done a reworking of the original 'Fire'. Much happier with this one's likeness, and it's nearer to the feel I was aiming for, in terms of Spirit...

I've just recently joined a host of other Sketch card artists and collectors over at

http://www.sketchcollectors.com/

I'm posting my best cards over there at the moment and may eventually try and post ALL the cards I've drawn since I became a sketch card artist, two years ago. That will be a job and a half, as there are a LOT of my cards floating around out there. Strange thought that...

Clone Wars completed!

Today I had my final set of cards approved by the guys at Topps, packed them up and shipped them out from my local UPS depot. Hopefully they'll reach New York in time for the deadline.

It's been a challenging 4 weeks doing these and with other stuff going on. But I enjoyed the work. I've never replicated cartoons on sketch cards before. I found it enjoyable and easier to get likenesses than from photos of actors.

Looking forward to getting back to other projects now. I have commissions lined up, a show coming up at the end of October in Darwin, Lancashire and 100 more cards to do for Strictly Ink.

No rest for the wicked!

More cards...

Just had the green light on these... Nearing the end now. Phew!

Latest approved cards from Topps

Just had my latest batch of cards approved by Topps. Only 20 odd to go...