Sunday, May 30, 2010

Rock N Comic Con



I went over to Pasadena earlier today to man my own table at the Rock N Comic Con...I do have to thank Eugene Booker for getting me in the con and getting me a booth. I sat next to two wonderful couple, Alex and Jules. Jules was selling some of her art and comics and her husband Alex was there for support. We had a cool time there...even thought the Con itself wasn't the greatest...but hey...got a free table out of it plus met some cool people there.
The image above is one of the sketches I did at the table. I have this idea that involves war and pigs...don't know why. This piece was done in straight inks and markers. Hope you all will like it? Have a great three day weekend!

Cheers,
Axel

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Child and Dragon





Hey all, these pieces were done as demos for my students. It's Olaaf and Jorge the Dragon. Olaaf is into Black Metal and Jorge is....not. Jorge is a water dragon from somewhere in Spain...whom made his way into Scandinavia...because he likes the cold weather.
These pieces were drawen onto thin chipboard with a graphic pencil. I used a dark brown ink for the washes and use gouche and a white Prisma color pencil for the high lights. Let me know what you think? These pieces were fun to do.
There will be a comic book convention in Pasadena this weekend. Don't know if I'll be attending? Gotta see if I'll have time to go. Here's a link to the convention site, Rock N Comic Con

Well, I'll catch you later.

-Axel

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

I'm open in doing Commissions




Hey all, the piece that I uploaded above is the inks to my Nueva York sketchbook cover. I would like to have this book printed later this year.

Also I just wanted to let you all that I'm open for doing commissions, since I have a bit of time to do some before going full force with my contract work. I'm getting folks asking me about doing stuff...so I figure it's about time for me to do some doodles for you out there.
Just email me at leyendecker13@gmail.com with what you like. At the moment I am doing a pair of sneakers for someone...so if you want a pair of sneakers done...I start at $350 and higher. A regular funky sketch starts at $50...(8.5x11 size paper) anything bigger like or with more details will be charged more. You will need to make payments through Paypal. I'll get these pieces out to you as quickly as possible. I will also need to charge for shipping as well. If things get a little crazy work wise...I'll let you know. I will be at Comic Con this year...so if you would like a piece then please free free to let me know.

Cheers,
Axel

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Please, Wake Me for Duty Free the back cover




Hey all, just wanted to show you the back cover to the Japon Sketchbook. Let me kn ow what you think? I should be getting a quote for the printing of this book...hopefully, it shouldn't be that bad...(fingers cross) Don't get me wrong I totally want to do the best print job possible....I just don;t want to break the bank in the process. I shooting for a $20 price point....I really don't want to go more than that...but let see. I'll check you all later.

Cheers,
Axel

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Character design demo



Here's my latest demo I did for my students this past evening. I started off inking this piece by using Sketchbook Pro then using Photoshop for the colors. Let me know what you all think?

Cheers,
Axel

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Character Paintings




Hello all, here's some acrylic paintings that I did on black boards. As you can see they're images of funky monsters. Under a black light these pieces actually glow in the dark. These were done for a Haunted House for PS3(Public School 3) a school in the West Village (NYC). I got a very good response from the parents and kiddies from the school. These pieces might get auctioned off to help raise funds for the PS3. We gotta help the kiddies! Well, I'll catch you all later.

Cheers,
Axel

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Please, Wake Me for Duty Free





Hello all,
Here's the cover to my sketchbook titled, Japon: Please, Wake Me for Duty Free
What a title? Huh? Heh. Hopefully, I can get this book printed in time for Comic Con in July. Let me know what you think of this cover?

Cheers,
Axel