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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Alex Ross SDCC 2011 Sketchbook Review

As promised we're releasing the SDCC 2011 Alex Ross Sketchbook. We couldn't get enough of the artwork so we thought we'd share the goodies with you all. We launched the preview a few weeks back so here is the full review of the sketchbook. I think this was a good year for Alex Ross. There's plenty of the big time Marvel and DC character sketches. Plus all the other smaller work that he did through out the year. The cover is probably one of our favorite pieces it's the first time we've ever seen a tri-fold cover, we tried our best to join them all together. The Sketchbook is like all the other Alex Ross books measuring at 8.5x11 inches. A lot of fine finished pencil sketches with a touch of artist notes. It's well worth getting if you are a Ross fan, even a mild one. So I'll let the readers decide and give feedback.

Front Cover and Inside Front Cover

The Avengers Alex Ross Tri-fold Cover

From Left to Right P1-3: Superman Bust, Rocketeer

From Left to Right P4-6: The Phantom Sketch break down, The Phantom Covers, Robin Designs

From Left to Right P7-9: Warlord of Mars John Carter, Thor Sketch Cover 1-4

From Left to Right P10-12: Thor Rough Covers, World War Hulk Cover

From Left to Right P13-15: World War Hulk Covers, Astro City The Dark Age covers

P16-17: Double Page Splash DC Superheroes, superman batman and the Justice League

P18-19: Splash Page DC Villains, Sinestro, Joker, Bizarro

From Left to Right P20-22: Ramayan, Godzilla, Superman Strength

From Left to Right P23-24: Batman and Robin, Avengers Invaders Covers

From Left to Right P25-27: Avengers Invaders Iron Cross, Justice league and Joker Christmas, Superman Cover

From Left to Right P28-30: Zatanna, Captain America and Bucky, No Ordinary Family

Left to Right P31-Back Cover: Manhunter, Credits, Catwoman.

Back Cover

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Alex Ross 2011 SDCC Sketchbook Preview

Well readers here's a treat, a double shot of Alex Ross sketch art. It's January and you deserve more then a dull grey month :) Previewing this week as well as following up the release of the Alex Ross 2012 SDCC sketchbook, we have for you the 2011 SDCC sketchbook. My Opinion I like this one a bit better. He did some cool features, and as usual a wide variety of art from all his projects to satisfy any fan. Take in the preview and be expectant for the full review.

So far The Avengers, The Justice league and the DC Villains Group. Need I say more. Stay Tuned for the rest

Alex Ross 2012 SDCC Sketchbook Review

It's Wednesday that means Sketchbook time. As promised the wait for the SDCC 2012 Sketchbook is over, here is the full review of the entire sketchbook. First note the actual sketchbook measures in at 8.5"x11" this makes it double the size of regular sketchbooks. The pros it's big and you get alot of value for the money. As well the art is scaled up accordingly so you get great picture print quality. It helps to provide a better insight into what Alex Ross was trying to do and how he does it as each pencil stroke is more visible. The cons well there's really only just one. It's going to be tough to find a bag and board to fit this sketchbook as it wont fit any of your regular sized comic bags. So if you're one to keep things nice an mint you'll want some larger extra bags and boards to store these Ross books away in.

As with most of the Ross sketchbooks the cover of the SDCC 2012 is always distinctively recognizable. Just one glance and you kind of know it's a Ross sketchbook. There are a couple more full colour pictures but the remainder of the sketchbook lives true to its name, with images all being penciled and left in their original black and white state. This book is filled with full pencil sketches and quite a few double splash pages. There is a few layout pages but I prefer to have more tight finished pencil work to look at. Be ready to enjoy the work and get a full indulgence of Alex Ross sketches.