One of the projects I’ve been working on is a project called Team: Awesome! basically my take on the early ‘90s 'Image Style’ comics. I showed my initial sketches to Matthew Price and told him about my idea. He liked it and sent me a plot. This was supposed to go in between other projects but since NYCC is fast approaching I decided to pencil the first six page to show people at the con. This is the first project I’ve draw traditionally in almost 4 years. A friend cut me a Masonite drawing board and it was nice to not be shackled to a computer. I’m looking for future projects so if you like this and have something for me please drop me a line.

One of the projects I’ve been working on is a project called Team: Awesome! basically my take on the early ‘90s 'Image Style’ comics. I showed my initial sketches to Matthew Price and told him about my idea. He liked it and sent me a plot. This was supposed to go in between other projects but since NYCC is fast approaching I decided to pencil the first six page to show people at the con. This is the first project I’ve draw traditionally in almost 4 years. A friend cut me a Masonite drawing board and it was nice to not be shackled to a computer. I’m looking for future projects so if you like this and have something for me please drop me a line. http://ift.tt/1JB9dlk

Early morning doodle of ‘90 era Scott Summers aka Cyclops of The X-Men!

Early morning doodle of ‘90 era Scott Summers aka Cyclops of The X-Men! http://ift.tt/1QqWdbE

It’s the ’90s in my sketchbook. Here’s Omega Red.

It’s the ’90s in my sketchbook. Here’s Omega Red. http://scottsackett.tumblr.com/post/106423845149/its-the-90s-in-my-sketchbook-heres-omega-red

RISK!

Me and the guys got together and played a little RISK this weekend. I cooked brauts and was the first one out. The Amazing Wayne Haynes won!

btw, these are not photos from our game. D. L. Nelson sent them to me.

She Passed!

In an earlier post http://scottsackett.blogspot.com/2007/11/dallas.html I mentioned we went to Dallas so Michelle could take a test to become a Certified Lighting Consultant. As you may have guessed from the title, she passed. This is very cool as the test was very hard and she was sweating it.

Awesome!

This weekend we went to Omaha to go to Michelle's office Christmas party. (Yes, it's 1000 miles round trip!) The home office is in Omaha and so we got to check it out.



I saw this in a guy's cubicle and I thought it was awesome!

BUSTED!!

I've been meaning to upload this ever since the Chicago Comic Con. It seems writer D.L. "They'll Never take Me Alive" Nelson wasn't too familar with the rule for flying during the War on Terror.

Just remember kiddies, when a guy in uniform pulls on rubber gloves, RUN!

Also remember: It is illegal to photograph a TSA Security checkpoint!

The Thrill of Victory...

Making the cut for Marvel's portfolio review at the Chicago convention.

The Agony of Defeat...

Finishing the review with the editor telling you he's not going back to the office and sending you work.

Seriously, it was super cool just getting to talk to an editor. Out of several hundred portfolios dropped off, mine was one of several dozen chosen to be reviewed. Great thing is I made contact with a Marvel editor, as the last two I met have quit Marvel. Okay, one has come back as 'talent cordinater' still always nice to meet someone new. Best of all he gave me solid, understandable advice.

What I'm listening to...

Art of Concentration
Meditative Music Designed to Enhance Focus

I picked this up at Target. I've seen these kinda things for a while now and I've wondered if they do anything.

I think it's better then listening to some stuff while you're trying to draw. They claim there are hidden harmonics that add your focus and concentration.

I don't know if it helps you, but I don't think it hurts you.

I've tryed to find music that i can listen to while I draw; stuff that won't distract me, but will help mask distracting noises.

Some classical and jazz seem to work. I like some of the Brian Eno ambient stuff, epsecially 'On Land'. I've got a few of those 'ambient' CDs with rain and jungle noises, that sort of thing.

I would LOVE to find a CD with 'urban' sounds like they play in the NYC backlot at Universal Studios (e-mail me if you know of one!) You know trucks, buses, that sort of thing.

I found a guy online who had mp3s he had made of 'Arcade Noises'. That is very distracting, but very cool!