I like markers. - Prints available.

McJohnstable

Thanks heaaaaps.

joshgotro

Why hasn't someone swooped you up and made you draw things in a dark cave for profit?

McJohnstable

Thanks joshgotro. I'm actually going to start at an iPhone game company in a month yay! Another one from tonight.

Faded_Sneakers

I love your drawings but they depress me because I get the distinct feeling ill never be able to dive into a 12 issue trade paperback graphic novel that would sink my sanity in your imagination.

Here's to hoping I am desperately wrong.

ninjai

Faded_Sneakers wrote: »

I love your drawings but they depress me because I get the distinct feeling ill never be able to dive into a 12 issue trade paperback graphic novel that would sink my sanity in your imagination.

Here's to hoping I am desperately wrong.

Word. I wouldn't even mind a Suess inspired childrens book really.

McJohnstable

Thanks guys. I'd like to do a graphic novel / story when things aren't so busy.

Nic

Go for it, that's a day one purchase for me.

McJohnstable

Just a small one today, been a bit busy with 3D stuff lately.

ninjai

Can you sort of talk me through your process when doing this stuff? (is it all freehand, do you block anything out before putting down lines w/e) Also what tools are you using (brand o' markers or w/e)

McJohnstable

Hey ninjai, it's all freehand. Even with the graphic-designy bits I avoid using a ruler; partly to keep an authentic shakiness to the line quality, partly just to practice drawing a straight line. I use Staedler mechanical pencils with red lead for the drafting, then Tombow dual brush markers for the colours (the red lead stops bleeding and muddiness, unlike the blue and grey leads), then the lines are inked over the top with a Kuretake brush pen.


Giveaway: I'm doing something a lil different this time. I want to give this one away, it's about A4 in size so I'll ship it anywhere.... I guess on a first-comment basis so leave a comment if you think you'd like this pic. The colours are a bit different in reality cause I suck at photo editing in photoshop.

"Self-Distracted"

Kochikens

I'll let someone else grab it, but you should totes post some of your 3d stuff!

ninjai

I like it? Can I have it? I'd be starting quite a forumer collection at this point lol

McJohnstable

Thanks Kochikens, I'll start uploading 3d stuff.

Ninjai, sweet! PM me your address and i'll send it

McJohnstable

And some Hellboy.

Nic

I'm not sure if I like his leg situation there, but that might just be me. I feel like structurally the height and width of his legs make it seem like they'd collapse under him. But I'll be damned if the upper body isn't fucking amazing. Good job!

wahay

Man, you don't even care about bright colours. You just attack each image. I love that.

McJohnstable

Thanks heaps for the feedback, I reckon yer right.

amateurhour

Put out a giant coffee table book and shut up and take my money!

McJohnstable

Thanks guys.

Something a bit different today, I'm learning to use dynamics; here's a shattered wine glass with a bullet cone.

Michael Vox

The expression on Link's face does it for me. And the way his teeth kind of poke through on the side to indicate the angle you're looking at him.

Michael Vox

Also, where do you get those red mechanical pencil fillers?

McJohnstable

Thanks mate. I get them from my local art store.

"Somethin' Eerie", spoilered for blood.

Spoiler:

McJohnstable

McJohnstable

New sketchbook!

Professor Fuzzles

Awesome, that barely describes just how damn great these are!

Mabelma

Amazing work, I can't wait to see more.

McJohnstable

Thanks heaps. I need to get a new purple marker, mine's running out....

Anti-dep Los Muertos.

SeraphSword

That's awesome dude. Love the "mask" design.

SeraphSword

Double post.

RubberAC

your style is making me depressed it is so good

Prospicience

You should totally make copies of your sketchbooks. I would buy the hell out of that thing.

McJohnstable

Thanks guys. Prospicience: I'm actually getting a few prints ready (only 5 at the mo) to sell online, and looking for the best site to do that through. Will post here when they're ready.

tapeslinger

I think bigcartel is free membership with a small inventory and small service charge, I know a few people who use them for prints iirc.

Great stuff! Looking forward to seeing some prints!

McJohnstable

Thank you tapeslinger, I took your advice and the store is live now.

http://mcjohnstable.bigcartel.com/

There are five prints available at A4 size, $20 each plus shipping costs. I'd really appreciate spreading the word (or even better, purchasing something) and will personally have a sexy dream about anybody that does so tonight, oh my.

Any feedback would be much appreciated as well, be it through here, PM, or my email: marc.a.johnst@gmail.com

Thanks heaps!

squidbunny

Hey McJonstable ... not to jack your thread but where did you get your prints made? I was just asking about this generally in the Qs thread but no one's biting.

McJohnstable

Hi squidbunny, I got my prints done at a local print store here (called Big Picture), rather than online. I'd recommend you build a rapport with a local printing place if you have one available.

McJohnstable

brokecracker

Damn it Mcj, you are some sort of unholy terror brought to make us feel inferior! Excellent work!

There is something crazy charming about a black speech bubble. As always knockin' it out the park.

tynic

Oh wow, yeah. Just gorgeous.

Chrae

It's hard to pick a favorite. What you are capable of producing with markers is just amazing. Having tinkered with them quite a bit over the years I can honestly say I've never come close to producing anything comparable. Keep up the awesome work friend, and like many others have already stated, if you were to dump these into a book I'd gladly throw a few bones your way.