General discussion about Usagi Yojimbo, the comics, the stories, the characters, collectibles, TV appearances, Stan Sakai, Space Usagi, Nilson & Hermy, and all other related topics.
My contribution to The Sakai Project! It was super fun to get a chance to draw Usagi in action!! I first came across the samurai rabbit when I bought Albedo Anthropomorphics #4 way back in 1985 when I was super into the B&W TMNT comics. The original artwork is going up for auction to help support Stan Sakai and his family who are going through some rough times.
Randy Queen wrote:
February 3, 2014
My WIP Contribution to the Stan Sakai benefit book from Dark Horse. This piece will also be auctioned off to help with the Sakai's medical bills.
Randy Queen wrote:
February 5, 2014
~ Finished Sakai Benefit Art.
Right Click "View Image" to see larger.
Keep your eyes peeled for Auction details!
Jesse Brigden wrote:
February 4, 2014
My submission for the Stan Sakai benefit auction and book. May the force be with you and your wife. You have been an absolute inspiration over the years and I would not be the artist i am today if i had not picked up your comics in the mid 80's.
And Nice on yah Dark Horse Comics what a good idea.
1of1 Print Of my Digital art.
On a matt Card stock 8.5x11 stamped, numbered and signed on the back.
By Jessetattoo fans www.Jessetattoo.com — at Incendiary Tattoos.
Cris Palomino wrote:
January 31, 2014
Just got started on the piece I am doing for the auction in honor of Stan Sakai and his wife, Sharon. I'm so late getting started. They have had some really great art sent in. This is my very humble piece. I've sketched the art onto the 3d surface in Zbrush and will now attempt to sculpt the bas relief for a pendant I will have 3d printed. I pray I get this right. I so want this to turn out well.
Cris Palomino wrote:
January 31, 2014
Blocking in the forms, I'm using a metal material in ZBrush which gives me a good indication of my heights and details.
Cris Palomino wrote:
February 1, 2014
Trying to get all the details right.
Cris Palomino wrote:
February 1, 2014
Gonna sit with it a while, but I think I may be done.
Cris Palomino wrote:
February 2. 2014
Some minor changes that make me feel better about the piece. Tomorrow I talk to my friend who is assisting with the 3D printing to see what he needs from me and get this going on that end. Yay!
leonid wrote:wow that randy queen piece is stunning. can anyone make out/explain the 'frazetta' on the signature there?
He probably used a Frank Frazetta image as inspiration, for which it would be appropriate to sign it "Queen after Frazetta" or some variation of that. It just acknowledges the source.
leonid wrote:wow that randy queen piece is stunning. can anyone make out/explain the 'frazetta' on the signature there?
He probably used a Frank Frazetta image as inspiration, for which it would be appropriate to sign it "Queen after Frazetta" or some variation of that. It just acknowledges the source.
very cool. i have my eye on it but don't think i'll have much of chance with my full time student budget .
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
February 6, 2014
This commanding portrait of Iron Man comes courtesy of Ernie Stiner, past penciler on such books as "Silver Surfer", "Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.", and "G.I. Joe". The black and white image is Ernie's original ink, and the colored one was hand colored with markers on a print of the line art, all for the benefit of the Sakais!
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
February 6, 2014
CAPS member Kazu Kibuishi, known for his "Amulet" graphic novel series and the recent new covers for the "Harry Potter" novels, sent us this photo of his Usagi Yojimbo tribute art that CAPS will be selling to benefit Sharon & Stan Sakai. Kazu also digitally colored this battle scene that will appear in our book that Dark Horse will be publishing! More of Kazu's brilliant work can be seen at http://boltcity.com/
***Looking forward to the Dark Horse Usagi hardcover book to help Stan Sakai take care of his wife Sharon. The family has suffered tragic loss and crises at every corner, and my prayers continue to be with them. Not an industry pro or much of an artist compared to such, but I did a Usagi drawing to pay my respects to one of the most talented, kindest individuals to grace the medium.
cameronmstewart (instagram) wrote:
February 7, 2014
Forest piece completed - a submission for the Stan Sakai benefit book. Art professionals can submit at sakaiproject@darkhorse.com until Feb 20th.
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
February 7, 2014
The brilliant and prolific Oscar Martin has created this wonderful Usagi tribute drawing for our Stan Sakai fundraiser. He is coloring it digitally for inclusion in our Usagi tribute book coming this summer from Dark Horse Comics. Hailing from Spain, Oscar is well known in Europe for his comics of "Tom & Jerry", Disney comics, and his own creation of "Solo". He is a master with energetic layouts and character work. You HAVE to see more on his blog: http://solomundocanibal.blogspot.com/
Liam Sharp wrote:
February 8, 2014
Ben Wolstenholme's awesome picture for Stan Sakai!
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
February 7, 2014
What a great splash page from Rob Liefeld’s Extreme Studios’ “Bloodstrike” comic published by Image. This is page 11 from the 9th issue of this 1994 comic and was penciled by Richard Horie (“Youngblood”, “Supreme”) and inked by Tim Townsend (“Wolverine & the X-Men”). We are grateful that this sweet original piece has been donated to CAPS to help raise funds for Sharon & Stan Sakai! More of Richard’s work can be seen at http://www.thehories.com/ , and Tim’s at http://timtownsend.deviantart.com/
This is what I will donating to the Stan Sakai auction. The first two pages of original art from our crossover story" Usagi's Ark." The pages are all I have from the crossover and are very personal and dear to the Redhead and myself but, so are the Sakai's. Please do your part and donate and bid to help out two of the sweetest people in the business.
Bong Abad wrote:
February 8, 2014
Full view. Will auction this for Stan Sakai.
Paul Renaud wrote:
February 7, 2014
From CAPS : Our fundraiser to help them with the costs of Sharon's recent medical care is ongoing! There are several ways you can help:
Checks may be made out to "CAPS" or directly to "Stan Sakai" and sent to:
SAKAI FUNDRAISER
C/O CAPS
P.O. Box 656
Burbank, CA 91503
Also, original art and other collectible items being donated for the fundraising auction (the date of which has yet to be determined) should be sent to:
SAKAI AUCTION
C/O TONE RODRIGUEZ
5740 Craner Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Many thanks for your support of this sweet couple!
Sandy Carruthers wrote:
February 8, 2014
This is my submission for the auction. Continued prayers are for Stan and his family.
Brad Chavarria wrote:
January 31, 2014
An early pic of a piece that I am doing for a fundraiser/auction for comic book artist, Stan Sakai per request from Darron Jackson. Some changes will be made to Usagi in front.
Brad Chavarria wrote:
February 1, 2014
A little update on my Usagi piece. Totally changed Usagi's look due to inspiration from a piece that Darron Jackson is working on. Thank you sir. I hope that I am able to ink it the way I see it in my head.
Brad Chavarria wrote:
February 5, 2014
A little more inking done on the two. Need to find my larger french curve for the blades, but I can't find it. Guess I need to clean out my supply drawer.
Brad Chavarria wrote:
February 6
Another update for the Stan Sakai fundraiser.
Brad Chavarria wrote:
February 6, 2014
Usagi is pretty much done. I might go back and deepen some black areas as I see fit. Next onto Shi. Hey Darron, I took your advice and changed the angle of the battle standard.
Brad Chavarria wrote:
February 7, 2014
Well, here it is. I think I will add some work on the blades so they can be seen better.
This could be a nice score during the auction for a Shi fan....
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
February 10, 2014
Does anyone else miss "Bone" as much as we do? Jeff Smith brings back his famous comic book character sharing the stage with Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo for CAPS' fundraiser and book (being published by Dark Horse in July). More of Bone and other work Jeff has been doing can be seen on his official website http://www.boneville.com/
Randy Queen wrote:
February 10, 2014
~ Sakai Benefit Art.
Pencils & Inks : R. Queen
Colors: Thomas Mason with Rex Stabbs
Keep your eyes peeled for Auction details!
From the blog of graphic novelist Craig Thompson February 9th, 2014
The Sakai Project:
One of my favorite comics growing up was USAGI YOJIMBO. Its creator Stan Sakai is humble, hardworking, and perhaps the kindest person I’ve met in this industry. His wife has been suffering serious health issues, so an art auction fundraiser has been organized to aid the family with medical expenses.
Here’s my tribute – crafted this snowbound weekend in Portland. The inspiration was 1) the unrequited romance of Usagi & Mariko from the earliest 1987 issues of the book, along with 2) the tradition of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints (specifically “Two ladies conversing in the snow” & “A village in the snow” by Hiroshige), and finally 3) the snow-dappled tree framed by my studio window as the neighbor kids sled down their front yard.
The work will also be colored by the amazing Dave Stewart and see print in THE SAKAI PROJECT book to be published by Dark Horse and Bongo Comics (July 23rd release).
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
February 11, 2014
Donated to help Sharon & Stan Sakai, here is a great two page spread from "Ultimate Fantastic Four" (issue 59, pages 6 & 7) penciled across two separate standard comic book bristol boards by Tyler Kirkham and inked by Ryan Winn. Tyler has worked on titles such as "Strykeforce", "Tomb Raider", "The Darkness", "Transformers", "Amazing Spider-man", and "X-Men Phoenix Warsong". Some of Ryan's work includes titles such as "Detective Comics", "Teen Titans", "Catwoman", and "Batman". To see more of Tyler's work, visit http://www.tylerkirkham.com/ , and Ryan's at http://ryanwinn.com/ !
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
February 11, 2014
To help the Sakais, here is an Usagi and Kabuki mash-up from David Mack, the New York Times Best Selling author and artist of the "Kabuki" graphic novels, writer and artist of "Daredevil" from Marvel Comics, and the author and artist of his children’s book "The Shy Creatures" from MacMillan. More of Mack can be seen on his FB fan page https://www.facebook.com/pages/David-Mack/21231086294
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