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Post by beirne on Feb 24, 2011 0:30:05 GMT -5
Most of the paintings were 20 x 30 inches. I did them big because many were used for the giant foldout poster inside. A few were 15 x 20. Generally I spent a day drawing/designing the art and 1-2 days painting it. Fast drying oils/acrylics, and airbrush. For many of my "better" covers, I knew 3 Korean brothers that ran a Taikwondo studio in Staten Island NY. So i would have them pose for photo reference....they had all the weapons and gear, and they each could do standing flips etc. It was pretty crazy with each one wanting to be the hero in the shot, they were flipping around real swords and stuff like it was a toy. One of them was on the US Taikwondo olympic team, he was the biggest Asian dude ever. I gave them a few of the paintings, they framed them at their dojo, and the little kids taking karate classes were pretty impressed. BTW, what exactly is "commando massacres"??
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Post by jnight on Feb 24, 2011 23:51:15 GMT -5
Most of the paintings were 20 x 30 inches. I did them big because many were used for the giant foldout poster inside. A few were 15 x 20. Generally I spent a day drawing/designing the art and 1-2 days painting it. Fast drying oils/acrylics, and airbrush. For many of my "better" covers, I knew 3 Korean brothers that ran a Taikwondo studio in Staten Island NY. So i would have them pose for photo reference....they had all the weapons and gear, and they each could do standing flips etc. It was pretty crazy with each one wanting to be the hero in the shot, they were flipping around real swords and stuff like it was a toy. One of them was on the US Taikwondo olympic team, he was the biggest Asian dude ever. I gave them a few of the paintings, they framed them at their dojo, and the little kids taking karate classes were pretty impressed. BTW, what exactly is "commando massacres"?? Wow, that's quite a story. I was always curious about where your inspiration for the poses came from. You seem to have a pretty good run with Ninja Magazine. I have many of the run from 1984-1992. I just took a look at them and just love how each piece tells a story and grabs the viewer. Do you have any favorite pieces/covers? For me several stand out. #20 (April 1987) was great with the white ninja attack in the snow. #22 is a classic IMO with the Tiger Ninja. I also like #42 (January 1990) with the ninja in the foreground and the blue background with his eyes showing. They are all great pieces. #38 (July 1989) the ninja with the warhammer...killer. As for the "Commando Massacres" is a universe series, a ninja/ martial arts realm I created in 1986. I've been a big fan of ninjas and martial arts as long as I can remember. As a hobby, an outlet of sorts I created this realm. The series is about the conflicts between members of the Garwara (Commando Massacres), Kogasuma, Agasuma, and other major clans. I have a large cast of characters and am working on several small novels, novellas at this time, plus an overview "manual". I have a website since '03 (which needs to be updated  ), plus this board to discuss stories, characters, etc. I also post some of my art on Deviant Art. It's very good having you here. I hope you don't mind if we ask you a few questions about your art pieces.  |
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Post by Bayushi Gemma on Feb 25, 2011 23:47:00 GMT -5
Have you done any other Ninja arts that we have seen besides the Ninja magazine covers? Have you quit doing Ninja art?
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), plus this board to discuss stories, characters, etc. I also post some of my art on Deviant Art. 
