More Ink Sketches
Update 12/09/11

I didn't update with new art over the Thanksgiving holiday, so these four should make up for that.  These are from my weekly ink sketch experiments.

Savage Knife
Deathknight
Princess (NSFW)
Black Rock (Slightly NSFW)


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New Art
Update 11/4/11

What?  More new art?  Yep, and there's more coming in the next few weeks.  I've still got some new color stuff to post from last year, and a slew of con-sketches to catch up on.

New Art:
I've got four new weekly Ink Sketches to post this week.  Let's just cut the chit-chat and get to it!

Barsoom Girl (NSFW)
Dark Eyes (NSFW)
The Plague: Rip
The Plague: Grinder

BMAN

 
 

New Art
Update 10/14/11

Well, I've been on a break for a while, but I haven't been resting.  I've got a new color piece to post this week, and a whole new section to get started!  Let's get to it.

New Art:
Savage Sword (Color)
This is a color version of my recent pen & ink work, with several detail close ups.

New Section:  Ink Sketches
I've added a section for a new series of sketches.  These weekly experiments are purely for fun and an excuse to try different things.   Not every one will turn out, but that's okay - experimentation can be messy!

Now that I'm back to updating, I'll be trying to post something new every week to two weeks.  I've already got more Ink Sketches and some con sketches from earlier in the year to get out, as well as several color pieces I haven't found the time to format.

BMAN

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Chicago Comic Con This Weekend + Updates
Update 8/08/11

This weekend is the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con in Rosemont, IL.  I'll be at table 3244 in the artist alley, hanging out with some other artist and writer friends.  If you're coming to the show, please stop by and say hi!

Updates!

This week I've updated with another Conan inspired pen and ink!

The Witching Hour
Detail 01
Detail 02
Concept
The Witching Hour Pencil

Like the Savage Sword piece I posted two weeks ago, this one was a combination of about 80% traditional pen and ink, and 20% digital inks. 

I hope you like The Witching Hour.  Check back soon, because there's more new stuff coming in the weeks ahead!

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BMAN

CYPHAN This Weekend + Updates
Update 7/28/11

This weekend is the Cyphan 2 show here in the Chicago area.  I'll have a table there, and will be hanging out with some friends and artists.  Cyphan is a new show, in its second year.   I heard great things about last year, so it should be fun.  Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror with comics and films and quite a few celebrity guests.  Check it out starting tomorrow (Friday!)

Hobby Miniatures Updates
I've finally got some new stuff for the Hobby section!  I've added a ton of new photos to the Miniatures Gallery of stuff that I've painted for use with table-top games.  Check out the updated Games Workshop Lord of the Rings gallery, and the Dragonblood / Cavalcade gallery of the minis that were based on my art.

Speaking of which, I should remind everyone that Cavalcade Wargames picked up two of those minis (when they took over much of Dragonblood's catalogue) and has reissued them.   The one based on Reaper Queen was a limited edition, and won't be reissued.  Cavalcade's site is closed for the summer, but expect it to be back soon.

Finally, a great big thanks to Kathy Tootelian for the wonderful miniature photography.  Hopefully she can be tempted to do some more in the near future.

BMAN

New Art!
Update 7/18/11

Well, its been a long time in coming, but I finally have some new art up.  In addition, over the coming weeks, I'll be posting new art updates every one or two weeks.  I've got a lot of stuff that's been sitting on the shelf for the last year, and I can't wait to get some of it posted.

This week:  A new pen and ink.

Savage Sword
Detail 01
Detail 02
Concept
Savage Sword Pencil

This was a combination of traditional quill pens and digital inks.  The companion to this piece, entitled The Witching Hour, is almost complete and will be one of the next pieces I post!

BMAN

Friend Me on Facebook
Update 7/18/11

I've been putting it off, but I've finally got a Facebook page up.  I invite all friends, fans and readers of Betty to head over and send me an invite.  I'd love to hear from you, and I hope to make it a more interactive version of the mailing list, without all that pesky email stuff - I mean, email is so 1998, isn't it?

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Updates Soon, Plus New Show
Update 6/27/11

I meant to update the site with new art after ACEN, but I had to go and get the flu.  Hopefully, I'll be over that in the next week and I get some new work up!

In other news, I'll be at CYPHAN at the end of July.  Its a new show in its second year, but I've heard very good things about it.  The show is a mix of dealers and artists all in one room, with a science fiction and fantasy theme, but with lots of other stuff thrown in, from comic guys like me, to anime, television and movies, including guests from Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica (old and new!).  I'll be there with my friend Kurt Mitchell, so come by and check it out. 

BMAN

ACEN This Weekend!
Update 5/18/11

Is everyone ready for ACEN?  As usual, I'll be in the Artist Alley again this year.  This time I'll be hanging out with Tim Broderick, Dirk Tiede and the talented Allie and Lor from Rainarc. 

So come on by, say hi and check out my brand new sketchbook as well as four new prints!

After the show, I plan on updating this site with a ton of new art over the next few months.  I;ve got a ton of stuff that I just haven't found the time to put up, going back to mid last year.  So come back and check it out soon.

BMAN

C2E2 This Weekend
Update 3/14/11

Its time for the second annual Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place.  This year I'll be in the artist alley once again, this time with good friend Tim Broderick.  Stop by and check us out at table F5!

BMAN

Capricon This Weekend
Update 2/09/11

Hey everybody, the annual Capricon sci-fi and fantasy convention is this weekend in scenic Wheeling, Illinois.  I'm lots of panels this weekend, from serious topics such as "who gets to go on the space ark" when the earth is destroyed, to lighter, fun filled fair such as publishing your comic and breaking into the games industry!

In addition, I'll be hanging some original pen and inks in the art show and signing books Sunday morning.  Come on by and say hi!

Here's the Schedule:

THURSDAY

Should you stay or should you go? - Thursday, 02-10-2011 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm - Ravinia B (Teen Lounge)
When the time comes to evacuate the Earth, who gets to go? Who gets to decide? Would you be one of the lucky ones?
Brian Babendererde
Eileen Maksym
Ross Martinek
W. A. (Bill) Thomasson (M)
Joy Ward

FRIDAY

Breaking Into the Gaming Industry - Friday, 02-11-2011 - 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm - Ravinia B (Teen Lounge)
Got an idea for the next D & D or WoW? Learn from the pros how to get into the gaming industry and succeed.
David Abzug
Brian Babendererde
Stephen D. Sullivan (M)

SATURDAY

Breaking into the Comics Industry - Saturday, 02-12-2011 - 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm - Ravinia B (Teen Lounge)
Comics are booming - in print and online. How can you make yours stand out? What connections should you be making in order to get into the business and how to succeed at a super heroic level?
Brian Babendererde
Greg Baldino (M)
Lawrence Watt-Evans

Reinvention of Comic Heroes - Saturday, 02-12-2011 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm - Elm
At many times in the history of long-running comics, characters have escaped their own history and re-invented themselves and started over. Sometimes these reboots have been well received. Other times, well, not as much. What are some of your favorite comic hero reinventions? Which ones made you want to stop reading it altogether? And who should be reinvented next?
David Abzug (M)
Brian Babendererde
Greg Baldino

SUNDAY

Autographing: Brian Babendererde & Kathryn Sullivan - Sunday, 02-13-2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am - Autograph Table

Tentacle Love - Sunday, 02-13-2011 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm - Birch B
The influence of Lovecraft and Cthulhu on today's SF and horror.
Brian Babendererde
Valli Hoski
Stephen D. Sullivan (M)
Gene Wolfe