Charles Eubanks - Favorite Books

Gosh dangit, this topic makes me wish I was a better illustrator.  Anyone else feel that way?  I mean, the pressure of drawing your FAVORITE characters?  Too much pressure.

Anyway, I've attempted this one before.  This updated version that features both titular characters.  The book is David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd, and I can't recommend it highly enough.  Just read it, you guys!

Marie Criddle - Favorite Books

One of my favorite books in the world, The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce, has some pretty trite fantasy elements including but not limited to magic blades (so glamdringy), lion shaped god figures (Naaaaarnia), invisibility cloaks (Mischief managed!), bags of holding (carries +5 plot points) and a golden haired heroine with unusually colored eyes (but at least they're not violet).

Still, it's an AMAZING book and I love it as much today as I did the first time I read it. To my first fantasy role model, Aeriel of Avarra!

Adam Heine - Favorite Books

The book is STORMDANCER by Jay Kristoff. It's Japanese steampunk. With griffins.

I admit I'm slightly cheating this week. First, because I haven't read the whole book yet (only the first three chapters), so technically it cannot be my favorite book (but seriously, Japanese steampunk? That's like putting together bacon and bacon).

Second, because I'm using my Anthdrawlogy post as a bid for Jay's last ARC. So yeah, as if my attempt to get on Scott Westerfeld's blog wasn't bad enough, I have now completely sold out.

I regret nothing.

Here's the scene without text, if you want it.

Topic for 7/10 to 7/16

Great independence drawings, guys! Hope everyone keep the hot dogs to a maximum and firework injuries to a minimum this year. This week's topic is so near and dear to my heart, I just might have to do a few tries before I get it right. Ready for it?

FAVORITE BOOKS!

A scene, a redesigned cover, a single character, you name it...er, I mean draw it. Be sure to TELL us the book, too...so we can be inspired to go read it with you!

Good luck!

Charles Eubanks - Independence

Sometimes independence starts with a nudge.

Marie Criddle - Independence

An independence of sorts, I guess!

Adam Heine - Independence

I got a lot of comments on this one from the boys, ranging from "Is that Buzz Lightyear's son?" to "That guy's cooler than Darth Vader's boss."

I'm pretty proud of that last one.

Peter Hong - Independence

Yup, I've been watching stuff like Tron Uprising and Ghost Rider. I wasn't thinking about them, but I'm  sure they inspired me. Tron is pretty good, but don't bother with Ghost Rider, although the special FX are pretty cool.

Topic for 7/2 to 7/8

Those clichés were a blast! I love me some word play.

This week, we explore a timely and universal topic:

INDEPENDENCE!!!

Considering our little group's worldwide presence, feel free (ha!) to explore an interpretation other than the 4th of July!  And as always, have a BLAST!  (Heh, get it?  Like fireworks?  Ahem.  Never mind...)

Charles Eubanks - Clichés

Snail mail!  My sincere apologies to all the mail carriers who have to endure this joke on a daily basis.