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ElkanahArt

Chad Swanson
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Artist
  • United States
  • Deviant for 12 years
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My Bio
Current Residence: Arizona
Favourite genre of music: Too many to list.
Favourite style of art: Comic books and cartooning.
MP3 player of choice: One that works.
Skin of choice: My own.
Favourite cartoon character: Too many to list.
Personal Quote: "The stroke of a brush does not guarantee art from the bristles."

Favourite Visual Artist
All hail Jack "the king" Kirby! I also like Greg Capullo, George Perez, Neal Adams, and m
Favourite Movies
As of right now Captain America.
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
Too many to list.
Favourite Writers
Alan Moore, George Perez, Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, Geoff Johns, and more.
Favourite Games
I am a Warcrack addict.
Favourite Gaming Platform
My laptop and my PS3
Tools of the Trade
Pencil, pen, brush, and ink.
Other Interests
Drawing, painting, reading, music, and more.
As artists we love to draw things we like.  For example I love to draw comic book superheroes.  Then I got to thinking that there are "guest stars" of comic books that probably don't see much sketchbook time as much as Wolverine, Captain America, Superman, and Batman.  So my idea to force myself out of my drawing/sketching comfort zone is to draw those supporting characters.  Today I will start with Aunt May.  It should be interesting how it turns out.
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Just how much of a nerd am I?  Enough to state that the battle between the Xmen and the Avengers should be very very interesting.  Especially if certain individuals on both sides decide to employ their Infinity Gems.  Mull that one over my fellow geeks.
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Howdy Y'all:     I finally uploaded some examples of my artwork.  For the next couple of months I will be working on my portfolio getting it ready for the Phoenix Comicon.  I hope to meet several artists including legendary artist George Perez.  I am going to see if he will draw a sketch and sign a few books for me.  Fingers crossed lol.     I am a huge geek/nerd.  I love comic books and s ci fi movies and television.     One of the things I am working on is an inking project.  What I did was lightbox a photocopy of Jack Kirby's pencils from Fantastic Four #49.  Now I am inking said lightboxed pencils.  What I have learned so far is tha
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Those are some really cool con sketches you got Chad. Especially that Herb Trimpe old school Wolverine. I really need to make sure I get my butt to Megacon next year, and get some sketches of my own. I'm hoping I can save up enough cash so I can get another Commission from Claudio Castellini within the next year.
What a great gallery you have!


if you have time ...  could you vote on my poll?
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Or a fave or comment here, please: fav.me/d7ln9p3
Hey, check out Jeremy Roberts's Justice League and let him know what you think!

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Maybe even favorite it?
Hey, check out Jeremy Roberts's Justice League and let him know what you think!

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Maybe even favorite it?
Hiya, Thanks for the comment ovah my way! : ) Hope yer fantastic (after comicon I bet you will be)! : )
Thanks for the faves Chad!