Here is a sneak peek of a panel from Shogun Rising! This is just the beginning. Pencils/inks were done by me, with Color by Cynthia Sheppard, Art Direction by Marc Scheff, and the writer/creator is Jon Mayor.

and here's how my pencils look before I send them off to color:

It's been a good experience working on this Comic. I'm learning a lot, and the team is a really nice group.
I've been working from about 10 am to about 4 am (sometimes around 6 am) every day, but that's the way I like it.

on another note, Speed Week is coming up in fewer than two weeks, and I still don't have my bike done! I've been cramming every minute I get into that, but with a Job, a wife, and a Bike all needing my attention, I am stretched pretty thin. and being 5'11" and under 130 lbs, I'm pretty thin already!

Anyway, here's a shot of me testing out my new handlebars on my bike. Hopefully, I get it done by speedweek.

A couple of Covers I did for my Portfolio. More can be seen on my website: bryndoneverett.com

New stuff, and nonsense!

I have started a tumblr! -
http://bryndoneverett.tumblr.com/
I know what you're thinking "why would he do that? He already neglects his blog and all his facebook accounts" - which is true! I do neglect social media...because i am older in my heart than i am in actual chronological years, and i resent social media, because I think it is a massive time suck, and takes me from work...I didn't even get a facebook account or start texting until about 2 years ago.
Anyway, i believe I have solved these problems. How? I got apps!
Yes! Now I can do all these social media things from my phone, which means I can just talk in the direction of my phone while I work, and it will be converted, through the power of magic, to text! Thus, (hopefully) making the whole process easier, and less time consuming.
Have I mentioned I am (most likely, its still...wobbly) the pencil artist on an upcoming graphic novel called Shogun Rising. It's about samurai hold-outs in modern day zombie-infested Tokyo; and there's a love element...honestly, that's all I really know, because even though I'm attached, I'm not "officially" on board....anyway, I'm cautiously optimistic about the whole thing.
Other than that, there isn't too much going on work-wise, I'm just trying to finish up all my other gigs before the project kicks in full tilt, because that's going to make for some LONG days of work when it does!
If for some reason you aren't following me on instagram yet ( @Bryndon_everett ) you really should. I update that thing DAILY -no joke. And lately I've been showing off process work, which is all kinds of fun to me when I see other people's process, so if you dig that sort of stuff too, go check it out!
I'll hopefully be back to post soon, we'll see if the app thing works out, huh?

COMIN ATCHA' HOT!!!
Alright, It's no secret that I love Comics.....Look at this blog, for crying out loud!

Well, Since I broke my arm, I landed a gig coloring comics for a company in India, of all places!
In addittion, I have been a lil' bit busy with commissions, advertising, and infographic work, but all the same, I have ALSO decided that I am going to try my hand at landing a Comic Book Cover gig....YES! Ambitious, and insane, I know. But I want it so badly!

Here's a preview of a few of the cover's I've done to bolster my Portfolio:

Anyway, Thanks for reading my crappy little blog. - I gotta get back to work!

 

Holy-Dammit-Christmas, things are crazy for me, right now.

I got a new studio, new computer, and with the new year, I have changed my Studio name, from Secret Fort Studio, to Draw and Fire:

Fancy new Logo!

I broke my left wrist in 5 places last Friday (feb. 15th, for those keeping track) I also snapped a Rib. I did it snowboarding with my oldest friend, Mr. The Tye.

Me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-u-Dqpvwh4

To help raise money for my Uninsured self, I have been taking commissions for $20-$50, and selling prints on the SUPER cheap.
Here's a commission I did for a Fellow Vintage motorcycle lover, and friend.
I'm selling 5x7 prints of it for $20

If anybody would like to commission me, or if you're interested in a print of ANY of my works, please just email me! -The same goes for any employment opportunities. -No gig's too small!

Black Rows

 is still moving forward, Here's a page of Linework:

And Finally, I'm working on a Mobile Game With an Outfit in SLC, I can't tell you much about the project, or even show you too much, but here's an early Environment Concept I did for them:

Time for the Monthly update!

And my, how things are happening. I recently sold another piece through Gallery Nucleus, and did a book Cover for an Author in San Francisco.... The book isn't really my cup-o-tea, but I am a capitalist, so as long as the check clears, it doesn't have to be anybody's tea!

Here's the cover:

Now then, on to what you all have come for: News on Black Rows!
Yes. There is news. I am working hard, On the Comic, Freelance Side-Work, and helping my in-laws at their business, not to mention Home, and Auto Repairs, and Just life. Even though I always feel a little buried these days, I always make time for Black Rows, and am INCONSTANTLY on the lookout for more work.

Black Rows is progressing Very nicely, and I am very happy with the results. I am fielding publishers, and have Illustrated 12 Pages this month. It doesn't seem like very many, but when you factor in everything else I've been doing.....it's still not good. But by Mid-February it should be much easier to make time for the Comic.
And now, for your obligatory Preview!


Blammo! -How fun is that Wide-Angle perspective? That's become a little bit of a theme in the book, making appearances on 4 pages so far.... so watch out for more of that.

-Till next time!

It's been a while. 

This morning I did a mini-Interview for Varoom Magazine, about my illustration in Popshot Magazine....Lost? Doesn't matter. the point is, If you want to see my work in British Illustration Magazines this Season, you have two chances!

-What's the British equivalent of "HOLLAR?"

ALSO, Let not your hearts be troubled. There is movement on Black Rows.... You know, this Blog's seemingly inexplicable namesake? I'm currently working on yet another facelift. (Which will Hopefully the last.)

Still Just trying to find a style that communicates the story, and also grabs people.

As you can see, it's the same old Black Rows, just with a new Style....

 newly redesigned page 2 panel 1.  Original panel

 The problem with being a specialist in mimicking other styles for advertising and marketing purposes, is sometimes you forget to just use your own style. -I'll tell you this much, it goes WAY faster when I just relax and have fun with the drawings.

I still haven't even decided how I'm going to color the new stuff, if at all, but the plan is to re-submit the Comic to Publishers EARLY 2013. I am Bound and determined to make this book happen.

Anyway,

Thanks to everybody who's stuck with me here. Be sure to keep spreading the word about Black Rows, and like the Facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Rows/166167746774992