Well, it's finally here (hopefully along with warmer weather now that the snow storms seems to have passed).
I have finally gotten around to create my studio newsletter which announces updates and events. You can view it at the following link:
http://mim.io/f552a
If you would like to be a part of the mailing list, please email me with your email address.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
German Translation is now out for Figure Drawing for Dummies.
I certainly didn't expect this, but I just got a package from my publisher today as I was redesigning my blog site. I opened it up to find several copies of German translated copies of Figure Drawing for Dummies. As you can see, they decided to go with a different drawing of mine for the cover.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
A question from an old friend about drawing comics
I got a text message from a good friend in Naperville, Illinois this morning asking me about how I work.
When you're doing the artwork, do you draw each panel larger and then shrink them down, or do you draw it to the size of the final product?
Pat
Answer is that I do draw larger and scale things down to production size (thank heaven for In Design.) However, I don't use the traditional 10 by 15 inch formate like most mainstream comic book artists use. Rather, I use the back of the manga paper which is 220 by 310mm because I like the surface texture and quality. The tips of the quilt nibs don't bleed on the paper which is great (and plus the paper is quite affordable.)
Another issue is that you need a scanner that's going to be large enough to accommodate large artworks (good quality ones from Epson run around 2,500.)
When you're doing the artwork, do you draw each panel larger and then shrink them down, or do you draw it to the size of the final product?
Pat
Answer is that I do draw larger and scale things down to production size (thank heaven for In Design.) However, I don't use the traditional 10 by 15 inch formate like most mainstream comic book artists use. Rather, I use the back of the manga paper which is 220 by 310mm because I like the surface texture and quality. The tips of the quilt nibs don't bleed on the paper which is great (and plus the paper is quite affordable.)
Another issue is that you need a scanner that's going to be large enough to accommodate large artworks (good quality ones from Epson run around 2,500.)
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Etsy Store is now Open.
I have opened up an Etsy Store featuring my original artwork of recent figure drawings. I expect to build more content on a weekly basis. At this beginning phase, artwork will consist of mostly figure drawings. I plan more diverse content depending upon the response. Please be patient :)
All comments and feedbacks are greatly appreciated.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Paypal added to piggybackstudios
I've set up the studio website to include paypal. The page which was named "info" has been renamed to "store". All book purchases including the new release, JAVA! Recaffeinated, can now be made online safety and securely. You can follow the link by clicking here.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Monday, December 06, 2010
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Projects
It's been quite crazy with work for the past several weeks. I've finally wrapped up the drawings for Drawing for Dummies Second Edition. I'm very happy and excited with the book (it's also nice not to have to worry about writing the corresponding text). I'll post updates and drawings. I finished working on storyboard frames for Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness. I'm currently working on the cover for Drawing for Dummies for this week.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Now accepting email / online orders JAVA! Recaffeinated #1
For those not familiar or have yet to read the original classic series of JAVA!, here is premise:
“It’s the year 2073 in Neo-Seattle. Humans must consume coffee in order to survive. It is up to Java and her sidekick, La-Te, to protect America’s most valuable coffee bean resource from the evil Bean Bandits.”
To place an order inquiry, you can email me at kensuke@piggybackstudios.com. When requesting copies, please indicate the number of copies that would like signed. - Thanks!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
SVA Ink Plot Exhibit Opening tonight (Thursday, 14th)
I'll be attending a group graphic novel art exhibit opening at my alma matter, School of Visual Art, in New York City. For those in the city, I hope to see you there! They will be displaying original pages from JAVA! as well as artwork from my previously published works including The Five Dysfunction of a Team (Manga Edition).
Show Opening: 5:30 - 7:00pm
Location: Visual Arts Gallery, 601 West, 26th Street, 15th Floor, New York City.
This opening is free to the public.
Show Opening: 5:30 - 7:00pm
Location: Visual Arts Gallery, 601 West, 26th Street, 15th Floor, New York City.
This opening is free to the public.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
JAVA#1 Recaffeinated Debuts at New York Comicon
JAVA#1 Recaffeinated is here! The revamped issue debuted this past weekend at New York Comicon. I'll be posting a link on my website for people to order online.
On a bit of a somber note, I found out a very good friend and an amazing artist, Pat Carlucci, passed away from battling cancer. We go way back 14 years. He did what he loved and he did it well up till the end. He always helped other artists and maintained a strong professional devotion to the fans. God Bless you.
On a bit of a somber note, I found out a very good friend and an amazing artist, Pat Carlucci, passed away from battling cancer. We go way back 14 years. He did what he loved and he did it well up till the end. He always helped other artists and maintained a strong professional devotion to the fans. God Bless you.
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Drawing for Dummies!
I've been commissioned to do some drawings (Over 77) for the second edition of Drawing for Dummies over the summer. Since then I've finally completed the project as of Monday.
I'm very excited about this project. It was great to be working with my editors from Wiley Publishing again. I'll fill everyone in about the details of the release date.
I'm very excited about this project. It was great to be working with my editors from Wiley Publishing again. I'll fill everyone in about the details of the release date.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Gottem Gottem Needem!!
Introducing GOTTEM GOTTEM NEEDEM, a graphic novel illustrated by Kensuke Okabayashi, and adapted and produced by Salt and Magic Studio, based on the original screenplay by William Vernick and Robert Sukys.
Though GOTTEM GOTTEM NEEDEM is set in a time past, collecting and gambling baseball cards is a genetic trait (usually male) that has survived countless generations and flourishes today. GOTTEM GOTTEM NEEDEM is the story of Robert, a kid with one goal in life: get back his most valuable baseball card - Rocky Colavito. To accomplish that, he's gotta gamble, beg, borrow or steal every single major league baseball card. If he somehow can do that, Robert has one chance. He must put all his cards on the line. If he wins, he gets back Rocky Colavito. If he loses…
Thing is, getting all those cards is almost impossible. Until one day, Phillip, who is blind, shows up at Robert's class one day. Their teacher volunteers Robert to guide Phillip to and from school every day. While they don't take to one another right away, the boys soon find they have a lot in common - and they discover a way for Phillip to help get Rocky back.
GOTTEM GOTTEM NEEDEM puts you in a world of friendship, baseball, bullies and gambling. It's a great combo of reality, fantasy, comedy and adventure.
KENSUKE OKABAYASHI is founder of Piggy Back Studios, (Jersey City, NJ). Ken is a professional artist. A graduate of Wheaton College (BS Pyschology) and School of Visual Arts (BFA Illustration), his work can be seen in everything from comic books, gaming and toy illustrations, graphic novels to advertising storyboards.
SALT AND MAGIC STUDIO is a multi-media production studio based in Brooklyn, NY.
WILLIAM VERNICK and ROBERT SUKYS are writers, producers and directors who have helped create numerous national advertising campaigns, including THE BEST PART OF WAKIN' UP IS FOLGERS IN YOUR CUP. Together, they have written a number of screenplays, such as CITY GOLF - about a legendary golf trickshot artist. Bill and Bob based GOTTEM GOTTEM NEEDEM on their own experiences growing up in Cleveland and New York.
If you're a publisher of graphic novels or producer of movies - or if you just love graphic novels and movies, you can read an outline of the graphic novel as well as the full screenplay - in PDF form. Please write to us at billyballgame5@hotmail.com
http://gottemgottemneedem.blogspot.com/
Though GOTTEM GOTTEM NEEDEM is set in a time past, collecting and gambling baseball cards is a genetic trait (usually male) that has survived countless generations and flourishes today. GOTTEM GOTTEM NEEDEM is the story of Robert, a kid with one goal in life: get back his most valuable baseball card - Rocky Colavito. To accomplish that, he's gotta gamble, beg, borrow or steal every single major league baseball card. If he somehow can do that, Robert has one chance. He must put all his cards on the line. If he wins, he gets back Rocky Colavito. If he loses…
Thing is, getting all those cards is almost impossible. Until one day, Phillip, who is blind, shows up at Robert's class one day. Their teacher volunteers Robert to guide Phillip to and from school every day. While they don't take to one another right away, the boys soon find they have a lot in common - and they discover a way for Phillip to help get Rocky back.
GOTTEM GOTTEM NEEDEM puts you in a world of friendship, baseball, bullies and gambling. It's a great combo of reality, fantasy, comedy and adventure.
KENSUKE OKABAYASHI is founder of Piggy Back Studios, (Jersey City, NJ). Ken is a professional artist. A graduate of Wheaton College (BS Pyschology) and School of Visual Arts (BFA Illustration), his work can be seen in everything from comic books, gaming and toy illustrations, graphic novels to advertising storyboards.
SALT AND MAGIC STUDIO is a multi-media production studio based in Brooklyn, NY.
WILLIAM VERNICK and ROBERT SUKYS are writers, producers and directors who have helped create numerous national advertising campaigns, including THE BEST PART OF WAKIN' UP IS FOLGERS IN YOUR CUP. Together, they have written a number of screenplays, such as CITY GOLF - about a legendary golf trickshot artist. Bill and Bob based GOTTEM GOTTEM NEEDEM on their own experiences growing up in Cleveland and New York.
If you're a publisher of graphic novels or producer of movies - or if you just love graphic novels and movies, you can read an outline of the graphic novel as well as the full screenplay - in PDF form. Please write to us at billyballgame5@hotmail.com
http://gottemgottemneedem.blogspot.com/
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Figure Drawing for Dummies in French (kind of)
Well it caught my attention last night that the French version of Figure Drawing for Dummies is now being sold. Unfortunately, the French thought it in good taste to change the cover with a photo of a hand model drawing a portrait of a stranger. As frustrating as it is having being misrepresented (for being labeled for something I didn't do), sometimes you just have to grin and bare it (no pun intended).
Monday, May 24, 2010
Selected for Exhibition at the Visual Arts Gallery
I got word from my alma mater, School of Visual Arts. I'll be participating at the SVA alumni graphic novel exhibition Ink Plots, taking place October 8th through November 6th at the Visual Arts Gallery in Chelsea.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Five Dysfunctions featured in the Jakarta Post
A raw and wet rainy morning in the Big Apple!
While wrapping up the first issue of Java, I'm meeting with my colleague to discuss plot and story for the second issue this week. I'll be posting the final cover. I'm also getting back into traditional painting again after meeting and getting inspired by hanging out with fellow Magic the Gathering illustrator, Randy Gallegos, at the Mets Game last weekend.
In the meantime, here is a link to a short article review featured in the Jakarta Post this month about my graphic novel I illustrated, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.
Stay dry!
While wrapping up the first issue of Java, I'm meeting with my colleague to discuss plot and story for the second issue this week. I'll be posting the final cover. I'm also getting back into traditional painting again after meeting and getting inspired by hanging out with fellow Magic the Gathering illustrator, Randy Gallegos, at the Mets Game last weekend.
In the meantime, here is a link to a short article review featured in the Jakarta Post this month about my graphic novel I illustrated, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.
Stay dry!
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Fun in the Sun (Sakura Festival 2010)
It was another successful event at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden this past Sunday. A few were wondering where I was on Saturday (I was at a friend's wedding which went from 3pm to 12 midnight).
Update on JAVA! - The book lettering is in progress. I'm very excited about how the project is coming along. I'll be meeting up with my colleague to ramble some ideas about the next issue with the evil Swizz Mizz making her appearance again. Just as a follow up to some questions I've been getting about JAVA! Recaffeinated. While the story premise hasn't much from the original series from 2004. Over the years, I've felt that the characters and plot needed more depth in order to sustain a longer series. I'll be posting more updates as the first issue nears printing. All questions and comments are welcome as always.
Update on JAVA! - The book lettering is in progress. I'm very excited about how the project is coming along. I'll be meeting up with my colleague to ramble some ideas about the next issue with the evil Swizz Mizz making her appearance again. Just as a follow up to some questions I've been getting about JAVA! Recaffeinated. While the story premise hasn't much from the original series from 2004. Over the years, I've felt that the characters and plot needed more depth in order to sustain a longer series. I'll be posting more updates as the first issue nears printing. All questions and comments are welcome as always.
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