tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85538229723412239532024-03-13T10:57:27.986-07:00ink cloudPencil shavings, ink splotches, and color swatches; from ,"The Pop Art Storytellers"- the Cossin Brothers.
Faith, family, comics, and film.Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-10915774144636587392011-07-21T10:22:00.001-07:002011-07-21T10:30:42.082-07:00BATMAN layouts Part 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uwYmp2VQcg8/TihhY2k1oAI/AAAAAAAAAMg/qDj6H8-FEyc/s1600/Batman_pg_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uwYmp2VQcg8/TihhY2k1oAI/AAAAAAAAAMg/qDj6H8-FEyc/s400/Batman_pg_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631858413621583874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uGFrLvYdkEg/TihhYr6czRI/AAAAAAAAAMY/HFM3X-0Yvk0/s1600/Batman_pg_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uGFrLvYdkEg/TihhYr6czRI/AAAAAAAAAMY/HFM3X-0Yvk0/s400/Batman_pg_5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631858410759441682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zyrxRJKLsKM/TihhYV-VlfI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/niIKzQ5VeVI/s1600/Batman_pg_6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zyrxRJKLsKM/TihhYV-VlfI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/niIKzQ5VeVI/s400/Batman_pg_6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631858404870166002" /></a><br /><br />Sorry for getting these up late! SDCC (San Diego Comic Con) is in full swing, and has put me behind schedule. <br /><br />These are the last 3 page layouts of the 6 page BATMAN:WAR script we're working on at the <a href ="http://ink-cloud.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html">COMICS & MANGA WORKSHOP.</a href> We covered Pages 4 & 5, but didn't quite get to 6.<br /> I'll try and add some commentary on these layouts a little later tonight (after the show). <br /><br />Headed down to the Con!<br /><br />-MATTMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-29308819521586706032011-07-13T14:56:00.000-07:002011-07-13T23:30:05.849-07:00COMICS & MANGA Workshop - LAYOUTS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kkKCR56SIYA/Th4efC1T94I/AAAAAAAAALw/fIUHyKowUW8/s1600/Batman_pg_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kkKCR56SIYA/Th4efC1T94I/AAAAAAAAALw/fIUHyKowUW8/s400/Batman_pg_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628970102944954242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PtXmEvaJQ-c/Th4ee8nmJBI/AAAAAAAAALo/kwOowFS1RBU/s1600/Batman_pg_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PtXmEvaJQ-c/Th4ee8nmJBI/AAAAAAAAALo/kwOowFS1RBU/s400/Batman_pg_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628970101276812306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iaRms79AuDA/Th4eeisNiVI/AAAAAAAAALg/93ksHlHfr1s/s1600/Batman_pg_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iaRms79AuDA/Th4eeisNiVI/AAAAAAAAALg/93ksHlHfr1s/s400/Batman_pg_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628970094316849490" /></a><br /><br /><br />Had a great workshop yesterday! We're working from script - to 6 comic page layouts. <br /><br />HERE ARE GENERAL LAYOUTS for the first 3 pages. Its an unusual BATMAN story - to keep it interesting. I chose BATMAN because he's a familiar character for most people, and easy to interpret in most any art style. That AND he's just plain COOL! <br /><br />For those in the Workshop, (if you aren't - join in the fun!) again these are GENERAL layouts for you to help get the ball rolling. Even after final layouts are finished, there is always room for 'jazzing' each panel up a bit when moving on to the finished page.<br /><br />Some important things to remember in constructing the layouts: <br /><br />a) - vary the size of the characters from panel to panel. Close-up, medium close-up, wide/far shot. Keeps the page visually<br /> interesting.<br /><br />b) - Have at least 1 establishing shot (background with vital elements/characters in the scene/situation).<br /><br />c) - decide which panel(s) is most important in the page, this will help you determine how much space (what size the panel should be) to emphasis this.<br /><br />d) - figure out what it is about the character (esthetics) that you enjoy drawing the best, and incorporate it into your storytelling<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SIDE NOTE: </span> <span style="font-style:italic;">I noticed in PAGE 1, I didn't insert "the dozens of alien ships" into panel one. - <br />TO REMEDY: I could change the angle in PANEL 1 to include the sky full of ships and burning buildings - or I could change the angle in PANEL 3 to BATMAN looking up at dozens of ships above him. </span> <br /><br />Any questions, feel free to leave a comment or email!<br /><br />Have fun! Look forward to seeing your layouts!<br /><br />-MATTMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-60352050131274002402011-06-25T10:52:00.000-07:002011-08-01T12:32:26.880-07:00COMICS & MANGA Sequential Art WORKSHOP!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6u-ZOLijJ9A/TgZcn2FSC7I/AAAAAAAAAK4/VjD2bEg4xn4/s1600/BlogFlyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6u-ZOLijJ9A/TgZcn2FSC7I/AAAAAAAAAK4/VjD2bEg4xn4/s400/BlogFlyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622283024420965298" /></a><br />Love to draw?! Love comic books and manga?! Come learn storytelling techniques from Comic Book industry professionals!<br /><br />A 6 Week course in THE ART OF VISUAL STORYTELLING. <br />Come join in the fun!<br /><br />It doesn't matter what drawing level you may be at. Whether a beginner for the fun of it, or in need of help putting together a portfolio for the San Diego Comic Con! <br />We will teach you the very bedrock principles that industry professionals use in bringing their stories to life on the printed page! While meeting people with the same passion of the visual arts!<br /><br />-INSTRUCTORS-<br /><br />The COSSIN BROS - <a href="http://matt-a-nashi.deviantart.com/gallery/">MATT</a> & <a href="http://mikey-c.deviantart.com/gallery/">MIKEY</a> COSSIN, have over 15 years of combined Professional Comic Book Industry experience!<br />Working in both U.S. and European markets, on titles such as G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, TOY STORY, MICKEY MOUSE and DONALD DUCK!<br /><br /><br />STARTS: JULY 5 2011 and runs [every TUESDAY/ 6:00PM - 7:30PM] until AUGUST 9th! <br /><br /><br />WHERE: <br /><br />The Abalone Room at<br /><br />Coronado Community Center<br />1845 Strand Way<br />Coronado, CA 92118<br /><br />MAP: <br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=210756409267694245780.0004a6900168ca7ac83db">Coronado Community Center</a><br />Just a few minutes away from Downtown, overlooking beautiful Gloria Bay!<br /><br />-REGISTRATION-<br />There are 6 classes in this session - each class is $25 per student.<br /> (<span style="font-style:italic;">Suggested ages start at 13- adult</span>)<br /><br /> [SPECIAL:<span style="font-style:italic;"> for students paying upfront, the entire 6 classes, will receive $25 OFF the total! 1 FREE LESSON!<br />*San Diego Comic Con attendees will receive 20% off of Tuesday's [July 19th] class!</span>] <br />*Receive 20% off with proof of purchase @ Anime*Manga (Rising Sun Creations), Comickazi and Comics-N-Stuff comic stores.<br /><br />Please notify Matt of class interest: cossinart@hotmail.com<br />Students have the option of payment via PAYPAL (info will be emailed) or at the class site, but all students must contact Matt for class registration. Class space is limited. <br /><br />We look forward to working with you on your comic book endeavors!MATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-16438855168023391412010-05-25T19:05:00.000-07:002010-05-25T19:07:51.169-07:00Morgan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S_yCUEPeX-I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/XXHAzezFiU4/s1600/wondersmall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S_yCUEPeX-I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/XXHAzezFiU4/s400/wondersmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475394528223322082" /></a><br />Just a quick Photoshop sketch. Morgan (from DARK STALKERS video game) Inspired when Skyping with a friend - who was also painting said character. I'll probably be doing more of these. Photoshop color sketches.<br /><br />-MATTMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-10512026908995211862010-04-21T23:54:00.000-07:002010-04-22T00:01:34.563-07:00Ramones VS. Yeah Yeah Yeahs!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/S8_0CfpOqeI/AAAAAAAAAU8/Hl2361ogRKA/s1600/Ramones_VS_Yeahs.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/S8_0CfpOqeI/AAAAAAAAAU8/Hl2361ogRKA/s400/Ramones_VS_Yeahs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462853196715043298" /></a><br />Mixtape cover.Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-73829575989675936522010-03-26T17:46:00.000-07:002010-03-26T21:10:50.782-07:00HUNTER'S FORTUNE - reviews!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S62Evxg4zSI/AAAAAAAAAJc/UTATBRUeH9k/s1600/huntersfortune_3ivan.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S62Evxg4zSI/AAAAAAAAAJc/UTATBRUeH9k/s400/huntersfortune_3ivan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453160680095534370" /></a><br /><br /><br />Getting some new material to post up. New sketches, illustrations and 'how-to" tips!<br /><br />For now, I found a few good reviews for Hunter's Fortune #1 and #2 on some comic book news sites!<br /><br />First off, <a href="http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2009/11/gorillas-riding-dinosaurs-hunters-fortune/" target="outside">comicbookresources.com</a> gave us a great review for HF issue #1 !!<br /><br />And HF issue #2 received some kind words from <a href="http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/29657.htm/" target="ouside">majorspoilers.com</a>, (holy cow, 5 STARS)!!!<br /><br />Check em out! <br />And while your at it, check out the rest of their COOL sites and see what else you might be missing out on!<br /><br /><br />More to come!<br /><br />-MATTMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-19864611755676282552010-03-24T17:47:00.000-07:002010-03-24T18:36:03.075-07:00HUNTER'S FORTUNE #4 out in stores!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S6q98zG5lCI/AAAAAAAAAJM/BWPnOsDyptY/s1600/HF_04_Page_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S6q98zG5lCI/AAAAAAAAAJM/BWPnOsDyptY/s400/HF_04_Page_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452379151094354978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S6q98rl3ouI/AAAAAAAAAJE/QYYNaPehKrY/s1600/HF_04_Page_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S6q98rl3ouI/AAAAAAAAAJE/QYYNaPehKrY/s400/HF_04_Page_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452379149076767458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S6q98d4EFTI/AAAAAAAAAI8/F4jwxPP2inY/s1600/HF_04_Page_03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S6q98d4EFTI/AAAAAAAAAI8/F4jwxPP2inY/s400/HF_04_Page_03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452379145394984242" /></a><br /><br><br><br />Hunter's Fortune #4 is now IN STORES! So if your local paper peddler doesn't carry it (for some strange reason) then politely ask them to order a few! <br /> My brother, Mikey, was brought in for the colors on this issue. <br /> <br /> One of the cover artists, Joe Quinones (Amazing Spider-Man), shows his work process in creating his cover art for HF #4.<br /> <br /> Check it out <a href="http://joequinones.blogspot.com/2009/10/hunters-fortune-no-4.html" target="outside">here!</a><br /> <br /> Here's a few sample pages.MATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-86988793331873681262010-03-14T23:39:00.000-07:002010-03-14T23:58:52.156-07:00HUNTER'S FORTUNE complete!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S53WgDyD1pI/AAAAAAAAAH8/PX_EZj_FEos/s1600-h/HuntersF_02_rev_cvr.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/S53WgDyD1pI/AAAAAAAAAH8/PX_EZj_FEos/s400/HuntersF_02_rev_cvr.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448746970447599250" /></a><br /><br />Finished the last issue of <a href="http://www.boom-studios.net/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?name=&series=417&writer=&artist="target=outside">HUNTER'S FORTUNE!</a> <br />Made a trip down to BOOM! STUDIOS in L.A. and got a look at some proofs for the final collected book! It looks GREAT!<br />Its been awhile, but things are coming together. Expect a new post SOON!<br />(P.S.- this piece is a cover I did for issue #2 of Hunter's Fortune)<br /><br />best,<br />-MATTMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-61759177096535557872009-11-11T22:57:00.001-08:002009-11-11T23:01:38.122-08:00Remembering our Veterans<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/Svuyyprxp7I/AAAAAAAAAHU/cHvZ1pzFbBE/s1600-h/veteran_27s_20day.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/Svuyyprxp7I/AAAAAAAAAHU/cHvZ1pzFbBE/s400/veteran_27s_20day.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403108761213708210" /></a><br />Just wanted to post a THANK YOU to all of our U.S. Veterans, for their dedicated service for our country, families and friends! Having both grandfathers serve in WWII and a father and uncles in the Army during Vietnam, I GREATLY appreciate the men and women in our armed forces, bravely dedicated to serving the greatest country on God's green earth. <br /><br /> Thank you!<br />-MATTMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-68506390880553431552009-11-02T14:29:00.000-08:002009-11-02T14:34:29.125-08:00Note Pad series#2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/Su9eb2QpHqI/AAAAAAAAAHM/HmgL9H-mtMM/s1600-h/NP_%232.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 354px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/Su9eb2QpHqI/AAAAAAAAAHM/HmgL9H-mtMM/s400/NP_%232.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399638310755311266" /></a><br />PART II- of the NP series. One panel at a time, remember. Hey, I'm working on an actual comic book mini-series, 11 pages due every week, what do you expect?! Never thought I could do work on a schedule like that. It really made me change mindsets, and I believe this job (on Hunter's Fortune) has really made me into a true professional. Despite having drawn comics professionally for almost 7 years (not straight thru mind you). <br /><br />Tomorrow, page #3 of NP series!<br /><br />-MATTMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-40185938441806029252009-11-01T23:36:00.000-08:002009-11-02T00:20:00.512-08:00Note Pad series#1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/Su6UYt9tiKI/AAAAAAAAAHE/5QM6viTnf6U/s1600-h/NP_%231.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 355px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/Su6UYt9tiKI/AAAAAAAAAHE/5QM6viTnf6U/s400/NP_%231.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399416155640006818" /></a><br />I've decided to upload one page a day from my little note pad comic I've started. I've been carrying a small 4" X 3 1/2" Note Pad in my pocket, to sketch in while waiting in the car, waiting for my food order at a restaurant (ok, ok, fast food joint), or shopping at Best Buy. Anywhere, anytime. I just keep my Dollar Store, Pentel/ EnerGel .05 pen, and wide tip Sharpie handy.<br /><br /> I started creating a little story, one page (panel) at a time, not fully knowing where I'm going with this little yarn. Its sort of like a little adventure for me. Anything can happen. Its also a challenge, to create scene after scene in such a small space. It really stretches the storytelling skills. I picked this little exercise up from the late, great, Alex Toth (my favorite comic book storyteller).<br /><br /> He'd draw these postage stamp size, comic panels, each containing an actual "scene". Like a small house next to the beach, a car parked in front of a house. Rolling green hills, with distant forestry in the background. ALL in this very "confined" space. <br /><br />I realized what it was he was doing. Forcing himself to create these scenes with the least amount of detail. <br />He had to... there was no space for it! (He was a consistent practitioner of economy, when it came to drawing comic books) It was pure genius! Well, I'm not quite there.. to handle "postage stamp" size panels. So I'm starting out at 4" X 3 1/2"! <br /><br />AND SO IT BEGINS.....MATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-54403464217364905852009-10-30T23:59:00.002-07:002009-10-31T00:13:55.506-07:00HUNTER'S FORTUNE #1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SuvjGID2UvI/AAAAAAAAAG8/1HGMymYGCCQ/s1600-h/hf2b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SuvjGID2UvI/AAAAAAAAAG8/1HGMymYGCCQ/s400/hf2b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398658272716018418" /></a><br />Hunter's Fortune is finally out! My first mini-series with BOOM! STUDIOS! I've been working on Hunter's fortune for a few months now, and just finished with issue #2 a few days ago.<br />The book is written by Andrew Cosby (co-founder/publisher of BOOM! STUDIOS) and Caleb Monroe! <br />Covers by Phil Noto, interior art by yours truly, and colors by the talented MIKEY! <br /><br /> I must say, I'm really enjoying the scripts sent to me so far! Just received the script for issue #3, and will be starting the comic pages this weekend. <br /> Be sure to check back for more updates and further details, which I will be making regularly!<br /><br />And PLEASE, ask your local comic retailer to order HUNTER'S FORTUNE for the store and a copy for yourself (of course)! <br /><br />Thanks,<br />-MATTMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-16904289337717103272009-10-30T23:59:00.001-07:002009-10-30T23:59:16.214-07:00HUNTERMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-11871197103000652212009-07-28T22:20:00.000-07:002009-07-28T22:45:26.529-07:00Comic-Con San Diego Day 1: prep time<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/Sm_fh_vwfWI/AAAAAAAAAUs/LhiVS1lDK54/s1600-h/comicon_09.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/Sm_fh_vwfWI/AAAAAAAAAUs/LhiVS1lDK54/s400/comicon_09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363751456361971042" /></a><br />The plan was for Matt to get up go to work and for me to print both our portfolios; so we could leave when he returned home. But the printing took more time than either of us had imagined. And by Matt's return ,I had already run out of ink printing just a portion of his portfolio alone. I decided to make a run to Best Buy for ink and Matt decided to stay back and nap for the drive ahead. I wisely purchased two ink cartridges while out (since I quickly went through the first of them), and quickly resumed printing after returning home.<br />After a few hours rest Matt, woke to see I had still much printing to do and asked "Do you want to leave tomorrow?" "You look tired." he added. <br /><br />I quickly answered" Yes, please!" to which he in response turned his attention to calling our father and alerting him to our delayed departure and our new schedule.<br /><br />to be continued...Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-37243045480604098472009-07-24T15:24:00.000-07:002009-07-24T15:32:37.626-07:00San Diego Comic Con.I'm my third day into the San Diego experience; already having set up several interviews and a few project pitches, and documenting it all in comic journal form.<br />I should definitley have some fun stuff to post, when I get home.<br /><br />Just got to figure out where home is... I feel a move coming ^_^Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-50094233465003683982009-06-13T00:33:00.000-07:002009-06-13T14:51:58.607-07:00"The Ramen Girl"- Brittany Murphy<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SjQel4xvlRI/AAAAAAAAAUk/6apc0bHTFBo/s1600-h/brittannymurphy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SjQel4xvlRI/AAAAAAAAAUk/6apc0bHTFBo/s400/brittannymurphy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346932293840639250" /></a><br /><br />Been, working none stop the last several months all of which has lead me to some serious bags under my eyes and some sore finger tips (probably from holding the pens and pencils too tightly).<br /><br />Still once in a while my brother, Matt and I manage to take a break in the form of eating out(take out) and watching a movie.<br /><br />Today,on this occasion, we enjoyed some orange chicken from Panda Express and rented a flick from Hollywood Video, "The Ramen Girl"- starring Brittany Murphy.<br /><br />I really enjoyed this flick and after watching the deleted scenes I came to appreciate it even more; for the great editing choices made.<br /><br />The story was centered around ,Abby. An American abandoned and stranded by love in Tokyo, Japan ; having just made the move to bridge her long distance relationship gap.<br /><br />Heart Broken she seeks refuge at a ramen shop that can be seen from her apartment balcony, and imposes herself on the shops grumpy cook.<br /><br />She finds her calling after seeing the spirit of the shop and buggers the old, cook into taking her on as his apprentice. Of course along the way she forms a relationship, with the cook , his wife, and his friends despite the language gap; and they both manage to help each other mend their troubled souls.<br /><br />I gotta admit Brittany Murphy, really steals my heart here, with her big eyes and comedic sensibilities, she gives a very honest experience to her emotions that I haven't found in many young actresses.<br /><br />I highly recommend this film and think fans of Nipon cinema, will enjoy this especially.<br /><br />I think the best way to watch this is to cook yourself up some ramen or if you like order some chinese and sit back and enjoy this sweet hearted, American japanese exchange.Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-5822097776525854782009-02-08T01:32:00.000-08:002009-02-08T19:41:46.462-08:00THE INKING<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nY-q71UFgRg&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nY-q71UFgRg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />While working on a short story for ZOMBIE TALES the series(#8) (from BOOM! STUDIOS), I did a little filming of my work process. <br />(BTW- The ZT cover, shown here, is actually a cover I did for issue #6, not #8) <br />On this project I used a DELETER-MARU pen nib, BLACK CAT india ink, and a Japanese PILOT-2 sided calligraphy pen. <br />The video image and sound quality didn't format the way I would have liked it to. But I'm still new to the edit program.<br /><br />best,<br />-MATTMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-33783763932267609082009-01-28T20:24:00.000-08:002009-01-28T21:18:28.193-08:00yeah, this post ,makes me want to kick my own butt!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SYE5rXcNY-I/AAAAAAAAAT8/E1tK6k70mGc/s1600-h/mikeylikesit.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SYE5rXcNY-I/AAAAAAAAAT8/E1tK6k70mGc/s400/mikeylikesit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296578053953905634" /></a><br />One of the personality traits you will come to recognize in me , if you get to know me, is cheapness( if that can truly be considered ,a personality trait).<br /><br />Don't get me wrong I pick up plenty of checks and treat plenty of people; but I am really cheap when it comes to spending a lot of money at once on myself.<br /><br />Which is why it took moving to Las Vegas, not far from one of the worlds greatest inventions , the outlet mall , ( on Las Vegas blvd. and warmsprings) to turn me into a sneaker freak!<br /><br />Well, not really, but it is the first time in my life, that I have owned more than 2 pairs of shoes at once!<br /><br />I think Las Vegas can be blamed for this change for several reasons.<br /><br />1). My comicbook purchases have been cut in half by a string of awful Hobie shops out here; that either stock nothing of interest and seem incapable of filling specialty orders. <br /><br />2). Now with an excess of money ( that I a lot myself for wasteful spending) I find the Van store located in the outlet mall.<br />And this store really knows how to push my buttons often offering by one get one half off or buy one discounted sneaker and get one free!<br /><br />Looking back at myself in high school; I am now reminded, how I often referred to guys ,who spent more than a few bucks here and there on clothes as , "Someone in need of a butt kicking!" Ridiculous! <br /><br />But don't worry I really haven't changed that much...I only take 5 minutes to style my hair! Ridiculous!<br /><br />"You can do what you want, but don't step on my blue suede shoes"<br />uh-huh,<br />MikeyMikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-9367950828305258702009-01-04T23:24:00.000-08:002009-01-05T00:58:37.379-08:00Life , it ain't easy<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SWHLURZzXjI/AAAAAAAAATs/ECpjq-e3WTg/s1600-h/nympha.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SWHLURZzXjI/AAAAAAAAATs/ECpjq-e3WTg/s400/nympha.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287730986639121970" /></a><br />Well, hope everyone had a great Holiday Season. A lot has happened, just as some close friends were welcoming a new life into the world an old and precious one, departed.<br />My grandma June, left behind some great kids and some okay grand kids and a lot of memories, for those that loved her. <br />She was quiet and kind and a bit of a champion worrier; and I often wished I could say or do something to help her overcome her worries. I have always thought with age, worries should lessen.<br />I know one things for sure just like money, you can't take them with you(worries)when you pass.<br />Like my Mom, Grandma June, had a lot to do with my interest in art(obsession really).<br />She encouraged my Uncle Dave and Aunt Sandy to open their first Art Store (Art Store & More); and helped them run the books.<br />And She was constantly giving Matt and I art supplies for Birthdays and Christmas.<br />I remember looking forward to birthdays more then ,than I do now as a result (now it's mostly socks).<br /><br />I Love you Grandma, and I will miss you. <br />Say hello to the Big Kid(Grandpa), for me.<br /><br />(Some art for those who don't like to read , the sentimental.)Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-39512189847443980362008-12-06T20:54:00.000-08:002008-12-06T21:51:59.399-08:00Victory!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/STticSrEkiI/AAAAAAAAANs/wjjLBsEUtDs/s1600-h/victory.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/STticSrEkiI/AAAAAAAAANs/wjjLBsEUtDs/s400/victory.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276919626583020066" /></a><br />Germany vs. Allied P.O.W.'s in a soccer match, to take place in occupied Paris, their loss is to demonstrate Aryan superiority, only one will achieve Victory! <br />Man I love this movie! Having recently purchase and watched "Victory" on DVD. It reminds me of how strong the influence of cinema can be on ones life (or at least my own). And how a good comic book ,can do the same thing. But perhaps on a more personal, more intimate level. <br /><br />A few new works of mine, are to be published ,in the near future. And I find myself wanting to convey much like Hollywood does a message in my work. <br />Unlike Hollywood though, not a message filled with false righteous indignation( like many of the new crap); but one that lets people understand me on a more personal level and affects people.<br />The way a good movie or true to life story (with no hidden agendas) can express what sometimes can be difficult to express. <br /><br />The first of these works will be short stand alone stories.<br />Two are for comic book anthologies. One from an established big publisher and the other from an up and coming group of individuals ,that make me excited about comics again! And the last has been along time coming!<br />Man I'm pumped!Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-30563668625024538522008-11-16T22:37:00.000-08:002008-11-16T22:49:39.158-08:00new updates!!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SSETcj3DtkI/AAAAAAAAANk/oI82STwdLXU/s1600-h/sk1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269514420383626818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SSETcj3DtkI/AAAAAAAAANk/oI82STwdLXU/s400/sk1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SSETcv-We_I/AAAAAAAAANc/whAWOBoz39c/s1600-h/sk2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269514423635442674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SSETcv-We_I/AAAAAAAAANc/whAWOBoz39c/s400/sk2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SSETcQZNYJI/AAAAAAAAANU/Hh2xDF9duGM/s1600-h/sk3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269514415158157458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SSETcQZNYJI/AAAAAAAAANU/Hh2xDF9duGM/s400/sk3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SSETcHJmlHI/AAAAAAAAANM/541GSIVwJd4/s1600-h/sk4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269514412676781170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SSETcHJmlHI/AAAAAAAAANM/541GSIVwJd4/s400/sk4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SSETbpjUlXI/AAAAAAAAANE/eJDkTRbVgeE/s1600-h/sk5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269514404731590002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SSETbpjUlXI/AAAAAAAAANE/eJDkTRbVgeE/s400/sk5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hey, the first part of this short comic, probably looks familiar to you all!<br />To make up for not publishing the rest of this earlier; I decided to add color, enjoy! Next up ,some comicbook reviews, from my reading room, see you real<br />soon!Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-44226704260186654502008-08-23T14:41:00.000-07:002008-08-23T14:59:19.236-07:00Mikey's T-Shirt Shop !!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SLCILeIA24I/AAAAAAAAAMU/X-ybmr9Mll0/s1600-h/1566238-1-vegas-street.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SLCILeIA24I/AAAAAAAAAMU/X-ybmr9Mll0/s400/1566238-1-vegas-street.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237836097278499714" /></a><br />Just recently , I opened up a T-shirt shop at Redbubble.com and hope to gave some more up soon! Visit the link to your right Mikey's T-shirt Shop and pick one up.Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-31993467014324068412008-08-16T16:52:00.001-07:002008-08-25T08:14:33.152-07:00ROCK ON!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKdrqXXeWTI/AAAAAAAAAFA/9xv246KoGps/s1600-h/matt_pinup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKdrqXXeWTI/AAAAAAAAAFA/9xv246KoGps/s400/matt_pinup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235271467412642098" /></a><br />Coming at ya' with a pin-up I did for my friend (from Germany)<a href="http://ataripunk633.deviantart.com/"target="outside"> Tristan</a>'s comic. (A joint comic project he did with friend and another creative giant, Ralph from <a href="http://donaldhellostudio.blogspot.com/"target="outside">Donald Hello Studios</a>.) Zany characters galore in this comic. <br /><br /> A fun piece to do, that really let me stretch my artistic legs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">-MATT</span>MATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-41207876478593085232008-08-11T21:08:00.000-07:002008-08-11T21:44:44.019-07:00New Pages!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKEQt4JXICI/AAAAAAAAAD8/opfxbQ_2oUk/s1600-h/HW_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKEQt4JXICI/AAAAAAAAAD8/opfxbQ_2oUk/s400/HW_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233482622333034530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKEQt4CRjdI/AAAAAAAAAEE/jDn15Nm9fTA/s1600-h/HW_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKEQt4CRjdI/AAAAAAAAAEE/jDn15Nm9fTA/s400/HW_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233482622303309266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKEQuDKF3DI/AAAAAAAAAEM/6_Too6hwsjs/s1600-h/HW_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKEQuDKF3DI/AAAAAAAAAEM/6_Too6hwsjs/s400/HW_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233482625288887346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKEQufsF4qI/AAAAAAAAAEU/zqwF01pY63E/s1600-h/HW_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKEQufsF4qI/AAAAAAAAAEU/zqwF01pY63E/s400/HW_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233482632947688098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKEQue842KI/AAAAAAAAAEc/2t6vipfYZSQ/s1600-h/HW_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ml2Cn-1RHos/SKEQue842KI/AAAAAAAAAEc/2t6vipfYZSQ/s400/HW_5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233482632749701282" /></a><br />This past July 24th-26th, Mikey, my friend Andy and I attended the San Diego Comic Con. WHAT A SHOW!!! <br /> Saw Keanu Reaves being interviewed for his newest movie, The Day the Earth Stood Still. <br /><br /> Unfortunately I was only able to attend for 3 days this year. But I plan on attending all 5 for the next. Theres so much to see and do, so many people to meet and greet. <br />So many talented artist I wanted to talk to. I was able to talk to a few. One of whom was <a href=http://agoynamedjew.blogspot.com/>Anson Jew</a>, a professional storyboard artist for film/games/tv and comic artist.<br /><br /> Missed out talking to other talented friends and associates, sorry Al, Mark, Marshall, Francis and Miles! The show is just to big to try those chance meetings. We need to plan meeting places AND times. AND Attending all 5 days is a must, I think.<br /><br /> In those 3 days I was able to show some of my newest pages around. Unfortunately I wasn't able to finish inking all of them.... or even pencil the last page (pg 6) in time. I was actually inking the pages late at night while at the various hotels we stayed at. <br /><br /> These 5 pages are the end result of watching old 70's car chase flicks as well as the Mad Max film, over and over again.<br />They really knew how to film kinetic car chases then. Don't really see it done much today.<br /><br /> Anyways, let me know what you think... and I'll get to work on that last page! <br /><br />-MATTMATT COSSINhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15728404746960907443noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553822972341223953.post-74734572616018473082008-07-18T20:45:00.000-07:002008-07-18T21:01:15.940-07:00Cossin Bros.<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SIFm__OSKHI/AAAAAAAAAMM/15z80f5FCg8/s1600-h/mnm.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tnPxr7UCQ7k/SIFm__OSKHI/AAAAAAAAAMM/15z80f5FCg8/s400/mnm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224570292215621746" /></a><br />It has been a while(yeesh)! So here is what's up this week , Matt and I are making our annual trek to mekka or San Diego comic con. , if you prefer.<br />If you haven't been out to the bigest show in comics; Comic con takes place July 23-27 and is definitely a Hollywood spectacle now.<br />As you can see Matt and I have been following a strict diet in preparation for all that walking ^_^<br />Pictures from the show upon our return.Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057567218391003167noreply@blogger.com1