Here's a little step by step look at process behind the cover of Defenders #2 featuring Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Red She Hulk and Iron Fist.Step 1 is a little design sketch submitted to Marvel - drawn in my sketchbook and then colored in Photoshop
Step 2 is are my pencils drawn in HB Lead on 11 x 17 " Bristol Board
Step 3 is Rachel's awesome inks done over the top of my pencils using a #2 Brush and FW Acrylic Ink.
Step 4 art is scanned in and colored in Photoshop with a Wacom Intuos Graphics Tablet.
Let me know if you have any questions!
TD
Nice. This turned out great. I'm surprised how little variation there is from the thumbnail to the finished product.
ReplyDeleteHow much freedom do you get for your composition to interact with the title header?
Even the top mock-up image is awesome! Well done Mr. Dodson!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these. I always appreciate a peak behind the curtain at the creative process.
ReplyDeleteI remember you stating somewhere that you usually only submit one design, right? Did you have any other designs you created that you didn't care for?
ReplyDeleteYou have a talent for collage type cover art. Is this a Drew Struzen influence?
Thanks for posting and Happy New Year!