tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89597029783113278622024-03-15T22:07:00.530-07:00The Self-Absorbing ManArt & Process by Paolo RiveraPaolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.comBlogger1532125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-65322604633443052582024-03-10T22:33:00.000-07:002024-03-10T22:33:56.350-07:00Batman '89: Echoes No. 3<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHHXlDYGDfR5KMvk0JmVuzePKvm2t5Clr0YP7A-dF0At-_dnCOY3g-7eh5X904CZ_ckJwCaZDVMakstGVImwLz4guwJQuoTvD-8yaZPsd-dkReNrwIVowz4NNKqTHzvsJibrMcIGYkemKTChEvu2IohBwuhmRR3K2xkHL6yWz7WuczEJOEXeehPQigGAt/s1200/Batman89_ECHOES_Cvr3-Blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHHXlDYGDfR5KMvk0JmVuzePKvm2t5Clr0YP7A-dF0At-_dnCOY3g-7eh5X904CZ_ckJwCaZDVMakstGVImwLz4guwJQuoTvD-8yaZPsd-dkReNrwIVowz4NNKqTHzvsJibrMcIGYkemKTChEvu2IohBwuhmRR3K2xkHL6yWz7WuczEJOEXeehPQigGAt/w422-h640/Batman89_ECHOES_Cvr3-Blue.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">BATMAN '89: ECHOES #3. 2024. Pencils by <a href="https://www.joequinones.com/" target="_blank">Joe Quinones</a>.<br />Photoshop, 4125 × 6263 px.</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p>Dr. Quinzel's therapy sessions go a bit awry after some...unconventional methods affect a few patients. Meanwhile, Dr. Crane's plans within Arkham Asylum march forward. But can Barbara Gordon and Alfred find Bruce Wayne before it's too late?!</p><p><br /></p><p>In Shops: Apr 16, 2024</p><p>SRP: $3.99</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJlzAeJCjlle9aQ5T8wweWK_qkEFnczj3j4Ymw8UwzXiex3E2WHyJzHxDp1x_p7Kn6L1mZFd1m8NO49yJUG_BGWK4zr6FEOe9EtswDReOHVHCQnOQa4gU-iSKv2_V7AZFZSIbvDL72y8k2WAozY7FE2BuYFLC2uTJMGw9gu1_Fxjd1ldyDQaoAYTqDeyP2/s1200/Batman89_ECHOES_Cvr3_Pencils.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJlzAeJCjlle9aQ5T8wweWK_qkEFnczj3j4Ymw8UwzXiex3E2WHyJzHxDp1x_p7Kn6L1mZFd1m8NO49yJUG_BGWK4zr6FEOe9EtswDReOHVHCQnOQa4gU-iSKv2_V7AZFZSIbvDL72y8k2WAozY7FE2BuYFLC2uTJMGw9gu1_Fxjd1ldyDQaoAYTqDeyP2/w422-h640/Batman89_ECHOES_Cvr3_Pencils.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pencils by Joe Quinones</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcIT5yUa57dqrqpMWV0h9xXbtebrcrtlbXZKM2HjwTAIXclSrTBzRRA57Mrg2q2X4Yj0a1D4JkaIhpP7B1eNHjlPI_z4IROPkazcPMKP0Dt_fXXR_eMonexZi87-ufoSj8URFpcX5w_moZLVcOd1NO4JC7qP0gwrErtPRmnKRpN-wKXISjLmSsHluDImho/s1200/cvr3_colorstudy_draft3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="808" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcIT5yUa57dqrqpMWV0h9xXbtebrcrtlbXZKM2HjwTAIXclSrTBzRRA57Mrg2q2X4Yj0a1D4JkaIhpP7B1eNHjlPI_z4IROPkazcPMKP0Dt_fXXR_eMonexZi87-ufoSj8URFpcX5w_moZLVcOd1NO4JC7qP0gwrErtPRmnKRpN-wKXISjLmSsHluDImho/w430-h640/cvr3_colorstudy_draft3.jpg" width="430" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digital color study by Joe Quinones</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-76930559661584103272024-02-26T22:31:00.000-08:002024-02-26T22:31:48.344-08:00League of Comic Geeks AMA<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXl-_3s16ypxJtvBixRrYo_tjak1Un13r0JFU0RIZXZyimJ5_bgrM7mWA3g46GVqwFxHUQOWukyRC27urpGVj4dgpox9iKI_Q4XCEb5YrR_moqAJVZi9HDtqm4-FrHBV19Pwqhc_X9wNBPh3FiR08yayKKTGlfQJ2NvbD4MTUv6q3WvhnH97rYa449VPkN/s1200/Action-Comics-1065.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXl-_3s16ypxJtvBixRrYo_tjak1Un13r0JFU0RIZXZyimJ5_bgrM7mWA3g46GVqwFxHUQOWukyRC27urpGVj4dgpox9iKI_Q4XCEb5YrR_moqAJVZi9HDtqm4-FrHBV19Pwqhc_X9wNBPh3FiR08yayKKTGlfQJ2NvbD4MTUv6q3WvhnH97rYa449VPkN/w422-h640/Action-Comics-1065.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">ACTION COMICS #1065 (variant cover). 2023.<br />Ink & watercolor on illustration board, 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I'll be participating in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) at <a href="https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/shahaf/thread/20459017" target="_blank">League of Comic Geeks</a> this Thursday from 10-11 a.m. PT. But you don't have to wait! You can go ahead and ask your question now, if you prefer. If I don't get to everyone, I'll come back later in the day for another round.<div><br /></div><div>And in case you missed it, here is my variant cover for Action Comics #1065. I just turned in my art for #1066, which will close out my 6-issue cover run. This series has been such a blast to work on. (This piece has been sold, but if you're interested in other original artwork, you can see my catalog of available works at <a href="https://www.splashpageart.com/ArtistGalleryRoom.asp?Details=1&ArtistId=123" target="_blank">Splash Page Comic Art</a>.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Lastly, I haven't really had a chance to say what an amazing time I had at Orlando Art Expo. It was really nice to feel like a part of the comic community again, especially after not attending any shows for about 5 years. I hope to return again next year!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKQm64cEu8Y_0BAYNarFgDBjj3WrSckG3fTRRGrx3tmzDmZ4SEsXV9dyDob4TUNGi9z9CObBcQKlOaB9clJRSS5mi16zTOZKRtbKc3ucEtSkgZt5ZN90bF13rx9743RsdJElOsj3CHO_0ZG2NdGsRP_Q1mewmV7F_qf2JSgveT0EeX8-OHMw0B3AqVZkx/s1200/Action-Comics-1065%20ink.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKQm64cEu8Y_0BAYNarFgDBjj3WrSckG3fTRRGrx3tmzDmZ4SEsXV9dyDob4TUNGi9z9CObBcQKlOaB9clJRSS5mi16zTOZKRtbKc3ucEtSkgZt5ZN90bF13rx9743RsdJElOsj3CHO_0ZG2NdGsRP_Q1mewmV7F_qf2JSgveT0EeX8-OHMw0B3AqVZkx/w422-h640/Action-Comics-1065%20ink.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my inks over digital pencils</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIEmGcOPzItbtDLWvzRie3p9CSl3bIKhmFXJMWoi0bchdQRDhJufbigXoVdCythQjEd9uUd8Mu3oXr3p5ynavOS13htT4UFoWbqKdHJhPtL5vMZRC_qBKyyItzzWshXqjVPPkT9PR0jGdWGTnAVW7N4JpkY3467bRX_xhydANSS23-0CSQE_tt2a7M9VL/s1200/Action-Comics-1065%20dtl%201.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIEmGcOPzItbtDLWvzRie3p9CSl3bIKhmFXJMWoi0bchdQRDhJufbigXoVdCythQjEd9uUd8Mu3oXr3p5ynavOS13htT4UFoWbqKdHJhPtL5vMZRC_qBKyyItzzWshXqjVPPkT9PR0jGdWGTnAVW7N4JpkY3467bRX_xhydANSS23-0CSQE_tt2a7M9VL/w400-h400/Action-Comics-1065%20dtl%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">close-up on Supes</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p></div>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-21872386745210421242024-02-22T08:29:00.000-08:002024-02-22T08:29:01.481-08:00Action Comics No. 1064<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohhr8k78ho_2Q_WANjz2EPLKixvxTwYKAOH4tGH-utF0hXzwWGFYE2IJpNEvHLKmJYeDVWTzqVhcA6wWsXiuHlKA5W_47Fr7DzF6LT3B09iYiLXsgFotnEnKZcPUlIf-UgvS0uMNVEWZvc5Ua7mIClFm5DJhWQNbqwClUGK627POrNYmnW72fcpqjoBxT/s1200/Action-Comics-1064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohhr8k78ho_2Q_WANjz2EPLKixvxTwYKAOH4tGH-utF0hXzwWGFYE2IJpNEvHLKmJYeDVWTzqVhcA6wWsXiuHlKA5W_47Fr7DzF6LT3B09iYiLXsgFotnEnKZcPUlIf-UgvS0uMNVEWZvc5Ua7mIClFm5DJhWQNbqwClUGK627POrNYmnW72fcpqjoBxT/w422-h640/Action-Comics-1064.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">ACTION COMICS #1064 (variant cover). 2023.<br />Photoshop, 4125 × 6263 px.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-14138534333218511712024-01-21T23:11:00.000-08:002024-01-22T08:39:26.041-08:00Orlando Art Expo<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkaY00zchzco6vLXKKR2OVvn1g7a9-KrGohX9pT7TZN33ZOpReolSOQakKKRBLOFlCbqmijkoUFq0kLKk_E6ShBhAruLgkRut3GY_SvDHcymliVjBRQaNhfTPxfHD-ydakDNQNp3MgSgq1KDatw_v5KqIs2db93AP0BPsxEI57C9kgQ5J4KEk1cUlCuJj/s1200/2024-Spider-Man-'67-for-OAX-scn.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="823" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkaY00zchzco6vLXKKR2OVvn1g7a9-KrGohX9pT7TZN33ZOpReolSOQakKKRBLOFlCbqmijkoUFq0kLKk_E6ShBhAruLgkRut3GY_SvDHcymliVjBRQaNhfTPxfHD-ydakDNQNp3MgSgq1KDatw_v5KqIs2db93AP0BPsxEI57C9kgQ5J4KEk1cUlCuJj/w438-h640/2024-Spider-Man-'67-for-OAX-scn.jpg" width="438" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">SPIDER-MAN '67 PIN-UP. 2024.<br />Gouache, watercolor, ink, & acrylic<br />on illustration board, 13 × 19″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>When was my last convention? 2018? I can't even remember. But I'm very excited to be going to <a href="https://www.oa-expo.com/" target="_blank">OAX</a> this coming weekend! My commissions list is already full, but I'll be there to sign books or prints if you have them. I'll be at the <a href="https://www.splashpageart.com/ArtistGalleryRoom.asp?Details=1&ArtistId=123" target="_blank">Splash Page</a> booth all weekend, my Pops too!</p><p><br /></p><p>Even if you won't be at the show, you can still bid on this Spider-Man '67 pin-up. <a href="https://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1989321&GSub=242458" target="_blank">Proxy bidding is open</a> right now, but closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. EST. Live bidding takes place at OAX on Saturday night.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for remarques, I'm still holding off on a new batch until I finish the last couple from 2023. Sign up for the <a href="https://shop.paolorivera.com/newsletter" target="_blank">triannual newsletter</a> to get the drop.</p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-6013468370504089562023-12-18T11:55:00.000-08:002023-12-18T11:55:45.815-08:00Action Comics No. 1063<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkfYKZh2fbSEzvfPC0ZVS_bXWsAEsIINKzvWOIduZq7pmNi-sA400cMvT4rA3JIUeYPbkuecGrbYONEOQDaE6I1rgWs5sMIw_qUhzSWYhUXlW87hPvy_KmImyA2fe0N6F2pskvntcl3Pid6rGqbMRSbuFG6Rl3JDQlsmbZINsjmjpjm1sA5mdRrOdYsHi/s1200/Action-Comics-1063-Bizarro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkfYKZh2fbSEzvfPC0ZVS_bXWsAEsIINKzvWOIduZq7pmNi-sA400cMvT4rA3JIUeYPbkuecGrbYONEOQDaE6I1rgWs5sMIw_qUhzSWYhUXlW87hPvy_KmImyA2fe0N6F2pskvntcl3Pid6rGqbMRSbuFG6Rl3JDQlsmbZINsjmjpjm1sA5mdRrOdYsHi/w422-h640/Action-Comics-1063-Bizarro.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">ACTION COMICS #1063 (variant cover). 2023.<br />Ink, Acryla Gouache, & watercolor on illustration board, 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-44548809612604238892023-12-18T11:53:00.000-08:002023-12-18T11:53:34.752-08:00Action Comics No. 1062<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwVqJkFkrpkw_ej_BGiennMyK8HMO_BkPB3vSFqXSRVYUdx_PMpLr5POI4j5hm75pEu7pWoFT3TUmHUqfq8i077WHcCc2C24l4X3v0638Ko_IFD1Kr_epoOSq0bmGvmjvxyTNQSSEMO6SJABMTLUyQz4QThZE1vSfCRgBI4IsveyRAyMI5f5Pc0UDKjLq/s1200/Action-Comics-1062-Bizarro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwVqJkFkrpkw_ej_BGiennMyK8HMO_BkPB3vSFqXSRVYUdx_PMpLr5POI4j5hm75pEu7pWoFT3TUmHUqfq8i077WHcCc2C24l4X3v0638Ko_IFD1Kr_epoOSq0bmGvmjvxyTNQSSEMO6SJABMTLUyQz4QThZE1vSfCRgBI4IsveyRAyMI5f5Pc0UDKjLq/w422-h640/Action-Comics-1062-Bizarro.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">ACTION COMICS #1062 (variant cover). 2023.<br />Ink & watercolor on illustration board, 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-40238753879057921232023-12-11T07:00:00.000-08:002023-12-11T07:00:00.142-08:00Superman for Hero Initiative<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVobZMasQFKBhKtEHfH2fNIHbA_1syI6PHlRghVdmDYKnNpIyQuums_V2xdAMyJz3tPYUJY3C6QRBe0YZ1Zkqwo7is56DHhjuBVS84f4uexsov3ByYwT9j7Un2qdTmA_ypxCiz9m5Uu34AMlI1_Hjf3om3-ivx-0eYI_gTf3IGKMty_1V2Gbr0nF1XrpFb/s1200/2023-Superman-Hero-Initiative-scn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="781" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVobZMasQFKBhKtEHfH2fNIHbA_1syI6PHlRghVdmDYKnNpIyQuums_V2xdAMyJz3tPYUJY3C6QRBe0YZ1Zkqwo7is56DHhjuBVS84f4uexsov3ByYwT9j7Un2qdTmA_ypxCiz9m5Uu34AMlI1_Hjf3om3-ivx-0eYI_gTf3IGKMty_1V2Gbr0nF1XrpFb/w416-h640/2023-Superman-Hero-Initiative-scn.jpg" width="416" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">SUPERMAN PIN-UP. 2023.<br />Acryla Gouache on sketch cover, 7 × 10.5″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>I just finished up this piece last week for <a href="https://www.heroinitiative.org/" target="_blank">Hero Initiative</a>. I'm not sure when it will be up for auction, but I'll be sure to post as soon as I know. The pose is based on my <a href="https://shop.paolorivera.com/product/the-justice-league-classic-variant" target="_blank">JLA: Classic</a> poster for Sideshow that I never got to paint traditionally. Figured this was as good an excuse as any.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVxiX9xqQhCfBx2EwFJxa_lly_qT_1vONjgblWyKpntFJEqEfl6S1EXRD0ipKmbcc2GSPmq-JZcxht28UhmtomfcJal_yHqw_nObpNNmbx41fkGDJf15XFOHbvgWEVbgz_HMAT1m1DKlaYg0BNsvTTu9hZDpQj29r9uZSPnycdxguXDc1l8d935bNxo8T/s1206/2023-Superman-Hero-Initiative-scn%20dtl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1206" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVxiX9xqQhCfBx2EwFJxa_lly_qT_1vONjgblWyKpntFJEqEfl6S1EXRD0ipKmbcc2GSPmq-JZcxht28UhmtomfcJal_yHqw_nObpNNmbx41fkGDJf15XFOHbvgWEVbgz_HMAT1m1DKlaYg0BNsvTTu9hZDpQj29r9uZSPnycdxguXDc1l8d935bNxo8T/s320/2023-Superman-Hero-Initiative-scn%20dtl.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">detail of raw scan</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-39957256878995311692023-11-10T16:09:00.005-08:002023-11-10T16:09:40.628-08:00Comic Art Live, Fall 2023<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZCf6VMhe8cj_1gSqpbX1uKBMnybbZky3WY_NjsHka0qNdXNjVGAo6VYHUdnoAkpVlHrXGfMLHe_VovVu1TebVTiPXjVz8lmlRwXAiFpOB75WRY-h1rA3AipP-UmDqQqVWwv3BT1ztXDaywHVXHAaqixzPJRuxJ1IhauzaD-ubjTSARRPKIyJqoL35MKa7/s1200/2023-Ghost-Rider-Head-Shot-4x6-scn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="801" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZCf6VMhe8cj_1gSqpbX1uKBMnybbZky3WY_NjsHka0qNdXNjVGAo6VYHUdnoAkpVlHrXGfMLHe_VovVu1TebVTiPXjVz8lmlRwXAiFpOB75WRY-h1rA3AipP-UmDqQqVWwv3BT1ztXDaywHVXHAaqixzPJRuxJ1IhauzaD-ubjTSARRPKIyJqoL35MKa7/w428-h640/2023-Ghost-Rider-Head-Shot-4x6-scn.jpg" width="428" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">GHOST RIDER. 2023.<br />Gouache & acrylic on illustration board, 4 × 6″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I'll have 6 new pieces of original art up for auction this Sunday, November 12. If you're interested, you can join our panel, submit questions, and bid live. The last piece up for sale will be an 11x14 Spider-Gwen, inked by my dad, Joe Rivera, and painted live by me. Hope to virtually see you there!</p><p><br /></p><p>More about Comic Art Live <a href="https://www.comicartfans.com/comicartlive.asp" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRgU3lC4LW8" target="_blank">YouTube live scheduled link</a></p><p>Sunday, November 12</p><p>10-11 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTGxz7wLzGZJA4xLiTbOF6qUJVBXK9Zqb63IDSrNDZGWWm6PYJqNYxv7EZVF5qftcaOIP3qKxaDCz0PhtSJF6rgymFzr8wW01dNULhn6AEb9IrlYxCHfCcP0PHqA1uifwltWbEDcyhIAKtJ7N4fahUjFWUPSePOys72O_Z8rvgMd8mbyNTC27xtQ1FYvH/s1200/2023-Ghost-Rider-Head-Shot-4x6-scn%20dtl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTGxz7wLzGZJA4xLiTbOF6qUJVBXK9Zqb63IDSrNDZGWWm6PYJqNYxv7EZVF5qftcaOIP3qKxaDCz0PhtSJF6rgymFzr8wW01dNULhn6AEb9IrlYxCHfCcP0PHqA1uifwltWbEDcyhIAKtJ7N4fahUjFWUPSePOys72O_Z8rvgMd8mbyNTC27xtQ1FYvH/w640-h640/2023-Ghost-Rider-Head-Shot-4x6-scn%20dtl.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">scan detail</td></tr></tbody></table>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-91334742647009508642023-11-02T05:00:00.001-07:002023-11-02T05:00:00.144-07:00November Events<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWcBGiiiZZYZN25KUUTqkCnrDqA2mIUda8N-IqijbQHyrG_RiePuzhqJSkrFP6paN07O7XYO_e8-qz2cCCratUuLIo0xSHH7MJbDGJT9qrZXCk7MVAvir7gsZ3k0iqAFeFzW_HTqm9dEVcI5eNv02IaUzRzsZxsa5jCY1whsvPtiB1aN4GxSdXwikg_aFl/s1200/Action-Comics-Bizarro-1061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWcBGiiiZZYZN25KUUTqkCnrDqA2mIUda8N-IqijbQHyrG_RiePuzhqJSkrFP6paN07O7XYO_e8-qz2cCCratUuLIo0xSHH7MJbDGJT9qrZXCk7MVAvir7gsZ3k0iqAFeFzW_HTqm9dEVcI5eNv02IaUzRzsZxsa5jCY1whsvPtiB1aN4GxSdXwikg_aFl/w422-h640/Action-Comics-Bizarro-1061.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">ACTION COMICS #1060 (variant cover). 2023.<br />Ink, gouache, & watercolor on illustration board, 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I just wanted to do a quick post to let you know about some upcoming events.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://stores.comichub.com/comics_conspiracy" target="_blank">Comics Conspiracy</a> Signing</p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Comics+Conspiracy/@37.371395,-122.0443464,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x808fb5d66bc40f87:0xd2c3e656780a4385!8m2!3d37.371395!4d-122.0443464!16s%2Fg%2F1td76tj_?entry=ttu" target="_blank">Sunnyvale, CA</a></p><p>Sunday, November 5</p><p>12-2pm PT</p><p>My dad, Joe Rivera, will be there as well, if you'd like to get some books signed. I won't be able to take any commissions while there, but if you'd like to purchase a print through my <a href="https://shop.paolorivera.com/" target="_blank">shop</a> ahead of time, I can bring it to the signing (and refund shipping charges).</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.comicartfans.com/comicartlive.asp" target="_blank">Comic Art Live</a> Auction</p><p>Sunday, November 12</p><p>10-11am PT</p><p>This will be an online event, but you'll have the chance to bid on 5 new 4x6" headshots. You've probably seen me post these on social media, but I'll post again as we get closer to the show. Hope to see you there!</p><p><br /></p><p>Other News:</p><p>My Thundercats APs have been delayed. I received my first batch, but didn't like the finish on them (they were too glossy). I'll let you know when I have them in hand again. While I had hoped that I'd be able to take on some new remarques, that probably won't happen until early 2024.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'll be doing a 6-issue cover run for Action Comics, the first of which can be seen above. These have been a ton of fun, and I can't wait to share the rest of them. I've rediscovered a passion of mine: lavish rendering of frivolous sight gags.</p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-73750834588391254162023-10-02T07:00:00.002-07:002023-10-02T07:00:00.139-07:00Avengers No. 2<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhcrQNpFHc34B1fHpX8JjQcnSIm0nfgjaLGPB8FxmUIgrDKgnXnQhBGQ0jqmIKoFP1GI8VeI4cS-nm4_TQg-o79XJuZKvusPTFmba3-0pifaaPGcB_ISESwXgpqBXnfbiX2ab8yhnW3F6yPh33EVf5dxfZ5wSljLwjbpwQXX6r-feDCpmpR-LWYzj7p20/s1920/Avengers%20No%201%20Rivera.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1265" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhcrQNpFHc34B1fHpX8JjQcnSIm0nfgjaLGPB8FxmUIgrDKgnXnQhBGQ0jqmIKoFP1GI8VeI4cS-nm4_TQg-o79XJuZKvusPTFmba3-0pifaaPGcB_ISESwXgpqBXnfbiX2ab8yhnW3F6yPh33EVf5dxfZ5wSljLwjbpwQXX6r-feDCpmpR-LWYzj7p20/w422-h640/Avengers%20No%201%20Rivera.jpeg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">THE AVENGERS #2 (variant cover). 2023. Ink (by Joe Rivera)</div><div style="text-align: left;">with watercolor on illustration board, 11 × 17″.</div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div>This variant cover came out in June, but I neglected to post it to the blog. Sometimes I spend so much time posting to social media that I forget to manage my own site! Better late than never, I suppose. But that reminds me: I posted <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqbFw1vMFOD/" target="_blank">painting clips to Instagram</a>, but I never edited a compilation video. Guess I'll add that to my to-do list.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the meantime, here are a few work-in-progress pics. You'll notice that I color-code all my layers, so I never forget where I'm working. I save these presets as <a href="https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/layer-effects-styles.html#presets-panel" target="_blank">Layer Styles</a> in Photoshop, and I highly recommend that everyone do the same.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHhj1lQqy_QUkSMRhZvLk13Eu6PCb_6fAgPj6PYQcngVDr4XXKZESg5AAf0FhgyUgp-ijZkbggHowlThHjQqrpu-D31yYNO13bC2CBKVrsWVPVXSnyQFfT8x0_din_AdO2ON2xufxTciP8uPLgBPDhdk-1rQSxrpia0jNUnwHySzE1GNchX220SKKZrY5/s1200/Avengers-001-Rivera-RGH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="791" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHhj1lQqy_QUkSMRhZvLk13Eu6PCb_6fAgPj6PYQcngVDr4XXKZESg5AAf0FhgyUgp-ijZkbggHowlThHjQqrpu-D31yYNO13bC2CBKVrsWVPVXSnyQFfT8x0_din_AdO2ON2xufxTciP8uPLgBPDhdk-1rQSxrpia0jNUnwHySzE1GNchX220SKKZrY5/w422-h640/Avengers-001-Rivera-RGH.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digital roughs and color study</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9RT7Pj2ZmWNSeKjdZikg-eDMPdkLeug_jaoImT-IksqvgZ0eqt25y4zUblGPxj9X1afIajnsLnnUZQW-flFDjp_dcP1MSO6vR-SJ00-XTSuS5yDv_gNvl1DfEs5mbDQTcFfCFzU4EKLpYffiNLVErxaUfHY4A2QYnV36hyFxPOnNtdycwaUUzsD_mc923/s1200/Avengers-001-Rivera.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="791" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9RT7Pj2ZmWNSeKjdZikg-eDMPdkLeug_jaoImT-IksqvgZ0eqt25y4zUblGPxj9X1afIajnsLnnUZQW-flFDjp_dcP1MSO6vR-SJ00-XTSuS5yDv_gNvl1DfEs5mbDQTcFfCFzU4EKLpYffiNLVErxaUfHY4A2QYnV36hyFxPOnNtdycwaUUzsD_mc923/w422-h640/Avengers-001-Rivera.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">early digital roughs</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUGBBJLnZiGxPeyPuN4oGJHFdNHaTAbMhhrS0DUdTH_ZCegrDYrDUPJ2XMwAS-pU6H5ttc3biDfSs8R54iHqVPLL6N_Jg7TwWute2IypZbhWFeUSR4KD4bjK5GdpNJI7NW15Rh3AD5YLGsD8-TExJhp5WFeMsLxlUq-GCNnAj_ajJFtm56xGRYgUnV6uWk/s1785/Avengers-001-Rivera%20lyt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1785" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUGBBJLnZiGxPeyPuN4oGJHFdNHaTAbMhhrS0DUdTH_ZCegrDYrDUPJ2XMwAS-pU6H5ttc3biDfSs8R54iHqVPLL6N_Jg7TwWute2IypZbhWFeUSR4KD4bjK5GdpNJI7NW15Rh3AD5YLGsD8-TExJhp5WFeMsLxlUq-GCNnAj_ajJFtm56xGRYgUnV6uWk/s320/Avengers-001-Rivera%20lyt.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digital layouts</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-39274891445009349542023-09-27T07:00:00.015-07:002023-09-27T07:00:00.145-07:00Wacky Reference Wednesdays, No. 429<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDg838_xdF1p1hsw343Q-HsGSpJwt6vxODIEA65cHPssl9vWGkgwY5eeSiNOb9wJr0_rofkHbXogLHEVpm91z_uO1FDaC8z-PkLym7Y4kx9pb3FWCNzRS-RFDCNdWDt_Qz1BURHl3TYYJ7H9qbGAZys4Y0yl_JZlsyQb2vHhHrwbuG40t_N0Qmto96H2Sq/s1200/UYIAS_i1_CVR-Rivera%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDg838_xdF1p1hsw343Q-HsGSpJwt6vxODIEA65cHPssl9vWGkgwY5eeSiNOb9wJr0_rofkHbXogLHEVpm91z_uO1FDaC8z-PkLym7Y4kx9pb3FWCNzRS-RFDCNdWDt_Qz1BURHl3TYYJ7H9qbGAZys4Y0yl_JZlsyQb2vHhHrwbuG40t_N0Qmto96H2Sq/w422-h640/UYIAS_i1_CVR-Rivera%201.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">USAGI YOJIMBO: ICE & SNOW. 2023.<br />Photoshop, 4125 × 6263 px.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p>My first official Usagi Yojimbo cover is out today! It's a variant, so it might be harder to track down, but here's the <a href="https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3013-639/Usagi-Yojimbo-Ice-and-Snow-1" target="_blank">full description</a>. I've always loved <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukiyo-e" target="_blank">Japanese woodblock prints</a>, ever since I first saw them in my parents' art supply store. And I've always loved Usagi, ever since getting an issue at a comic book convention (No. 22, with the Komori Ninja! I was about 8 at the time).<div><br /></div><div>There are lots of resources for Ukiyo-e across the web, but here's a great one to start with:</div><div><a href="http://ukiyo-e.org">ukiyo-e.org</a>. About mid-way through the cover, I came across a technique I hadn't seen before — kimedashi — which gives the print some dimension through embossing. I really liked the effect, and thought it suited the snow and fur perfectly, not to mention his scar. I had to darken the white of the paper to make the highlights visible, but that helped to sell the antique appearance. </div><div><br /></div><div>Everything was done in Photoshop with lots of layer effects and masking. The final clocked in at about 20 hours, 7 of which was just tinkering with textures and edges to achieve a convincing look. Down below you can see the original head I had in place for Usagi. It was good enough, but I felt it looked too close to Stan's version. Looking for something different, I tried to imagine how I'd sculpt it, which also helped with the shadows.<br /><div><br /></div><div>I hope you enjoy the relaunch under his new <a href="https://www.comicsbeat.com/dark-horse-usagi-yojimbo-ice-and-snow-announced/" target="_blank">Dark Horse imprint</a>!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5bMnj82Hex8pRs47YoFCvQBtzM_FBJE2vE-u1pjKg2_jFd-X9HmHmzDLsw1VRwfgp8iM9J3sHJYEbc_18gDGp_1Hku4uDifdsEgKwpZ28DNUP4mzuIies0k-xEc0FO4Hi99liF0njo5lWSWK-vjEx2C6fPijGZ9bYi2JW6Hm5XE1P326xzYUimODcZgY/s1200/wacky-reference-wed-429-Usagi-Yojimbo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5bMnj82Hex8pRs47YoFCvQBtzM_FBJE2vE-u1pjKg2_jFd-X9HmHmzDLsw1VRwfgp8iM9J3sHJYEbc_18gDGp_1Hku4uDifdsEgKwpZ28DNUP4mzuIies0k-xEc0FO4Hi99liF0njo5lWSWK-vjEx2C6fPijGZ9bYi2JW6Hm5XE1P326xzYUimODcZgY/w640-h640/wacky-reference-wed-429-Usagi-Yojimbo.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of research into Japanese prints</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFX_Xg0rlTv5bTAK1rhRpPz7xXF2ny-hn7lztcLoeDhSfZe5_uKFZC36bi6wrOnCaFknkRvzoVaEqgI_b-5DfnNPc2yzMviL8rH61qig5PrW0sAY4ESUtjdy2Z2AfsLe629WwJ6PLHZdp5PvXKmPFq2lA-8KYYsXveEBcoUl-rMK_XdxQuLc4xFm4hM_b4/s1200/UYIAS_i1_CVR-Rivera-pcl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="791" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFX_Xg0rlTv5bTAK1rhRpPz7xXF2ny-hn7lztcLoeDhSfZe5_uKFZC36bi6wrOnCaFknkRvzoVaEqgI_b-5DfnNPc2yzMviL8rH61qig5PrW0sAY4ESUtjdy2Z2AfsLe629WwJ6PLHZdp5PvXKmPFq2lA-8KYYsXveEBcoUl-rMK_XdxQuLc4xFm4hM_b4/w422-h640/UYIAS_i1_CVR-Rivera-pcl.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">work in progress</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV_Fy9EGW3d2Yu_zUBltw89wp8W0pZ_v0CRhYbKDHFf9wiM7si83wXXn3URLfUK740MzT2EZ_jVySoxHiJPZ0PE424DpoWs8t1oKQ5ixjY7rYBo70T_j91Ol1jhX-Na3XdnJ-TiVOGHj7p6Eh_FXSoX7aaMT66rMQYIMZiefk6xCMhjfLcIzjGpVdLStQZ/s1596/UYIAS_i1_CVR-Rivera-lyt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1596" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV_Fy9EGW3d2Yu_zUBltw89wp8W0pZ_v0CRhYbKDHFf9wiM7si83wXXn3URLfUK740MzT2EZ_jVySoxHiJPZ0PE424DpoWs8t1oKQ5ixjY7rYBo70T_j91Ol1jhX-Na3XdnJ-TiVOGHj7p6Eh_FXSoX7aaMT66rMQYIMZiefk6xCMhjfLcIzjGpVdLStQZ/w640-h482/UYIAS_i1_CVR-Rivera-lyt.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digital layout</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb93yMAKspFNkIg2jfVSyneEyAOyMY8Xco7c8T1l1kzHFjmPDxT2zsmHWHNn3dshfLcrFr1KZtI0ZenBklI3HEHdF8TSy8QIjOsN8tSSkp6cIoniS6pK7Z8qVxNnBTqs6b9DpEMmLWZA9NEKCYX0KNWNAl1ddrlJaZXKHuYWZAnfzXJg24RNFIblF8F7rl/s1200/UYIAS_i1_CVR-Rivera%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb93yMAKspFNkIg2jfVSyneEyAOyMY8Xco7c8T1l1kzHFjmPDxT2zsmHWHNn3dshfLcrFr1KZtI0ZenBklI3HEHdF8TSy8QIjOsN8tSSkp6cIoniS6pK7Z8qVxNnBTqs6b9DpEMmLWZA9NEKCYX0KNWNAl1ddrlJaZXKHuYWZAnfzXJg24RNFIblF8F7rl/w640-h640/UYIAS_i1_CVR-Rivera%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">detail</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-44731476217478234862023-08-09T07:30:00.004-07:002023-08-09T15:06:07.154-07:00Wacky Reference Wednesdays, No. 428<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5hBPWVdV1ljfyQGk9HiQU9ZOqY3VYH3lSYVY0fzQLbDqXtj_kqJANe-eQyzGPGBtsWiYPxhpKpFxBGDzHyiJ2hClsAi8s5K6nMCo_IJ-SVgGIDY2Eh1Ni2z5tZPwxFFLZkB5dFUwurMzGRWsTwWPYpTwB8YiLOA-e3EWQ6bJ9xSVTBCyvjp8VIDroHPUp/s1200/TEEN-TITANS%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5hBPWVdV1ljfyQGk9HiQU9ZOqY3VYH3lSYVY0fzQLbDqXtj_kqJANe-eQyzGPGBtsWiYPxhpKpFxBGDzHyiJ2hClsAi8s5K6nMCo_IJ-SVgGIDY2Eh1Ni2z5tZPwxFFLZkB5dFUwurMzGRWsTwWPYpTwB8YiLOA-e3EWQ6bJ9xSVTBCyvjp8VIDroHPUp/w422-h640/TEEN-TITANS%202.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">WORLD'S FINEST: TEEN TITANS #2 VARIANT COVER.<br />2023. Photoshop, 4125 × 6263 px.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>This one is finally out today! I love the classic costumes with subtle updates, so I really wanted to push the comic book colors. Written by Mark Waid with Art by Emanuela Lupacchino. Full details <a href="https://www.dc.com/comics/worlds-finest-teen-titans-2023/worlds-finest-teen-titans-2" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRFaTB4v6B7sAwXg7wITmcrfDR9FJWPeXUDaW76yEdwkbIPwmU0XumSwFFkeU3vkPXnagDA8-9TtYogN-1G6FNv2_ZEOifRPMfIoGE31Q06gtD9M5jC2zxm1s6TYrnLRib0onnPPKP-Kp4BZ88qrm3gaV1-adTn6VDFIVs-L39ig_MJEDFPkIp-Ywgf5F/s1200/wacky-reference-wed-428-Teen-Titans.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRFaTB4v6B7sAwXg7wITmcrfDR9FJWPeXUDaW76yEdwkbIPwmU0XumSwFFkeU3vkPXnagDA8-9TtYogN-1G6FNv2_ZEOifRPMfIoGE31Q06gtD9M5jC2zxm1s6TYrnLRib0onnPPKP-Kp4BZ88qrm3gaV1-adTn6VDFIVs-L39ig_MJEDFPkIp-Ywgf5F/w640-h640/wacky-reference-wed-428-Teen-Titans.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can always find work as a hand model.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kmYab64PCftlrngeqjPiJ6-BC2cLXGHtuPC5gULaEMr6nMwt4L0yB78NmBU8h492U8lUH8rajKXbQCRa57nSCcvsrzUYoZLD9aubBKjGvpHzTJKO5X2cx5GyDt_D9CE-FtARHjRZEu65PpaZs1_FqOfUYQXaGmF4MCohykfy_cPwK5IuKq0Vgxb-qcl6/s1200/TEEN-TITANS-lyt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="791" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kmYab64PCftlrngeqjPiJ6-BC2cLXGHtuPC5gULaEMr6nMwt4L0yB78NmBU8h492U8lUH8rajKXbQCRa57nSCcvsrzUYoZLD9aubBKjGvpHzTJKO5X2cx5GyDt_D9CE-FtARHjRZEu65PpaZs1_FqOfUYQXaGmF4MCohykfy_cPwK5IuKq0Vgxb-qcl6/w422-h640/TEEN-TITANS-lyt.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digital color study</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNiDGtd-_zmhrt96LWlDHLotj6_cB50Dymm8MGnO02qo1K3wL8-gcB4iXTm_Z5jdJCfI59YxGrR7rpH5JxPy0ICRXwxQf2244MrWNYxZUb6zjib1ybuGaC16___Wrnm9BHx-pOr6KPhsakVz-vnc7cCERY6-Qe266fTkf20sSUKib9IN7VGhnmumTGRPi/s1612/TEEN-TITANS-lyt-1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1612" height="475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNiDGtd-_zmhrt96LWlDHLotj6_cB50Dymm8MGnO02qo1K3wL8-gcB4iXTm_Z5jdJCfI59YxGrR7rpH5JxPy0ICRXwxQf2244MrWNYxZUb6zjib1ybuGaC16___Wrnm9BHx-pOr6KPhsakVz-vnc7cCERY6-Qe266fTkf20sSUKib9IN7VGhnmumTGRPi/w640-h475/TEEN-TITANS-lyt-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digital layouts</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-51152746361975598182023-08-02T07:00:00.003-07:002023-08-02T09:30:04.387-07:00Wacky Reference Wednesdays, No. 427<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6kSLzglnFttDyjQm_C_VA_G1jTld-dSEUeZ6SuumtkGYFC_TnfavmWNQi3XDGw5tcVt8WCd_gC1CqA3XnB1wkl1sM0TzbJyh1DTdQpYgfxQ19_KVXZLvSlcwrmNbOb8HFOvsTkp37euAQ_RB-wZXujpycBjP8Uwhddwv6BVGQbGMvPnkf78QDg_FZQ8QO/s900/TWD_48.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="593" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6kSLzglnFttDyjQm_C_VA_G1jTld-dSEUeZ6SuumtkGYFC_TnfavmWNQi3XDGw5tcVt8WCd_gC1CqA3XnB1wkl1sM0TzbJyh1DTdQpYgfxQ19_KVXZLvSlcwrmNbOb8HFOvsTkp37euAQ_RB-wZXujpycBjP8Uwhddwv6BVGQbGMvPnkf78QDg_FZQ8QO/w422-h640/TWD_48.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">THE WALKING DEAD: DELUXE #48 VARIANT COVER.<br />2022. Gouache & acrylic on illustration board (w/ digital edits), 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>For the last of 6 connecting covers, I enlisted another illustrator, <a href="http://www.nicklasovich.com/" target="_blank">Nick Lasovich</a>, to help me with a 3D mock-up of the family. He used <a href="https://www.daz3d.com/" target="_blank">Daz3D</a> to pose everyone and I lit the scene in Blender to play with the cast shadows. I knew Lori and Judith were going to be tough because I had to convey a a lot with minimal detail and contrast, but the model really helped me figure out the best approach. You can see the reference that went into the other covers here: <a href="https://blog.paolorivera.com/2022/09/wacky-reference-wednesdays-no-417.html" target="_blank">43</a>, <a href="https://blog.paolorivera.com/2022/09/wacky-reference-wednesdays-no-418.html" target="_blank">44</a>, <a href="https://blog.paolorivera.com/2022/10/wacky-reference-wednesdays-no-419.html" target="_blank">45</a>, <a href="https://blog.paolorivera.com/2022/10/wacky-reference-wednesdays-no-420.html" target="_blank">46</a>, & <a href="https://blog.paolorivera.com/2022/11/wacky-reference-wednesdays-no-421.html" target="_blank">47</a>. And you can purchase signed books <a href="https://shop.paolorivera.com/product/the-walking-dead-43-48" target="_blank">in my shop</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcpLz8RyLah_zcVFeYInGs9KacxGGWoqmo8LbaSFEwk1RUS0YhnLKfHP6OGMyZCZvEHeed4eN5ZHG4bFjc0RXfrqnCk3ffsavvNN0FzzAN6UX-AUjPc2DgcL8X81vC7z7ZQVyk1-0KdVPhpmlUmVkqtpwOVLjMIF79r-VlFzvp82aVn73D3Hpg9djZbxr/s1200/wacky-reference-wed-426-TWD_48.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcpLz8RyLah_zcVFeYInGs9KacxGGWoqmo8LbaSFEwk1RUS0YhnLKfHP6OGMyZCZvEHeed4eN5ZHG4bFjc0RXfrqnCk3ffsavvNN0FzzAN6UX-AUjPc2DgcL8X81vC7z7ZQVyk1-0KdVPhpmlUmVkqtpwOVLjMIF79r-VlFzvp82aVn73D3Hpg9djZbxr/w640-h640/wacky-reference-wed-426-TWD_48.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I posed as Rick, Carl, and a bunch of zombies.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCm00M54D_xheYbs3lXijOuxmijgqR18FdpWlfyekzKLhewX8ULofFOqPGldXEuZ7vCp5XtdC2zGZ2EtRBEPUkxhBAd6oaE-SqcvDM8_bCNRdMKsJ5ZMj5awyR-FjCHJxVTPw2Zo4Hlo5n9JOVARAR1FBc1HkbLWQQUTJPXgsr33p0kO_44sUkXXGiU0t2/s1200/Rivera-046-048-Cover-Template-edit-2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCm00M54D_xheYbs3lXijOuxmijgqR18FdpWlfyekzKLhewX8ULofFOqPGldXEuZ7vCp5XtdC2zGZ2EtRBEPUkxhBAd6oaE-SqcvDM8_bCNRdMKsJ5ZMj5awyR-FjCHJxVTPw2Zo4Hlo5n9JOVARAR1FBc1HkbLWQQUTJPXgsr33p0kO_44sUkXXGiU0t2/w422-h640/Rivera-046-048-Cover-Template-edit-2.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digital pencils</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqYQU6R9IDr_SNSlZQrXvmw_oksyES1biGKWSiy5evp2udmoihfX5yR8KTKCT4SD_uQOTRLx8iHLK939XjVFTJvVK3pdVds2EvHZmd7zswKdNnbaN6ifsmjUqYcEvlnj0yycUN4MfxKHjm4BBuv5FIv-ES5bZzj3lf1xZdIP9Vywv6jkz3D0cmOmQDMv4/s1200/TWD_43-48-pcl.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqYQU6R9IDr_SNSlZQrXvmw_oksyES1biGKWSiy5evp2udmoihfX5yR8KTKCT4SD_uQOTRLx8iHLK939XjVFTJvVK3pdVds2EvHZmd7zswKdNnbaN6ifsmjUqYcEvlnj0yycUN4MfxKHjm4BBuv5FIv-ES5bZzj3lf1xZdIP9Vywv6jkz3D0cmOmQDMv4/w422-h640/TWD_43-48-pcl.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digital color study</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-42878269528691666222023-07-19T08:00:00.006-07:002023-07-19T08:00:00.159-07:00Wacky Reference Wednesdays, No. 426<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAj8S8xlOTaN_zDDj3asvjV5WuBOM01XE1aYUgw_Yd9OgjZEULL-bZ5tofgel-UUQjrhrH9sfu6-VtOpoG1IK-Lx3jxcWyH3_hn1WFeZdeGKORuMLiWwVEiIOW0BniMT_JqbBiMmifPUN6G1wiRJtZjPX113oXjzjfylXJXvoqblRdHXNFwxjBdPQXER8N/s1200/2022-CAL-Wonder-Woman-CMYK.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="935" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAj8S8xlOTaN_zDDj3asvjV5WuBOM01XE1aYUgw_Yd9OgjZEULL-bZ5tofgel-UUQjrhrH9sfu6-VtOpoG1IK-Lx3jxcWyH3_hn1WFeZdeGKORuMLiWwVEiIOW0BniMT_JqbBiMmifPUN6G1wiRJtZjPX113oXjzjfylXJXvoqblRdHXNFwxjBdPQXER8N/w498-h640/2022-CAL-Wonder-Woman-CMYK.jpg" width="498" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">WONDER WOMAN. 2022. Inks by Joe Rivera,<br />watercolor on illustration board, 11 × 14″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />You can watch a bit of me painting this piece from Comic Art Live on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-D-_l8_S4E" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.<div><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjozM_7wxO__cLYj-JBJolo66bbaRC4fbrVPiskqRj-Q-aru5aK8vZCd-vkfmqFR2QkHCTJCJNKiIAQSlU8Wk-4Xsb1B8U0nHa0grXMJD2m2iSq4VTwqA8Yr9RPTkn0GGzPXdUHNSXqAynlmH3pr-sY07EqjRWbKk9YbBISsLiJiQPp8rbcbjbm4rNWt1/s1200/wacky-reference-wed-425-JLA-Flash.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjozM_7wxO__cLYj-JBJolo66bbaRC4fbrVPiskqRj-Q-aru5aK8vZCd-vkfmqFR2QkHCTJCJNKiIAQSlU8Wk-4Xsb1B8U0nHa0grXMJD2m2iSq4VTwqA8Yr9RPTkn0GGzPXdUHNSXqAynlmH3pr-sY07EqjRWbKk9YbBISsLiJiQPp8rbcbjbm4rNWt1/w640-h640/wacky-reference-wed-425-JLA-Flash.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mostly just needed hand reference, but why not go all in?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodhEH6gkPy2PHskWwgvLLdQqc30mfmPwftfbZ41OWKNId8agULq3-AZpAbpzV4w23aANT6qqSn34zglttdesPmLijSHuNpmdGO_Nyj_0QuDCT_94g0TLNtq5V6ucMzCbefOF3k-vBQ0mpw8ssi_PEwKxHZBCTTZ1xq4O4_voj-6WTbVOPzqoQY6-taGPZ/s1200/PXL_20220522_071555818.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodhEH6gkPy2PHskWwgvLLdQqc30mfmPwftfbZ41OWKNId8agULq3-AZpAbpzV4w23aANT6qqSn34zglttdesPmLijSHuNpmdGO_Nyj_0QuDCT_94g0TLNtq5V6ucMzCbefOF3k-vBQ0mpw8ssi_PEwKxHZBCTTZ1xq4O4_voj-6WTbVOPzqoQY6-taGPZ/w480-h640/PXL_20220522_071555818.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inks by my pops, Joe Rivera!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLuKXsMtP06zJBsY2x4U1qvDi1wAAXT3VSFpW6vy3NGOXGeehqvE1j7flEkaFmKT5ZFCdD4u8u_wc_zLsZ9BNDUMybawv_peDCt1XGAVH8t-WSjrbTnVFpg29EOy3oAzIE7Zc6w34NLlZEKxjwt9F68tGphdeSjkf54xcL9E9du2LBpRxc1J8mHD-5_rH/s1200/PXL_20220607_201122331.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLuKXsMtP06zJBsY2x4U1qvDi1wAAXT3VSFpW6vy3NGOXGeehqvE1j7flEkaFmKT5ZFCdD4u8u_wc_zLsZ9BNDUMybawv_peDCt1XGAVH8t-WSjrbTnVFpg29EOy3oAzIE7Zc6w34NLlZEKxjwt9F68tGphdeSjkf54xcL9E9du2LBpRxc1J8mHD-5_rH/w480-h640/PXL_20220607_201122331.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">detail of scan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg343gP7xzowa9eWNFy-S9Qji2EGYnuhjHarNJxbEjWdEn0wp3DnXZFT4hZjak273F905vvBun176fEOWSd64zu2X2h6Vcb08DF5Lkh1fMrmn44koXtAIvsSh3g_DW0jRWH-61qCgoxWW38h3qI9Pv-39qd7FyVLll9Jt72MDgAxF-gZnDXaVJjOYBhwYY1/s1200/2022-CAL-Wonder-Woman.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="943" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg343gP7xzowa9eWNFy-S9Qji2EGYnuhjHarNJxbEjWdEn0wp3DnXZFT4hZjak273F905vvBun176fEOWSd64zu2X2h6Vcb08DF5Lkh1fMrmn44koXtAIvsSh3g_DW0jRWH-61qCgoxWW38h3qI9Pv-39qd7FyVLll9Jt72MDgAxF-gZnDXaVJjOYBhwYY1/w502-h640/2022-CAL-Wonder-Woman.jpg" width="502" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digital color study</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p></div>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-55154133367317729772023-07-17T07:30:00.001-07:002023-07-17T07:30:00.152-07:00Superman '78<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZDk8hOKG3YHtQ2GbKZ3rMxdOEPdyNDYS8bzaLK55LPqD2ghAJWFeVwG-9sok0dssFe9CXbvpqqy9yAo656vA-15DOEVXeaw6pcZ8lb5P4Iabj567sdkjhXfZkbg_pzkCJry3bMrucG6mnNT2QT0lpzZWkPdnUR4QrI37QjInMOSnjCG0-iSDZGiWHA2W/s1200/Superman-'78-MONDO-col.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZDk8hOKG3YHtQ2GbKZ3rMxdOEPdyNDYS8bzaLK55LPqD2ghAJWFeVwG-9sok0dssFe9CXbvpqqy9yAo656vA-15DOEVXeaw6pcZ8lb5P4Iabj567sdkjhXfZkbg_pzkCJry3bMrucG6mnNT2QT0lpzZWkPdnUR4QrI37QjInMOSnjCG0-iSDZGiWHA2W/w422-h640/Superman-'78-MONDO-col.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">SUPERMAN '78 COVER. 2023.<br />Pencils by <a href="https://www.joequinones.com/" target="_blank">Joe Quinones</a>. Photoshop, 4125 × 6263 px.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqEWjY5nR_CLn55qkfiUVhqv4fh15kKiAyQGROC__tmxZ4fTQ7ntOCRziD4ao13a8NToJ2FbVSMMdU6AyYAlTOlagpQ8De_4ni0pCxG-vuMYM24Wg7RnoafYYTgnMPukRnGo_rxeZak6fzP8ltZbxZN-CnBnEDEb0EAbqDeeMOVT35kJadk1IbLN9N1g5/s1200/Superman_'78_MONDO_Pencils.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqEWjY5nR_CLn55qkfiUVhqv4fh15kKiAyQGROC__tmxZ4fTQ7ntOCRziD4ao13a8NToJ2FbVSMMdU6AyYAlTOlagpQ8De_4ni0pCxG-vuMYM24Wg7RnoafYYTgnMPukRnGo_rxeZak6fzP8ltZbxZN-CnBnEDEb0EAbqDeeMOVT35kJadk1IbLN9N1g5/w422-h640/Superman_'78_MONDO_Pencils.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">Digital Pencils by Joe Quinones</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-66034947833955795922023-07-12T11:52:00.002-07:002023-07-18T22:22:51.445-07:00Wacky Reference Wednesdays, No. 425<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5W1T1QmQSTBEbI4VjqPnmDba43xiWSE-7DqyMsP2WbgGfNY7jBQM-7MdNu5uKIKCFokheuIratiSAOufg4dp8prBiNaM-wTrs_URn1zVGGpcNKQL96_1gSTtdACBAAPa0-eyx7zu4b74WWGnmMp2xoOKpCePGSe4DlZnZhL1k6N---Js25NRlcLmL_g6M/s1200/wacky-reference-wed-425-JLA-Flash.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5W1T1QmQSTBEbI4VjqPnmDba43xiWSE-7DqyMsP2WbgGfNY7jBQM-7MdNu5uKIKCFokheuIratiSAOufg4dp8prBiNaM-wTrs_URn1zVGGpcNKQL96_1gSTtdACBAAPa0-eyx7zu4b74WWGnmMp2xoOKpCePGSe4DlZnZhL1k6N---Js25NRlcLmL_g6M/w640-h640/wacky-reference-wed-425-JLA-Flash.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (Classic). 2021.<br />Photoshop, 14x20" @ 600 ppi</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Here's the Flash reference from my <a href="https://shop.paolorivera.com/product/the-justice-league-classic-variant" target="_blank">JLA: Classic poster</a> (16 Artist Proofs left). This one was done using 3D models that were lit in ZBrush, Anatomy 360, or Marmoset Toolbag. Now I do almost everything in Blender. I added the "exploded" view to show how I sometimes paint accessories like symbols, belts, and FX on separate layers. I didn't have exactly the pose I wanted, but it was close enough. Only a couple more reference posts left on this piece — Superman and Batman!</p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-73663754322739229472023-05-19T07:30:00.002-07:002023-05-19T11:25:46.056-07:00Comic Art Live May 2023<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJG78V4BGRnfRtyVnKHLB3_oewlbpEFtPkf_-Ws2q2P_pnCNvv6HW46Vv15-vGwU8S6vZnev8pw3plDfB5LL2tPyFDjPxe3zoGuPFRphWi5TxN9-wqARdTAbKeCg_8lFSOjns1tgtf4CkbXZ6MwfjafEOkuxOUcghtLIXaaGyBVC76XLHfnFjH_eALow/s1200/2023-4x6-Silver-Surfer-scn.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="806" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJG78V4BGRnfRtyVnKHLB3_oewlbpEFtPkf_-Ws2q2P_pnCNvv6HW46Vv15-vGwU8S6vZnev8pw3plDfB5LL2tPyFDjPxe3zoGuPFRphWi5TxN9-wqARdTAbKeCg_8lFSOjns1tgtf4CkbXZ6MwfjafEOkuxOUcghtLIXaaGyBVC76XLHfnFjH_eALow/w430-h640/2023-4x6-Silver-Surfer-scn.jpg" width="430" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">SILVER SURFER. 2023.<br />Ink & watercolor on illustration board, 4 × 6″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> I'll have 6 new pieces up for auction this weekend as part of Comic Art Live, an online convention you can attend from the comfort of your own home! As we auction off the artwork, I'll be painting a 9x12" Daredevil piece inked by Joe Rivera (who moonlights as my dad). Details below. Hope you can make it!<p></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/comicartfans/comic-art-live-may-20-913470" target="_blank">Comic Art Live details</a></p><p><a href="https://www.comicartfans.com/comicartlive.asp" target="_blank">Comic Art Fans</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8cQO9wM3oA" target="_blank">YouTube link</a></p><p><br /></p><p>My panel:</p><p>Sunday, May 21</p><p>10 a.m. PT</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-50541396486760336252023-03-30T12:47:00.003-07:002023-03-30T12:47:45.258-07:00Ghost Spider Head Shot<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmpuAT5wQxUwC1lPJJ-bIdtECXbsQ3O-J5mWaGYzaSZfctBW86MjBw2DXmN1u1mxDM7Hl4hvSQfDHu6xk6ufls71MFqP8sP_go7pJcSNpSW2k4KhFVJJ2lvhOF_Aus3MN2mxauvEU_VAXgcSKd6yUY2AtwihDXUqzyv1dn5ej3dRD_yLT7gywXQxS1A/s1200/2022-Ghost-Spider-Head-Shot-4x6-CMYK.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="807" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmpuAT5wQxUwC1lPJJ-bIdtECXbsQ3O-J5mWaGYzaSZfctBW86MjBw2DXmN1u1mxDM7Hl4hvSQfDHu6xk6ufls71MFqP8sP_go7pJcSNpSW2k4KhFVJJ2lvhOF_Aus3MN2mxauvEU_VAXgcSKd6yUY2AtwihDXUqzyv1dn5ej3dRD_yLT7gywXQxS1A/w430-h640/2022-Ghost-Spider-Head-Shot-4x6-CMYK.jpg" width="430" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">GHOST SPIDER. 2022. Ink & watercolor on illustration board, 4 × 6″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-55601388086868014752023-03-15T07:00:00.001-07:002023-03-15T07:00:00.203-07:00Wacky Reference Wednesdays, No. 424<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UkVHNM9fHKR5NZIqYXZ_drWK0gpmcwEOhGzjz-fNVly-2vOR8Rt5mX78Mr1MhHeNWReILZ1obcwkFML_LPMdttKEbJRdPtBNCAVEpauyu4cf7cA6GUWWxLFV-FDXW8zo-74uaSaWcTcSuqnKgWgUD6tp928d3bWTxrzl4eYw4fEPtQd6085_TNbfJg/s1200/wacky-reference-wed-424-Spidey-Hobgoblin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UkVHNM9fHKR5NZIqYXZ_drWK0gpmcwEOhGzjz-fNVly-2vOR8Rt5mX78Mr1MhHeNWReILZ1obcwkFML_LPMdttKEbJRdPtBNCAVEpauyu4cf7cA6GUWWxLFV-FDXW8zo-74uaSaWcTcSuqnKgWgUD6tp928d3bWTxrzl4eYw4fEPtQd6085_TNbfJg/w640-h640/wacky-reference-wed-424-Spidey-Hobgoblin.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">UNCANNY X-MEN #14 SPIDER-MAN VILLAINS VARIANT. 2019.<br />Ink(ed by Joe Rivera) on bristol board with digital color, 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_CTnsZ-5XI25VSYapAxiDjg5rmIw2Lm503pdBGcroVjqRDWg3DURHsNV6I6nZ5wW2qZbywnSeYw4XbUhHLyBmUtxv9w5IDs0d6QSD31XImmWCJh3o_bgA2ZDo8ooifDS4M7s8X7y9VgBbxcnsNA55bO1Nxt98acDe4dcZGX3c1EV0O3JxNqwNPTeNA/s900/Spider-Man-vs-Hobgoblin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="593" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_CTnsZ-5XI25VSYapAxiDjg5rmIw2Lm503pdBGcroVjqRDWg3DURHsNV6I6nZ5wW2qZbywnSeYw4XbUhHLyBmUtxv9w5IDs0d6QSD31XImmWCJh3o_bgA2ZDo8ooifDS4M7s8X7y9VgBbxcnsNA55bO1Nxt98acDe4dcZGX3c1EV0O3JxNqwNPTeNA/w422-h640/Spider-Man-vs-Hobgoblin.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">UNCANNY X-MEN #14 SPIDER-MAN VILLAINS VARIANT. 2019.<br />Ink(ed by Joe Rivera) on bristol board with digital color, 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXRstAlpK-kdPCeuMLEEUaXRMHR48lXOB3J4364TUk_KNixS_VoVy2iiuOpp-DUNlBt0YJioY3o6ipDrXj28CSh-McDze9cx_FVmJy-ZtlmumbgIIkueVOfeUl5h9xEat6lNn2UaPun3wgP2UlokCD1ilU_eVsm1eWxvYvNXJT478ndYU4wK9wcqeTQ/s1200/Spider-Man-vs-Hobgoblin-inks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="776" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXRstAlpK-kdPCeuMLEEUaXRMHR48lXOB3J4364TUk_KNixS_VoVy2iiuOpp-DUNlBt0YJioY3o6ipDrXj28CSh-McDze9cx_FVmJy-ZtlmumbgIIkueVOfeUl5h9xEat6lNn2UaPun3wgP2UlokCD1ilU_eVsm1eWxvYvNXJT478ndYU4wK9wcqeTQ/w414-h640/Spider-Man-vs-Hobgoblin-inks.jpg" width="414" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inks by my Pops!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzRFt9gw6V1lt89k-9AhYnoZ2KCKnhsSvCTpKzVoK7BYe_fi-DfnZ4jPgVUxQxxTy8FVnAJgwqa4Fgw-PWz2hqmdKkzD0Hp2ilm8WHgf7-WavIJgmlwf2peBNBvV_sCh3Du_oTsozC2euvCDZMpjRDpIm45dB35r0q4UdFWT7f8t2lld4hcScLAHflA/s1200/Spider-Man-vs-Hobgoblin-lyt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="791" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzRFt9gw6V1lt89k-9AhYnoZ2KCKnhsSvCTpKzVoK7BYe_fi-DfnZ4jPgVUxQxxTy8FVnAJgwqa4Fgw-PWz2hqmdKkzD0Hp2ilm8WHgf7-WavIJgmlwf2peBNBvV_sCh3Du_oTsozC2euvCDZMpjRDpIm45dB35r0q4UdFWT7f8t2lld4hcScLAHflA/w422-h640/Spider-Man-vs-Hobgoblin-lyt.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digital sketch</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-18101432149855899792023-03-07T07:00:00.003-08:002023-03-07T07:00:00.192-08:00Vision and the Scarlet Witch<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQ2mrBMOgUkF2MC-yiZJqZ5Pj9L0D4HWkhevPnnwCnqR6ufwnFB-CPiqKGv2gnjHIs4ap8JRvbou2l0recw209DcPrAOqkU7kIqZRXqRsJ-9gpUVzKTNJwPGxXVHacq1Tbo9PBFlBFHMg6TiMV-m1P4wh7tpXwhPTeX1AwLe3AGSjRhf4S8x9whUqXg/s1200/2022-Scarlet-Witch-Head-Shot-4x6-cmyk%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="804" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQ2mrBMOgUkF2MC-yiZJqZ5Pj9L0D4HWkhevPnnwCnqR6ufwnFB-CPiqKGv2gnjHIs4ap8JRvbou2l0recw209DcPrAOqkU7kIqZRXqRsJ-9gpUVzKTNJwPGxXVHacq1Tbo9PBFlBFHMg6TiMV-m1P4wh7tpXwhPTeX1AwLe3AGSjRhf4S8x9whUqXg/w428-h640/2022-Scarlet-Witch-Head-Shot-4x6-cmyk%20(1).jpg" width="428" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">SCARLET WITCH. 2022. Ink & watercolor on illustration board, 4 × 6″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZ8lB_afA-RZFUBU2R1on5j1AA_HXKGydIFKivQfeAbHg5YwupnR0WxKSE2MOTe_xunkQDsfOjllW1h-DPcww4H7bOeU2cXcVOzrI9KYDB9hGthLMtDJgk5kO_wyxWn2zj4nfoZVunOV2ZQQrMrKnonGPPFO__iJKwyxVrz001O-UdbVB6nmkHxzA6w/s1200/2022-Scarlet-Witch-Head-Shot-4x6-cmyk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZ8lB_afA-RZFUBU2R1on5j1AA_HXKGydIFKivQfeAbHg5YwupnR0WxKSE2MOTe_xunkQDsfOjllW1h-DPcww4H7bOeU2cXcVOzrI9KYDB9hGthLMtDJgk5kO_wyxWn2zj4nfoZVunOV2ZQQrMrKnonGPPFO__iJKwyxVrz001O-UdbVB6nmkHxzA6w/w400-h400/2022-Scarlet-Witch-Head-Shot-4x6-cmyk.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">raw scan detail</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqwocVTx7dwHvmIZScTlU6VbsoprHosf0avUaCfQtW28qlpXWWMxNIIgtix-_ihj5mA8YPTqR6Yrfq1BZuLQiIY_R4DgSsXkIzBwjjh0F7YsfXhvPMdc3V0236gc-Ur9pDWAHBCdSDJBzjD0vCIKik99QwhY8guWhlpz7j-RNH36JydXAXCWK4gtEjg/s1200/2022-Vision-Head-Shot-4x6-cmyk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="796" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqwocVTx7dwHvmIZScTlU6VbsoprHosf0avUaCfQtW28qlpXWWMxNIIgtix-_ihj5mA8YPTqR6Yrfq1BZuLQiIY_R4DgSsXkIzBwjjh0F7YsfXhvPMdc3V0236gc-Ur9pDWAHBCdSDJBzjD0vCIKik99QwhY8guWhlpz7j-RNH36JydXAXCWK4gtEjg/w424-h640/2022-Vision-Head-Shot-4x6-cmyk.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">VISION. 2022. Ink & watercolor on illustration board, 4 × 6″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZuv7qGHtAsUwUkm2Vo4-DkbmClwHDMB0qXqb_bT5_HSRcWlw3pRDTzCP_ttH-5Kqpjc0wIwtJuhWzxXsow5jrnOxKEpceXI-ZD3ODdB7-5yk_ScmBAFN6sbC8WdVG97bLM2fjGLb0Uf5i9WFtVkqP4MX_xJcBedY4iAYX4RkEle6GtrCfIIMzg6cMw/s1200/2022-Vision-Head-Shot-4x6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1199" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZuv7qGHtAsUwUkm2Vo4-DkbmClwHDMB0qXqb_bT5_HSRcWlw3pRDTzCP_ttH-5Kqpjc0wIwtJuhWzxXsow5jrnOxKEpceXI-ZD3ODdB7-5yk_ScmBAFN6sbC8WdVG97bLM2fjGLb0Uf5i9WFtVkqP4MX_xJcBedY4iAYX4RkEle6GtrCfIIMzg6cMw/w400-h400/2022-Vision-Head-Shot-4x6.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">raw scan detail</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-38407081834847569592023-02-17T09:00:00.000-08:002023-02-17T09:00:26.860-08:00Batman '89: Process Video<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyUp68njjL7IBFkTmxlJg5gZCcGCYohYD3yivijFfzuAppgvAzHAT465PubrQBLrLPnhB4vT_iwmQJ8HV_Oov7AS7rySTF61RGgTAJSPRBP1NjsbIJI8hfiMQUampj2V_tVbk2UMXT-RQb6zXAGATdV8b8TOaiiOgPMaYAFQ55JZhoJ8DVPLQ_YjMPg/s1200/Batman-'89-Jam-Cover.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="791" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyUp68njjL7IBFkTmxlJg5gZCcGCYohYD3yivijFfzuAppgvAzHAT465PubrQBLrLPnhB4vT_iwmQJ8HV_Oov7AS7rySTF61RGgTAJSPRBP1NjsbIJI8hfiMQUampj2V_tVbk2UMXT-RQb6zXAGATdV8b8TOaiiOgPMaYAFQ55JZhoJ8DVPLQ_YjMPg/w422-h640/Batman-'89-Jam-Cover.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">BATMAN '89 #6 COVER. 2021. Pencils by Joe Quinones.<br />Gouache and Acryla Gouache on illustration board, 13 × 19″.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sRNQxeK5Klo" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-49810894531196082552023-02-01T07:30:00.005-08:002023-02-01T07:30:00.169-08:00Wacky Reference Wednesdays, No. 423<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mdFtx3Ds_xA2aluoNhGy2gB6xb3sue9tyb5xrDKCWEOEoz37Ywq4fa2WbHDd2t6k1hs9qw9WJu_MkZR8DqHMjnUZ12xMevZzj31Hdhit-DtV47ZHJ-O3_YiDjYJm_Eqq-1ZVL44_6c3-Ot61USLNXt1p5KRGaLwLCTS9UuKwThyyxEuKM6uBJgAwbQ/s1200/wacky-reference-wed-423-JLA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mdFtx3Ds_xA2aluoNhGy2gB6xb3sue9tyb5xrDKCWEOEoz37Ywq4fa2WbHDd2t6k1hs9qw9WJu_MkZR8DqHMjnUZ12xMevZzj31Hdhit-DtV47ZHJ-O3_YiDjYJm_Eqq-1ZVL44_6c3-Ot61USLNXt1p5KRGaLwLCTS9UuKwThyyxEuKM6uBJgAwbQ/w400-h400/wacky-reference-wed-423-JLA.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (Classic). 2021.</div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Photoshop, 14 × 20″ @ 600 ppi.</div></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Here's the Aquaman reference from the Sideshow poster. (I've got about <a href="https://shop.paolorivera.com/product/the-justice-league-classic-variant">19 artist proofs left</a> in the shop!) I included the long-haired version from the <a href="https://blog.paolorivera.com/2018/09/justice-league-of-america.html">Modern poster</a> to show how much extra painting was required to update the figures. On the top right, you can see what a painted layer looks like if no one is going to see it. He's also lighter, since he doesn't have any light or haze layers over him.<div><br /></div><div>I got an art assist on the modern version scales from <a href="https://www.sideshow.com/art-prints/artists/ian-macdonald">Ian MacDonald</a>, art director at Sideshow. I got so bogged down on the first one that I gave up for a while, but he helped me get back into the swing of things. That's when I finally figured out how to get that traditional look from painting in Photoshop.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jJGjp9ow605zNujB-6TX-v8ob5aHEMEtwiOrbWy5RaN8YDtKDEw07pnmsCCmgVC9fKUrF0f6MBLKWpMzdjQ0k045NhCfeUjcJTxCL2hNYdkrnjPk7KYLSf48R1GEhh6La47FqerJKkdlnFVem7eA5b_zUPFAK-5n7akgVTC3QkNXk2BnDt2YvBuUmw/s900/JLA-Classic-CMYK-600-ppi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="630" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jJGjp9ow605zNujB-6TX-v8ob5aHEMEtwiOrbWy5RaN8YDtKDEw07pnmsCCmgVC9fKUrF0f6MBLKWpMzdjQ0k045NhCfeUjcJTxCL2hNYdkrnjPk7KYLSf48R1GEhh6La47FqerJKkdlnFVem7eA5b_zUPFAK-5n7akgVTC3QkNXk2BnDt2YvBuUmw/w448-h640/JLA-Classic-CMYK-600-ppi.jpg" width="448" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (Classic). 2021.<br />Photoshop, 14 × 20″ @ 600 ppi.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-27668038987995919652023-01-30T08:00:00.001-08:002023-01-30T08:00:00.204-08:002022 Thanos<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5pWWYvFp5W72_oWSRc4DV1z3nrTKWq6PZWVZNYuolYy3RCm9BILccis5tb2rWELDScdYhs5WvGwnG5WZF3_TvSsl8XX04SR5RTEMtYlog6c3eeqsdOA3YVJG2IS1MW9tYDPe7R3s_mMoqAffRmfB1-eEcv7H9uo3t-2acv9lNP9qHfAqbArsqHzyqw/s1200/2022-Thanos-Commission-CMYK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5pWWYvFp5W72_oWSRc4DV1z3nrTKWq6PZWVZNYuolYy3RCm9BILccis5tb2rWELDScdYhs5WvGwnG5WZF3_TvSsl8XX04SR5RTEMtYlog6c3eeqsdOA3YVJG2IS1MW9tYDPe7R3s_mMoqAffRmfB1-eEcv7H9uo3t-2acv9lNP9qHfAqbArsqHzyqw/w498-h640/2022-Thanos-Commission-CMYK.jpg" width="498" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">Thanos. 2022. Inks by Joe Rivera,<br />watercolor on bristol board, 11 × 14″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxnQARDT5oAE5jCyIV2cCOBQs1_thWG4Csnx-rNrr8WGWQ942aAuJ934ffWEofgSV_Mga3FgrjxYKd44MEQFTEUWhBLVtQlgOpUp5fqwuOj3O6H8OOi8ZV-uxMqAxEeYm8LlDlKxfRYssobdA_J-dQPcnmJUCy2Qkso3lwHFmUMPIWfHBgbpCMmdv51A/s1200/2022-Thanos-Commission-scn%20dtl-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxnQARDT5oAE5jCyIV2cCOBQs1_thWG4Csnx-rNrr8WGWQ942aAuJ934ffWEofgSV_Mga3FgrjxYKd44MEQFTEUWhBLVtQlgOpUp5fqwuOj3O6H8OOi8ZV-uxMqAxEeYm8LlDlKxfRYssobdA_J-dQPcnmJUCy2Qkso3lwHFmUMPIWfHBgbpCMmdv51A/w400-h400/2022-Thanos-Commission-scn%20dtl-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">scan detail</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qx-893FdvwDKsflP0nFjT4iI52u2fWZMZCBn_zbmb8y5PXqzG80K5j4Ma4Y1mWBfNHDxxdR81_Q2hJM6Kf4_9A75uzE8Tm-Md_Jrf5mT3bPMiBYZyjdRh9s5vxe_R-3g-Jlvs4GsO1fTrlKTBfkRQdLSyA7B0DjgPnrrWlR6I62ytkBoykvr2Kz3LA/s1200/2022-Thanos-Commission-scn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qx-893FdvwDKsflP0nFjT4iI52u2fWZMZCBn_zbmb8y5PXqzG80K5j4Ma4Y1mWBfNHDxxdR81_Q2hJM6Kf4_9A75uzE8Tm-Md_Jrf5mT3bPMiBYZyjdRh9s5vxe_R-3g-Jlvs4GsO1fTrlKTBfkRQdLSyA7B0DjgPnrrWlR6I62ytkBoykvr2Kz3LA/w400-h400/2022-Thanos-Commission-scn.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">scan detail</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-72753596582333053842023-01-27T12:19:00.001-08:002023-01-27T12:19:21.548-08:00MMPR TMNT !!<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUq1VEmSoY4t_AuP6V0KhHMqukJ-WIkoB2XbTQRjoQszLDCnoDsPZLEogzWZMt9ef8NgZ1LMXicwou_13CF5AwRn8rhSFtUuw-2onC7qhhm9JEEnvevZ3jlsfIYQusxJYmPRHHmOJxVnvm1EdxhhPbwwaFKYjlMEwsduW7FDYNgMWeb2n0vH-mC5CrcQ/s1200/MMPR_TMNT_Rivera.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="791" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUq1VEmSoY4t_AuP6V0KhHMqukJ-WIkoB2XbTQRjoQszLDCnoDsPZLEogzWZMt9ef8NgZ1LMXicwou_13CF5AwRn8rhSFtUuw-2onC7qhhm9JEEnvevZ3jlsfIYQusxJYmPRHHmOJxVnvm1EdxhhPbwwaFKYjlMEwsduW7FDYNgMWeb2n0vH-mC5CrcQ/w422-h640/MMPR_TMNT_Rivera.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">MMPR TMNT II #3. 2022. Photoshop, 4127 × 6263 px.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>Preview released today! BOOM! In shops February 22! Turtles!! (and Rangers!!)</p><p>Full details at <a href="https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/DEC220386" target="_blank">Previews World</a>.</p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959702978311327862.post-2322688708520400922023-01-24T07:00:00.005-08:002023-01-24T07:00:00.202-08:00Bottleneck Gallery Prints<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Eutvwyy_81bPq0Oecne4ZO5NL14EGv0JqhvfbxWG3Yts1n2M6h7otJaNrvCaS5knlbQ3UEzr6XmEoVoH4sEMfEEDRsu7LqLoLOi9Nl2toxKXocsJjjFHNcgbRzA-Sa6aLw-LuNk9-JKMVuPOV7EAvDnNJIrtZoRiiOSyn83EBuisZvhvY0w27GVWtg/s1024/Spider-Man-2_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Eutvwyy_81bPq0Oecne4ZO5NL14EGv0JqhvfbxWG3Yts1n2M6h7otJaNrvCaS5knlbQ3UEzr6XmEoVoH4sEMfEEDRsu7LqLoLOi9Nl2toxKXocsJjjFHNcgbRzA-Sa6aLw-LuNk9-JKMVuPOV7EAvDnNJIrtZoRiiOSyn83EBuisZvhvY0w27GVWtg/w426-h640/Spider-Man-2_1024x1024.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #5. 2013.<br />Ink(ed by Joe Rivera) on bristol board, 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>I've got a whole host of limited edition prints coming out today from Bottleneck Gallery! The sale goes live at 12 p.m. ET on <a href="http://BottleNeckGallery.com">BottleNeckGallery.com</a>, full <a href="https://bottleneckgallery.com/blogs/news/marvel-covers-by-paolo-rivera-on-sale-info" target="_blank">details here</a>. Each print is 16x24", part of a hand-numbered edition of 50, and sells for $40. I will mostly likely have some signed artist proofs, but I don't have any specifics yet. Hope you can find one you like. Thanks!</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsuB4zDnAFbDyFZ092cXaDJjgQqojGxfWr47JLQm98vWxD1bVXknqNK2SVh78-r2bS8Ui6fyWsGdx-gv0r0iYftOD96wauttnJ_xOMJeEIMorJO7Pv8sf8b22PEN_zUbOeqqbZsPuTkzxGFTpNy9UluLZ0yHESVOoETQW7LAXAdlJsXDQiWRvQUByrNA/s1024/Daredevil_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsuB4zDnAFbDyFZ092cXaDJjgQqojGxfWr47JLQm98vWxD1bVXknqNK2SVh78-r2bS8Ui6fyWsGdx-gv0r0iYftOD96wauttnJ_xOMJeEIMorJO7Pv8sf8b22PEN_zUbOeqqbZsPuTkzxGFTpNy9UluLZ0yHESVOoETQW7LAXAdlJsXDQiWRvQUByrNA/w426-h640/Daredevil_1024x1024.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">DAREDEVIL #18 Cover. 2012.<br />Ink(ed by Joe Rivera) on Marvel board, 11 × 17.25″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2fzbdJmVKoTw8fXbfv9Rfhx_sFbd6DzBlsWbzgsREzZDNihiG2RECV3lsLg96hgbp4vZ7Mmzbh8rcQOJSZTZRqaKkYoU2v04RzmHITTaT7eQYAzKB4huEow0wbgtsqmLOVj22ohw-rbnQdZ3ypLJG0S1xJSw-vB5MX1I3g8-52mwxMqtkwC4fCapjKQ/s1024/PaoloCake_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2fzbdJmVKoTw8fXbfv9Rfhx_sFbd6DzBlsWbzgsREzZDNihiG2RECV3lsLg96hgbp4vZ7Mmzbh8rcQOJSZTZRqaKkYoU2v04RzmHITTaT7eQYAzKB4huEow0wbgtsqmLOVj22ohw-rbnQdZ3ypLJG0S1xJSw-vB5MX1I3g8-52mwxMqtkwC4fCapjKQ/w426-h640/PaoloCake_1024x1024.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #639 COVER. 2010.<br />Gouache and acrylic on bristol board, 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0v8ILzEVVbuOgu6Ouc79VuRKgDNxnsPGTBKob4M41fC5OQdWwZI9rZQjklR07brLRT6RfoRnWzO13E76jkTjAQgLjY27lAjLeFvx41bRT2IWuYdjSwCK-12ncUQNVOTvEqplPrVRKbi0ooo6G1Ma6HNq5YFt7RXhFcFJPG1ZRYE5CgtV0Bzt1X-Z5A/s1024/Spider-Man_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0v8ILzEVVbuOgu6Ouc79VuRKgDNxnsPGTBKob4M41fC5OQdWwZI9rZQjklR07brLRT6RfoRnWzO13E76jkTjAQgLjY27lAjLeFvx41bRT2IWuYdjSwCK-12ncUQNVOTvEqplPrVRKbi0ooo6G1Ma6HNq5YFt7RXhFcFJPG1ZRYE5CgtV0Bzt1X-Z5A/w426-h640/Spider-Man_1024x1024.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #800. 2018.<br />Ink(ed by Joe Rivera) on bristol board with digital color, 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Wcpuo9OATvNe_e9DlpCPsmk6qxoK90ZFjyMVe-zG6ytCDRFryvuMReJPgW2sOgP9oQJUTuMJzfFyP4pZdUbB1pEKOroveS3C46L8IxntJnee-VBzf00exIc6o7LggPEWATh65bLtxsp8vpS5hBUJ2euI2rwkjXAcFR8FgDubxcq8kB2IcS3E2P4eng/s1024/Spider-man-3_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Wcpuo9OATvNe_e9DlpCPsmk6qxoK90ZFjyMVe-zG6ytCDRFryvuMReJPgW2sOgP9oQJUTuMJzfFyP4pZdUbB1pEKOroveS3C46L8IxntJnee-VBzf00exIc6o7LggPEWATh65bLtxsp8vpS5hBUJ2euI2rwkjXAcFR8FgDubxcq8kB2IcS3E2P4eng/w426-h640/Spider-man-3_1024x1024.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #15.1 COVER. 2012.<br />Ink(ed by Joe Rivera) on Marvel board, 11 × 17.25″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2WGrkCPhwVfVo8rkLPWE2BjA7tNznxehKgIKw4pjsq44WvM8-jKcypo6wOpCU_j8gg3sPnhlMVv2KDMSuUaFs3CQnyjf19Ao11APELEz4pB57JMxNBmAo6-xOVotN0h7Cb6uAse7S09NZ2vfUUPB5grlaqypqEe4wn76PhSI3F8CzW56wEjZkU4ETg/s1024/Spider-Man-4_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2WGrkCPhwVfVo8rkLPWE2BjA7tNznxehKgIKw4pjsq44WvM8-jKcypo6wOpCU_j8gg3sPnhlMVv2KDMSuUaFs3CQnyjf19Ao11APELEz4pB57JMxNBmAo6-xOVotN0h7Cb6uAse7S09NZ2vfUUPB5grlaqypqEe4wn76PhSI3F8CzW56wEjZkU4ETg/w426-h640/Spider-Man-4_1024x1024.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #615. 2009.<br />Ink and watercolor on bristol board, 11 × 17.25″.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjGLvGCxkd38GlmjawwtLfctXwXKMj4331pdzsLnHIyiMj9clLcZtJYXGjCUieGYjidEgozie2AAIVj--yTvtbDrQvOnoLi2yDu57B7irBM8IJ85DxG-snelI5x6M8eFRP8aoOraM6LXcv7hl_syvWMoSf96pwd2UXumpOPJLpqX6KOwzzZ_cfivUuA/s1024/Venom_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjGLvGCxkd38GlmjawwtLfctXwXKMj4331pdzsLnHIyiMj9clLcZtJYXGjCUieGYjidEgozie2AAIVj--yTvtbDrQvOnoLi2yDu57B7irBM8IJ85DxG-snelI5x6M8eFRP8aoOraM6LXcv7hl_syvWMoSf96pwd2UXumpOPJLpqX6KOwzzZ_cfivUuA/w426-h640/Venom_1024x1024.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">VENOM #1 (Variant Cover). 2018.<br />Ink(ed by Joe Rivera) on bristol board with digital color, 11 × 17″.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p>Paolo Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088106827920011644noreply@blogger.com0