Hellboy...

So delving into the world of Graphic Novels, or begining the arduous journey of creating one, has an enormous upside to it (apart from the rewards of creating something entirely unique + magical + your very own)...+ that is making the impossible, possible.

Something sparks your interest + you find yourself already drawing that 'thing' in your minds eye.

I tend to think of 'people' or 'characters' more than anything else.

I like to think about what the 'intent' of the character is before i even start to put mechanical pencil to paper.

Having made the descision to steer away from being an 'exhibiting artist' to become a primarily 'published' artist has been the best creative descision i have made, ever.

I have made some really great creative friends who work in the comics industry + they have been really encouraging + forthright.

So i have found the courage to throw my lot into the mix with a weekly challenge that is on facebook.

The page is called 'Ozcomics' + each week they pick a new character to draw.

This week was 'Hellboy'...

I  love Hellboy, so i thought i would have a go at drawing him.

I have never drawn a comicbook hero before + i am pretty happy with the results...

This is Hellboy having a 'Ricky Bobby' moment.

Yeah...it's a little unfinished due to a cold, but you get the general idea...