I have recently completed a commissioned project that involved creating a mock comic book cover of the Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange. I was asked to use some specific characters and likenesses while paying homage to the Marvel Comics hero. It was a fun challenge especially because it involved some funky hand-lettering and ornate patterns. The whole piece was sketched in pencil, inked and hand-colored. Here are some prelim sketches as well as the final piece. Enjoy!
(Please note I claim no ownership to the characters, logos, or likenesses that appear in Marvel Comics.)
Dr.Strange custom cover commission
Kevin Nagel or Patrick Smith?
It’s fashion week in NYC and I’ve recently completed a portrait of Kevin Smith for an upcoming interview in NEXT magazine. So I turned to one of my inspirations. You may recognize the style as something you’ve seen in a hair salon or perhaps the 80′s Duran Duran record, Rio. It’s all the genius of one man, Patrick Nagel. By the way, if you’re trying to get rid of one of those posters… drop me an email pronto! I missed the boat the first time around.
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Illustrations for NEXT Magazine
I’ve been illustrating for a weekly publication, NEXT Magazine, for several months now. My work is featured on the cover page of the “Next Week” section and I do a few small spot illustrations as well. I thought it would be interesting to share here some of my thumbnail sketches as well as finished pieces to enjoy. Note that my original concept of having Lady GaGa wear her “Fireworks bra” was changed to her wearing her famous “meat dress” because of the possible confusion of Katy Perry’s similar look.
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Welcome to my newly renovated home on the web. I have placed a small variety of samples of my work here that I hope you enjoy. If you are looking for something more or have any questions, please send an email to AskAndy@AndySwist.com
I’ll be regularly posting sketches and career news here in my sketch blog, so check back here for the latest. Thanks and hope you enjoy my work.
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