I'm going to be at Big Wow Con in San Jose!

Hey guys, just wanted to do an update on what's going on in my art world here. Just received an email, and I  was just approved to be in the Artist Alley in San Jose at the Big Wow Con at the San Jose Convention Center! The con happens on May 18-19th, and I can't be more excited!

This convention is like the little brother of WonderCon which abandoned the Bay Area to go to Los Angeles. But that's alright, because I can be here! I am going to have TONS of artwork available and taking commissions as well as promoting my webcomic, The Swaggernauts! Also there I will have my newest sketchbook and selling that as well. I may be giving away some goodies and things there as well to folks that really support me and what I am going to be doing there. I have a lot to look forward to, and am really excited to reconnect with some other artists that I met at WonderCon back in 2011. So it's gonna be a good time.

Come mid-April, I will be doing a commission list for those attending the convention that may be interested in getting a commission from me. Those commissions will be a limited number, and they will be available at the convention for pick up. I will be updating when we reach the official 30 day mark, and then counting down! I will be updating with more news and revealing things I will have at the convention. Until then guys, talk to you soon!

Ian Walker

Surfer of the Cosmos

This is the newest Silver Surfer piece that I did today. I am very proud of it, and is a far better improvement from the last Surfer piece I did earlier this year. This one here took me a good 3 hours to do, and I put a lot into this pic. I am selling it on my IDWalker Art Sales page, and hope that it sells soon. My goal is to get one of my pieces on that site to sell. I am betting on Fate and Surfer here to be some of the first to go. We shall see! Let me know what you guys think in the meantime.

WonderCon Artist Alley Location REVEALED!!!

My WonderCon Artist Alley Location this year will be AA-143! It's official folks! I will be at the Con in name only, but will be promoting some Obsidian Studios stuff there at the show. People can get their hands on White Ninja Guy: One Shot, which will be debuting the official and public introduction to Obsidians' flagship character White Ninja Guy. This book will be signed by me, and limited to a FINAL 50 copies! After this Con is over, and the issues are all sold, I will no longer be selling this comic! Also at this con, I will be selling copies of my 2010 sketchbook; Introducing: The Sketches of Ian Walker. I am looking forward to this event and getting hard copies of my publications out there to you all. Along with my original art pieces, I will be selling pre-made sketchcards, fan art prints, and other promotional materials related to future Obsidian Studios projects. 

I am also doing a promotion right now for you potential Moonwatchers out there. Here is the scoop... I have t-shirts made over on Zazzle, which is my Obsidian Studios Merchandise store. (link is in the top links area on the main blog page). I am doing a promotion right now, letting everyone know, that if you buy a shirt, and wear the shirt at the Con, and come over to my table with it on, then you will get a FREE FULL COLOR 8.5 x 11 Commission from me of one character of your choice. This is something I'm doing to show my appreciation for all your support. So I would love to see some folks sporting Obsidian there at the show!

April is going to be an exciting month in general, and I can't wait to get out there and let you folks see it all! Can't wait to see and meet you all! Talk with you soon at the show!

Trinity United Progression

These are the progression pieces of my new 11 x 17 piece of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Hope you guys enjoy it! This piece is available for sale for $85 if you are interested at all. This was extremely fun to do. Hope you enjoy seeing the progression.

Preliminary WNG #1 Cover Mockup

Here is a mock up of the cover of White Ninja Guy #1. THIS IS NOT THE FINAL COVER! But I do want your opinions and feedback please if possible. Does this cover even though it's black and white still capture your attention? Would you pay extra for a cover that is special edition black and white? Conversate with me folks, let me know what is on your minds. Especially as a consumer. Thanks much!

New Print to be sold at WonderCon 2011!!!

Here is the newest print that will be for sale with the others at WonderCon in April. Hope you guys like it! It's everyones favorite Teen Titan, Starfire!

Power Girl Inks

Power Girl inks done here. This is another ink brush sketch that I did 2 days ago. I'm going to be putting it up for sale on eBay soon. Look for it on the link up top.

She-Hulk Marker Sketch

Here is another one of my test runs in this style of drawing. Marker bust drawings are fun to do for sure. I am hoping that I can do these during the convention in San Francisco at the WonderCon. That is the plan anyway. I figure if I can do these bust sketches with full renderings, I could do them for $20 each. What do you think? Would you pay that much for a sketch like this? I would, but that's just me. Right now this sketch is on eBay...
SHE-HULK EBAY AUCTION

Commissions for WonderCon 2011!!!

You all know the situation. I have just begun taking some special commissions for the mission and quest to get to WonderCon 2011! I need money for the table, supplies, products, food and lodging. I assume that all of this all together will cost around $500-$600. If there is a cheaper way to do this, then please I ask you to let me know. Right now though I am asking you for your help.

Commission Info
Please read the information and rules before sending me an email! Any commission requests that do not follow the rules WILL BE IGNORED!

Sketches
Bust - $10
Sketch Card - $5
Additional Simple Color - $5

Payment
via PayPal ONLY sent to: darkmyster@gmail.com

How I work

I will read your email containing a filled out version of the form below and get back to you accepting or not. If it is acccepted the payment must be made to darkmyster@gmail.com via paypal including your DA name so I can identify you (As soon as the payment is made you will have a slot). After that I will proceed to sketching. The more info you put in the form below, the better the sketch will come out (that does not mean the life story of the character but reference links, etc) Once I accept and payment is received, I will send to you an approximate date for when the commission will be done, and when you should receive it in the mail.

I retain the rights to sell or reproduce the art. If you wish to use it for self-profit please note me.

How to request commission
Please send me a note called "commission" and copy/paste this form and fill it out.
Email: (Your email address)
Type of commission: ( fullbody , Half Body etc)
Characters: (references to characters)
Description: (describe how you want the character, in which pose, background..)




Thanks in advance everyone for helping me to work hard and achieve my dream!!!

First piece of 2011 - SpaceGirl Starla

It's been a hot minute since I have posted something here online. And for that I apologize. There are a lot of things that have been going on in real life, and I felt that I had to attend to those things first, and that is something I don't apologize for. However, for those that follow me and watch my art, I apologize for not putting up artwork. As a way of penance, I wanted to give you all a sketch for this year that I liked and had some fun doing. Let me know what you think! Here is to a hopeful and wonderful 2011!!!

Sketch Shots - Day 2: Drenai Paladin

Draenai Paladin from World of Warcraft sketch shot. Available for $10 plus $3 shipping if interested!

New Mission - Sketch Shots Day 1: Batman

As artists, we are told that everyday we need to draw, and sketch to get better and better. I'm going to be doing that for the next year. Everyday, I will be putting up a single sketch shot on my blog. And they will be all original works of art. The originals will all be available for sale too if anyone wants them. I will let them go for $10 each. So anyway, I'm going to start it off today with a little Dark Knight action.

Black Cat Photo Print

This is another one of the many prints I will have for sale in both my Artfire store, and live at WonderCon 2011. The inks were done traditionally, but the colors were done digitally on Photoshop. This print will be 11 x 17 and going for an asking price of $25. It will be printed on high quality photo paper so that it lasts for a long time. Let me know what you guys think of it will you?