One Childrens book character, and two no, no, no, not for kiddo characters. By Henry Pope III

Happy Birthday!!! 

Paddington was one of my favorite cartoons to watch when I was a little kid. Many Moons ago. 

But I actually think I got my bears confused when I did this as I was trying to recall a scene of a cartoon bear throwing confetti and saying "Happy Birthday!!!" 

I think that was Winnie the Pooh. 

Oh well, here's Pink, Nanook and Paddington bringing the party! 

And I just turned 40 today.

So the bad memory is already starting! 

Pencils, Copic Pen, Prismacolor Markers. 

about 3 hours. to complete.

11in. x 14in. on Bristol. 

Henry Pope III

www.pinkandnanook.com 

We Ain't Fraid of No Ghosts!!!

What's Up Nerds! It's me the RBA, dropping Toon's like weights!

So as a Recap, if ya didn't know. I have a little comic book called "Pink & Nanook" that I am creating that stars two furry mutant chica's Pink Panthette and Nanook Bear. I am striving to have this book completed and in the publics hands come January 2015. Pink & Nanook Ink just celebrated its one year anniversary and I am now putting together the plans for 2015 to be even bigger, better and more badass then before!

So Nerds your treat is being first to learn that one of those new PANI products will be a Cosplay Print Series of faux magazine covers featuring my furtastic duo! These 14in. x 20in. beauties will be coming soon to the PANI online store (pinkandnanook.storenvy.com) and with me at conventions in the new year!!! Holla!!! Here come's "Tooner Illustrated!"

I hope you really like this Ghostbusters piece! Please let me know what ya think! I enjoy everyone's feedback! Peace till next week!

-HP3 (www.pinkandnanook.com)

Deadpool: Anti-hero/Anti-Bully

So, I love Deadpool.

A LOT of people love Deadpool for a MULTITUDE of reasons. But the reason I love Deadpool, the reason I think despite his antihero status he represents this sticker just as well as any Avenger, is that at the heart of him is a guy that wants to see the good guys win. A guy with incredibly low self esteem and a lot of hidden vulnerability due to his abusive childhood and living with a disfiguring illness whose favorite hero is Spiderman. Who fanboys out at the chance to team up with the X-Men. Whose one true love is Bea friggin' Arthur.
He's got layers, and ones I think readers of all ages and especially bullied kids can identify with.

Also he breaks the fourth wall and that's, like, hella cool.

HELLA

oh look at that, more HELLA RAD stuff at my blog!

Spotlight Henry Pope III 

Former Marine, Freelance Illustrator, Comic Artist, Graphic Designer. 

Badass, Nice Guy. 

Oh boy where do I begin...I have been drawing steady ever since like 2nd grade, I have always loved to draw, loved comics, comic strips, comic characters, cartoons. It's truly one of my first loves. Next to the Ford Mustang and women. 

It all started with Peanuts and Garfield, then Heathcliff and everything Warner Bros. Then it was TMNT (go figure) Bucky O'hare, Usagi Yojimbo, tons of Anime, then it was Marvel Comics, Spider-Man and the Avengers, artists like Todd Mcfarlane, Jim Lee, Erik Larsen, lesser known independent artists like Ben Dunn's Ninja High School, James O'Barr's The Crow and of course Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, all creating their own characters and comic book companies inspire me each day to push and work hard to be of that same level, the same success!

I write and illustrate my own webcomic "Pink & Nanook" its a story about two teenage girls who are going to go on a great adventure with each other and become amazing friends for life. Yeah I know it sounds kind of odd for on old marine to be writing and drawing a kinda girly comic book, but I really believe in the story and characters as they have been evolving along with me since I first came up with the idea in 2011. Here is a taste of Pink & Nanook.

So that's the dream, to get to the point where I am publishing and selling my own comics regularly. The day gig is all about looking for a gig. Working as a freelance illustrator, I have to constantly hustle to find jobs, create sales opportunities and foster, grow relationships that are crucial to not only the growth of my business, but myself as person. I place the value of having good people in my life first and foremost and well I do believe I found some in these Scribble Nerds. 

If you would like to see more of my work, or wish to hire me for any commissions or any other creative business needs please contact me as soon as possible! My prices are very reasonable and I am always available! 

Here are my links to all my sites and social media! Please Like, Follow and Share! Thank you!!! 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pinkandnanook

Website : www.pinkandnanook.com

DeviantArt: 2pope.deviantart.com

tumblr: pinkandnanookink.tumblr.com

Twitter: @PinknNanookInk 

Instagram @2PopeArt 

Cowabunga Dudes or Booyakasha to the new generation! 

So I dropped the mic on Slash last week and inspired this weeks drawing challenge so here I go again! *MIC DROP*  This time I wanted to make a piece worthy of the 30 years of greatness, fun and entertainment that TMNT has been for me. I am kinda...ok really proud how this one turned out and received plenty of praise, and professional hazing which is even better! Ah if only one piece of art made a career. Can I quit now? No, ok. 

Bonus points to anyone who can name the homage I paid into this one! :) 

12 hours, traditional and digital tools. 

Wonder Woman *Finished*

Hello! Here's the finished commissioned piece from the previous post.  

Drawn on comicbook board with markers. I think it came out really well and the client really liked it! I can't wait to hear what the wife thinks.

Here's another version that didn't get picked, but came out just as good.

Monday Morning Warm-Up, WW Digipaint.

Good Monday Morning Nerds!

The resident Bad@$$ has been quiet, well I am back stitches!!! Here my (late) Wonder Woman Scribble dibble!!! A nice quick paint sketch to get the noodle and hand back online after an epic weekend of Free Comic Book Day sketching!!! 

About 50 min. using Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 6 on a Wacom Cintiq 22. 

Gotta love that 80's Big Hair...lol!