Thursday, July 29, 2010

SPEAR GIRL





I have just finished one commission (two in a row, actually) and am about to move on to another. In between I decided to cleanse my palate (but not my palette) with a quick painting. You'll probably recognize the figure as my Minimalist Fantasy Pin-up drawing I posted a while back. Here it is in full colour with a background.

Done with Corel Painter X. About two hours' work.



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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

MAURY CHAYKIN: 1949-2010


Maury Chaykin was born in Buffalo, New York in 1949 to an American father and a Canadian mother. He soon moved to Toronto and began his career as an actor. Although he never became, strictly-speaking, "famous" he was an actor that most would recognize when they saw him. Either from "Dances With Wolves", "Whale Music" or as detective Nero Wolf from the A&E television series a few years back.

To my mind that was one of Chaykin's greatest roles. He brought Rex Stout's detective to life like no one else had before or has since. (Find the series -- it's on DVD -- and watch it. It's worth it)

Chaykin died in Toronto yesterday on the morning of his 61st birthday. He was an underrated and under recognized actor, but his performances were always memorable.


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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

THERE CAN BE NO DOUBT


Who else could it be? When I heard that actor Jason Momoa was in the running for this role I was quite excited. I thought he was great in Stargate Atlantis. When I heard he was chosen to play the role I was quite pleased but heard a lot of negative comments at a number of blogs and boards. "Who?" "He looks too native." "He doesn't look buff enough"

Well take a look at this picture and tell me that the guy you see here isn't Conan the Barbarian. Better yet, tell him that.

The movie may suck. I don't know, but I think it's becoming clear why Momoa was the right choice for the role.

And no, he doesn't speak with an Austrian accent.

Conan the Barbarian is scheduled for release in 2011.

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Monday, July 26, 2010

FOOLISH GODS


I just finished this cover for C. J. Burch's re-issue of his novel Foolish Gods.

You will be able to buy the book here.


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Friday, July 9, 2010

THE STAR OF KALEEL

THE STAR OF KALEEL by C.J. Burch is a wonderfully fast-paced Sword-and-Sorcery novel with two very interesting (and rare for that genre) female lead characters. The book has been available at Amazon for a while but Burch recently asked me to come up with new cover art for the re-issue. He has given me permission (actually he actively encouraged me) to post it.


Without further ado...


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You will be able to buy the book here:




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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

ERNIE PHILLIP





Ernie Phillip was an old friend of my father's. As young men they worked hard together, had fun and occasionally got into trouble. I met him once as a child. A few years ago we reconnected and today I am proud to call Ernie a friend.

I am a middle aged, doughy white man. At 80 years old Ernie is thinner, far more fit and much more energetic than I will ever be. He also has more hair on his head. Despite what he has gone through in his life he always wears a wide smile and has a fun-loving attitude. If you have ever seen him performing traditional dance, you will know what joy looks like. It is always a pleasure to run into him around town when he is home and not traveling the world.

Aside from performing all over the world for Kings, Queens and World Leaders of all stripes, Ernie is also a respected leader in British Columbia's native communities. More than 30 years ago Ernie and Art Shofley had an idea of an elders’ conference. They wanted to see native elders from all regions gather as they had always done in the past.

The first conference was held in Chilliwack in 1977 with just 34 people. This year thousands are expected to attend the 34th annual conference. Ernie will be front and center.

You can read all about it here.


I've been here and there. I've drawn a lot of pictures. I've written a bit, too. I'm not good at this self-promotion thing. Look, you want to know about me? just visit these websites. Okay?
www.mdjacksonart.weebly.com
http://mdjackson.deviantart.com
http://community.imaginefx.com/fxpose/mdjacksons%5Fportfolio
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