Al Williamson (March 21, 1931– June 12, 2010)

For Kyle a good artist and a good guy ~ May the force be with you always - Al Williamson

Original Secret Agent X-9 comic strip art. A gift from Al.

Al Williamson's art was a huge inspiration for me. He was also an inspiration to me in person. My dad and I went to Pennsylvania in 2001 to meet Al at his home. He was warm, generous and funny and he could not have been nicer. We had a great time. I don't know if I was able to explain to him how much his work meant to me or how much I admired him. Thanks Al.

Another original comic strip by Al. I have a third original X-9 strip that I may save for a future post.

Flash Gordon sketch by Al for the Marvel Comics miniseries.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Williamson

Tales From The Plex

This is the cover to issue number twelve of the anthology comic series Tales From The Plex from publisher Futurius Comics. It features the Lovecraft/western mash-up story On the Plateau written by Sam Costello, penciled and inked by me and lettered by Dann Lundie. It's available print on demand by Ka-blam Digital Printing. You can buy a copy from Indy Planet an online comic shop.

And be sure to check out the Futurius website.

Saint Vahan Mamigonian

Here is an example of the process from the pen and ink sketch to the finished painting - Saint Vahan and the Persian King. I was given very specific suggestions for each image by my client the publisher of New Faith to New World - The Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern). They also frequently asked for changes after seeing the initial sketch. In all, I did thirty-nine paintings for the book (you can see all of them at my other blog or buy the book).

Next time something new. See you then.

Saint Gregory of Narek

Dr. Hagop Nersoyan Author of New Faith to New World was a professor at the University of Dayton in Ohio. In addition to the book NFTNW he is the author of many books including The Faith of the Armenian Church and From Istanbul to Aghtamar: An Armenian Pilgrimage.

Women of the Armenian Church

The book New Faith to New World is dedicated to the women of the Armenian Church. I would also like to thank the Women’s Guild for helping to fund the project and donating copies to each parish.

Saint Vartan Bookstore

New Faith to New World is available for purchase, for $20 per copy, from the St. Vartan Bookstore; call (212) 686-0710, ext. 152 for information.

New Faith to New World Cover

Here is the cover to the book I illustrated New Faith to New World by Hagop Nersoyan. Glenn Markarian did the graphic design. I've put several of the original illustrations up in an eBay store. Check them out here. http://stores.ebay.com/BK-Video-Audio