Jackie von Spanks - Bettie Page Christmas

2016.11.19 NJ Comic Expo, Edison, NJ

Jackie von Spanks is an illustrator who is heavily influenced by vintage pinup style of the 1940s - 1960s. Her art is heavily influenced by artists such as Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas. Jackie is also a pin-up model and a member of the Luscious Ladies.

When I asked for a Christmas sketch, she immediately smiled and said she know exactly what she would draw... Bettie Page, who is showing Linus how to properly trim a tree.

Page was born in 1923, in Tennessee and became a model after graduating college and moving to San Francisco. Her modeling career led to a Playboy centerfold in 1955 and icon status as a pin-up model.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all...

Kim De Mulder - Nick Fury

2015.07.26 Garden State Comic Fest, Mennen Arena, Morristown, NJ

Kim DeMulder is an artist with over 30 years of experience having worked at Marvel, DC and others. He has inked several top comic titles including Swamp Thing, Nick Fury, SheHulk, Defenders, Superboy, Hellblazer, Green Lantern, Transformers, Punisher, RoboCop...

I had asked DeMulder for a sketch of RoboCop, but he asked for a reference image which I did not have. He threw out Nick Fury, which was good for me. He said he did not need a reference as he would just draw Clint Eastwood and throw an eyepatch on him!

DeMulder is an award winning painter and fantasy artist. He also paints landscapes..

DeMulder provided this illustration for the Bettie Page Private Collection trading card #5