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Happy 2020!!!

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Wow! What a year so far! So many things happened!
Pandemics, murder hornets, riots… And we’re only half way through the year.
So… let’s not talk about them. I’ve had enough already. Seriously.

I’m trying to keep aware of what’s going on in the news and what not, but you can only deal with so much at a time. You also need to think about the good things and the fact that we are here on this amazing planet Earth. The universe is so vast and we are but the smallest of things in it. We are unique. So keep that that in mind as you go about your day.

So far this year I’ve been experimenting… really for the first time with acrylic painting. And oh I’m loving it! It has taken me back to that artistic place from my youth that I thought I had lost. Of course I’m still into multiple projects, but this is right up there with how much I love watercolors. Amazing! I’ll try to post some stuff here but if you’d like to check out some of my weird attempts at ‘real painting’ then go on over to my Xombie Ink page on Facebook or on the Instagram page for Doctor Xombie. [LINKS here and also at the top of the page.]

Next: Update for a long awaited comic book project that’s been two years in the making.
More on that next time. So stay TOMBED!

Proof Of Progress

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I haven’t been slacking… honest.

And here’s proof… Galley Proof!

So basically this is a rough layout that I printed so I can get a basic idea of what the final version could look like.
The cover is still up for debate, but overall things look good so far.
Now I can go in and mark up any changes I’d like to make, then add those to the final layout.

On a more personal note this was a great day. My daughter and I got to hang out and do a little school shopping, hit the art supply store, and comic shop. Oh and Panda Express is da bomb.

Until next time…

Where is every-Body?

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Where is every-Body?

Well, as you might have seen I’m changing things up a bit and broadening the scope of this site.

I just got www.XombieInk.com registered and will be using it for sharing my creative output. I’ve used the name for a while but am pushing it forward now.
A little about the new name. I thought it appropriate since Doctor “Xombie” kind of kicked things off and “Ink” refers to the written words (books), artwork, and also the forthcoming comic books. I’m really looking forward to working on and sharing what’s coming up.

 

As this train gets rolling you can keep up with all that’s new by following the below links:

Main Web Site:
www.XombieInk.com
http://timewinds.com/rogerboyes/ (You are here.)

Twitter: @DoctorXombie
https://twitter.com/DoctorXombie

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RogerLBoyes/
(Trying to get this changed to “Xombie Ink” but I’ll have to wait and see what Facebook does.)

“The Adventures Of Doctor Xombie And Fiends”
(my current project) (short story collection):
https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresOfDoctorXombie/

“Horror Host Handbook”:
https://www.facebook.com/horrorhosthandbook

“Dr. Paul Bearer’s Creature Feature” book on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DrPaulBearerBook

Doctor Xombie’s Vault Of The Living Dead
(My horror host alter ego):
http://doctorxombie.com/

Doctor Xombie’s Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/doctor.xombie

 

As you can find all the Bodies now….errrrm sites here…
I think that should wrap this weeks post up.
So until next time…

Workweek Drawing Challenge

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Greetings,
So I use a Fitbit to keep myself challenged and motivated to do some exercise. It doesn’t always work but it has proven very useful for a lazy bones like me. Most weeks I join in with some friends to a challenge called the “Workweek Hustle” to see who can get the most steps in during a Monday to Friday stretch.

I have been getting back into what I use to love to do. And that is creating more artwork. Recently I’ve come to realize that my creativeness is tied in with my happiness in a lot of ways. I don’t know how I wandered off course but sadly it happened. Well I’m creating more and see my happiness increasing as well. What a wonderful feeling.

Now back to the exercise bit… One of my goals is trying to improve my “comic book style” drawing skills. A couple of my friends are trying the same as well. I thought that if I combined these two things that it might be a great motivator for everyone. So I came up with the “Workweek Drawing Challenge”.

Here were the “rules”:

Post ONE (1) drawing each day of the work week (MON-FRI). That’s 5 drawings in all. Quick sketches or just a simple gesture drawing. We all want to improve and this should be a good motivator. Post SOMETHING to keep in practice and start a habit. No judging just constructive criticism IF you request it when you post.

Well, we tried it out.
(I jump started Thursday and Friday of last week because I was so excited, but sadly I was told that they didn’t count. The reasons were: First because I had done TWO drawings instead of ONE and Second that I couldn’t start early. There are friends for you. HEHE.)
Anyway we are just wrapping things up and I think I can safely say that it was a big success and that we all had a lot of fun. We have new drawings and ideas that we wouldn’t have created other wise.

If you try out the challenge with your friends let me know. I’d love to hear about it or suggestions on any other ‘art challenge’ that got you motivated.
Thanks for reading.
I’ll leave you with a few of my workweek doodles… (all drawn on scrap paper using an ink pen on breaks at work)

workweek doodles

Kolchak Is Back, Baby!… Again.

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Greetings fright fans!

I know you are saying there I go quoting Kolchak again, but for those of you un-enlightened folks if you haven’t seen Kolchak: The Night Stalker yet, you really should track down the two movies. If you DIG them then look for the TV series that came after. It was a HUGE influence on Chris Carter when he originally created the X-Files.
Anyway… I was watching an episode and was inspired. Here is what came out:
Kolchak (12″ x 16″ watercolor on canvas pad)

Kolchak 12" x 16" watercolor on canvas pad

Kolchak 12″ x 16″ watercolor on canvas pad

This was a new challenge for me as I used a new ‘paper’. Its a ‘canvas pad’ which is basically a cotton cloth but not attached to a wood frame like you usually see paintings on. Its also a lot bigger than the normal size I have worked with.

Although I’m not really into HEAVY horror I’m going to try to do some more “spooky” stuff. I’m having a lot of fun playing around with watercolors.

On the “Doctor Xombie And Fiends” book side of things I have finished the introduction. Another check off the list of things to do for that project. Please stick around as I know you will enjoy it. I know I had a fun time with the stories. Now I just have to get them into a “presentable” state for readers in the form of layouts for the print version and formatting for the e-book.

As always, Thank You for sticking around.
Keep your crosses and stakes at the ready because… I’ll be back…