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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…

Happy Little Xombie

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I’ve been doing a lot more artwork lately so I’d like to share another painting with you. This Doctor Xombie watercolor is a bit bigger at 9″x12″.
I’m just starting out and basically just experimenting and having fun with the character.

 

Speaking of having fun… here’s one Bob Ross did for me…

Okay okay. Yeah its just a bit of fun Photoshop that I threw together.
I used a drawing my friend (and comic book artist) David Summey did for me and stuck it on a Bob Ross screen cap. I thought it actually came out pretty darn good.

We are currently working together (along with another friend Mark Freeman) on a Non-Xombie related project which I’ll let you know more about when the time is right.
(A Doctor Xombie project is also very likely in the future as well.) [fingers crossed]

“The Adventures Of Doctor Xombie And Fiends” book is coming along as well. I got a good amount of work in on it this weekend too.

As always, I’d love to hear any feedback or see any artwork you’d like to share either here or on Facebook.

Until next time…

Books On Comix On My Mind

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I have two more book recommendations for you that I have been reading and enjoying.john byrne and webcomics
The first is another in the ‘Modern Masters’ series about comic book creators.
As with the others in the series it has a very good interview and tons of artwork. John Byrne has always been a real inspiration to me personally so going through this is a pure joy.
You can grab a copy here: Modern Masters Volume 7: John Byrne

 

The other is a book recommend to me by my good friend and fellow artist Dash Cunning. (Keep an eye on his Dash Cunning Facebook page as he has a lot lined up for the very near future.)

 

The second is ‘the Webcomics Handbook’. The title pretty much sums up what its about. Let me just say that it is jam packed with great recommendations and instructions on how to get you up and running in no time with your own online web comic.
Snag it here: The Webcomics Handbook

 

On MY writing front, things are slowly progressing. I don’t have an official release date yet, but rest assured there will be e-book AND physical copies.

I’m really getting back to my drawing and artist side and will be posting more next time….
So, until next time…

A New Side To Doctor Xombie

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I’m back for another blog article.
This week I figured I’d share a couple of fun pictures as I try to get closer to doing an actual Doctor Xombie comic strip. I’ve been drawing the Doctor Xombie comic strip style version for a long time, but I’ve never really done much in the way of other angles beside a front view. As far as I can remember this is my first attempt at a back and side view. I figured I’d need these to do the comic strip properly. They still need a bit of design work but this is a good start.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the same time I did another quick fun one because I love Ghostbusters. Why not combine ghost busting with Doctor Xombie?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doctor Xombie has actually appeared at the Halloween Howl Zephyr-kills downtown festival before. (Complete with modified Slime Blower and everything.) Here he is with Hannah Banana.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the writing side of things I hope you’ll be happy to hear that the new book has its own Facebook page!
Click here for: “The Adventures Of Doctor Xombie And Fiends” Official Facebook Page
Please LIKE and SHARE the page to help spread the word. Go there to check out a couple of cover design thumbnails and a temporary cover design too.

Until next time,
-Scare Ya Later

Procrastination Motivation

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     It seems like the more I work on something, the more I do other things, or get distracted in some way.
Case in point. I just got in a book I’d ordered recently about one of my favorite artists and started reading it right away. Again like the other 10 books on my ‘currently reading table’ its distracting me in a way but also inspiring me. Can’t win. I’ve been trying to keep my reading pile to under 10 books at once. I guess I just need to make some time to finish them off one by one. Anyone else have that problem?

 

     Had to take some time off of work this week but managed to get a good amount done on the short stories collection book. (“The Adventures Of Doctor Xombie And Fiends“) All the stories seem ready to go. I’ve been fiddling around with Scrivener to format the e-book version. Still a ways to go on that though. I’d like to get the print version completed around the same time so I can release both at once. I’ll have to see how things go though. I’m usually pretty impatient so I might just release whichever is done as soon as its done. Let me know what you think in comments below.

 

The book I mentioned above definitely deserves another mention as I am LOVING it! This is one of the ‘Modern Masters’ series about great artists in comics. Walter “Walt” Simonson is probably best known for his runs on Thor. Simply beautiful artwork. The drawings (pencils and inks) are reproduced in black & white which really let you see the details up close. Inspiring.

[Click on the cover to the left and pick up a copy for yourself.]
I also have the Arthur Adams volume which you can’t go wrong with either. These have pretty in-depth interviews that won’t disappoint. Check out the other artists in the series as well. You might be surprised.

 

On a side note I am (while writing this article) moving my PLEX Server over to a slightly faster computer. PLEX is a media server which turns your computer into a library of videos and music which you can then watch on a smart TV in your house, or even across town if you set it up for that. I have a large DVD collection from years back so this makes it nice to be able to have everything easily accessible with a few clicks on the remote. And of course its another distraction from my writing and drawing projects, but hey. We all need a break now and then right?

 

Until next week…
May the 4th Be With You.