Color keys for Nibelheim, City of Mists, home of the Nibelungs in the opening scenes of Siegfried Book III — and a 3-hour oil-painted portrait sketch I made in Rick Piloco's great class at the Grand Central Academy.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Painting in NYC
Color keys for Nibelheim, City of Mists, home of the Nibelungs in the opening scenes of Siegfried Book III — and a 3-hour oil-painted portrait sketch I made in Rick Piloco's great class at the Grand Central Academy.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
New York Twilight (Of The Gods)
Friday, October 8, 2010
LE TROISIÈME TESTAMENT is out !
After our initial tour together, Robin Recht will be signing in bookstore all over France and Belgium. More about the book on Glénat's official Troisième testament blog !
Thanks to all those who have shown their appreciation and support before and after the release, especialy the good people at Glénat and the retailers we've visited so far.
On to book 2!
Thanks to all those who have shown their appreciation and support before and after the release, especialy the good people at Glénat and the retailers we've visited so far.
On to book 2!
Monday, September 13, 2010
FAQ
To all who take the time to write, thank you for your interest!
Here is a FAQ list to cover the most common subjects.
Here is a FAQ list to cover the most common subjects.
- Where can I get your books in English ?
Siegfried should be published in English when book 3 comes out.
Le troisième testament is available in 15 languages, sadly English is currently not one of them. Go figure!
- When is Siegfried 3 coming out ?
Some time next year. The book is 80 pages long and I hope it will be as epic in the reading as it is in the making! It is called Twilight Of The Gods and it is, of course, the end of the story.
- When is the Siegfried movie coming out ?
The film has been developed but actual production will not start before I finish the graphic novel series – hopefully next year, then.
- Do you do commission drawings ?
Not for the moment, I want to spend as much time as I can telling my stories.
- Can you sign my book if I send it to you ?
No, but I’d be glad to draw a little something for you during a signing session.
Do you do signing sessions?
Yes, when a book comes out. My publishers handle the dates.
- Pourquoi ce blog est-il en anglais ?
Je vis en ce moment aux Etats-Unis, ce blog est consulté par des non-francophones, et une version bilingue me prendrait trop de temps. Je préfère donc assassiner Sheakspeare et épargner Racine pour l’instant.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
LE TROISIÈME TESTAMENT coming soon!
Buzy first days of september, as I just spent a couple of days in New York to move out of my 4th Street atelier, to relocate in 3rd Street a couple of blocks away.
The very last days over there were spent finishing the cover to the Troisième testament deluxe edition, an oversized black and white verison of the book, soon to be available at BD Must in a very limited number of copies.
...And here is the finished cover. As usual with my oil paintings, it's about a month's work. It was painted on a sturdy wood panel in order not to let the canvas texture get in the way of details.
...And I did get to work on the details.
More on the "Troisième testament"as we come close to the release on September the 28th !
The very last days over there were spent finishing the cover to the Troisième testament deluxe edition, an oversized black and white verison of the book, soon to be available at BD Must in a very limited number of copies.
...And here is the finished cover. As usual with my oil paintings, it's about a month's work. It was painted on a sturdy wood panel in order not to let the canvas texture get in the way of details.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
LE TROISIÈME TESTAMENT Sketches
Although Robin Recht is the artist for the new Troisième testament book, I have been helping him on a few panels of a somewhat delicate nature. Here are some of the quick sketches I did, including a design for a very special kopesh sword...
Monday, July 5, 2010
Troisième testament color keys
Glénat, the publisher, should open a website this month with proper visuals from the book.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
ANOTHER "TROISIÈME TESTAMENT" COLOR KEY / SET DESIGN
This is the Judean rebel hideout at the end of book 1.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
LE TROISIÈME TESTAMENT COLOR KEYS
Inspired by a wonderful time in Barcelona (thanks to Jose & Felix, hi Matteo & Kenny!), I set out to paint a couple of sketches for the troisième testament prequel. The colors of the book will be by the excellent François Lapierre, who he is kind enough to let me contribute with ideas as they come along.
These will also give you a sense of the scale we're going for in this story. More in the next few weeks as we wrap up this epic volume!
These will also give you a sense of the scale we're going for in this story. More in the next few weeks as we wrap up this epic volume!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Barcelona Signing
On May 6-9, I'll be traveling back to Europe for a few days. I'll be signing my books at the Barcelona comic fair with my two spanish publishers, Norma and Glénat. It will be the first time I meet spanish readers, I hope my spanish isn't too rusty. I'll be sure to visit the Sagrada Famila again, see how the construction has progressed. Last time I was in Barcelona was on my way to Toledo, where I did extensive research for El Tercer Testamento book 2...
Monday, April 5, 2010
WRITING AN EPIC
Drawn by Robin Recht and co-written by Xavier Dorison, book 1 comes out in September.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
"Le Troisième testament" Teaser poster
If you attend the Angoulême festival this week, keep an eye out for this...
Sunday, January 24, 2010
EX-LIBRIS
Friday, January 22, 2010
See "AGORA" !
It is a deeply moving film about reason and faith, set in IVth century Alexandria.
I never planned on using this blog to advertise my tastes, but this film brilliantly succeeds in conveying a lot of the themes, ideas and feelings I'm trying to go for in my stories... and... well, I just want people to see it. No US release is scheduled (yet), but keep an eye out if you want to see the most intelligent and moving roman epic since Spartacus.
I never planned on using this blog to advertise my tastes, but this film brilliantly succeeds in conveying a lot of the themes, ideas and feelings I'm trying to go for in my stories... and... well, I just want people to see it. No US release is scheduled (yet), but keep an eye out if you want to see the most intelligent and moving roman epic since Spartacus.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
SIEGFRIED nominated for Angoulême 2010
La Walkyrie : Siegfried II is part of the official selection for the Angoulême awards, including the "prix du public". The full selection here.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Coming soon
La Walkyrie plus 72 bonus pages, images and interviews (see previews in older posts)
In stores in France 14.01.2010
Happy New Year everyone !