2012 is supposed to be the year that the world is to end. Now we still have to wait a few more weeks to see if the prophecy comes into fruition, but it is an end for one of my favorite art blogs: Gene Gonzales'. In 2007, Gene set out to post some form of art everyday (some days he posted more than one) and for fives years, until most recently, never missed a day. Sadly, at the end of the year, the time has come to say goodbye.
So for five years, we have been able to watch an amazing artist post incredible art pieces that he's done all over the country and various commissions. Though Gene posted everything, be it a simple sketch idea, or a full-blown "Canson Cutie", or just basic prelims. I have received several pieces of art from Gene over the years and he is actually someone that helped me feel comfortable talking to artists about art and the commission process. It's been a lot of fun to watch his style develop and change over the years, though he's stayed to a very animated and simplistic style. He has even posted youtube videos to show his inking processes. I always found those quite enjoyable.
For the last month, Gene offered up his famous "Conventionless Convention Sketches" and will post them all throughout December. I am super excited, not only because I am on the list for some art, but because it is always fun to see what other people get from Gene. He's somewhat famous for his Legionaire portraits, so I'm sure there are a few in there from his regular customers. Be sure to check out his blog and to cheer him on as he nears the finish line. It takes a lot of determination to post something everyday for five years; I know, I tried.
Checkout more of Gene's art in our Nerd Girls Comic Art Gallery
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