tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4292076741678832972024-02-19T06:45:35.278-05:00The Art of Uko Smithuko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-31420735471446724522016-07-16T18:56:00.001-04:002016-07-16T18:56:54.760-04:00BATGIRL!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a Batgirl piece I did for a sketch daily. Something that I try to do within a few hours or even less (at times). She measures 12"x12" on Strathmore Watercolor cold press. Shes a mixture of copic marker wash, ink wash, watercolor and acrylic ink. I know for some, it may be somewhat different from what they've seen of my work in the past, but it truly isn't for me. This, along with alot of other things is an experimentation as to what I can do and what I can do to mix things in with my own personal visual style to go along with the storytelling aspect. Well hope you enjoy this and I will be posting work for my creative property i'm looking to have in a few months. So stay tuned!<br />
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ukouko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-66087660853097086792013-09-06T20:41:00.000-04:002013-09-06T20:41:54.439-04:00Cincinnati Comic Expo, Sept. 13-15Hey, just wanted to mention that I'll be at the Cincinnati Comic Expo next weekend! I already have a few pieces to do at home and some lined up for the show itself. So, it looks to be a good weekend. Here's a few promo pieces/ biz cards for folks to pick up<br />
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uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-45828874319127345822013-08-30T17:44:00.003-04:002013-08-30T17:44:59.041-04:00Getting back to doing what you love!How many times have you heard people say that and yourself say that and really mean it! I've had to let a few project go recently as they were, potentially good projects, but just weren't right for me in the end. But right now, I'm feeling soo good about things that I don't see anyone really stopping me from what I had set out to continue some years ago, which is great art and story! Salem Erotica is it! She's been thru many designs over the years and there she is, staring me in the face. Calling me. I just couldn't resist. With some dead serious conscience choices with my work, I feel i'm in a happier place than ever before. Hope you all have had a great summer!<br />
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ukouko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-88588882223515227052013-07-10T12:29:00.001-04:002013-07-10T12:29:47.285-04:00Dark PhoenixHere is a piece I did a few weeks ago at the Derby City Comic Con. The show itself was pretty good and always love being able to talk to new people and just talk about art in general. I personally love shows that have a more personal feel to them. Enjoy!<br />
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uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-8863781863251966112013-05-12T17:54:00.003-04:002013-05-12T17:54:45.989-04:00SHE HULK SAYS, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-56024606316155063282013-03-27T16:37:00.000-04:002013-03-27T16:37:03.628-04:00Grand Rapids Toy & Comic Show, March 30th<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZC7z4W-lZAYQA52Ua3fBVRCvyB-Ar29B9-LG4gHqVr0SbDOddQlt_qcpBGb5DhwQeYKvtKoc4ppyRRV2TLh2VsIaZkkIM6GppFxYaRHCZtqZzf4mqqr6jSM271xsL0XoMMkkHcDG8AN8/s1600/GrandRapidsbanner-uko.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZC7z4W-lZAYQA52Ua3fBVRCvyB-Ar29B9-LG4gHqVr0SbDOddQlt_qcpBGb5DhwQeYKvtKoc4ppyRRV2TLh2VsIaZkkIM6GppFxYaRHCZtqZzf4mqqr6jSM271xsL0XoMMkkHcDG8AN8/s400/GrandRapidsbanner-uko.jpg" width="400" /></a>Hey Kids,<br />
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This weekend i'll be attending the <a href="http://www.grtoycomicexpo.com/" target="_blank">Grand Rapids Toy & Comic Expo</a>. I will happily be the Special Guest of Honor at the show. I'll have some new prints that I just got in and also my latest sketchbook and will be doing a few commissions on site. I hope to see some of you all there.<br />
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Well, it is now that time of year for me to start doing some traveling. This is probably the earliest I have ever been ready for a convention. But the <a href="http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/" target="_blank">www.lexingtoncomiccon.com</a> is this weekend and I look forward to start things off with a bang. I'll be bringing sketchbooks, new prints, some drawing DVDs and ofcourse i'll be doing commissions. Hope to see some of you all there!</div>
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uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-77359065577995588582013-02-22T22:44:00.001-05:002013-02-22T22:44:28.195-05:00Xmen banner for sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Okay, so i'm looking to sell a few items here. One is the Xmen banner , which measures 2'x6' printed on vinyl. The Xmen portrayed were used for the Rittenhouse Xmen Archives sketch card set. The other is the vertical banner, with the character called Prodigy, which measures 3'x8', also printed on vinyl. If interested, email me for details. I'm ready to spring for a new banner and table skirt and this would help provide for that. <div style="text-align: left;">
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uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-66293412046626479242013-02-21T11:10:00.000-05:002013-02-21T11:10:16.159-05:00RED SONJA commission prelimsThought i'd show a bit of the process here from an early thumb to loose pencils, then to the final prelim. Even with the final prelim, I think I will go back to her carrying an axe in the other hand in the thumbnail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-54763317878406389492013-02-10T12:26:00.001-05:002013-02-10T14:46:48.596-05:00Free Sketches Here is just a short sample of when you place Sketchbook orders. Request a character and voila. Looking to make room for this years new Sketchbook I'm working on.<br />
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uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-70202830320717692582013-02-01T21:24:00.001-05:002013-02-04T15:43:23.923-05:00Kickstarter art project with Mitch Byrd<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hickey/mitch-byrd-women-dinosaurs-sketchbook-vol-1">http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hickey/mitch-byrd-women-dinosaurs-sketchbook-vol-1</a><br />
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<br />uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-47983326491503833552013-01-19T21:58:00.001-05:002013-01-19T21:58:37.767-05:00Interviewed in Sketch Magazine #41<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was recently interviewed for the latest issue of Sketch Magazine #41, out this week! So when you get a chance, stop by your local comic shop and pick yourself up a copy. I've always liked Sketch Magazine. Plus, it's my second interview with them as well. Hope you all have had a joyous New Years. Stay tuned!uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-24768319843058735842012-11-25T18:00:00.000-05:002012-11-25T18:00:08.214-05:00Thinking on Paper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This here is a page from this years sketchbook "Thinking on Paper." It is from a Batman commission where the commissioner wanted him on top or near a gargoyle. So, here are some of the thumbnails I went thru to come up with an idea of angles, shapes, perspective, etc I was looking to convey. Alot of things aren't too distinct at this point. I'm just looking at shapes at this point. Enjoy.uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-16681718973917006292012-10-31T16:41:00.001-04:002012-11-01T15:57:54.778-04:00The Joker has told his last joke with Harley Quinn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's a piece that I got commissioned for from Cincinnati Comic Con. But because It was late in the day for the show, there's now way I could have gotten it finished in such a time. So I was able to finish it at home. The simple request was just this " I want Harley standing over the head of the Joker". I couldn't tell you how many ideas went thru my head for this piece. One of the pitfalls of this idea is to just do a Harley (literally standing over a head). This was not the approach that I wanted for this one. I had event started a few pieces that just didn't seem to vibe with the energy that I wanted for this. Hell, one that I even started to lay the markers down on. Will I ever finish those pieces at a later date? Maybe. But I love how this one came out. Has the energy and mood that I was looking for. I'm sure alot of people will think of this as a scene from the movie Se7en, but I beg to differ. I had to dig deep for this one as it was pertaining to two specific characters that carry certain personalities. Thankful for the challenge.<br />
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ukouko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-79123822492084791572012-09-28T21:07:00.000-04:002012-09-28T21:07:22.560-04:00Scarlet Witch of the Avengers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ok, so here is a piece I started to work on during the Cincinnati Comic Expo. Since I was running out of time, I decided to take it home and finish it. And voila! This piece is ready for pickup during Mid-Ohio con this weekend. Eventhough I won't have a table, I'll be roaming around still doing commissions for folks. I'll be outside working away on past commissions to get caught up during Mid-Ohio. So, come find me!uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-74396080050586725132012-09-20T17:31:00.001-04:002012-09-20T17:31:56.156-04:00Saturn GirlHere is a pic of Saturn Girl. I haven't had time lately to post much, but here is the final. I think I did this piece in about ten hours time from start to finish. I did do a few thumbnails for the idea, but after that I just went for it. I'm looking for new creative ideas to make my work better. I think what I was looking for worked in this piece. Hope you likes!<br />
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ukouko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-72216508109383572392012-09-13T19:26:00.000-04:002012-09-13T19:26:24.863-04:00Cincinnati Comic Expo, Sept. 22-23<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been behind on updating lately, but this is where i'll be in a few weeks. I'll be there with my new sketchbooks and prints and doing commissions on site. Stop on by!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Alrighty, what up people. I am so excited to head back to Comic Con again, this year. Got some new stuff to showcase. Not only will I have new full length screened artwear, I'll also be debuting a new sketchbook this year as well. I'll have the usual of prints and also will be doing original pieces of art on site as well. I'll be in Artist Alley @table DD-08. I hope to see some of you Deviants there, so stop by. See you all soon. I know i've been a bit behind on posts from some previous shows, but I'll update a bit more here soon right after Comic Con.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">peace</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">uko</span></span>uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-20433447614359566702012-06-14T08:07:00.000-04:002012-06-14T08:22:34.921-04:00HEROES CON, JUNE 22-24<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Hey all, just wanted to update everyone who's going to attend Heroes Con next week that I'll be set up in Artist Alley as AA-63. If there's any changing to the seating, i'll just update it via twitter or facebook. I know i've changed tables the last few times I was there. Hope to see alot of you there and stop by to say hi. I'll have some new works such as prints, originals and a few limited new sketchbooks.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">peace</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">uko</span></span>uko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-25551950822601063382012-05-22T21:11:00.000-04:002012-05-22T21:11:00.131-04:00Here's a little something from Minnesota Spring Con 2012It's been awhile since my last post as I've been busy with some projects. But I've enjoyed my latest show in Minnesota as it's always great to see my good friends there. Enjoy! More announcements are coming soon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was extremely humble to be the Guest of Honor at this show. Again, I had no idea what to expect. But when I drove up to the venue and saw the advertising for the show and seeing my name as well (pretty in pink), i knew I had to put on my gameface. I mean, I was already there with the gameface, but it just took on another level for me. But anyways, I had a tremendous time with this show. There were other talented individuals that I met there as well along with seeing some great vintage toys that I wish I could pick up for nostalgic regions. The organizers treated me great as well as those that stopped by to check out what I was doing or either had to say. I didn't realize there was another Art & Design school there, Kendall. I talked with those that were either attending or looking to attend, so I had to throw my two cents in as to where I teach my comic book classes. <br />Another great plus was Dan, the owner of the Xmen v. Avengers piece. He came to pick up the piece at the show and was amazed at how it turned out. If you've ever met Dan, he is one of the most gracious people to ever hold a piece of artwork that was made for him. He's a tremendous person and I truly appreciate him over the years since he approached me at a Motor City convention years ago. But anyways, the Mr.Freeze piece was one of the few things I did at the show.<br />And again, thanks to all those who attended the show to either chat, bought some stuff and to simply watch me work. Appreciate everything.<br /><br />thanksuko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-10496524321631479782012-03-26T19:40:00.002-04:002012-03-26T19:48:06.703-04:00Captain America! and Lexington Comic Con<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQo2Eq6A8aO6cigv46uMmr6DxKzrAiZ40vobx4K3siVPYYu4YfYlWyuIkjgF4iIeJ9_LafB954hLdJatQeEQp1-DnZg3S7fjvtMnoDLlZhxyHtOLrDMeTnInP2upPRF3LPewo_lhEwrE/s1600/WW2+CaptainAmerica-web.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQo2Eq6A8aO6cigv46uMmr6DxKzrAiZ40vobx4K3siVPYYu4YfYlWyuIkjgF4iIeJ9_LafB954hLdJatQeEQp1-DnZg3S7fjvtMnoDLlZhxyHtOLrDMeTnInP2upPRF3LPewo_lhEwrE/s320/WW2+CaptainAmerica-web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724356771168488818" /></a><br />Well, back from the one day show in Lexington. I must say that I was truly impressed by the quality of show that went on. I had no idea what to expect but I found it to be quite amazing. Arriving just 30 minutes before the show, I didn't expect to see a really nice building of attendees to the show. So I knew I had to have my gameface on :). I had a great experience there and again, I rarely get a chance to walk around at shows, in which, i like to collect sketchbooks of other artists. Was really busy talking and doing sketches for folks, that that didn't really come in to play, collecting sketchbooks. But oh well, there will be others shows, like this weekend in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Looking forward to being in <a href="http://grtoycomicexpo.com/">Grand Rapids</a> as I've never been there before. But anyways, here is a Captain America WW2 piece I did at Lex. Hope you enjoy it. 11x14 copic markers and pitt pens.<br />peace<br />ukouko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-45857357769453078392012-03-21T17:56:00.002-04:002012-03-21T18:02:44.853-04:00Lexington Comic Con, March 24<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9EsDNnpugrTNiUA-ht5LRjZWqqkn1_NCSgWAC-SV3c8BlY8dKIS_adeZ0T3llFmxueaVE27dEdK87nBC5gt2wK_kMm2ICVJnOCUDKESQ6PFF5_qs-ewg91dvdCZSOY1gSJISJ-Uern_M/s1600/VeratuClearners-pencils-online.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9EsDNnpugrTNiUA-ht5LRjZWqqkn1_NCSgWAC-SV3c8BlY8dKIS_adeZ0T3llFmxueaVE27dEdK87nBC5gt2wK_kMm2ICVJnOCUDKESQ6PFF5_qs-ewg91dvdCZSOY1gSJISJ-Uern_M/s320/VeratuClearners-pencils-online.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722474139415556786" /></a><br />I swear, sometimes I forget what time it is. Haven't realized it's been awhile since my last post. Sooo, to start off, convention season is starting up for me this weekend with the <a href="http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/">Lexington Comic Con</a>.<br />I'm looking forward to it as it feels like i've been cooped up for the winter with classes and freelancing. But the following week, I'll be up in Grand Rapids, Michigan for another show I was so kindly invited to, but more on that one later. But for now, the partial image posted is a pinup for the book Rainbow in the Dark. I haven't seen the colors yet as Comfort and Adam are great with their color work, so I look to be amazed when I see it.<br /><br />'til next time,<br />peace<br />ukouko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-39957394469350147222012-02-01T19:39:00.000-05:002012-02-01T19:39:35.684-05:00Minx-pencils part 3<iframe width="459" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ai-7QozhWsc?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Ok, so here is the look I give myself before I go to inks on a piece done at a con. Also, I wanted to mention that I've just finished film work on a new drawing video. I'm in post production of it now and am happy with the results so far. I'll more than likely have it available for SanDiego Comic Con. Have lots to do here on my end and am learning all this video stuff on my own. The new addition is that there will be audio dubbed over the video talking about my thoughts through the process. I'll post a still in the next update.<br /><br />peace <br />ukouko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429207674167883297.post-11670157923820611062012-01-21T19:59:00.000-05:002012-01-21T19:59:06.027-05:00Minx-pencils part 2<iframe width="459" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/E0AUe9vegmg?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br />Okay, so here is the 2nd part of the pencil portion of drawing video of Minx. I'm still getting used to the video editing part, but Iove it's potential in what I can do with it. Enjoy.<br /><br />peace<br />ukouko smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307694293449577131noreply@blogger.com0