Meeting Don Ed Hardy

I recently had the chance to meet one of my idols and to hang out with some incredible artists in San Francisco this past week. The event entitled "Duo Mysto" was centered on the very super awesome work of Don Ed Hardy and Ron Nagle. Hardy is a great artist and pioneer of tattooing who incorporated Japanese elements and dragon imagery into his work. Not only is his work inspiring and beautiful to see in person, he is a really really really nice guy!

We had a chance to talk a bit and be nerdy fanboys with him, Ron Nagle and one of the most incredible artists on the face of the planet, Hung Liu! We had alot of fun and here are few pictures from the event.

See the link below for their work..

http://www.trillium-graphics.com/gallery.html

Assorted Creepy Dirtbagz!!!

Please enjoy or don't, we understand....

On Tha Picture Plane

I had the chance to work alongside some really awesome artists and all-around cool people at Picture Plane Imaging in LA this past month. Not only did I learn a bunch of new things, but I had a blast while I was doing it! Many thanks to Art and John for bringing me aboard. If you get a chance check out the work of some of my colleagues.....

-Ryan Odagawa
http://www.odagawa.com/
http://rmo120.deviantart.com/

-Travis Moore
http://artbytravis.deviantart.com/

APE 08 Wrap Up.....

Shoot I've been meaning to post a few pix from APE '08 in SF but was just way too busy this past month. The convention itself is one of my favorites and believe it or not, Sunday was the best day and perhaps one of the most fun I've ever had at a convention! Very cool crowd despite the weather plus we had a great time talking to everyone and seeing old friends from past cons. As usual many thanks to Uncle D an' Hilford for all their help @ the booth. Wish I had a chance to buy more stuff but we were pretty dang busy, which is always a good thing! Next stop Wondercon '09 in February!

Nerd Excursions

Being the huge goober that I am, I recently had the chance to visit Cartoon Colour Company Inc. in Culver City while I was working near there. Ever since my college days I had been ordering Ingram punched animation paper from them and still draw nearly everything on it to this day.

The place itself is pretty run down and dusty. When you go inside there is nothing but a small waiting room with a squeeky chair to sit on. Across from there is a glass cabinet with cells from shows like "Fat Albert" and "Charlie Brown". When I bought my paper, they said that only 2 people usually do walk-in orders, an animator from "Fat Albert" and an older woman who used to work for Disney. Pretty ol' schoo company to be included in!

However it was still very awesome for me, those guys have been around since 1947 and I hope they will stick around for many more although according to 1 of the 3 employees working there, times have been rough especially with another possible actor's strike looming. I think it sucks when places and things that you love start to disappear, whether they go on for many more years or not they will always be a part of what made me excited to get into the world of art and animation.

Hey buy something from them if you get a chance and support a legendary company while you still can!

http://cartooncolour.com/

Computer Quick Sketch

I blasted this quick sketch out tonite and liked the results so I thought that I'd post it.....check it out yo!

"Johhny Sokko Giant Robo" A.P.E '08 Printprint

This print I designed for the A.P.E. features Johnny Sokko and his Giant Robot which is one of my favorite live action "Tokusatsu" shows of all time! Special nerd props go out to the 2 guys at the con in SF who actually knew who the hell the characters were in my print! (I salute you fellow nerds)

There is still a limited amount of these prints available from November 08's Alternative Press Expo. Contact me or go to the site store if you'd like to get one while they're still around!

JUSSCOPE Book Page!

Check out the new page for my 1st hardcover release "Contents Under Pressure" All the specs and nerdy little details you'll ever need to know are located here.....

http://www.jusscope.com/jusscopebook_one.htm

Nite Owl Makes 6!!!

My last installment of Watchmen characters is complete. #6 in the series; Nite Owl is finished! He kinda reminds me of a pudgy, poorman's Batman.

Will start a new series of characters now; not quite sure what it'll be yet, must look into crystal ball and find out.... dunt-dunt-duhhh!!!!

Watch(WO)men Added

Silk Spectre of the Watchmen is finally finished. She's been sitting in a stack of papers near my desk since July alongside Nite Owl and I have been meaning to complete the group. So now at long last, she is here! Hopefully I will be able to add a completed Nite Owl next week and move on to some other cool stuff.

That outfit is sooooo frickin' 80's it made me feel like I was creating a Club Time Barbie ad or something, really had to play up those skulls a little bit more to snap me out of it! Well anyways, hope you like!

New Ol' Schoo Art

Here is a piece I did recently. I am getting that ol' schoooo "Little Golden Books" color palette inspiration a lot lately.

Hoping to add more like this in the very near future, lots of great new reasons to be inspired and create. Hope you enjoy! 4U-LBPG!

APE Location 08!

This is where I will be located at Alternative Press Expo 2008; Table 225. The event will be at the Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco Saturday Nov.1st 11am to 7pm and Sunday Nov. 2nd 11am to 6pm. Come by and say "hi", then proceed to buy lots of stuff! The new book will be available too!

Comic-Con 2008!

What else can I say, my 1st Comic-Con went pretty dang good! I can't thank my team enough, Uncle D, Hil, D-Man, Zan and Nida. I couldn't have done it without you guys!

It was great to be there and reconnect with old comrades and to talk art and nerd stuff with all the folks there in small press. I can't wait to return next year. I posted over 100 pictures online on the nerd space, check um out if you get a chance.........myspace.com/jusscope

Quien Watches Los Watchmen?!!

My version of the Watchmen can be seen online now! Nite Owl and Silk Spectre are soon to follow, they just need a little color and they'll be good to go!

Special Print FREE with New Book @ Comic-Con!

This special 8x6 glossy print will be given away with the purchase of my new book at the 2008 Comic-Con in San Diego! Get um while supplies last! Not only do you get the stunning new 50 page hardcover book with DVD, but now you get a limited edition signed commemorative print as well!

Oh my god!! What are you waiting for!! Buy it now!!!! Holy @#$*!!! 3 awesome items for the price of 1, whatta deal!!

Limited Edition Print @ Comic-Con

Here is a special limited edition print that I designed for the 2008 Comic-con in San Diego. It features The Hulk tryin' to clock Ironman as he zips past!

I will have these available at the con while supplies last. Buying one of these prints could very well make you become immortal (very special printing ink, seriously!) So get one while you can!

Master Blaster @ Shoreline!!!

Had the chance to finally see the living legend, Stevie Wonder at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountainview this past week. I waited years until he went back on tour and was sooo glad I got the chance to see him. A truly awesome performance, the vocals were incredible and the band was completely on point. My fav unexpected moment was a cover of the Stylistics hit "People Make the World Go Round", a la Roger Troutman vocal effects and synthesizer. Nothing more inspiring than great music by a great artist! Stevie is God!!!

The Book Is Here!!!!

The Book Is Here!!!!

Check out the pictures, my 1st hardcover book has officially arrived and is going to be available online very shortly! It turned out better than I could have imagined. El Doucho even showed up to exalt in the moment!

Warning!!! Contents Under Pressure COVER ART

My 1st hardcover book will be available at the 2008 Comic-con in San Diego, here is a sneak peek at the cover art!

The book will be 48 full color pages jam packed with hundreds of my favorite drawings. 8.5 x 12 size, perfect for any occasion!! Seriously, any occasion!! So buy it!! Rumors have it that this book can increase your quality of life by 70 to 90 percent and can even make that special someone fall madly in love with you!! Will have more details and pics once the shipment arrives in the coming week...

Me an' Da VIZ

I have been having a great time working with the folks at VIZ Media for the past month. VIZ is a company located in SF specializing in any and all things Anime as well as Manga. Tons of inspiring art on hand as well as anything you can imagine from the worlds of Japanese Anime and Manga (cool toys, tiny trinkets, etc.). I had a blast working there this month and hope to do it again in the near future. All in all it's been a cool run for me, looking forward to July and the stretch run to Comic-con!

Nerd Milestones

Just received the Spring Comic-con magazine in the mail today and there we are listed in the small press section! Jusscope.com will be an exhibitor in the small press area for the 2008 Comic-con in San Diego, it's O-FISH-OWL!! It's my first time behind the table at the biggest comic convention there is, I am pretty stoked about it. I've been there the past few years as a fan and knew the process of getting in was a bit of a wait. Can't wait to get down there in July!