Mark Burrier http://www.markburrier.com Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:26:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Washington City Paper Interview http://www.markburrier.com/blog/washington-city-paper-interview/ http://www.markburrier.com/blog/washington-city-paper-interview/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:42:51 +0000 Mark http://www.markburrier.com/?p=987 comics blogger Mike Rhode interviewed me for the Washington City Paper. We chat about influences, writer's block, Dischord Records and where I see things are headed. Excerpt:
Mark Burrier is an illustrator, cartoonist, and skateboard painter whose illustration work appears in theWashington Post’s editorial pages. His cartoon works are mostly minicomics, which he often self-publishes, and at least one's been nominated for an award at the Small Press Expo. He also does advertising work using comics. Burrier had a table at the Baltimore Comic Con this year and answered the usual questions.
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Big Planet Comics, for those unfamiliar, is a fantastic group of comic book stores in the Washington, DC area. Jared Smith, owner of the Vienna, VA location, contacted me about drawing a comic for them to use in an ad.]]> Process: Drawing a One Page Comic for Big Planet Comics
Big Planet Comics, for those unfamiliar, is a fantastic group of comic book stores in the Washington, DC area. Jared Smith, owner of the Vienna, VA location, contacted me about drawing a comic for them to use in an ad. I always love to see process posts about how a colorized page made its way from doodles to finality so here goes my attempt. First, Jared emailed his script which included who the characters were, what was to appear in each panel, and full dialogue. The concept of the strip is that a guy notices an attractive girl in a comic book store. He imagines them together in different comic book motifs and in the end is embarrassed when she is reading a book that he has never heard of. This meant I got to draw in different styles. Panel 2 is Archie. Panel 3 is Batman-like. Panel 4 is Sgt. Rock. Panel 5 is crime noir.

Thumbnails

thumbnails I began with thumbnailing the story in pencil on cheap, 8.5 x 11 copy paper. I always use this method. It's completely disposable and I don't have to worry about "ruining" a sketchbook or having to balance an open sketchbook on my drawing table when it comes time to do final pencils. I did a second set of thumbnails (shown above) before scanning and sending off to Jared for approval. Approved! I can start penciling on bristol board. I use a 2H pencil because it erases easy and my pencils are usually pretty loose so I don't need a dark lead. I rule out lines with a T-square and my Ames Lettering Guide to put the lettering on first and then draw the characters in the remaining space. Once the page is penciled, onto the inks.

Inking

For this strip, I did the panel borders, lettering, and certain aspects of the artwork with 0.7, 0.5, and 0.3 technical pens. I typically used a Windsor-Newton Series 7 brush and india ink to ink my comics, but on my recent work at Rare Words, I've been using a brush pen and have enjoyed the quickness it brings to the process. Once inks are done and dried, I erase the pencils. inked Notice that changed my mind in panel 3 of how I wanted the composition. In the thumbnails, the superheroes were set back so I brought them closer and positioned them side-by-side to mimic replicate the Archie and Sgt. Rock panels.

Coloring

Now, we leave my studio and go downstairs to the scanner. Once the page is scanned, I work in Photoshop to add colors. Full disclosure: I hate coloring! I don't know why, but I do. If I ever do a story that calls for full color and is more than 6 pages, I'm hiring someone! A few hours later, the page is finished. The last panel is left blank for Big Planet to include an ad there. Color Big thanks to Jared for the opportunity. I'm happy to be able to give back to a store that I believe in and has always supported my work through the years. If you find yourself in the Washington, DC area, be sure to look up the closest Big Planet Comics location.]]> http://www.markburrier.com/blog/process-drawing-a-one-page-comic-for-big-planet-comics/feed/ 3 Personhood http://www.markburrier.com/illustration/personhood/ http://www.markburrier.com/illustration/personhood/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:48:11 +0000 Mark http://www.markburrier.com/?p=784 Personhood
Editorial illustration Client: The Washington Post Art Director: Kristin Lenz]]> Personhood
Editorial illustration Client: The Washington Post Art Director: Kristin Lenz]]> http://www.markburrier.com/illustration/personhood/feed/ 0 “Kanooblian” Art Auction http://www.markburrier.com/blog/kanooblian-art-auction/ http://www.markburrier.com/blog/kanooblian-art-auction/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:30:29 +0000 Mark http://www.markburrier.com/blog/?p=282 “Kanooblian” Art Auction
The above image is the just posted Rare Word, "kanooblian." The word sounded very much like the name of beloved Washington Capitals right wing, Mike Knuble. I have hockey on the brain. The season has (finally!) started and tomorrow night is]]> “Kanooblian” Art Auction
The above image is the just posted Rare Word, "kanooblian." The word sounded very much like the name of beloved Washington Capitals right wing, Mike Knuble. I have hockey on the brain. The season has (finally!) started and tomorrow night is the Caps' first game of the new season. This illustration is in honor of number 22 who crashes the net, risking bodily harm, for each and every goal. The original ink drawing is up for auction right now on eBay! Update: Mike Knuble enthusiasts, Knuble's Knights, are the winner of the original art auction. Congratulations! I know they will give it a good home.  Amazing Washington Capitals hockey blog, Russian Machine Never Breaks, just ran a story about the art and auction.]]> http://www.markburrier.com/blog/kanooblian-art-auction/feed/ 0 “Hummingbird” Print on NBC’s Parenthood TV Show http://www.markburrier.com/blog/hummingbird-print-on-nbcs-parenthood-tv-show/ http://www.markburrier.com/blog/hummingbird-print-on-nbcs-parenthood-tv-show/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:14:17 +0000 Mark http://www.markburrier.com/blog/?p=276 “Hummingbird” Print on NBC’s Parenthood TV Show
My silkscreen print, Hummingbird Balloon II, appeared in the background of last night's episode of NBC's Parenthood TV show twice! It's part of the decór for the character Haddie Braverman's bedroom. The limited run silkscreen print is available in the shop and]]> “Hummingbird” Print on NBC’s Parenthood TV Show
My silkscreen print, Hummingbird Balloon II, appeared in the background of last night's episode of NBC's Parenthood TV show twice! It's part of the decór for the character Haddie Braverman's bedroom. The limited run silkscreen print is available in the shop and on Etsy. Update: It appeared again on the 1/17/2012 episode "It Is What It Is." Below, Adam Braverman (played by Peter Krause). Peter Krause]]> http://www.markburrier.com/blog/hummingbird-print-on-nbcs-parenthood-tv-show/feed/ 0 Read “Show Off” Online http://www.markburrier.com/blog/read-show-off-online/ http://www.markburrier.com/blog/read-show-off-online/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:17:54 +0000 Mark http://www.markburrier.com/blog/?p=271 Read “Show Off” Online
You can now read Show Off online. The book is still available in the shop.]]> Read “Show Off” Online
You can now read Show Off online. The book is still available in the shop.]]> http://www.markburrier.com/blog/read-show-off-online/feed/ 0 Hummingbird Balloon I http://www.markburrier.com/shop/hummingbird-balloon-i/ http://www.markburrier.com/shop/hummingbird-balloon-i/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:57:48 +0000 Mark http://www.markburrier.com/?p=821 Hummingbird Balloon I
$85.00 Size: 18" x 24" Details: 3 color silkscreen on French paper Shipping: United States ($6.95), Rest of the world ($14.95) Mailed securely in a tube The secret of hot air balloon flight. The fragile beauty of the hummingbird is emblazoned]]> Hummingbird Balloon I
Hummingbird Balloon 1
$85.00 Size: 18" x 24" Details: 3 color silkscreen on French paper Shipping: United States ($6.95), Rest of the world ($14.95) Mailed securely in a tube The secret of hot air balloon flight. The fragile beauty of the hummingbird is emblazoned here in 3 glorious colors printed on Construction Tile Green paper from the French Paper Company. Also available in a blue colorway (see Hummingbird Balloon II). Signed and numbered in a limited edition of 50. Seen on Apartment Therapy]]> http://www.markburrier.com/shop/hummingbird-balloon-i/feed/ 0 Hummingbird Balloon II http://www.markburrier.com/shop/hummingbird-balloon-ii/ http://www.markburrier.com/shop/hummingbird-balloon-ii/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:57:30 +0000 Mark http://www.markburrier.com/?p=826 Hummingbird Balloon II
$85.00 Size: 18" x 24" Details: 3 color silkscreen on French paper Shipping: United States ($6.95), Rest of the world ($14.95) Mailed securely in a tube The secret of hot air balloon flight. The fragile beauty of the hummingbird is emblazoned]]> Hummingbird Balloon II
Hummingbird Balloon 2
$85.00 Size: 18" x 24" Details: 3 color silkscreen on French paper Shipping: United States ($6.95), Rest of the world ($14.95) Mailed securely in a tube The secret of hot air balloon flight. The fragile beauty of the hummingbird is emblazoned here in 3 glorious colors printed on Construction Tile Green paper from the French Paper Company. Also available in an orange colorway (see Hummingbird Balloon I). Signed and numbered in a limited edition of 50. Seen on NBC's Parenthood TV show]]> http://www.markburrier.com/shop/hummingbird-balloon-ii/feed/ 0 Mountains I http://www.markburrier.com/shop/mountains-i/ http://www.markburrier.com/shop/mountains-i/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:10:09 +0000 Mark http://www.markburrier.com/?p=842 Mountains I
$85.00 Size: 18" x 24" Details: 3 color silkscreen on French paper Shipping: United States ($6.95), Rest of the world ($14.95) Mailed securely in a tube Whatever you do, don't let go! Printed in 3 glorious colors on Construction Tile Green]]> Mountains I
Mountains 1
$85.00 Size: 18" x 24" Details: 3 color silkscreen on French paper Shipping: United States ($6.95), Rest of the world ($14.95) Mailed securely in a tube Whatever you do, don't let go! Printed in 3 glorious colors on Construction Tile Green paper from the French Paper Company. Signed and numbered in a limited edition of 50.]]> http://www.markburrier.com/shop/mountains-i/feed/ 0 Rare Words Volume 1 http://www.markburrier.com/shop/rare-words-volume-1/ http://www.markburrier.com/shop/rare-words-volume-1/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:54:20 +0000 Mark http://www.markburrier.com/?p=809 Rare Words Volume 1
$19.95 Size: 8" x 8" Details: 100 pages, Full color hardcover book, limited edition Shipping: United States: $5.00, Rest of the world: $8.00 Rare Words is the popular drawing blog of Mark Burrier. Readers submit words that become the creative starting point for]]> Rare Words Volume 1
$19.95 Size: 8" x 8" Details: 100 pages, Full color hardcover book, limited edition Shipping: United States: $5.00, Rest of the world: $8.00 Rare Words is the popular drawing blog of Mark Burrier. Readers submit words that become the creative starting point for drawings. Over 250+ drawings later, Rare Words Volume 1 collects 100 favorites from the first year as a limited edition hardcover volume. http://youtu.be/T7p8__p2Q8o]]> http://www.markburrier.com/shop/rare-words-volume-1/feed/ 0