Art Thread: John Thompson Artwork

[JohnThompson]

I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and start a thread of my fan art....

because..... umm.... I can?

This is my first ever attempt at a Hellboy painting, a blend of the comic and movie elements:

http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/hbpaint.jpg

[JohnThompson]

Next up, the art I did for last year's holiday exchange. This is pen and ink on bristol, 9" x 12"

If anyone wants to color, please do. EL, no fair just coloring Abe.

http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/hb_abe_liz.jpg

[JohnThompson]

More holiday exchange stuff- the infamous HellBob Paranormalpants!

http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/hellbob.jpg

[JohnThompson]

Holiday exchange #3, not quite visions of sugarplums...

http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/pamcakes_dream.jpg

[JohnThompson]

My first attempt at a Hellboy bust. I decided to make my own because at the time the Bowen bust was impossible to get for a reasonable price. I used Super Sculpey over an armature of aluminum foil for HB, and clay over wood for the base. Overall I like it, but if I did it over again he definitely wouldn't be so smooth. My inspiration was a panel from Wake the Devil, when Hellboy is following the blood trail of the Nazi cyborg to Guirescu's dad.

http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/bigred_front.jpg http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/bigred_left.jpghttp://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/bigred_back.jpghttp://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/bigred_right.jpg

[JohnThompson]

This was a leftover from the Holiday Art Exchange. I gave it to Otto, for his contribution to all things Lobster:

http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/Ottos_LoJo.jpg

[hellboyone]

John, you have talent in buckets, my friend. Your pen work is dazzling and that bust is begging to sit on my shelf. :) Awesome work. I crave more.

R.

[Catlin]

Your work is fantastic..but the HellBob needs to go. *shudders in fear* SpongeBob gives me nightmares and now you just added to them :p

[JohnThompson]

Thanks, Rick! That bust ain't going nowhere right now, but I have another one that I'm working on getting castings made for board members:

http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/hbm3.jpghttp://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/hbm4.jpghttp://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/hbm5.jpghttp://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/hbm7.jpg

[JohnThompson]

Your work is fantastic..but the HellBob needs to go. *shudders in fear* SpongeBob gives me nightmares and now you just added to them :p
I can't remember who got this piece in the exchange, but he was very pleased by it. Done just for fun. If I had had more time, I would have added Patrick in a wooden crotch clamp....

The HORROR!

[Tad]

Your work is fantastic..but the HellBob needs to go. *shudders in fear* SpongeBob gives me nightmares and now you just added to them :p

ARE YOU KIDDING? That SpongeBob is a work of genius, the number of jokes in it, the blended styles of Mignola and things spongey... masterful. I sooooooooooo wanted that in the exchange.

[Catlin]

ARE YOU KIDDING? That SpongeBob is a work of genius, the number of jokes in it, the blended styles of Mignola and things spongey... masterful. I sooooooooooo wanted that in the exchange.

But...its SpongeBob, the evil antiChrist, the little yellow man who came to this earth to steal all our souls!!!

And no, I don't have issues *hmpf*

LOVE the LoJo btw, and the slackjaws. Now I'm itching to see you possibly do some Goon art :)

[E. Spears]

I have another one that I'm working on getting castings made for board members
really??? rock!!

Brilliant stuff, John. I especially love the sculptures, and the Hellbob Paranormalpants drawing. Made me laugh!

-Robert

[Ose]

Gorgeous stuff. I'd say more, but uh...I'm already up too late from working on costume stuff, and I have work tomorrow.

One question though - how the heck did you get that Hellboy sculpture done with Sculpey so smooth? I can't make Sculpey work the way I want it to for the life of me. Even after kneeding the stuff for awhile, it still doesn't like me. Perhaps it's just that I don't do sculpture all that often and just haven't had the practice...but do you have any tips?

[fitzroy]

Stunning stuff JT, you are 'the man'.

Great bust...fnar!

[Mike Cross]

Consider me wanting one of those castings when they happen!

Mike

[Hellsaint]

Woh! Those were great! I like the busts too. And HellBob was magnifient :)

[JohnThompson]

One question though - how the heck did you get that Hellboy sculpture done with Sculpey so smooth? I can't make Sculpey work the way I want it to for the life of me. Even after kneeding the stuff for awhile, it still doesn't like me. Perhaps it's just that I don't do sculpture all that often and just haven't had the practice...but do you have any tips?
Your fingers alone are the best tool for smoothing large areas, but for tight details use a brush dipped in Sculpey Clay Softener (formerly Sculpey diluent), 91% isopropyl alcohol, or odorless Turpenoid. The Clay Softener has the slowest effect, and Turpenoid the fastest. Use sparingly- too much of any of these liquids will melt fine details. Brush until smooth, progressing towards softer bristled brushes.

After baking, you can also sand the clay. Wet/dry sandpaper works the best.

[JohnThompson]

Now I'm itching to see you possibly do some Goon art :)
I'll get right on that!
Consider me wanting one of those castings when they happen!
I'm working with our resident Trekker, Ron Boyd, and a friend of his to make this happen. More details soon!

[icbm1987]

ARE YOU KIDDING? That SpongeBob is a work of genius, the number of jokes in it, the blended styles of Mignola and things spongey... masterful.

Agreed.

Your work is quite awesome JT.

I especially like the Spongebob one. And I think I remember when you posted the second scuplture back at the old VB2 board.

icbm1987

[Elegance Liberty]

Next up, the art I did for last year's holiday exchange. This is pen and ink on bristol, 9" x 12"

If anyone wants to color, please do. EL, no fair just coloring Abe.


Awww, ruin my fun, why doncha? :(

Nawww, just kiddin'. =] I don't really have anything better to do this morning, so I'll give coloring it a shot.

[Otto66]

Thanks, JT. 'Bout time ya did an art thread. Think all yer stuff
is nifty but HellBob and LoJo I like best. And morna and I would
like to see you do the Goon and Frankie mashing zombies.

Nice job on the Hellboy logo on the base. And what
skinnymikec said, me too.

[JohnThompson]

Thanks, JT. 'Bout time ya did an art thread. Think all yer stuff
is nifty but HellBob and LoJo I like best. And morna and I would
like to see you do the Goon and Frankie mashing zombies.

Nice job on the Hellboy logo on the base. And what
skinnymikec said, me too.
Thankee, sir. I don't smoke, but I'm thinking I may need to start a lunchtime sketch program. Not today, though. I'm buying the Hellboy DVD today.

The logo on the base was easy. I took black & white art to a shop that makes rubber stamps. Makes perfect raised lettering for stuff like this. I just glued it to the base and sculpted around it to blend. I'm an old Aurora model kit fiend, and every kit had a character nameplate, so its ingrained in me. Glue fumes still take me back to those days...:)

[hellboyone]

Glue fumes still take me back to those days...:)

Me too, John. My little brother and I built so many of those damn models. We never were very good at it.

The second bust is grand. Just grand. I wanna see more of EVERYTHING!

R.

[icbm1987]

I still can't get over how cool that LoJo Mr. Crabs is.

Patrick with a WCC would be awesome.

icbm1987

[JohnThompson]

My two oldest brothers shared a bedroom growing up, and the younger of the two had ALL the Universal monster kits built and painted, lined up on top of his dresser. That was what got me hooked. I could never paint like him, but building models was one of my fondest memories of childhood.

One day, my brothers got into a fight, and the oldest knocked all the kits to the floor. Only Drac came out unbroken. The rest were sadly thrown away, and never replaced:(

On a happier note, here's my Screw-On Head sculpt:
http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/soh_front.jpghttp://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/soh_side.jpghttp://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/soh_back.jpg

[hellboyone]

Wow. That is slick, man. Really nice. Will you be my big brother? :)

R.

[JohnThompson]

Wow. That is slick, man. Really nice. Will you be my big brother?
Sure. Don't forget to take your Soma. I'm watching you...

Oh wait, wrong big brother. Plus, I'm mixing 1984 and Brave New World references anyway.:rolleyes:

[morna]

John ...holy crap!!! It's all amazing - but that crabbs/lojo KILLS me.

ps spongebob ROCKS!

[Elegance Liberty]

While I can't really picture Mr. Krabs being LoJo, the drawing is rather funny. :D

Though I'm guessing Sandy (the squirrel chick) would be Liz, eh? :p

[icbm1987]

Sure. Don't forget to take your Soma. I'm watching you...

Oh wait, wrong big brother. Plus, I'm mixing 1984 and Brave New World references anyway.:rolleyes:

I'm glad you know what you're talking about... or I would have corrected you...

And that SOH is cool man... JT is the master of the sculpt.

Odd... this just reminded me of a Life-size Mock up of the Zeta Gundam that was built by some guys in japan.

icbm1987

[morna]

Thanks, JT. 'Bout time ya did an art thread. Think all yer stuff
is nifty but HellBob and LoJo I like best. And morna and I would
like to see you do the Goon and Frankie mashing zombies.



Yes I second the goon request and I would like to weigh in in favour of the Lobster Johnson drawing - very nice.

(I also just noticed that plankton is actually Rasputin - oh god.. tears of mirth ...sniff.... so brilliant!)

[JohnThompson]

And that SOH is cool man... JT is the master of the sculpt.
Thanks, but I am really a jerk of all trades, master of none. Sculpting is just something I do for fun.
Yes I second the goon request and I would like to weigh in in favour of the Lobster Johnson drawing - very nice.

(I also just noticed that plankton is actually Rasputin - oh god.. tears of mirth ...sniff.... so brilliant!)
Goon is in the works, and I'm glad so many of you like the Hellbob. You haven't seen the last of him. Sorry, Naiad.

[Otto66]

Yes I second the goon request and I would like to weigh in in favour of the Lobster Johnson drawing - very nice.
I knew you'd agree.

And the Lobster Johnson is mine.
MINE, MINE, MINE. :p

Cool ASoH, JT. Don't think we've seen that before.

Oh, and Cortes gets nothing. His shelves are full, his walls
are full and now he has "morna glass".

[JohnThompson]

...now he has "morna glass".
Good think morna isn't a wood artist.:eek:

[icbm1987]

Good think morna isn't a wood artist.:eek:

This reminds me of the episode of Futurama where Fry's nose gets stolen by aliens.

God... that was awesome.

icbm1987

[Ose]

Your fingers alone are the best tool for smoothing large areas, but for tight details use a brush dipped in Sculpey Clay Softener (formerly Sculpey diluent), 91% isopropyl alcohol, or odorless Turpenoid. The Clay Softener has the slowest effect, and Turpenoid the fastest. Use sparingly- too much of any of these liquids will melt fine details. Brush until smooth, progressing towards softer bristled brushes.

After baking, you can also sand the clay. Wet/dry sandpaper works the best.

Thanks! If I have any Sculpey left over after I make Sammy's jawset, I'll have to try these tips out :)

[Jelly Meets Jam]

I was really bored and did a recolor of Hellbob Paranormal Pants. Hope you don't mind.

http://img64.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img64&image=HBPP.gif

[JohnThompson]

I was really bored and did a recolor of Hellbob Paranormal Pants. Hope you don't mind.

http://img64.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img64&image=HBPP.gif
Nice color job! I don't mind at all.

[JohnThompson]

A little sketch for a piece I'm doing for Otto...

http://www.indeestudios.com/lobster_port.jpg

[Jelly Meets Jam]

glad you liked the recolor and LJ is lookin FINE.

[Maija]

OHMIGOD!! What an awesome thread to come back and find! JT, you have been HOLDING OUT!!! Inking, sculpting-- Oh man, so so cool. The Hellboy bust is really lovely. I wish I could provide more eloquent praise but I lost my better adjectives in a canyon in Utah. (Seriously. I still need about 20 hours more sleep). You'd better be posting more pics of blue LoJo soon!

[fitzroy]

Otto doesn't deserve that.
You should teach him a valuable lesson and send it to me

[Otto66]

Otto doesn't deserve that.
You should teach him a valuable lesson and send it to me
Poke'n yer nose in again? Just be happy JT is even showing
you his work. Get that package yet? :evilsmile

[fitzroy]

You see, that's the kind of thing JT should pay attention to.

No on the 'package'

[Elegance Liberty]

A little sketch for a piece I'm doing for Otto...



LoJo needs to trim his nose hairs.

(Sorry 'bout the picture...)

[icbm1987]

Please don't quote large pictures, it's murder on the bandwith.

{insert fart joke here}

icbm1987

[JohnThompson]

LoJo needs to trim his nose hairs.
Troublesome nose hair is the reason he has that look on his face. That, plus he's getting his temperature taken.
You'd better be posting more pics of blue LoJo soon!
Good to see you're back, ruta, even in an incapacitated state. The LoJo bust will come soon. Did you get my email?

[Maija]

Did you get my email?

Just sent you a long-winded reply, baby.

[Garadama!]

How the fong did I miss this thread up 'til now....brilliant stuff, JT!
Can't wait to show my son the Hellbob! HAR!

-Garadama!

[fitzroy]

Just sent you a long-winded reply, baby.

Never calls me baby, pfff!

Great stuff JT

[JohnThompson]

Just sent you a long-winded reply, baby.
Got it, and have replied in kind. Thanks for the update!

Here's yet another Photoshop manipulation, this time its our own Ron Boyd who gets the extreme makeover:

[Elegance Liberty]

Got it, and have replied in kind. Thanks for the update!

Here's yet another Photoshop manipulation, this time its our own Ron Boyd who gets the extreme makeover:
Now that's just creepy.

[JohnThompson]

Now that's just creepy.
Over-did it with the Botox, didn't I? Or was it the tanning bed mishap? I'll have to be more careful in the future.

[Elegance Liberty]

Yeah, that's probably it. I always knew there was something fishy about Botox. >=O

[icbm1987]

Botox is derived from the paralyzing disease botulism... now seriously... who in their right mind would wan't to have botulism in their system?

icbm1987

[rhboyd]

Now that's just creepy.

uh... which picture are you refering to?!

eek!!!

-r!

[Hellsaint]

Jeez... That pic scared the daylights out of me. But its pretty interesting manipulation i guess...

[fitzroy]

Time for more art dude.

[Otto66]

JT? Look for a PM.

[KWAK!]

John,

I bowdown to your Mad Skillz man, crazy good stuff.

[Lobster Johnson]

A LoJo sculpture would be cool ;). I liked Hellbob ParanormalPants, and all the sculptures.

[JohnThompson]

Otto, got your message and will respond just as soon as I stop crying.

Kolby, thank you, sir! How are your textures coming?

Now, because it had to be done.... Hellgirl!
http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/hellgirl.jpg

[icbm1987]

Good work sir Thompson.

To everyone else: there's a tentacle going into the bra.

icbm1987

[JohnThompson]

A LoJo sculpture would be cool ;). I liked Hellbob ParanormalPants, and all the sculptures.
Thanks, Lobby!

I had planned to post a new HellBob at this time, but the scanner at work is currently in use.

I have a LoJo sculpt in the works, but I want to finish him before posting pictures.

[Lobster Johnson]

thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou mr. JT

[jinnaboy]

cant get enough of hellbob.

hellbob!!!

[hellboyone]

Sweet as hell. One little thing....the Right Hand of Doom looks like there's a block of Spam stuck to the palm. :) Great drawing anyway..

R.

[JohnThompson]

Sweet as hell. One little thing....the Right Hand of Doom looks like there's a block of Spam stuck to the palm. :) Great drawing anyway..

R.
When Mignola finally unlocks the secret of the Shadowy Palm of Doom, you will know it to be Spam! Most unholy of relics, ancient and hoary, and delicacy of humpbacks. Why else would the Bog Roosh feed it to the whale?

[JohnThompson]

Because you demanded it! Because Hell could no longer contain him! I give you.... the return of HellBob Paranormalpants!!!!

Tad, this one's for you. If you want him, send me an addy.
http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/hellbob2.jpg

[E. Spears]

HAHA! I love the mushroom-creature-ghost-alien-thing from CW and goodbye, mr. Todd. Nicely done!

[hellboyone]

John...that Spongebob is all sorts of perfect. Outstanding.

R.

[Jelly Meets Jam]

I'm loving the HBPP.

[morna]

That's awesome John. I have a friend visiting from Ontario and she's probably the worlds most ardent spongebob fan ... and guess what??? We just introduced her to Hellboy tonight. woOOOoo... I printed a copy for her - 'hope that's ok - she's going to go ape s%&*t!!

[icbm1987]

So... ye old Scirifex is peeping through.

I love it... even more so because he's blowing a jellyfish bubble.

icbm1987

[Tad]

Ectoplasmic and bubblicious at the same time!

[Musashi]

Awesome stuff, John! Wonderful lines.

[Maija]

Hi-larious AND simply a sweet drawing!

[JohnThompson]

Thanks everybody! I had to do something "cute" to make up for all the evil I otherwise spread around here.

[Otto66]

Thanks everybody! I had to do something "cute" to make up for all the evil I otherwise spread around here.
Gonna take more than one pic. :rolleyes:

[JohnThompson]

Gonna take more than one pic. :rolleyes:
Damn! Didn't think that would fly...

[Jelly Meets Jam]

I'd love to see Patrick as Roger like you were talking about.

[Catlin]

Ahh! Another Hellbob *curls into fetal position and rocks back and forth*

I passed both of those on to my Spongebob-freak friends. I think one of them had a heart attack from laughing so hard ;)

[JohnThompson]

I'd love to see Patrick as Roger like you were talking about.
Note to self: draw one starfish in a Wooden Crotch Clamp. Check!

[Catlin]

Note to self: draw one starfish in a Wooden Crotch Clamp. Check!

*scratches head* I didn't think starfish had crotches?

[icbm1987]

Note to self: draw one starfish in a Wooden Crotch Clamp. Check!

BEst Idea ever!!!

But what about Roger and Johann?

[JohnThompson]

*scratches head* I didn't think starfish had crotches?Logic is to Spongebob as matter is to anti-matter. Don't try to make sense of it, just accept....:)

[icbm1987]

Logic is to Spongebob as matter is to anti-matter. Don't try to make sense of it, just accept....:)

Roger?

Johann?

[petriacce]

Because you demanded it! Because Hell could no longer contain him! I give you.... the return of HellBob Paranormalpants!!!!Brilliant! Excellent work JT.

[jnapper]

Got it, and have replied in kind. Thanks for the update!

Here's yet another Photoshop manipulation, this time its our own Ron Boyd who gets the extreme makeover:

Coolness, John/Scifirex!

[JohnThompson]

A recent comission I did of Medusa. The twist to the myth here was that it was really her beauty that turned men to stone (why else would men keep seeking her out?)
http://www.indeestudios.com/medusa.jpg

[Maija]

Wow. That's really lovely. I like the Art Nouveau style.

Damn, you're a master of lines, 'specially as you don't do that digitally.

[icbm1987]

Like dude...

That is Awesome... in that classical way.

Truly a work of art.

icbm1987

[Petersen]

very Mucha.

nice!
perhaps this deserves a series of Art Nouveau styled women from mythology!
arn't you glad folks like me are around? otherwise your workload would be too light

[petriacce]

Wow, nice job.

[JohnThompson]

Wow. That's really lovely. I like the Art Nouveau style.

Damn, you're a master of lines, 'specially as you don't do that digitally.
Thank you! I worked almost exclusively in scratchboard for the first several years of my professional career. I worked in a style patterned off old engravings, so I am very conscious of line quality. Throughout the early 90's I was swamped with scratchboard jobs. The style eventually led me to do a couple of stamp commissions from the US Postal Service, but I haven't touched scratchboard much in the past several years. Its a dying art. Most clients want digital art or photography now. :(

I'm glad you like my drawing, though! :)

[Otto66]

Mucha, Mucha like this. LoJo in this style?
Just ask'n. :rolleyes:

Face it, JT. You just don't show us enough of your
skills.

Like'n Medusa. Its that look in her eyes.

It it the Mrs.?

[JohnThompson]

Mucha, Mucha like this. LoJo in this style?
Just ask'n. :rolleyes:

Face it, JT. You just don't show us enough of your
skills.

Like'n Medusa. Its that look in her eyes.

It it the Mrs.?
LoJo in an Art Nouveau style could be very cool... I'll have to think about how I'd do that. I'll get back to you!

I'm glad you like Medusa, but she's not based on my wife. Just a made-up face. I don't think my wife wants her likeness shown on the web, although she is beautiful.

You don't see enough of my crap? Well, here's on of those scratchboard pieces I was just talking about, this one is Shiva from Hindu mythology. On the left side of the image, he holds the drum of Creation. On the right side he holds the flame of Destruction.

http://www.ebsqart.com/Art/844/81572.jpg

[Otto66]

DAMN! How many hours did that take? You do the colour?
Great stuff.

[Goatface]

http://orion.nocdirect.com/~jgloriou/forums/images/smiles/gr_surprised.gif

AWESOME

[JohnThompson]

DAMN! How many hours did that take? You do the colour?
Great stuff.
Too Goddamn many hours! Every white line had to be scratched out of a black inked clay surface.... I seriously don't recall the total hours, but around 40 would be a safe guess.

The color is airbrushed and handpainted on illustration board, and the scratchboard line art was shot on a clear film positive and positioned over the color. If you recall the description of the "blueline" method Mignola used for some of his painted color cover art (from the Art of Hellboy), that is the same method I used to make sure I painted within the lines.

[Otto66]

I am in aw of your skill and patience.
Thank you.

[Elegance Liberty]

... WOW. Just... wow. =O

[icbm1987]

Holy Crap JT...

that must have taken a lonng... time...

But it looks like it was worth it.

icbm1987

[Maija]

Gaaah, that makes my eyes cross just thinking of etching every one of those lines. You were a forger in a previous life, right? Beautiful work.

[Mara]

Whoa, that's extremely nifty, all of it!

As for the spongebob thingy, I was torn between going into a spongebob-hating fit or admitting to the genius of the mix. Still not sure what to chose. The hate is strong in me. Rah.

Anyways, I love how you have your own style instead of just immitating Mignola as much as possibles.

The sculptures made me VERY jealous. The second one made me drool too. It ruined my keyboard.

[JohnThompson]

The sculptures made me VERY jealous. The second one made me drool too. It ruined my keyboard.
Thanks for the nice comments, Mara!

Here's where I stand with the Hellboy bust castings for board members:

I have official "OK" from Scott Allie to make reproductions for members here only; price will be to cover materials used in the moldmaking and casting only, not for profit.

Nelson Costa (rhboyd's friend who is sculpting a Hellboy mask on another thread) will make the molds, and may make resin casts if I can't. He can start on molds as soon as I send him the sculpture, but I have no $ to pay for the mold silicone. We have yet to work out how to buy the supplies to get started, but after that obstacle is cleared we can move forward.

I got some advice from board members the first time this sculpt was posted, and have since revised the bust to make his neck thinner and angle the horn stumps lower on his forehead. The pictures posted earlier do not show these changes. Also, on the smooth reverse side of Hellboy's chest, I have added some Mignola-style symbol carvings.

If anyone has any advice for helping this project get off the ground, feel free to chime in!

[Mara]

Have you considered making people pay up front to pay for the costs?

[JohnThompson]

Have you considered making people pay up front to pay for the costs?
I've considered taking orders up front, to determine how many casts to pour (the more orders, the less the cost for everyone), but I can't quote a total cost per piece until I know how many are going to be made.

Another solution is to have a professional casting/moldmaking business handle the job. I have a quote from Earthbound Studios, which would charge $300.00 US for the silicone molds, plus another $14.00 per resin cast. So, for instance, 50 castings would cost each person $20.00 a piece. They wouldn't charge for any mistakes, I'm assuming. Plus, they can handle the shipping to each person as well (I don't have a cost for that yet) I've already tried making my own mold, and did a lot of damage to the original sculpture that had to be repaired. Personally, I'd feel more comfortable having Earthbound handle the job, since they would be insured against damage to my original, and I'm sure Nelson would feel awful if he were to break my sculpt (the clay is a little brittle).

I haven't even begun to cost out what it would take to paint the busts, I don't think I want to offer that service except for a few special cases (I'd like to present the Mignolas and Scott Allie with copies, for example)

[Otto66]

Me want. Will pay up to $50 if that will help some others that
can only afford the $20. Money up front always works best.

[Jelly Meets Jam]

Nice avvy Otto.

[Gene Poonyo]

Me want. Will pay up to $50 if that will help some others that
can only afford the $20. Money up front always works best.
I am with Sir6 on this one.

[Gene Poonyo]

JT-Awesome craftsmanship on the Shiva one. Kudos!

[Gene Poonyo]

Gaaah, that makes my eyes cross just thinking of etching every one of those lines. You were a forger in a previous life, right? Beautiful work.

Were? Were? j/k!

[Otto66]

Nice avvy Otto.
Thanks JMJ. Found 'em here.
http://www.allavatars.com/

Must say I'm like'n yer Frank Miller tribute. ;)

[Jelly Meets Jam]

Thanks JMJ. Found 'em here.
http://www.allavatars.com/

Must say I'm like'n yer Frank Miller tribute. ;)

Oh ya, the day I see Miller's drawing of Hellboy and the BPRD team my life will be complete.

[Otto66]

Oh ya, the day I see Miller's drawing of Hellboy and the BPRD team my life will be complete.
That would be an amazing sketch. Since Miller was one of the Legend
guys, he'd know who Hellboy is. Don't know that he follows the books
well enough to do the BPRD team.

[Jelly Meets Jam]

True, but with that guy's talent after a quick look at Hollow earth he'd be able to perfectly draw the team.

[THE REAL kirk]

JT,

Wow...what a trip through some INCREDIBLE work. I am the VERY lucky reciprient of your first art exchange piece and it is a real treasure! All of your work is so damn good, begs the question: What can't you do? ;)

I have loved the Hellbob from first sight and appreciate the update. Genius! The sculpts are also awesome and you can certainly count me in for one of the Hellboy busts you are hoping to cast. Perhaps put up a Thread for those interested in getting one and see how many would want one, figuring rough costs from there. I know they would be desired by almost all here!

Also wanted to comment on the very nice Mucha-inspired Medusa. Have been a fan of Alphonse for many years and really enjoy it when some one can manage to capture his style so well. Great job!

Thanks for sharing all your work. As said many, many times so far in this thread...keep it comin'!

[JohnThompson]

Thanks, Kirk. And I'm glad you're still enjoying the exchange art.

I love Mucha's work too, I wish I could draw like he did! I have a book of his complete graphic works that I have consulted often for inspiration over the years, and I never get tired of seeing his work.

Below, my take on the "head in a jar" theme. I still have some texturing to do on the neck, and then painting of course, but you get the idea. Life-size Martian head, sculpted over a human skull model. Made with Sculpey, Balsa putty, rigid urethane foam, and....uh.... ping pong balls for eyes. Hey, they were the perfect size, sue me!

http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/mars1.jpghttp://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/mars2.jpghttp://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/mars3.jpghttp://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/mars4.jpg

[Jelly Meets Jam]

Very cool, great concept JT!

[Otto66]

Nifty Martian Head. Thanks for sharing.

[hellboyone]

I love Mucha's work too, I wish I could draw like he did! I have a book of his complete graphic works that I have consulted often for inspiration over the years, and I never get tired of seeing his work.



If it's the big coffee table book, that thing's a stunner. Alphonse Mucha was somewhat of an oddity: succeeded in the commercial art world while being completely ahead of his time. Adam Hughes owes quite a bit of his success to Mucha (like Stelfreeze to Leyendecker, Ross to Rockwell).

ACK ACK ACK! Great Martian head!

R.

[E. Spears]

That martian head ROCKS! Mars Attacks is one of my favorite movies. Super cool, JT.

-Robert

[JohnThompson]

That martian head ROCKS! Mars Attacks is one of my favorite movies. Super cool, JT.

-Robert
I fell in love with Mars Attacks on its opening night. I am a huge fan of this movie, and had to get this sculpt out of my system. It always makes me happy to look at this guy!

[King_Vold]

My god that sculpt is cool. If you ever have grandkids, you could really freak em out by saying it's a souvenir of the Great Martian Invasion, which you fought in as a lad.

[Myron L]

John, you have talent in buckets, my friend. Your pen work is dazzling and that bust is begging to sit on my shelf. :) Awesome work. I crave more.

R.


Couldnt have said it better...holy shiite ! (No i'm not muslim...hehheh)...what great stuff you have done !

[Hellsaint]

Mars Attacks is one of the most sadisdic shows i've ever seen, no offense guys... That sculpt totally creeps me out because it looks friggin real... Nice job JT. :)

[Otto66]

My god that sculpt is cool. If you ever have grandkids, you could really freak em out by saying it's a souvenir of the Great Martian Invasion, which you fought in as a lad.
Right. Like little kids aren't lied to enough? Santa, Easter Bunny,
Tooth Fairy, Tad being less than 200 years old. :D

[Myron L]

Otto...you mutated overnight? You kinda look like Otto Little, Brother of Stuart...kinda "cheesy"...

[Otto66]

Avatar change is what I do. ;)

[JohnThompson]

My god that sculpt is cool. If you ever have grandkids, you could really freak em out by saying it's a souvenir of the Great Martian Invasion, which you fought in as a lad.
Ah yes, the day I can gather the grandkids around the fireplace, put a Slim Whitman record on the antique turntable, and regale them with weird tales from my youth...:) :) :)

Its makin' me misty!
Right. Like little kids aren't lied to enough? Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Tad being less than 200 years old. :D
Who else is going to believe the feverish ramblings of my deranged mind?

[Maija]

Whoa Nelly! That Martian head kicks!

[kid cthulhu]

I have no more mind left to be blown...

This board kicks more ass than any board has a right to!

Great work John!

[fitzroy]

OI! Thompson. Time for more pics.





Please

[JohnThompson]

OI! Thompson. Time for more pics.
Crap! I'm on vacation this week, and have been lax in my attendance here. Does this make up for my absence? Just finished, titled "Weapon of Miss Distraction"...
http://www.ebsqart.com/Art/844/86805.jpg

PLEASE: if anyone takes offense at this image, please contact me about removing it, rather than bug Jonell. Thanks!

[E. Spears]

:eek:
Distracting!

I like it!

-"Robert"

[Jelly Meets Jam]

:) me likeee

[fitzroy]

JT, that's superb.
Beautiful detailing.

[icbm1987]

*is too distracted to make another comment*

[Elegance Liberty]

Okay, now this is both funny, suggestive and awesome at the same time. :D

[KoryBing]

Ha! I love 50's styled pin-ups! They're so great!

Beautiful job.

[Musashi]

Weapon of mass erection? What?

:)

[icbm1987]

Weapon of mass erection? What?

:)


ahahaha...

[Otto66]

Bettie Page's lawyers called. I told them were to find you.
Oh, and Dave Stevens wants his talent back. :evilsmile

[Myron L]

ride the ricket !...ride the rocket !...ride the rocket !...oops , got excited there for a minute !

[Athena]

oooooh.... pretty lady.

[Hells Orc]

Sweet merciful CRAP, that’s amazing! Not to mention very eye appealing that’s always important…eye appeal! Reminds me of those sorts of pictures you used to see in the fifties…only…well, not exactly like that…

[JohnThompson]

Weapon of mass erection? What?
Jeez, you show one scan of a woman straddling a big cylindrical object, and people suddenly assume its a phallic symbol.:rolleyes:

Musashi, your art is great, by the way! I love the way you block out your blacks, you've got an amazing style!
Bettie Page's lawyers called. I told them were to find you.
Oh, and Dave Stevens wants his talent back. :evilsmile
Speaking of Stevens, what is he up to lately? The man will always be one of my favorite artists, if for no other reason than he is solely responsible for re-introducing Bettie Page to the world. I would salute you, sir, but raising my hand makes it easier fot the lawyers to spot me!

[Otto66]

Could Stevens be living off that sweet "Rocketeer" movie money?
Maybe someone (Tad,Rick,Scott?) knows.

[JohnThompson]

Could Stevens be living off that sweet "Rocketeer" movie money?
Maybe someone (Tad,Rick,Scott?) knows.
Did he make enough to retire on?:eek: I thought Disney was a little tight with their money, but what do I know?

Still, most artists would continue to do their art whether they needed the money or not. Last I knew, he did a Vampirella cover, but even that has been a few years ago now.

[Otto66]

Disney? Yea, right. Guess I should have used ( :rolleyes: ) at the
end of that sentence.

[Musashi]

Jeez, you show one scan of a woman straddling a big cylindrical object, and people suddenly assume its a phallic symbol.:rolleyes:
Musashi, your art is great, by the way! I love the way you block out your blacks, you've got an amazing style!

haha Sorry. I guess I inhaled too much Freud in college. Sometimes an explosive devise between an unclad woman's legs is just a bomb. :p

Thanks a lot for the compliments. I like the use of black which is why I'm a huge fan of Mignola, Miller, Toth, all people who use it well.

[JohnThompson]

haha Sorry. I guess I inhaled too much Freud in college. Sometimes an explosive devise between an unclad woman's legs is just a bomb. :p
No, you were right the first time. Sometimes sarcasm is just sarcasm.

You draw a pretty mean Hulk and Hellboy. Any chance you might wanna do an art trade?

[Athena]

Sweet merciful CRAP, that’s amazing! Not to mention very eye appealing that’s always important…eye appeal! Reminds me of those sorts of pictures you used to see in the fifties…only…well, not exactly like that…

I think it's very like the nose cone art that Vargas (i think that's his name. If it's not, it's very like it) did. He used to concentrate so hard on the girls he was painting on the airplanes, he'd do like six fingers or miss a leg off.
It's one of my favourite forms of art, I have to say, and JTs' is luvverly.

[Otto66]

Maybe this is something Fitz should try using Athena
as the model. :evilsmile

[fitzroy]

I'd love to, but, I'm knee deep in LoJo at the moment.

[JohnThompson]

Athena, if hubby is too busy, send pictures of yourself to me and I'll give you the Vargas treatment! Shouldn't every woman have a pinup painting of herself?

[Otto66]

Athena, if hubby is too busy, send pictures of yourself to me and I'll give you the Vargas treatment! Shouldn't every woman have a pinup painting of herself?
Dude. That ruse didn't work on the old board.
Would have thought one harassment law suit would have
taught ya a lesson. :rolleyes:

[fitzroy]

Athena shouldn't have to go thu this thinly veiled harrassment, you sir, are a cad.

She'd probably love it tho', the painting.

[Athena]

Athena, if hubby is too busy, send pictures of yourself to me and I'll give you the Vargas treatment! Shouldn't every woman have a pinup painting of herself?

he he he.
I haven't got a stars and stripes bikini.

I think I might have a large rocket somewhere though...

[Otto66]

he he he.
I haven't got a stars and stripes bikini.
Pictures are bikini optional.
I think I might have a large rocket somewhere though...
More talk like this, you'll drive JT mad. :evilsmile

[icbm1987]

I think it is now time to say:

"Crotch Rocket"

carry on.

[Athena]

Kevin your terrible. I have got a rocket somewhere. I bought it from an air show about ten years ago.
Yes, they sell rockets to fifteen year olds...
But still no bikini.
Maybe I should wear my mu-mu.

[icbm1987]

And I thought an English lady would use the right "you're."

Teh motarsicle r teh funz

[Athena]

If you want to annoy me, carry on. It's quarter past one in the morning here. Doubtless you won't know what that time of day looks like, because you're usually tucked up in bed with your nu-nu.

KEVIN- Incur the wrath of Athena, and feel the hand of the goddess.

[icbm1987]

...

What is a nu-nu?

And why aren't you sleeping?

Athena cannot hurt me!!! For I am protected by the power of Bacchus!

edit: and it's 7:20 PM US central time.

[Athena]

A nu-nu is a security blanket.
And Bacchus my a***.

And I'm not sleeping because i'm twenty five and i can DO WHAT I WANT!

[icbm1987]

...

did you just censor anus?

I am currently doubled over with laughter.

[King_Vold]

Kevin, you remember that thing you do which makes people put you on their ignore list? You're doing it again.

[Hellsaint]

Hmmm... the way this thread is going... it seems almost too familiar.

[icbm1987]

...

FOR THE LAST TIME... MY NAME IS NOT KEVIN.

and w/e...

[King_Vold]

FOR THE LAST TIME... MY NAME IS NOT KEVIN

Actually, I'd never heard you say that before... so for the FIRST time, your name is not Kevin. Got it. Sorry Oz.

[Musashi]

No, you were right the first time. Sometimes sarcasm is just sarcasm.

You draw a pretty mean Hulk and Hellboy. Any chance you might wanna do an art trade?

haha OK.
An art trade? I'm up for that.

[JohnThompson]

haha OK.
An art trade? I'm up for that.
AT LAST! A sensible thought has been posted. So.... any requests, sir?
...

What is a nu-nu?

And why aren't you sleeping?

Athena cannot hurt me!!! For I am protected by the power of Bacchus!

edit: and it's 7:20 PM US central time.
Oz, just what size brick does it take upside your head for you to take a hint?

EL? Where's that "Owned" animation when I need it?
he he he.
I haven't got a stars and stripes bikini.

I think I might have a large rocket somewhere though...
My dear, there are several ways to paint a pinup, most depict fully clothed women. I was serious about the offer, but I wouldn't repeat the rocket theme unless the concept behind it fit. The best pinup would incorporate one of your interests to create a theme, or if done as a gift to Fitz, one of his interests perhaps. Calm hubby down, this is in no way meant as a harrassment. If you were at all interested, I would suggest you search pinup art online to get a feel for what kind of pose, costume, or theme might suit you. If not interested, I'll say no more about it.

[Elegance Liberty]

EL? Where's that "Owned" animation when I need it?


You rang? :D

http://golden-fox.moonlyte.net/1k/jody-slap.gif

[fitzroy]

JT, that's a lovely offer. We'll have a ponder.

You never ask me to do an art trade *sob*

[icbm1987]

Oz, just what size brick does it take upside your head for you to take a hint?

All I need to know now is that my sig is working.

And EL... stop pimping that gif to everyone.

[JohnThompson]

You rang? :D
Thank you! Feel free to use that anytime ICBM gets out of line.
JT, that's a lovely offer. We'll have a ponder.

You never ask me to do an art trade *sob*
My subtle hints to fellow artists that they should send me their "Give up?" art didn't seem to get me anywhere, so I decided to be more direct. I guess I thought you didn't trade art unless it was for limericks. I'd love to trade you something, though. What would you like?
All I need to know now is that my sig is working.
We're still waiting for that better conduct to start...:rolleyes:

[icbm1987]

Haha... don't worry, it will.

Have you ever made any .gif animations JT?

[JohnThompson]

Gif animations for avatars or web only. Most of my animations are in Quicktime, rendered from 3D files, mostly corporate crap like tumbling logos.

With the exception of this: http://www.weldzilla.com/extras/weldzilla_mov.html

[Athena]

Hey JT,
Hubby isn't offended by your generous offer, and if I can find any decent pictures of me (ie: five years old) then I will get Lord Fitz to send them your way.

ICBM: You'll always be Kevin in my heart... sigh...

edited for spelling.

[icbm1987]

Fantastic work sir.

I would comment on the robotic movements, but it suits the theme.

icbm1987

[Athena]

he he he. I love weldzilla. i think he's going to take over the world!
THE WORLD I TELL YOU!!!!
MWAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

[fitzroy]

Was he in Flashdance?

[JohnThompson]

Was he in Flashdance?
Sorry, Weldzilla is incapable of dancing, since he has no legs. The client agreed with the idea of a foot stomp, but would not let me show any sign of legs in the remaining animation. I had to crop some of the frames as it was to keep the pelvic region out of sight, like there was some kind of obscene Elvis thrusting going on.

Anyway, not much of an animation in terms of what people see on a daily basis, but it was fun to do. My 3D software is pretty low-end, and isn't capable of the flashy CGI.

[HBMomma]

A nu-nu is a security blanket.

Not sure about that, but it's definitely also a character from Teletubbies.

The vaccuum cleaner, to be exact.

[Musashi]

AT LAST! A sensible thought has been posted. So.... any requests, sir?


How about a Lone Wolf and Cub or a Marv from Sin City drawing? If you don't like either of those, just let me know. What would you like from me?

[JohnThompson]

How about a Lone Wolf and Cub or a Marv from Sin City drawing? If you don't like either of those, just let me know. What would you like from me?
Marv sounds great to me (especially since I don't know much about LW&C).

I'd love a Hulk or Hellboy from you, if you feel like it.

[Musashi]

Marv sounds great to me (especially since I don't know much about LW&C).
I'd love a Hulk or Hellboy from you, if you feel like it.

Awesome! That's cool.
I'll do a Hulk vs Hellboy. How about that? :)

[JohnThompson]

Awesome! That's cool.
I'll do a Hulk vs Hellboy. How about that? :)

:) :) :)

[JohnThompson]

Naiad requested that I do a Goon, so here it is at long last!
http://www.indeestudios.com/hellboyweb/goon.jpg

[E. Spears]

shazam. That's a great Goon, JT! The pose is classic goon :).

[MY2K]

aw what the heck. WHAT THE HECK.

:( You're so good....Mr. HB, Abe and Liz on the first page...I want a print....so badly...

[JohnThompson]

ERS: I'm glad you like the Goon. I may try to add a Frankie and some zombies at a later date.

MY2K: PM me with an address. :)

[Elegance Liberty]

Awww, now that's cool. :D

Further proof that I *really* need to start reading 'The Goon'...

[mithveaen]

Awesome art John. Hellsponge Pants is very funny :)

The sculptures are amazing, though I'm not sure I would like one near me hehehe the guy from Mars Attack scares me a lot. The pinup girls are also excellent. I wish I could say something else but I wanted to say how much this art truly likes me...

[Hellsaint]

I may try to add a Frankie and some zombies at a later date.
That better not be me u are talking about :eek: Haha. Anyway that Goon pic reeks of coolness, nice job JT

[JohnThompson]

I wanted to say how much this art truly likes me...
Thank you! My art likes you too.:)
...that Goon pic reeks of coolness, nice job JT
It reeks of something, anyway....;)

[Musashi]

Great Goon, guy!

[JohnThompson]

One of my recent illustration projects: creating images for 3 of Aesop's Fables for a new book. This one is "The Ants and the Grasshopper, of course. Modeled and rendered in Carrara.
http://www.ebsqart.com/Art/844/93769.jpghttp://www.ebsqart.com/Art/844/93770.jpghttp://www.ebsqart.com/Art/844/93771.jpg

[Hellsaint]

Woh! Great images. Kept me thinking about a Bug's Life actually. Hope they don't get squished. :D

[fitzroy]

Superb, and a great Goon earlier.

[icbm1987]

JT, very nice work...

It almost makes me wonder why you aren't working in the Video Game biz... almost...

icbm1987

[Kusanivy]

Aw geez, so many people on this board are so insanely talented. Those sketches are amazing JT!

And the sculptures are making me swoon with jealously - as well as want to run downstairs and start practicing my Sculpty skills....

I sooo have to show the Hellbob stuff to my friend. She loves Spongebob.

So if HB = Spongebob, LoJo = Mr Crabb (or whatever his name is) and Roger = Patrick, does that mean Abe would just be Abe? ;)

[Petersen]

Beautiful work JT!!!!

I am a big fan of Easop....The one with the fox and the crane is a fave as well as the fox and the crow

[HBMomma]

So if HB = Spongebob, LoJo = Mr Crabb (or whatever his name is) and Roger = Patrick...

That reminds me; as I was reading Plague of Frogs the other night, I realized that Roger's voice sounded like Patrick! Surely that is not a coincidence. It's ALL YOUR FAULT John! ;)

(Just a warning: if Hellboy starts sounding like Spongebob in my mind, I'm gonna have to take some action....)





(Like watching the DVD three times in a row. :D )

[Otto66]

Nice pics, Johnnie. Been a while since you've posted any.
More, art. More, more.

[Athena]

aaaaaaah. the ants and the gwasshopper. they soo pritty. tell me the ants kick the grasshoppers ass. lazy mister gwasshopper.

[JohnThompson]

Thanks everyone for the feedback!

ICBM: I don't think there are any game designers in Iowa, and I'm not in a position to move. That, and I'm such a slave to detail that I don't think I could allow myself to create low-poly models.

Kusanivy: Abe was always my stumbling block when it came to "Spongebobbing" the Hellboy universe. I suppose he'd just end up one of those generic fish characters that populate Bikini Bottom.

Petersen: Thanks! I did 3 illustrations for the book, The Ants/Grasshopper above, "The Tortoise and the Hare", and "The Bee and Jupiter". There are 15 artists involved, each illustrating 3 different fables. I'll post more info about its publication when I get more details.

HBMomma: I always thought Roger sounded like that Dauber character from the old TV show "Coach" myself. ;)

[JohnThompson]

tell me the ants kick the grasshoppers ass. lazy mister gwasshopper.
Not exactly....

Later in the story they remove kis kidneys to sell on eBay, however. :D

[Athena]

Later in the story they remove kis kidneys to sell on eBay, however. :D

They won't sell them. I've tried.

[Hellsaint]

Oh GAWD! You mean the kidneys i bought... *BLARRGGGHHH*...erk

[Otto66]

JT? PM sent.

[fitzroy]

Otto, I can't believe you are PMing another artist, I feel so betrayed and used *sob*

JT, more art?

[Otto66]

Otto, I can't believe you are PMing another artist, I feel so betrayed and used *sob*
Dude. As I've told you time and again, I'm a free bird that cannot be
caged. I PM here, I PM there. PMPMPMPMPMPMPMPMPMPMPM......... :D

[Athena]

Otto, but somebody said they saw you in a cage at a club, once. It must have been a tyre club, because it was something to do with rubber. Do you like cars, then?

[Otto66]

Not true. Leather. ;)

[JohnThompson]

At this time, it seems appropriate to post this again.... ;)
http://forums.comicbookresources.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6469

[gary bolt]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahah

hahahahahahah







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That's hilarious!

[Hellsaint]

Omg! I thought the corset would burst first. Anyway, funny pic :)

[Maija]

That illustration is beautiful JT. Do keep us updated on the state of the book.

That corset pic never ceases to crack me up. :D

[Elegance Liberty]

Cute illustration. =]

[JohnThompson]

Thanks for all the comments! Here's another 3D model, a test render really, to work out some texture and lighting. He still needs a background, but who doesn't like frogs, even if they're unfinished? The "ribbit" was added at the request of my son Clayton.

http://www.ebsqart.com/Art/844/33140.jpg

[fitzroy]

Hypno frog, aaargh!

Cool stuff

[Hellsaint]

Oh man. Thats a BIG frog!
I like :) Really good job, JT

what's with bugs and frogs? :confused: Just curious.

[Otto66]

Great frog. Great son name, Clayton Thompson.

[JohnThompson]

what's with bugs and frogs? :confused: Just curious.
Bugs, frogs, dinosaurs, robots: all things that render well in CG. Also things that every boy likes as a kid, and the lucky ones never outgrow.;)

[Otto66]

Also things that every boy likes as a kid, and the lucky ones never outgrow.;)
True, true.

[JohnThompson]

Great frog. Great son name, Clayton Thompson.
Thanks, we obviously like it too!

His little brother is Seth, and for the life of us we couldn't think of a good middle name for him. We had some friends who had just named their baby "Thomas Wayne" after Batman's dad, and as a joke I told my wife we were naming our son "Seth Ronin" after the Frank Miller story. She hates it when I do overtly fanboy stuff, so it was a good gag at the time. She could never think of another name that sounded better, so she ended up sticking with Ronin as a middle name for him. :D

What have we learned? Be careful what you wish for...

[Otto66]

Seth R.(Ronin) Thompson. Cool. Does he ever use his middle
name or ask you what it means?

Has he started collecting
"Lone Wolf and Cub" and Asian movies?

When I have a child, would you name it? :D

[JohnThompson]

Seth doesn't care yet about the whole name thing, probably when kids at school start asking "what the hell were your parents thinking" questions, he'll want more details. We bought the Ronin trade to keep for him, to help explain when he's older. Can't wait for that conversation. He'll probably rebel against my fanboy ways and turn into a jock. :D

No Asian culture collecting yet for Seth. He's 4 and is a HUGE railroad train fan though. Its so cool to wath him build these elaborate track systems that wind around the livingroom, weaving in and out of furniture legs.

As far as naming kids, sure! I take no responsibility for the beatings those names may bring them later in life, though... :eek:

[Elegance Liberty]

What I wouldn't give for a cool name like that.

'Kathleen Anne' is very boring. D=

[JohnThompson]

I am starting my own cult, and as a bonus to new members there will be a re-naming ceremony, where I give you all super-cool names. Promise.

Just sell all your possessions and bring me the money first, then you can join. You know you want to.... :evilsmile

[Athena]

OMG! My mother would totally freak out if she saw that! She hates frogs!

EL: Your name is similair to mine: Kathryn Elizabeth. (crazy russian bird who enjoyed riding horses-english noblewoman)

JT: Can I join your cult? Is it like that one the man set up where you have to do a good deed evry Friday?
As for baby names, for boys it looks like Hunter, Fighter or Ryder. Maybe Logan but it's a bit popular now. For girls, Elektra (yes, spelt like that as in the comic, not the legend) or Athena. I quite like colours like carmen and silver, but Silver Webb?!?
By the way, if I'm having it, I'm naming it so it don't matter what Fitz thinks. I do quite like Seth. It's rather nice.

[JohnThompson]

JT: Can I join your cult? Is it like that one the man set up where you have to do a good deed evry Friday?
Good deeds are passe. Did you ever see that movie, "Pay it Foreward"? That's crap. Karma isn't allowed in my cult either. You wanna get to heaven? What have you done for me lately?:p

Unless by "good deed" you mean worshipping me, then its mandatory on a daily basis if you join.:evilsmile
As for baby names, for boys it looks like Hunter, Fighter or Ryder. Maybe Logan but it's a bit popular now. For girls, Elektra (yes, spelt like that as in the comic, not the legend) or Athena. I quite like colours like carmen and silver, but Silver Webb?!?How about Carmen Elektra Webb?
By the way, if I'm having it, I'm naming it so it don't matter what Fitz thinks. I do quite like Seth. It's rather nice.
By all means name your kids after gods rather than the macho "Hunter" or "Scout" type names being given out by parents now. Or, since Fitz looks so much like Bruce Willis, you could name them after Demi-gods. :D

[Otto66]

I take no responsibility for the beatings those names may bring them later in life, though... :eek:
And here I thought beatings were just a part of everyone's childhood.
Otto Thompson :D

[JohnThompson]

And here I thought beatings were just a part of everyone's childhood.
Otto Thompson :D
Only if you grew up with a hump or a weird name. Or wore weird clothes. Or had weird interests. Or breathed.

[Athena]

JT: you're sooooo funny. I really like Fighter, though. But I can see where Zeus Webb would be rather spiffing. Or Apollo. Hmmmmm.... Zeus...
As for worshipping you, I'm already on my knees, oh lord.

[JohnThompson]

As for worshipping you, I'm already on my knees, oh lord.
As tempting as it is to respond with something indecent, I'll just remind you I am still waiting for your tithe.:D

[Maija]

Great frog and great kids names.

Dinos rock. I'm going out to Dinosaur Provincial Park at the end of the month to look for fossils. You need a guide because it's a protected area--there are dino bones everywhere. Super-cool.

[JohnThompson]

Great frog and great kids names.

Dinos rock. I'm going out to Dinosaur Provincial Park at the end of the month to look for fossils. You need a guide because it's a protected area--there are dino bones everywhere. Super-cool.
Cool! If you're really lucky and discover bones from a new species, they'll name it after you. Since Maiasaurus is already taken, I vote for Rutasaurus!

Can you bring me back a cool fossil? I'm a nut about dinos.

[HBMomma]

As for baby names, for boys it looks like Hunter, Fighter or Ryder.

Seriously? My son, the one who drew my avatar, renamed himself "Fighter" a couple years ago. And everyone looks at us like we're totally insane when he introduces himself. (And this is a kid with a sister named Macha. Seems odd that "Fighter" gets more weird looks than that!)

(We named him Patrick, btw. He's the third boy; after the first two kids you name together, you start to get really annoyed with each other. "What do you mean you don't like Ulric??" "What's wrong with John?" You start looking for patterns, anything to wriggle out of having to agree on a name AGAIN. So my hubby pointed out that the first two had names of U.S. founding fathers - Thomas and Samuel - and we went from there. And yes, we considered their wives for names for the girl, too.)

Anyway, I obviously think "Fighter" would be a very cool name. :)

[JohnThompson]

Since Maiasaurus is already taken, I vote for Rutasaurus!
Sorry to quote myself, but I did a search online and discovered there already is a species of dinosaur named Rutasaurus! A recently discovered skeleton from the Aswam Valley dig site suggests a very unique looking creature, judging from the skull. Here is an artist's rendering:

[morna]

what're the odds! kinda what you might expect though from the worst place on earth...

[Tad]

Good one, JT! For a brief second my mind was trying to make it fit the preconcieved notion... "weird, where's the mouth, where's--- oh!"

[Maija]

Sorry to quote myself, but I did a search online and discovered there already is a species of dinosaur named Rutasaurus! A recently discovered skeleton from the Aswam Valley dig site suggests a very unique looking creature, judging from the skull. Here is an artist's rendering:

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

That's awesome! Well shopped, too. There was a second that it just seemed like a really bizarre dinosaur.

As for collecting fossils, I'd pick one up for ya if it wasn't going to cost me a $10,000 fine. I'll just be looking. You need to have a special permit to collect fossils in that area. It sure is tempting though. Last time I was in there I found a crocodile tooth and part of a turtle's shell in a microwash (a small sandbar in an ancient stream where bits of dead animals would wash up and be fossilized) as well as numerous vertebrae and ribs from large herbivores, probably duckbills. They're everywhere, just like regular rocks. At one spot on the trail there was a huge femur sticking out of a wall of earth and everyone got really excited. The guide was really casual about it: "Oh the paleos know it's here. If it was scientifically significant, they'd dig it up."

The dig site we went to was really interesting too: a spot where a whole bunch of centrosaurs drowned, supporting the theory that many herbivores travelled in herds. So there are all these skeletons laid out on the ground. Sooper-dooper cool.

Your next family holiday maybe, JT: http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/dinosaur/flashindex.asp

[Tad]

At one spot on the trail there was a huge femur sticking out of a wall of earth and everyone got really excited. The guide was really casual about it: "Oh the paleos know it's here. If it was scientifically significant, they'd dig it up."

This feels like a FAR SIDE cartoon. We see a cutaway of the hillside showing that the other end of the femur is stuck in a flying saucer wreck, complete with skulls of three eyed aliens.

[JohnThompson]

As for collecting fossils, I'd pick one up for ya if it wasn't going to cost me a $10,000 fine. I'll just be looking. You need to have a special permit to collect fossils in that area.
They don't check pockets, do they?:evilsmile
Your next family holiday maybe, JT:
I'd love to, someday. Unfortunately, in my current financial state, my next family vacation will be to Chuck E. Cheese. :(

[Maija]

They don't check pockets, do they?:evilsmile

Well, they would check cross-border packages, right? ;)

I'd love to, someday. Unfortunately, in my current financial state, my next family vacation will be to Chuck E. Cheese. :(

Well, the dinos have waited a few million years for you already, a couple more years won't matter much to 'em! :)

Nice avatar. I like the way you've tackled the Sky Captain/Talk Like A Pirate weekend collision.