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Eric Henson
08-06-2009, 02:49 AM
In an attempt to keep drawing each day and to get back into practice, I've decided to start posting my artwork in a thread for you to view, evaluate and (mostly) enjoy! Feel free to name requests and I'll do what I can!
Eric Henson
08-06-2009, 02:58 AM
Here is a page of sequential art I worked on for a Wolverine project called "Versus". It's mainly so you can see the progress from rough sketch to finished pencils. Enjoy!

Here is the initial sketch:

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/LoganvsVictor-1.jpg

Then, I begin to flesh out the figures:

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/LoganvsVictor-2.jpg

More development (adding other foes like Cyber):

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/LoganvsVictor-3.jpg

I started covering more negative space and tossed in Deadpool:

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/LoganvsVictor-4.jpg
Eric Henson
08-06-2009, 02:59 AM
And it goes on...

More details & a backround:

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/LoganvsVictor-5.jpg

Semi-final Pencils (swapped out Deadpool for DeathStrike, completed the panels and cleaned it up a bit). Almost finished!:

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/LoganvsVictor-6.jpg
Pro
08-06-2009, 06:24 AM
Very nice. Tight lines, good use of negative space. My only small critique would be the claw you directed differently in the final pict. Other than that great job.

Always great to see how someone works, the decision process and the evolution from start to finish.
Eric Henson
08-06-2009, 08:14 AM
Very nice. Tight lines, good use of negative space. My only small critique would be the claw you directed differently in the final pict. Other than that great job.

Always great to see how someone works, the decision process and the evolution from start to finish.

Thanks! I went back and forth with that claw. Actually, I had someone hold a set of blades and it appeared to curve outward, but now that you pointed it out...I went back and fixed it (see below). Thanks for reminding me!

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/WolverineVS-PAge1A.jpg
Pro
08-06-2009, 12:59 PM
Thanks! I went back and forth with that claw. Actually, I had someone hold a set of blades and it appeared to curve outward, but now that you pointed it out...I went back and fixed it (see below). Thanks for reminding me!

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/WolverineVS-PAge1A.jpg

Yup, that works better.
ImpactDFX
08-06-2009, 08:56 PM
WOW! Amazing artwork!
Eric Henson
08-06-2009, 09:53 PM
WOW! Amazing artwork!

Thanks! More to come...
Eric Henson
08-06-2009, 10:21 PM
Thought I'd include some portrait work here...

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/USAFPortrait-AshleyDanielx.jpg

This one was more for fun. Way less detailed--a study for a later portrait...

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/USAFPortrait-CptKevinCarmichael.jpg
shawn_381
08-07-2009, 04:35 PM
Very nice work Eric. Your pencils are tight as heck. My only comment, and it's minor is that Wolverine's pose looks kind of stiff to me, but that may be just me.

I've been tying to do a sketch a day in order to get back in shape as well - stay committed!!

:smile:
Eric Henson
08-08-2009, 08:49 AM
Very nice work Eric. Your pencils are tight as heck. My only comment, and it's minor is that Wolverine's pose looks kind of stiff to me, but that may be just me.

I've been tying to do a sketch a day in order to get back in shape as well - stay committed!!

:smile:

Thanks! And yes, his pose is stiff. I have to get out of that habit and loosen up.
Eric Henson
08-08-2009, 08:56 AM
Another comissioned Air Force sketch:

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/USAFPortrait-MSGHerbWilcoxRetiremen.jpg
Eric Henson
08-08-2009, 08:58 AM
And portrait I drew of my friend's daughter--it was taken with a bad digital camera (didn't scan it) so I apologize for the poor quality...

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/JasmineParks-2007.jpg
Eric Henson
08-08-2009, 10:45 AM
Here is a comedic characture I did for a Pastor who is known by his congregation as a local "Superman". The pose was based on a Superman wallpaper design (no idea who the artist was that made the wallpaper) I found online. Just for fun--here is : Super-Bob!

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/SuperBob092.jpg
Eric Henson
08-10-2009, 03:30 PM
A Storm sketch I did back when I was deployed to the Middle East. It has lots of errors on it but it was fun.

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/StormSketch-2008Darkened2.jpg
Pro
08-10-2009, 05:41 PM
Great new stuff Eric. Specially like the Storm/Blackpanther and the new airforce sketch.
Eric Henson
08-11-2009, 11:24 AM
Great new stuff Eric. Specially like the Storm/Blackpanther and the new airforce sketch.

Thanks! There should be some really cool artwork coming soon! As soon as I finish up with it I'll be sure to post it!
Eric Henson
08-11-2009, 10:38 PM
More comic art is on the way, but here is also another comissioned portrait/sketch:

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/ParksNeice2.jpg
Eric Henson
08-13-2009, 11:41 PM
New Pin-Up: The Silver Surfer! Pencils by Eric Henson with colors by Ross Hughes (Fallen Justice)...enjoy!

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/SilverSurferSmall-ColorsbyRossHughe.jpg
ImpactDFX
08-14-2009, 01:55 AM
Nice!!!!!!!!
Eric Henson
08-14-2009, 08:25 AM
Nice!!!!!!!!

Thanks! It was a lot of fun to draw!
Eric Henson
08-17-2009, 04:15 PM
Nothing too new to add right now (in the realm of comics). I'm waiting on a few digital coloring jobs to close out and I'm working on a DC splash page at the moment. When its done I'll post. After that I have a Marvel compositon/comission cover coming up so that will be HUGE.

I'll keep you posted. For now...another portrait. The little boy in this sketch recently passed away. I sketched a quick family portrait per request as a memorial:

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/USAFPortrait-Matthew54-Jack20083.jpg
Eric Henson
08-18-2009, 04:13 AM
A JLA pin-up that I'm working on...

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/JusticeLeaguePinUp-Pencils.jpg
Eric Henson
08-20-2009, 10:52 PM
Adjustments...

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/JusticeLeague-Step8.jpg
Pro
08-21-2009, 04:40 AM
Looking great as usual. Small critique on the tangent created by placing Wonderwoman leg behind Flash' arm. You're an excellent artist so it's not really bothersome like it would be if your lines were less clear but it tends to blend the two together in places at first glance.
Otherwise than that great pict, very dynamic.
Also like the family pict, well done!
Eric Henson
08-21-2009, 03:07 PM
Looking great as usual. Small critique on the tangent created by placing Wonderwoman leg behind Flash' arm. You're an excellent artist so it's not really bothersome like it would be if your lines were less clear but it tends to blend the two together in places at first glance.

Wow! I actually didin't notice that at all. Now that you mention it, I do see how that blends. The issue will resolve itself once the colors are applied though (due to the contrast), but you are correct, sir! Good call.

Also, thank you for the compliments on the artwork. It does good to get confirmation from a great artist like yourself. Continue to enjoy! More to come!
Eric Henson
11-17-2009, 12:10 AM
Been a long time since I posted anything on CBR. Figured I'd throw up some pieces. Enjoy!

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/Pencil%20Jack/Venom2.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/SupermanSeqential-Page1PASADVICE9.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/MarvelBattleRoyale-Step7.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/Pencil%20Jack/SupergirlPJ.jpg
Eric Henson
11-17-2009, 12:10 AM
http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/Pencil%20Jack/ConanPSF.jpg
LewMoxinsghost
11-17-2009, 06:03 AM
Been a long time since I posted anything on CBR. Figured I'd throw up some pieces. Enjoy!


Glad you did. Top notch work here, my friend!
Eric Henson
11-17-2009, 06:23 AM
Glad you did. Top notch work here, my friend!

Thanks! Its good to be back!
lilrichieh
11-17-2009, 09:52 AM
Some really nice work their my friend :) good job.
Eric Henson
11-11-2010, 08:26 AM
So it's been nearly a year and I've not posted on CBR. Sorry guys. I was honing my craft! Been working on a few titles here and there and I thought I'd post a few samples of some updated work.


Pin-up for the upcoming "Freakshow" Trade Paperback at (Ape Entertainment)--Pencils by me, inks by Michael Babinski (She-Hulks/Wonder Woman) and colors by Steve Downer:



http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/Pencil%20Jack/Freakshow_Cover_Colorsfin.jpg



A cover to issue #1 of "The Diplomat" for Arch Enemy Entertainment--Pencils by me, inks by Michael Babinski and colors by Alex Sollazzo:



http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/Pencil%20Jack/Diplomat_1_NEWcover.jpg



...and a preview of #2 (WIP)--Pencils by me, inks by Michael Babinski (to be colored by Alex Sollazzo):



http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/Pencil%20Jack/Diplomat2Cover-Inks.jpg



An older/really bad sample page of a comic I'm working on over at Arch Enemy (can't say much else about it until the release): Pencils by me:



http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad235/Eric-Henson/Pencil%20Jack/BBW-Issue1-Page7.jpg



I can post more if you guys are interested in seeing it. Just thought I'd stop by. I hope everything has been going well on the CBR boards!
rocketpig
11-11-2010, 08:43 AM
That first panel is just perfect. Love it. Looks natural.
Mark Pacich
11-11-2010, 08:48 AM
Awesome work - it looks really good.
Eric Henson
11-11-2010, 11:39 AM
That first panel is just perfect. Love it. Looks natural.

Awesome work - it looks really good.

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it!
Thug Comics
11-11-2010, 11:51 AM
your work is great
Eric Henson
11-11-2010, 01:38 PM
your work is great

Thank you! Your kind words are very encouraging.