He is known for his collaborations with filmmaker guillermo del toro, including the television series the strain 201417 and the films pacific rim 20, crimson peak 2015 and the shape of water 2017. This book features a careerspanning interview with the artist, a discussion of his creative process, and reams of rare and unseen art, including a large gallery of commissioned pieces, and 8 pages of full color work. The 22 page comic book will be available in print and digital with two collectible covers by paradise and jesse johnson, the comic book cover artist. Created in ink over graphite and zipatone on bristol board with an image area of 9.
Cbr news recently caught up with the writerartist to find out whats in store for his titular 18th century inquisitor. Creator of the marquis published by dark horse comics. Why are comic book writers more famous then comic book. He is known for his collaborations with filmmaker guillermo del toro, including the television series the strain 201417 and the films pacific rim 20, crimson. Guy davis the sandman promo artwork comic art comic art, art gallery. Comic art factory original comic book art planches. Comic book pagescomic book artistscomic artistcomic books artmike mignola. His first work for dc comics was working for its imprint, vertigo in the title sandman mystery theatre, work for which he is best. Hes out of new york, and hes americas greatest link to the blues right now. Davis has worked as an artist for the mike mignolacreated miniseries since its third run.
Search more than 125,000 pieces of original comic art, sketches and paintings for sale from over 45 comic art dealers, comic artists, and marketplaces. Get a page of original art for the price of the hardcover set. All sizes are 11 by 17 inches, if not described otherwise. First introduced in 1997 under the banner of caliber comics, the marquis would find a new home at oni press for the first two installments of the series before eventually finding. Description guy davis the blair witch project story page 3 original art oni press, 1999. He later contributed a story to the fantastic fanzine and eventually landed at arrow comics, later called caliber comics. Guy davis talks the marquis guy davis the marquis returns to comics, this time at dark horse comics. The tongueincheek cartoon strip that is included in the liner notes, is a collaboration between the two davis. Jan 16, 2015 guy davis tumblr comic artist with mike mignola, i love his art on bprd, so awesome, it sets a mood. D he made his debut in the hellboy universe with b.
He pursued training as an illustrator at the high school of art and design and the pratt institute. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Original comic book art from dc, image, marvel and vertigo series. Original comic book art for sale listings by artist at. Lawrence snelly, richard thomas comic book art direction, guy davis comic book illustrations, jason felix, darren frydendall, leif jones, david leri, robert macneil, chuck regan, andrew ritchie, andrew trabbold. Born in 1966, davis is primarily known for his work on dc comics sandman mystery theatre and various hellboyrelated comics put out by dark horse. A demonstration on how you could color a comic book page on a single layer. Guy davis is an american comic book artist primarily known for his work on sandman mystery theatre and b. I have not yet attained that level of satori wherein i. Concept artist on pacific rim, paranorman, pinocchio and the strain. Artist guy davis is a selftaught illustrator best known for his work on sandman mystery theatre with matt wagner and steve seagle, which was published by dc comics vertigo imprint. Guy davis concept art portfolio, concept artist, conceptual designer, illustrator. It is not as often as one would think that a comic book has what i consider to be the perfect pairing of artist and writer, however the zombies that ate the world is one of those books.
I am an original art representative and dealer who specializes in selling original comic art by modern era artists. Join us as we lift the veil on the career of another modern masterguy davis. This is original cover art for the dark horse comics mini series, the nevermen issue 03 by guy davis. Guy davis comics born 1966, american comic book artist guy davis musician born 1952, american blues guitarist, actor, and musician guy davis drummer born 1983, drummer in the british rock band reuben. When guy davis set out to tell the fivegraphicnovel opus he calls the marquis, there was no way he could have known the odyssey that the journey would become. The marquis issue 3 page in nathan stacys guy davis comic art gallery room. A british artist and writer known for his work on uncanny xmen, captain britain, and excalibur.
Guy davis isnt your average horror comic book artist. Aug 27, 20 comic book artist, guy davis hellboy, has started to branch out, creating concept art for featured films, like guillermo del toros pacific rim. From his breakthrough hit baker street to the pulp noir sandman mystery theater to his current work on b. Ink over graphite on bristol board with an image area of 10. Looking for a horror book with humor and braaaaainnnnns. Just imagine what is in store for you when an entire comic book title is given over to explore the adventures and pet peeves of one of the comic industrys very own. He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the secondseason episode three men and a comic book, which originally aired on may 9, 1991. So much so that axel alonso almost entirely downplayed the role of the artist which was a very foolish position to take because comics are a visual medium. His first comic book work was etc, and it appeared under dcs piranha press imprint in 1987. Guy davis real name guy davis employers dark horse comics place of birth united states of america date of birth, 1966 contentsshow personal history guy davis resides in michigan, with his fiancee, painter and sculptor rosemary van deuren. Guy davis is an american creature designer, concept artist, illustrator and storyboard artist who has worked on film, television, comic book and video game projects.
In addition, davis has contributed songs to tribute albums for charley patton, robert johnson, nick lowe, the grateful dead, and bob dylan. And, speaking of creepy, the first issue of guys creator owned book, the marquis, is scheduled to be released in may, 2000. The cover is an homage to the cover of the big allamerican comic book dc, 1944 series. Daviss artwork features pages of heavily inked cityscapes crammed with gothic spires and rococo entablature, and squat and grotesque. He has also created other supernatural and paranormal themed titles for dark horse including baltimore. I have been a big fan of guy davis from his early days on baker street. Guy davis is an illustrator for white wolf and onyx path publishing. Guy davis, bluesman american blues, blues musician. Honour among punks goodreads meet your next favorite book. He is the writer and artist of his creatorowned series, the marquis. Original comic art guy davis anthonys comic book art. Guy s official contributions for white wolf include the following. Guy davis born 1966 is an american creature designer, concept artist, illustrator and storyboard artist who has worked on film, television, comic book and video game projects. The albums liner notes and cover art were commissioned from comic book artist guy davis, who is known best for his work for the comic books sandman mystery theatre and the nevermen.
He is also the creator of the nevermen and the marquis. Always an honor to be part of an amazing production, and concept illustrator on. Daniel, geof darrow, russell dauterman, sergio fernandez davila, alan davis, guy davis, jon davis hunt, shane davis, daxiong, david day. Selftaught michigan based artist guy davis saw his first cartoon strip published in his hometown newspaper during his high school years. Comic book doms portly purveyor of fourcolor fiction has his own comic miniseries. Anthonys comic book art original comic art guy davis.
Guy is an professional american comic book artist and creator. I feel extremely fortunate to represent so many talented individuals. Guy davis born 1966 is an american creature designer, concept artist, illustrator and storyboard artist who provided interior art for the comics aliens. His other credits for dc and vertigo include work on hellblazer, house of secrets, catwoman, batman. Guy davis 1995 sandman artwork tristate original art. In 1999, amara teamed with artist guy davis on the creation of the nevermen a fantastic and criticallyacclaimed scinoir tale recently released as a graphic novel by dark horse.
Guy davis born 1966 is an american creature designer, concept artist, illustrator and storyboard artist who has worked on film, television, comic book and video. Since the quesada takeover, i cant think of a single new superstar artist that made the sort of impact the image guys did. But underlying the eerie quality of his artwork is a remarkable sense of storytelling. Guy davis is a comic book artist primarily known for his work on sandman mystery theatre and the hellboy spinoff b. Aa1 a 2nd edition reprint hardcover book signed and inscribed by guy consolmagno to previous owner on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Happily, the interview is great and covers a lot of ground. Guy davis is an american comic artist based in michigan, best known for his work on baker street, b. A hard cover collection of my creator owned comic work is up for auction with proceeds. Original comic art guy davis guy davis born 1966 is an american comic book artist primarily known for his work on sandman mystery theatre and various hellboyrelated comics. Is comic book guy destined to be the subject of a story arc t. So it is no surprise to me that i really love the look of this book.
If you look at my other selections for artist august, youll see his work very different from my usual kind of stuff, and yet hes my favorite living comics artist. Dust jacket has some wrinkling and chipping on the edges and corners, light crease on the front flap, some scattered scratches, rubbing, and light stains. Check out our editors picks to get the lowdown on the movies and shows were looking forward to this month. Beforehand, davis was the regular artist for the hellboy spinoff comic b. And to be honest, i didnt immediately appreciate it.
I take great pride in providing the type of service that i would expect when i am a customer. While it may come as a shock to many fans, comic book resources had a chance to interview davis about his sudden departure. Hence guys like bendis becoming the top guy at marvel. Share guy davis is an american comic book artist primarily known for his work on sandman mystery theatre and b.
John costanza set in 1930s manhattan, sandman mystery theatre presents the adventures of the sandman, a crimefighting vigilante who wears a smart suit, fedora and gas mask and wields a sleepinggas gun against. He has not only worked in comic books, but also in television shows and reading programs. Guy davis is a master of the macabre, the mysterious, the just plain creepy. Freelance creature designer concept artist illustrator storyboard artist for film, television, and video games. He has worked for dcvertigo and marvel, but is best know for his work at dark horse. Guy davis comic artist the most popular comic art by guy davis. Guy davis born 1966 is an american illustrator known for his work on various comic properties along with conceptual design for film, television and video game projects.
Visceral in a way that other popular comic book artists, for all their talent, cant be. He has done work for most of the major us comic publishers including. Alan davis person alan davis is credited in 1040 issues. Despite his hyperbolic style which tends to thumb its nose at traditional, anatomical precision, davis characters. Comic book guy is the common, popular name for jeffrey jeff albertson, a recurring fictional character in the animated television series the simpsons. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comic con new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central. Having been in the comic book industry for over 25 years he has worked for large, mainstream companies such as marvel, dc, idw and storm king productions, as well as many independent companies. He actually knows what make for creepy and scary, he knows about shadows and hes an excellent storyteller. Michael davis lives and maintains a studio in new york city. Gary gianni is an illustrator, writer, comic book artist, and painter, based out of chicago, il. Guy davis resides in michigan, with his fiancee, painter and sculptor rosemary van deuren. He is known for his collaborations with filmmaker guillermo del toro, including the television series the strain and the films pacific rim, crimson peak and the shape of water.
There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Guy davis the blair witch project story page 3 original. Rejoining jen for this first issue is guy davis, one of the artists from the original comic book. Comic book artist, guy davis hellboy, has started to branch out, creating concept art for featured films, like guillermo del toros pacific rim. Guy had a great time appearing on this informative pbs talk show, open mind. Comic art community gallery of comic art comic book. Guy s bold, distinctive style shows in every piece he creates. The cover for this album was drawn by noted comic book artist and graphic illustrator, guy davis. He began his career in 1985 working for oasis comics on their title whispers and shadows. The art is drawn on a piece of 11 x 16 14 comic art board. His first work for dc comics was working for its imprint, vertigo in the title sandman mystery theatre, work for which he is best known.
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