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[nicolas]

hi folks....

I edited this thread so it shows JUST pages from my current tradi sketch / workbook.

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[nicolas]

Howdy. Finally some sketchbook stuff. I got a new one 2 days ago. quite a nice one as well, a friend of mine handmade a couple of really slick SBs and let me purchase one from him..... shes a beaut ^^

here we go. I dont know how often Ill draw in it, usually my enthusiasm for a new sketchbook lasts about 10 - 15 pages, but dont quote me on that....

page 1


page2 & 3 (I've been reading some of the old Kirby Thors again, man such energy.....here my failed attempt at a stylistic hommage....(on the left)


and the actual book.... (Photo/sketchbook; Daniel Goffin )


churs....

[nicolas]

Heres two new pages out of the SB (not happy with the scan on this one.... some subtle nuances missing, making the face look worse than it is...)

btw, sorry if I don't reply to my guestbook right away...my browser doesnt load alot of threads on CA, including my guestbook :X

[nicolas]

some more pages ^^(not so happy with the chic :/ )....and well its another robot arm....who da thunk??!
These are straight outta the book, which is why the top page is upside down...

[nicolas]

EDIT;
heres the other page.... did the supergirl for warmup today.
I unpacked the zip-a-tone on the right page....old school like.

[nicolas]

Here a new page. I dont really have time for this at all, but since I do most of these during smoke break on the balcony ^^

EDIT: did this (hellboy pg) during holiday.... spent most of the time on the beach or at the pool though.... so this and the page after are the only thing I did in a while.....

[nicolas]

Edit; heres the new facing page....

[nicolas]

2 more from my book ^^

[nicolas]

2 more pages, had a little time to kill....
acrylic / gouache / ink. I know Im getting repetitive with the japanese woodcut clouds, but screw it... I just love the simple design element of 'em.

[nicolas]

two more ^^.... hope ya likes! I had fun doing them either way ^^ (scan turned out kinda funky.... I tried getting it better in PS..... cols still a bit off...)

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2 more ^^

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heres some drawings, quick ones...done with marker, gel pen, and brush pen.... I scan them in and add half tones in PS. I used to be a huge moebius fan when I was younger, and he really re-invented the deadline (as in lineweight) with half tone..I always loved those drawings of his. Anyway, this isn't an effort to copy his style.... just trying to do something I'm happy with borrowing the technique.....

I'm hoping to do more of these....

[nicolas]

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these are addicting :/

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sunday shite :/

[nicolas]

Ill write replies in the guestbook soon ^^

[nicolas]

heres something.....

her waist is rather tiny, and some other unhappy portions as well, but who cares. bout 1,5 hrs tis mornin'

Ill reply in my guestbook once I have some time....

[nicolas]

heres a little tut I made up of a new page... hope it explains some things ^^

[Kan Muftić]

Nic, you're mean and lean and probably the fanciest thing that happened to me after Karate Kid.
Wish i could draw like you.
Hats off,

[I.was.ink]

When are you going to update this sucker?
I keep checking back thinking its going to be updated, but every time I do I'm sadly dissapointed.
-Oskar

[nicolas]

Khan, thank you very much, you make me blush ^^

Ink, yes... I know, Im sorry... Im busy like a mofo. I dont really have time for sketches right now, BUT heres the second page of the step by page ^^

just for you

[AlexC]

aw great! Its a magical huge boobed fairy girl
what more could i ask for?
top work dude, quality A+ work

[I.was.ink]

I like how happy she looks.
Thanks for updating.
-ink

[light]

Really loving the zipatone stuff, your comic characters are great.
http://www.nic-klein.com/images/SB/10_11.jpg
That was always my favorite story from the hellboy comics .

[William b. Hand]

Just devastatingly great stuff.

I don't have anything to say beyond that it's criminal, the low number of replies given so far to this thread. Absolutely love your work, and will store inspiration from this in my cheeks for later consumption.

Super Fantastic work, person.

[0shade0]

how is your religion called?, you god of arts!
thanks nic, you made my day

[Latu]

Love your "Bizzy" paint process thanks for putting that together will try it out.

[Moai]

Awesome little sketchbook here! I love all your people with oversized rusty metal limbs. My favorite sketch of yours is probably that square-bodied crab up in post number four; I love it when real creatures are stylized well. I also like how you paint in your sketchbook. Must have some heavy duty paper, eh?
Eagerly awaiting the next update.

[Smarty]

amazing, my fav artist at the minute.... was showing my graphics teacher your work.... you are the shit right now. awesome, would love to see more so keep updating!