News — Oeming

I love all the inktober sketched out there. Wish I had more time to just sketch, but since I'm always working on more than one project at a time, it's hard to find a moment. But here are two, I hope to do more, sketching is one of my favorite things.
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I am very proud to announce my art book NO PLAN B: the Art of Michael Avon Oeming is out! You should always try your local comic shop first http://www.comicshoplocator.com/Home/1/1/57/575 and it is available on Comixology or Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Art-Michael-Avon-Oeming-Plan/dp/1506703070

The book covers my art and career from my teen years until now. Mostly unpublished art and rarely seen works here, so even a regular follower of my work will find new stuff here. I also talk a bit about my life and how it ties into my comics.

Brian Bendis wrote the intro, David Mack a beautiful afterword, and the interview...

I've been a fan of Samurai Jack for a long time, since it first premiered back in the days of some really innovative cartoons. Below is a link to an interview about the new series and my first three covers- ENJOY!

https://www.newsarama.com/35898-samurai-jack-quantum-jack.html



It may surprise you to know I use photo reference on a regular basis. Mostly, I'm looking at poses, balance and body language. But sometimes I'll actually trace (yes TRACE!) a photo for help. Sometimes, like here, I need help because I don't feel like I'm nailing an important shot. Other times it's because I'm running on E... just tired, so tracing a photo becomes my figure  "breakdown" but no matter WHY I'm using a photo or how, I never let the photo dictate my drawing...

Here are some GOT pieces I've done, just for fun over the last two years or so. Really enjoying season 7 premier episode. I'll eventually post the originals for sale here. The HODOR art was inspired by a song by Kimya Dawson- watch it here, try not to cry:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QWuy_fkONs