Joseph Cooper

Knight Watchman

2012-01-11T19:51:00.000-08:00

Knight Watchman Sketch.

Kuretake pen and Copic Markers on Bristol.8.5x11

This one's for my buddies over at Big Bang Comics, Gary Carlson and Chris Ecker. Just having fun drawing the Midway Manhunter!

Invisible Woman

2012-01-09T22:15:00.000-08:00

Invisible Woman Commission.

Kuretake pen and Copic marker on 2-ply Bristol.

8.5x11

Merry Christmas 2011

2011-12-22T19:03:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas 2011

Kuretake pen and Copic marker on 2-ply Bristol.

Gutters 194 Pencils

2011-09-26T19:12:00.000-07:00

My penciled page for the fabulous web comic Gutters.

Gutters 194.

View the full color version here

http://www.the-gutters.com/comic/194-joe-cooper

KLAW

2011-08-09T17:39:00.000-07:00

Klaw doodle/sketch in the ol' Moleskine.

Conan Sketch

2011-08-07T19:36:00.000-07:00

Quick Conan sketch done on my lunch break.

Getting hyped for the new movie!

Thing-Marker Sketch

2011-08-02T17:36:00.000-07:00

Thing sketch I did on my break. Forgot how much fun drawing in my Moleskine is!

Kuretake and Copics.

Mole Man Attack!!!

2011-06-14T18:58:00.000-07:00

Quick warm-up sketch of the Mole Man and his minions, the Moloids!!!

Annihilus: Destroyer of Life II

2011-04-08T07:12:00.000-07:00

Wow, I let this one slip through the cracks. I did this a while ago. My homie Livesay did a bang up job on the inks, as usual, but I wasn't crazy about my pencils. That being said, I like it more now than I did then. I hope you guys like it!

Have a great weekend out there!

This is the finished pencil for an Annihilus Pin-up I did. An old friend of mine and comic book inker extraordinaire, Livesay, offered to put the finish on some samples of mine. He suggested Annihilus and being the huge FF fan that I am, I couldn't wait to put pencil to paper. I'll post his inks when I get this back...

Namor

2011-03-07T07:25:00.000-08:00

A piece I did for fun and to practice my inking.

Snow Robo

2011-03-07T07:24:00.000-08:00

I did this a couple years ago for a Heavy Metal pitch. Don't think it ever went anywhere. Good to practice the inking though.

New Avengers 56 Samples

2011-03-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 45

2010-12-21T08:56:00.000-08:00

All good things must come to an end. So I am sad (and somewhat relieved) to say this will be the last "Mini-Portrait" for a while.

I've finally come to the end of the little marker book I started over two months ago.

There's been up's and downs. Hits and misses, but overall was a pretty neat project I made up for myself.

I hope you enjoyed seeing these as much as I did making them.

So as Stan "the Man" Lee said "without further ado, because I don't have much ado to spare,"

I give you Hawkeye!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 44

2010-12-19T05:14:00.000-08:00

Lunchtime sketch of DC Comics'

Mr. Bones.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 43

2010-12-11T11:49:00.000-08:00

Fury.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 42

2010-12-11T11:48:00.000-08:00

Silver Scarab.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 41

2010-12-11T11:47:00.000-08:00

Northwind.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 40

2010-12-07T19:46:00.000-08:00

Making my way through the rest of Infinity Inc. this week.

Here's Jade.

I used to think it was so cool that Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern had kids. If Obsidian was my favorite, Jade was a close second.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 39

2010-12-03T19:17:00.000-08:00

Just for fun and since I've slacked a little with these down the stretch I'll double it up today. I'll finish with probably my favorite character from Infinity Inc.

Obsidian.

Going to finish the rest of the team next week.

Have a good one out there.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 38

2010-12-03T19:09:00.000-08:00

Keeping the Infinity Inc. theme going with a quick sketch of Nuklon.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 37

2010-12-02T18:32:00.000-08:00

Going back to the early days, for me. I thought Infinity Inc. was awesome. Still do. The Star Spangled Kid was a big part of that. I remember loving the artists, Jerry Ordway and later a young, almost unrecognizable Todd McFarlane (who i didn't love so much back then).

This was fun.

Enjoy!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 36

2010-12-02T18:13:00.000-08:00

As promised, albeit a day late...

Dagger.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 35

2010-11-30T17:42:00.000-08:00

Here's todays selection, Cloak.

One of my favorites as a kid. I loved Rick Leonardi's take on the character(s).

I'll try and get you guys some Dagger tomorrow!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 34

2010-11-19T17:25:00.000-08:00

Thor.

The God of Thunder demands you join him for a pint this weekend.
"Thou shalt imbibe or feel the wrath of Mjolnir!!!"

Cheers!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 33

2010-11-19T17:24:00.000-08:00

Star Sapphire.

Been reading the Johns/Mahnke GL, I’m totally lost but diggin’ the Sapphire action!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 32

2010-11-12T17:45:00.000-08:00

Some Wolverine for your visual enjoyment.

Thanks for taking a look and for your continued support.

Really appreciate it.

Have a great weekend out there.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 31

2010-11-10T18:45:00.000-08:00

Elektra.

Assassin.

That is all.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 30

2010-11-04T09:42:00.000-07:00

Cosmic Boy!

More later...

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 29

2010-11-02T19:59:00.000-07:00

Captain Britain is really cool.

Still trying to get on track with the mini portraits.

So much going on lately.

Anyways, did I mention that Captain Britain is really cool?

The more I look at him the more I want to go down to the pub for a pint.

Cheers!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 28

2010-10-19T19:34:00.000-07:00

Been awhile. Trying to get back on track, so I did this as a warm-up tonight. A very childlike Robin.
Hope you like.

Captain America

2010-09-21T21:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry it's been over a week since I posted. I was super sick last week, so not too much drawing was getting done. I should be getting back on track shortly. In the meantime, here is a sketch of Cap inspired by one of my heroes, the late great John Buscema.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 27

2010-09-10T23:57:00.000-07:00

Ok friends, going to wrap up alien week here on the blog.

You could say I saved the best for last... you could, if you are a big star wars nerd like me!

So here we go, The OG bounty hunter...Greedo, son!

See you next week.

Have a good one out there!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 26

2010-09-09T23:39:00.000-07:00

Keeping the ball rolling with...drumroll please...

The Beyonder!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 25

2010-09-08T22:28:00.000-07:00

Already up to number 25!
Keeping with the alien theme this week...

Kilowog.

I didn't add any color or grey tones because I liked the way this one looked in b&w.

Enjoy!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 24

2010-09-07T22:41:00.000-07:00

Short week this week. Gonna try a theme, maybe?

All alien week? At least all alien day!

Let start out with one of my fav's...

Allen the Alien.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 23

2010-09-03T22:44:00.000-07:00

Last one this week kiddies.

The Grey Hulk or The in Green Hulk in Grey?

You decide!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 22

2010-09-02T22:47:00.000-07:00

A slighty surprised Gwen Stacy.

Yes Gwen, I said dead.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 20

2010-08-31T22:23:00.000-07:00

The Question?

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 19

2010-08-30T23:09:00.000-07:00

Back with another Monday installment. One of my favorite comics as a kid,

Groo the Wanderer.

All apologies to Mr. Aragones for ape-ing his style!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 18

2010-08-27T22:33:00.000-07:00

Friday is here! The most rocking-est day of the week!

So, we'll wrap this week up proper with a sketch of The Venture Bros. own,

Brock Samson,

in all his mulleted glory!

See you next week followers, now get out there and have some fun!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 17

2010-08-26T22:41:00.000-07:00

Steve Canyon.

This one was scary. Milton Caniff is a cartooning god and anything I draw will pale in in comparison to the legendary master. I probably don't deserve to even try, but I went and did it anyway. I've always respected and admired Caniff's work, but when I learned he was also a Great Dane owner that pretty much vaulted him to greatest all-time in my book!

I hope you like it.

Have a good one out there!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 16

2010-08-25T22:32:00.000-07:00

Iron Fist.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 15

2010-08-24T00:22:00.000-07:00

Abe Sapien dudes!

Thanks for lookin'!

Cheers!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 14

2010-08-23T22:54:00.000-07:00

Let's get this week started!!! Yeee-aahh!!!

Bizzaro Girl!!!

This one is for fellow Cadence Comic Art bro, Jamal Igle.

If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and go pick up a copy of Supergirl #55, Jamal does a great job (as always), but for real, Supergirl is one of the most flat-out fun DC books I've read in awhile.

Period.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 13

2010-08-20T00:57:00.000-07:00

Another week has come and gone. Time flies when you're drawing fun!

So, to round off the week I'll leave you with one of the many great creations from the man himself,

Jack "King" Kirby.

I present to you a rendition of

The Demon.

Thanks for checking in. You all have a great weekend out there!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 12

2010-08-19T23:31:00.000-07:00

Sgt. Rock.

Maybe a younger, less grizzled version?

Another character whose "look" you strongly associate with a specific artist.

In this case one of my all-time favorites, a legend, Mr. Joe Kubert.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 11

2010-08-18T23:41:00.000-07:00

Tom Strong.

I love the character and I'm really enjoying the current series Robots of Doom.

This was a tougher one than I thought it would be. Not crazy about the likeness, but I'm going to post the good with the bad. I think I'm just so used to seeing him in Chris Sprouse's awesome style that it's strange seeing him any other way?

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 10

2010-08-17T00:44:00.000-07:00

Today's offering from the minds of Kirkman/McFarlane and my hand...

Haunt.

I just discovered this series. I must be living under a rock, but I didn't realize Ryan Ottley and Greg Capullo have been handling the art chores. Turning out to be a fun read.

Hope you dig!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 9

2010-08-16T22:18:00.000-07:00

Ok kiddies, we'll start the week out right with a head-shot and my second crack at everyone's favorite rugged alcoholic space-Texan

Rick Remender's Fear Agent...

Heath Huston.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 8

2010-08-13T23:12:00.000-07:00

Last one for the week, I have to do some work this weekend and get caught up on some projects, but I'll be back Monday with fresh sketches for you to feast your eyes on!

But I digress, today's subject The Super Skrull.

I must confess, I pretty much aped the facial expression, with my own little twist of course, from a sketch the fabulous Mr. Ryan Ottley has on his deviantArt page. Mine is obviously nowhere close to how good his is. That guy owns. So consider it an Homage.
Thanks for the inspiration dude!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 7

2010-08-12T22:26:00.000-07:00

Today, for your viewing pleasure...

Namor

The Sub-Mariner.

Zombie @Drink and Draw LA

2010-08-12T19:41:00.000-07:00

The only thing of any consequence I drew last week at Drink and Draw LA.

I think I was feeling a little "zombified" after 3 hours of driving through LA traffic.

I always end up doing more drinking than drawing at those things, go figure.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 6

2010-08-11T21:44:00.000-07:00

Plastic Man.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 5

2010-08-10T23:19:00.000-07:00

The super-sonic sensation...

Captain Marvel.

Sketchy Fear Agent

2010-08-10T20:03:00.000-07:00

Bought some crappy brown recycled paper. It doesn't take wet media very well (at all). Been wanting to draw Fear Agent for awhile. This is my first rough attempt.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 4

2010-08-09T21:53:00.000-07:00

I think this is my favorite one so far...

Ol' Shell-head...

The Invincible Iron Man.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 3

2010-08-09T21:50:00.000-07:00

To you, my 3 followers, I must apologize. I've already dropped the ball and missed posting on Friday. I had a little mini Vay-Kay and forgot to do it before I bailed. To make up for this grievous error, I'll post 2 pieces today. First up...

Ms. Marvel!

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 2

2010-08-05T22:26:00.000-07:00

Next up Green Lantern.

Not completely happy with this one, but these are quickies

and it was still fun.

Project: Mini Super-Portrait 1

2010-08-04T19:16:00.000-07:00

First up, the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing!

See ya tomorrow interweb-heads!

-J

Sketchbook Pro Warm-ups

2010-07-28T01:04:00.000-07:00

Some quick warm up sketches using Sketchbook Pro. Love the program, super fun to use. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend downloading the trial version over at their site. http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=6848332

Makes me really want to invest in a Cintiq. Maybe someday...

Sketch O' the day: Adam Strange

2010-07-19T01:08:00.000-07:00

I love Adam Strange, although he doesn't look to happy about it.

This is just a fun "Con-Style" sketch that I did as an excuse to try out some of my new Copic markers and pens!

Sketch O' the Day: Retro Lightning Lad

2010-07-09T23:39:00.000-07:00

Sketch O' the Day: Kid Omni-Man

2010-06-25T18:50:00.000-07:00

Ok, another quick one. Super quick (maybe a little crappy) colors.

Robert Kirkman's Kid Omni-Man!

Sketch O' the Day: Fun with Deadpool!

2010-05-19T19:00:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile! I forget I even have a blog sometimes.

Deadpool Quickie...Enjoy!

Static X

2009-06-04T04:01:00.005-07:00

Static Shreds!!! Con Sketch 2009.

Ideas that Never Made It II: Apocolypse Run

2009-01-12T05:28:00.002-08:00

Don't know what I was thinking with this one?! I must've been drinking again.

Ideas that Never Made It I: Space Cowgirl

2009-01-11T12:55:00.003-08:00

One of the many ideas that never made it into production when I was designing the stuntwood. Probably for good reason, but I liked the image anyway.

Heavy Metal-ish

2008-12-24T08:09:00.003-08:00

Saturn Girl

2008-12-20T16:05:00.003-08:00

The Rest of the Four

2008-12-20T05:40:00.006-08:00

Johnny gettin' his FLAME ON!

Reed and Suzie

My THING

2008-12-10T20:03:00.003-08:00

Hahaha. You looked at my THING.

Darkseid Sketch

2008-12-10T11:27:00.003-08:00

Back in Brooklyn. Drawing the funny pictures. Gettin' loose wit da brush.

Back in Brooklyn

2008-12-09T04:59:00.000-08:00

So I'm back in Brooklyn after a year and a half out west. I had a good run, met some great people, did some good work and generally enjoyed my time out there. But now I'm back (just in time for winter, yeah!) and I'm happy to be here.

More to come...

Powell Pro Models

2008-02-14T16:43:00.006-08:00

Here is a look at my first pro model graphics. I was really stoked to work on something for CAB right out of the gate. A twenty year dream becomes reality.

If you would like to get your hands on these puppies they can be purchased at your local skate shop or by following this link
http://www.skateone.com/store/category/decks/Powell/

Skate for Fun!

All images © Skate One Corp. 2008

Back Porch Video

2007-10-26T10:47:00.001-07:00

Here is a clip from BPV, a public access video show out of Dearborn, MI. I was a video jockey on the show from 1988-1990. I'm the skinny dude with no hair and a pork pie hat. Prepare yourself for a blast from the past.

The Good Life in the Good Land

2007-09-26T10:20:00.000-07:00

So I finally made it out to California and landed a position in the art department at Powell/SkateOne. It has been a crazy summer going from the east coast to west, but it isn't really that hard to adjust when it's sunny and 70 degrees everyday. If things calm down anytime soon I'll try and post more frequently. Like anybody gives a rat's @$$!

Later Skaters.

MC Extra Cheese

2007-07-17T11:36:00.001-07:00

Portrait Painting Workshop Spring 2007 Part 2

2007-04-23T18:08:00.000-07:00

Portrait Painting Workshop Spring 2007 Part 1

2007-04-23T18:06:00.000-07:00

Mariachi Man

2007-03-05T12:32:00.000-08:00

I couldn't help myself. This guy was begging to be put on a deck. Maybe a little crude, but this was my first real attempt at something like this and putting it out there. I'm going to do more of these in the future. Pretty fun.

Just a quickie today...

A sketch from a photo I found of this guy (yes, he's a real person) randomly surfing the interweb. The dudes hair was actually bigger than what I drew here. A perfect example of why I love NYC. There are awesome people like this all over the place.

A big thanks to the photo's author. I wish a had more specifics, but If you see this you'll know who you are.

Goo-rilla

2007-02-27T09:16:00.000-08:00

This is the preliminary drawing of an idea I'm throwing around. I need a break from the mind numbing advertising. Is there anything better than a gorilla holding a banana?

Gorilla + Banana = Awesome!

Quickly inked version.

Quickly colored in CS2. I mean REALLY quick!

Science Dog

2006-04-05T13:18:00.000-07:00

Robert Kirkman's Science Dog.

Power Girl

2006-04-04T11:57:00.000-07:00

I know it's been awhile. I'm a busy fella, what can I tell you. Strange things are afoot at the Circle K dude. Power Girl will keep you company until I can get back to blogging regular-like.

The Mighty Thor

2006-02-23T12:29:00.000-08:00

Probably won't have anything new for a while, so here is a quick one of Odin's favorite son. The Mighty Thor.

I know it has been awhile since my last post. My bad. Let's just say...Shit has been crazy for about a month or so. I've got tons of freelance going, I recently moved back to Brooklyn and I've been trying to get geared up for the NYCC this weekend at the Javitz. Also, check out the interview with my old pal and mentor Arvell Jones over at CBR www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=6741 . I even get mentioned (shameless plug) a few paragraphs in.

The Flash #230 in stores Wed., January 18,2006 BUY THIS BOOK!

2006-01-13T13:40:00.000-08:00

All right. The time has come. My contribution to The Flash 230 will be in stores Wednesday January 18, 2006. Yes, this Wednesday. Not only is this my first work for DC, but this is also the last issue of the current Flash monthly "running" since 1987! This is your chance to own a piece of comics history! Hurry!

Cover by Art Thibert.

The Flash © DC Comics.
The Flash, all characters, the distinctive likenesses thereof and all related elements are trademarks of DC Comics.

Shazam!: The Big Red Cheese

2006-01-08T18:14:00.003-08:00

Elsewhere...
I've already gone on and on about how brilliant C.C. Beck was and how awesome the Marvel Family characters are and how Captain Marvel is the coolest, right? I promised a DC pin-up. I deliver a DC pin-up. I'll post the inks when I get them back. Until then, revel in the kooky awesome-ness of the wizard Shazam and the "Big Red Cheese" himself, Captain Marvel!

Happy New Year!

2006-01-01T12:07:00.000-08:00

Here's to everyone being a little more healthy, wealthy, and wise in 2006.

Annihilus: Destroyer of Life

2005-12-28T18:58:00.000-08:00

ANNIHILUS WILL CONQUER!

ANNIHILUS WILL DESTROY!

Fo' Real.

Merry XXX-mas!

2005-12-24T18:19:00.001-08:00

Naughty or Nice?

A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!

The Flash Revisited

2005-12-08T07:03:00.001-08:00

This is the tweaked version of a piece I painted a few years ago. I was never really happy with the finish I originally did. No need to take up space with it here. Trust me, it isn't as cool. The Flash pages I recently did for DC got me thinking about this piece again. I finally got around to scanning the original and tweaking it in Photoshop. I may have to do it over, but this is more of what I was initially trying to accomplish. So after about 5 or so years I think I can finally put this one to rest.

Just a side note: I've had a few requests for prints of my work recently and this piece in particular. I'm now considering a few methods of printing these up. Stay tuned for more info on original art, prints, and commisions in 2006 or contact me directly with any specific inqueries.

joe@josephcooperart.com

See ya on the flipside.

Stretch Monster 1978

2005-11-24T06:53:00.000-08:00

Maybe it's the Holidays, but I always get a little nostalgic this time of year. I started thinking about toys I really loved when I was a kid and this guy was right up there. Sure there was Stretch Armstrong, but Stretch Monster, his arch nemisis, was so much cooler.

Stretch who?

Apparentley, I wasn't the only kid who stretched, pulled, knotted, played tug-o-war with the dog, stomped and squished this little green sucker to the limit. Then came that fateful day. Stretch Monster had enough, he was fed up and losing his elasticity. Stretched more than 4 times his capacity. He finally busted a limb and oozed his gooey inards all over the carpet. That was the end of Stretch Monster.

Needless to say he is very rare. There isn't much info about him on the Internet, but The Stretch Monster Archive is a good place to start.

This toy rocked!

I miss my Stretch Monster.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Coming to a Comic Shop Near You!

2005-11-04T06:51:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted in a while, but wait, there is good reason!

CHECK THAT LOGO!

I just finished some Flash pages for DC. I will post them here or on my site or both when and if I can.

I'm giving you fair warning, so I don't want to hear any excuses. Go pick up The Flash #230 due in stores January 2006.

UPDATE: ON SALE THE WEEK OF JANUARY 18TH

The Flash © DC Comics.
The Flash, all characters, the distinctive likenesses thereof and all related elements are trademarks of DC Comics.

Black Condor R.I.P.

2005-10-15T11:33:00.000-07:00

In keeping with the bird theme I seem to have going, here is this "Iggy" inspired sketch of Black Condor.

Lament poor Condor. He was one of many that fell this past Wednesday. Taken too young. Only a few people may have even known who the hell you were, nonetheless, you will be missed.

By those people.

Black Canary

2005-10-13T20:51:00.000-07:00

A little quick Canary.
Is it ever going to stop raining?
Help, depressed, need sun.
Can't take it.
Losing mind.

Killer Croc

2005-10-10T18:10:00.000-07:00

I've been really busy lately and haven't had much time to sketch, but I squeezed in a little drawing of Croc. From what I can tell there is no "standard" way he is depicted, so I just had fun trying my hand at it. Should have more soon. Later Gator.

The Demon Inside

2005-10-05T21:29:00.000-07:00

If you have the terrible misfortune of coming across one of these evil bastards, I beg of you. run like hell. Every so often one will escape my pencil and once they're out theres no putting em' back. Shhhh!, I hear them coming!

I Did it for the Money

2005-10-04T06:39:00.000-07:00

This is a frame from a new batch of storyboards I just did. I can't publish the rest yet. These advertising types are prickly about that kind of thing, but I liked this one and it doesn't give too much away.

Sex, Duct Tape, and Violence

2005-09-27T08:18:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple of warm up sketches I did over the weekend. Sometime I'll start drawing with a very specific image or idea in my head, other times I'll just start doodling and see what happens. The latter is the case with these. It is a very organic, spontaneous way to develop characters and I'm always surprised when something like this comes out.

Mary Marvel or Marvel Girl?

2005-09-23T06:58:00.000-07:00

Mary Marvel or Marvel Girl? Both Marvels. Both Retro. Both Hot. You Decide.

More Painter IX Doodles

2005-09-18T19:12:00.000-07:00