Art

Bully's running theme this month is Christmas in Duckburg -- nobody got into the holiday spirit better than Carl Barks!

Let's get our Christmas art parade kicked off with Japanese artist Tsuneo Sanda, one of the best known contemporary Star Wars artists -- because nothing says Christmas like Yoda. Every Star Wars Christmas image brings back distant memories of the "Star Wars Holiday Special" and Bea Arthur's bravura performance as the cantina owner. And the burning question "What do you get a wookie for Christmas (when he already owns a comb)?"

Artist Cameron Stewart has been posting a few pages from BATMAN INCORPORATED: LEVIATHAN STRIKES!, the Grant Morrison-written one shot wrapping up the long-delayed BATMAN INCORPORATED's first season. Yesterday he posted a page which features Stephanie Brown -- yes, that Stephanie Brown. Leading to the predictable outpouring of attention. Which led him to tweet:

Here's something I have learned from Tumblr today - PEOPLE LOVE STEPHANIE BROWN

Our tech is on hold while we switch computers. In the meantime, enjoy these whirl animated covers by Kerry Callen.

It takes a while for all the elements of this cover to sink in, but like Clowes' previous efforts for the magazine, once they do, it's a keeper. Via the Fantagraphics blog.

This new Image book from writer Jimmy Palmiotti and artist Artiz Eiguren looks plenty arresting, but the cover by Sas Christian is what will claw its way into your nightmares. The standalone graphic novel goes on sale in February.

A nice preview of the Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan version of the Cimmerian brawler.

Michel Fiffe has posted a step-by-step guide to how he pencilled a pin-up for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Madman Monster here's the pencils for the drawing which featured over 100 beloved indie comics characters -- from Frank to the Rocketeer. For the final result -- inked by Michael Allred and colored by Laura Allred -- go to the link. How many can YOU name?

No idea where I got this from but it's swell.

Jon Klassen is an animator turned illustrator who's pretty amazing. He made the above BAFTA-nominated promot spot for the BBC's Winter Olympics coverage, and worked in character design om such films as Coraline. Now he's switched to books with such things as I WANT MY HAT BACK.

According to anew mailer, artist Steve Rude has been instructed by his lawyer not to talk about his case. However "He does want me to pass along his deepest gratitude. He really loves reading any mail that comes his way and words of encouragement to be strong." You'll recall that on the night of Halloween, Rude was arrested and charged with assault and violating a court order in a dispute with a neighbor. In happier news, the full color Rude 2012 Sketchbook is now available for presale. This weekend it's on sale for $20. Regular price of $25 goes into effect on Monday. All purchases get am exclusive presale print.

Yuku Shimizu, the illustrator best known in comics circles for her covers to various DC books, has a new art book out. While this surely qualifies as Nice Art, it might also make a nice gift for someone!