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MONSTERS: the Legends

While cleaning off my computer yesterday, I remembered that I had made this series of 44 monsters - some classic... some not so much - a couple years ago. Some of them turned out pretty good, so I thought I'd share. Rather than bombard you with all 44 at once, I'll be dividing them up in to little categories.

Birds of a Feather: take II

A co-worker wanted a painting of mine, but with some changes. The first change is that he wanted it bigger (18x18), and the second change was he wanted more of a sunrise feel to the sky. I was happy to oblige.

(original still for sale here)

PORTRAIT: Giacomo + Justine

 A friend requested this one to celebrate his 2 year anniversary with his girlfriend. I made sure to include some of their favorite colors and to add their anniversary date at the bottom.

Want to give someone a custom portrait as a birthday present? Email me at nate00x@gmail.com with some photos and we can get started.
Digital print out starts at $35 for up to two people with an additional $5 for each additional person - 11x17"
Paintings start at $50 for up to two people with an additional $5 for each additional person - 14x14"

(payments to be made through PayPal)

COMMISSIONS: Gavin and Tom

Drew up some more of Tim's characters in my style. Above is Gavin Langstrom and below is the day time and night time versions of Tom Cole.

If you're interested in seeing me do one of your characters in my style (or an already established character in my style) email me at nate00x@gmail.com and we'll get started. (prices vary depending on what you want and how you want it)

PORTRAIT: Elizabeth

Portrait for my friend/coworker of his daughter for her birthday present. She is going through a superhero phase, so he thought it would be fun to have her dressed like her favorite --Superman!

Want to give someone a custom portrait as a birthday present? Email me at nate00x@gmail.com with some photos and we can get started.
Digital print out starts at $35 for up to two people with an additional $5 for each additional person - 11x17"
Paintings start at $50 for up to two people with an additional $5 for each additional person - 14x14"

(payments to be made through PayPal)

PORTRAIT: the Bordgerding family

A coworker wanted a custom portrait of her family (including dogs) but instead of the digital option, she wanted a painting. I hadn't thought of this before, but now I am making it an option.

If you are interested in a custom portrait of you, your family, friends, pets, or other loved ones, email me at nate00x@gmail.com with some photos and we can get started.
Digital print out starts at $35 for up to two people with an additional $5 for each additional person - 11x17"
Paintings start at $50 for up to two people with an additional $5 for each additional person - 14x14"

(payments to be made through PayPal)

MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE

I know I've been a little quiet on here lately, but I have been keeping busy. I have some paintings I've finished up, some paintings in-progress, and lots of sketches and inks I need to finish. I've also been replaying MUA and wanted to do a little something to honor some of my favorite characters to play as in the game. I didn't expect to like playing as Mr.Fantastic or Daredevil, but they both have some great moves. Out of these characters, Spider-man and Human Torch are probably my top two, Wolverine can really be clutch if you're having trouble, and Cap and Thor are just iconic. Maybe I'll pick up some more favorites now that I'm on my second time through.

FIGHT!

I can't explain it, but there's just something about Street Fighter that I really like. I haven't played the games much... I've barely played them, really, but every once in a while, I just think it's really cool. We recently got Netflix so I've recently watched the animated SF movies and started the TV show, but I cannot get in to it. Some movies were better than others but it's a franchise with a lot of potential to make a really good movie. I still want to see the old VanDamme, Raul Julia movie even though I know it's terrible. Oh well, here's my little tribute