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VANILLA ICE CREAM

Wed Nov 4, 2009, 5:29 PM
Let me *preface everything I'm about to type by saying that I have no idea what 'cool' comic book art is. I don't know who is popular and why, and I can't say I've picked up a monthly book consistently going on about 5 years now. I'm an idiot at best. Take what I'm about to say with a grain of salt.

Anyway, I had picked up about two dozen books during my comic book convention marathon and after looking through them I walked away with the worst taste in my mouth. I was compelled (albeit shortly) to do a whole, long, ultra-opinionated write-up asking why comic books have a lot of vanilla ice cream looking art in them (more in recent days). After an hour of that, I realized I was tired of writing about how no one wants to address and take a chance on new blood whose works and styles have something to say outside of the status quo. That, and I just got plain sick of typing.

I deleted the entry but not before I copied and pasted it for a post later on down the line, for when I'm feeling my oats. For now, let me plead with as much heart-felt emphasis to the people in charge in some futile hope they can hear me and do something about it. Here is goes:


"Please, PLEASE - can we please stop putting vanilla ice cream artists on books that deserve better?"


Please? Thank you.


PS - By 'new blood' I'm not referring to me. I'm an old fart. Ask my friends; I tell kids to get off my gaddamned lawn. I also like The Spirit.

  • Listening to: '30 Rock' episodes.
  • Reading: A kooky comicbook script with 'Hammer Head' in it.
  • Watching: '30 Rock' episodes.
  • Playing: MGS on the PSP. Again.
  • Eating: Nothing. I see grocery shopping in my future.
  • Drinking: Iced coffee.

deviantID

ERIC CANETE is an illustrator and designer working in the animation and comic book industry.

Some of his past projects include (in animation) Aeon Flux, Men In Black, Dark Fury, The Batman, Justice League Unlimited, Ben10 and (in comic books) Cybernary 2.0, Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin, Comic Book Tattoo, The End League.

His illustrations are typically in black and white because of his simple, binary programming.

He is currently residing in Los Angeles, Calif. His e-mail address is: ERIC.CANETE@GMAIL.COM

He appreciates your visits and comments on his blog. Please view his illustrations at your leisure. He requests that you do **NOT** ask for larger scans of his work. He suggests that you simplify your life.


*NOTE: The statements above may or may not - in whole or in part - be factual.

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA
  • Interests: Running, kicking, jumping
  • Favourite movie: Casablanca
  • Favourite band or musician: Elvis, Sinatra
  • Favourite artist: Bill Watterson, Russell Patterson, Malcolm Liepke, Robert MgGinnis, Claire Wendling, Benoit Springer
  • Favourite style of art: The Crane
  • Operating System: Leopard
  • MP3 player of choice: iPlop
  • Shell of choice: Bombshell
  • Favourite cartoon character: Iron Giant
  • Personal Quote: It normally starts with, "I swear, your honor..."
  • Tools of the Trade: Pencil, bristol, brush pen, ASICS Gel Kayano

Comments


:iconnin-ja:
woahh... love what you do, man. real dynamic shapes, especially in the overall composition in each piece.

definitely on the watch for more. :thumbsup:!!
:iconslateman:
Eric- I had no idea you were on DA.

One day I will have to commission you for a piece.

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Note me about commissions- I am always open to more work.
:iconceeceeluvins:
Hey, Eric! It's Christina, how did I not know you were on Deviant Art? I must be smoking crack!
:icongrafuck:
hi i have followed you anywhere ,many website,i am king of big fan,i am glad to see you here.any i really critique from Professional ,if you dont mind ,please take a look mine ,that will be graetest
thaing for me ,thank you so much
:iconcuentodeterror:
great compositions,very inspiring.
:iconwitnessthepower:
amazing.

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my drawing blog: [link]
:iconstayte-of-the-art:
Amazing Spidey this week was awesome! Your artwork took it to the place it should be every issue! Hope you get to work on the book again!
:iconfreezen2001:
Love the new look to spider-man in #611! Great work! looking forward to seeing more of your art!
:iconwesthotw:
OMG amazing work!
- you are now being watched :D
:iconj-tib:
Interesting stylization you have! :)

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