Friday, September 05, 2008

"The Young Minotaur" available on my Blog!

If you like to purchase a copy of my new book just click on the "Buy Now" icon.
The book comes with my signature and a black&white sketch.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

"The Young Minotaur" available on line!

You can purchase a copy at Stuart Ng Books.

http://www.stuartngbooks.com/sketchbooks4.html


















Product description
:
Title: The Young Minotaur
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: 8 x 9 inches
Pages: 48 pg
Color: Full color
Publisher: Gabriele Pennacchioli, 2008
Price: $15.00


“The Young Minotaur” is a Graphic novel/Art book.

-Introduction by Joe Jusko

-The Frost Witch – Graphic novel (19 pages.)

-The Beginning – See how the characters and the world of "The Young Minotaur" have been developed (13 pages.)

-Gallery – A collection of preliminary drawings, unused sketches, final pencil, alternative drawings and studies (10 pages.)

-The book ends with my biography.

Most of the drawings on "The Young Minotaur" have been posted on this Blog already.
Many pieces have been reworked. Mostly, the composition and lighting in few cases the line drawing.

Here is an example of how I reworked the lighting.

Version on my Blog:


















Version in the book:


















Here is an example of a Gallery drawing.

Friday, July 18, 2008

The Young Minotaur's Book
















The book has two stories of the little horned guy and a Gallery.
I had the privilege of an introduction by Joe Jusko and an endorsement by James Baxter.

I'll be with "The Young Minotaur" at the San Diego Comic Con (Booth B8)
Hope to see you there.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Totoro Forest Project


















Here Is my contribution to the Totoro Forest Project.

"Totoro Forest Project is an international charity effort to preserve Sayama Forest, also known as Totoro Forest. This endangered sanctuary on the outskirts of Tokyo is where director Hayao Miyazaki got the inspiration for his much loved character “Totoro.” Over 200 top international artists from animation, illustration, and comics are donating artwork especially created for this cause"