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Commissions: Black Canary

by Colleen Doran on January 9th, 2012
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I’ve always liked Black Canary. My image of her was cemented by artist Dick Dillin, who drew the most glamorous women during his run on Justice League when I was a kid. His work often looked stiff and his figures blocky, but I later realized that had a lot to do with whatever inker he got that week. When inked by John Calnan, his drawing was at its best.

This is a private commission for a fan. I meant to get this out before I left for Australia, but dang. Well, it’s on its way now!

Here is my policy on commissions.

Thank you for all the requests, but I still have some catching up to do. I have thoroughly enjoyed making pictures for you, and will let you know when I have time for private commissions again!

Here are some recent releases and upcoming publications featuring my work. I hope you’ll take the time to check them out.

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Commissions: Spider-Man

by Colleen Doran on January 6th, 2012
Posted In: Blog, Colleen's Work, Colleen's Work, Commissions

One of my most loyal and supportive patrons is a Spidey fan who purchased an entire published Spider-Man story for his collection, and wanted a personalized sketch to go with it.

I’ve spent most of the week doing commissions, and cleaning out the studio. It’s never been this organized and tidy! Since I will be getting back into mail order again soon, I made it a special point to set the workshop up as an efficient space. I learned a lot from last year’s flurry of sales, and the wild mess that followed!

I’ve also pulled out the new script for my new graphic novel, and am redoing all the layouts I did months ago. They look a little anemic after seeing them with fresh eyes.

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A Distant Soil Commissions: Liana and Bast

by Colleen Doran on January 2nd, 2012
Posted In: Blog, A Distant Soil Blog Posts, Blog, Colleen's Work, Colleen's Work, Commissions

This portrait of Liana is very delicate, and I had to darken considerably to get a good scan.

I don’t know what inspired me to give her ringlets; they are very difficult to draw!

And here’s a dark and brooding Bast.

More to come!

Sorry, can’t take commissions right now. Still have some to complete. Perhaps in April? We’ll see.

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A Distant Soil Commissions: Seren and Liana

by Colleen Doran on January 2nd, 2012
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More pretty pretty portraits.

I keep changing my mind how I want to render Liana’s hair. It takes a long time to draw all those curls!

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A Distant Soil Commissions: Bast and Niniri

by Colleen Doran on January 1st, 2012
Posted In: Blog, A Distant Soil Blog Posts, Blog, Colleen's Work, Colleen's Work, Commissions

Now that I am over my jet lag, it’s back to work. Starting new projects and finishing old ones, finagling time to finish off some long-awaited commissions. Here’s a couple. I have lots to post this week!

A portrait of Bast, and below a portrait of Niniri.

These drawings are done in limited edition hardcovers of the A Distant Soil graphic novels. Only 100 are drawn per volume, and I am afraid it takes a bit of time to do them.

Some of the books are stamped SAMPLE NOT FOR RESALE, and I’ve drawn a few of these commissions in those books by accident. I have to be really careful and take time to examine each book for flaws lest I spend two or three hours on one of these portraits only to find I drew it in a book I can’t sell.

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