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Kim K. fully painted digital-photoshop

2012-02-27T16:34:00.001-05:00

Kim K. by A. J. Casperite
Photoshop on Wacom Tablet

2012-02-13T23:56:00.002-05:00

Paintings from the studio window.

2012-01-08T13:25:00.002-05:00

Sketch painting of Valley Forge Park, Pennsylvania. January 2012
Artwork copyright A. J. Casperite (AJC)

2012-01-04T16:01:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to all.

2011-04-30T20:26:00.001-04:00

Went to the Comic Geek Speak Super Show today with my son and had a great time. I finally met the faces behind the voices I have been lisening to for way over a year or so. Bryan, Peter and the rest of the CGS crew did a terrific job. I also had a chance to meet J. K. Woodward, Erica Hesse, Shawn Pryor, Kirby Krackle, Lee Weeks, Dana(great guy running the Board Games area and taught my son how to play this awesome game called SmallWorld) so many creators! I also got to meet Dave Dwonch and the Ultra rare visit of Super-Ugly from The Geek Savants! Good times! I am trying to go again tomorrow and see the things I could not today! Oh and got some great stuff from WILD PIG. Finally, my son won a Voltron print from Erica Hesse. Lucky guy.

2011-03-03T13:55:00.000-05:00

Sketched HellSpawn scanned in ink and Photoshop on Mac.

2011-03-02T02:33:00.001-05:00

HellSpawn artwork 18 x 24 in size. Painter and Photoshop. Please feel free to comment.
Thanks.

2011-02-14T13:01:00.000-05:00

I just started sketching out a head with goggles and this is what appeared. Not sure if I like it anymore. Like I said, I will post sketches even if they are not my best or favorite. I just wanted to put it out there for review.

2011-02-11T14:17:00.000-05:00

Something of a Vampire-ish creature head. Daily Sketch. SketchbookX and Photoshop.

2011-02-10T13:19:00.000-05:00

With all the bad weather, pipes freezing, loss of electricity and everyday life. I barely have time to myself. Had to get caught up in my drawing and such. I am debating if I should go all digital and stop working on paper. Go greenish and cut down on home clutter. It just means I will have more digital clutter. Unseen as it piles up in my hard drives. I downloaded Sketch Book Express to see what it feels like as a sketching tool. Here are a few things I've managed to scribble out when I could.

2011-01-20T02:01:00.000-05:00

Daily sketch 1-20-11. A Mexican Devil Mask. I bought it in a village many a year ago on my honeymoon. It hangs on my wall laughing at me and sticking out it's nasty tongue.
This was done with brush marker, pen and white out.

2011-01-19T11:20:00.001-05:00

A bit of a back log of sketches and daily art.
here is a few.

2011-01-08T23:28:00.000-05:00

Sitting in Wegmans. Watching football over the fireplace sketching on the Mac and sipping coffee.

2011-01-08T19:07:00.001-05:00

Daily Sketch for today. Mech War machine. Photoshop.
After posting this sketch I think it's okay, not great, just okay. Not as loose as I would like.

2011-01-08T12:34:00.000-05:00

I've been posting over at Deviant art with daily sketches. Here was one I enjoyed.

2011-01-04T23:09:00.000-05:00

Daily post- Digital art.
Concept art. Wheels Heels.

2011-01-04T12:13:00.000-05:00

New Year but an old sketch.
Well, not that old. Only from Mid December. Went to a great German Restaurant where they sing Christmas songs during the weekend. Terrific beer. The place is called Zum Schneider. I did this sketch crammed in between coats against a wall having a beer and waiting for a table. Place was packed. People playing Jenga and singing/drinking. It's a good thing I don't live that close or I would be hanging out here a lot. Not my best sketch but I have to post. Sketch is marker in a 9x6 Bienfang sketchbook.

2010-12-01T00:57:00.000-05:00

Some ink/marker drawings of Galactus Girl with digital touches added plus a page of sketchbook. I'm trying to mix the two together. Scanned artwork with Photoshop.

2010-11-16T11:08:00.000-05:00

Went to the Neue Galerie in NYC this weekend to see some awesome artwork. Klimt, Schiele, Messerschmidt. Amazing drawings, paintings, sculpture and crafts. Go.

2010-11-16T00:18:00.001-05:00

I had the fantastic opportunity to attend a Philly Style Magazine event for the release of their new issue with Rob McElhenney (of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia fame) on the cover. I inked up a nice sketch inside the issue and gave it to him and his wife/costar Kaitlin Olson. They were both incredibly nice and down-to-earth. It's a terrific show.

2010-11-13T17:25:00.002-05:00

ULTRAMAN. I saw that Godzilla is coming to IDW and the thought of Ultraman plus Johnny Soko and his Flying Robot having a chance to see print would be terrific. I loved all this old stuff and the new.

2010-11-11T01:27:00.000-05:00

A work in progress.

2010-11-07T17:53:00.001-05:00

Here is something I entered into the Schoolism contest.

2010-11-04T09:28:00.001-04:00

Transformers: Octo-Punch. 2010

2010-10-25T09:59:00.000-04:00

With a little bit of touch-up and some wishful thinking, a cover is born.
What do you think?

2010-10-21T03:33:00.000-04:00

Godzilla an early work.
Something I did a few years back. I love Godzilla and will try and post more current images of the Big G.

2010-08-21T10:32:00.000-04:00

Ink only 2 versions.

2010-08-21T10:21:00.000-04:00

Here is a combination of ink and digital. Space Skull packin' some heat for a outer space adventure.

Commission piece.

2010-06-30T11:50:00.003-04:00

Here is a self portrait mixing a simple pencil drawing with a healthy mix of digital and a splash of photography. I did the drawing fairly quickly, wasn't happy with it and ran it through Photoshop and stretched it a bit. I'll include original drawing for comparison.

2010-06-02T23:50:00.000-04:00

New image. Medusa from the Inhumans as a Western character.

2010-05-05T13:05:00.001-04:00

The Monster Avengers. Just an idea.

2010-03-29T21:29:00.002-04:00

A drawing of the old Roebling plant.

Not photographic but more of an emotional rendering.

A place of dreams, darkness and decay.

Something lurks within.

2010-03-29T21:22:00.004-04:00

A painting idea that's been in my head for a bit. Dragon and Female Knight. Sketches and a detail. I'll either do oils or digital, or maybe both.

2010-03-29T11:13:00.003-04:00

Here is a sculpted skeleton car I did recently. It's about 7 1/2 inches long and almost 3 inches high. White and gray paint with black details. Spooky!

2010-03-16T14:04:00.004-04:00

Here are some concept drawings for a children's story

2010-03-16T13:44:00.002-04:00

Here are some drawings from the sketchbook.

2009-12-20T10:34:00.002-05:00

Created at Comic Geek Speak.

2009-11-05T01:25:00.003-05:00

Here are two digital paintings done in Photoshop. A view from my studio window of my very nice neighbors home. There was some very beautiful light and I was inspired plus I need the digital practice.

2009-11-02T12:06:00.005-05:00

Something I posted on the CGS forum regarding the reading of Edgar Alen Poe's "The Raven" by CGS's own Adam Murdough.

http://www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-933.php

The posted image in the CGS forums...

www.thecomicforums.com/forum2//index.php?showtopic=161794

2009-10-31T22:51:00.002-04:00

This is one damn fine reading of Poe's the Raven by Comic Geek Speak's own Adam Murdough.

Listen if you dare!

2009-10-31T01:40:00.002-04:00

This was done for the forums at Comic Geek Speak. This is a terrific podcast on comics. I did this in photoshop in a much more rendered ink drawing. More textured tones that I didn't really plan on originally. Just playing around. I wanted to work on another with traditional media. I will post. Happy Halloween

2009-10-27T13:18:00.002-04:00

Two image variations of Frankenstein. Comic book or Graphic Novel covers. I usually squeak out a Witch image but I am not sure I'll have the time.
Happy Halloween you ghouls.

2009-10-21T23:03:00.002-04:00

I just recently had a piece of artwork find it's way back to me for safe keeping. Thanks Linda.

2009-09-27T01:13:00.003-04:00

Just did this quick sketch with an online sketch program. It is pretty neat. I like the look of the brushes and paper color texture. It plays out the entire sketch session.

2009-08-07T09:27:00.002-04:00

Here are a few sketches I did aboard the Battleship New Jersey

2009-08-01T10:02:00.000-04:00

Quick marker sketch. Shakin the cobwebs off my sketch arm.

2009-07-22T23:00:00.002-04:00

Howdy, some stuff to post
1. a self portrait taken with camera holding this toy spyglass over the lens-no photoshop.
2. A quick sketch with some really bad kids art kit with a brush that looked like a dog chewed on.

2009-06-10T21:12:00.002-04:00

Very Awesome Animation by David Prosser called "Clockwork"

Clockwork from David Prosser on Vimeo.

2009-06-04T13:53:00.002-04:00

I love the old 60's Illustrations and this work by Kevin Dart is awesome.
Google Yuki 7 and check it out!

"A Kiss From Tokyo" Theatrical trailer from Stephane coedel on Vimeo.

2008-11-18T23:13:00.004-05:00

Somethings I am working on. Oils on board. Bat stuff and Spaceskull.

2008-02-26T14:24:00.002-05:00

New work to view. Some scary characters or troubled souls?

2008-02-01T08:28:00.000-05:00

2 New posts with detail.

2008-01-24T15:05:00.000-05:00

A variant of my Christmas card.

2008-01-16T21:36:00.001-05:00

Here is my Christmas card for 2007 belated but I wish you Happy New Year. had been sick for a bit, really kicked me in the ass. But, I think I am back up to speed. More to come. XO

2007-12-09T22:21:00.000-05:00

PSYCHOSIS, the graphic novel, is finally out and ready for purchase at:

http://www.lulu.com/content/1354018

Written by my friend Chad Boudreau and featuring a very nice cover by yours truly.
It makes a great stocking stuffer so check it out!

2007-11-13T15:12:00.001-05:00

Sample artwork-Portrait of me as Galactus. Thanks for looking!

2007-11-13T15:09:00.001-05:00

Sample book jacket cover art.

2007-09-27T12:22:00.000-04:00

My first entry to Concept Art.org a really great site with a ton of talent.

2007-04-03T00:33:00.000-04:00

Does anyone look at this stuff and if so, what do you think??

2007-04-03T00:26:00.000-04:00

Bulb vs Giant robot. Sounds like fun! Included is a sketch that was the start for this cover idea. 2 color variants.

2007-04-03T00:22:00.000-04:00

Tech-Mech is an idea for Mech and Robots to just kick the shit out of each other. i wanna see lots of mayhem.

2007-04-03T00:17:00.000-04:00

Here are color variants on a Space Skull female character as a poster or comic cover.

2007-03-22T14:50:00.000-04:00

Something I am working on. More to follow. It's been a long time a posting here.
I am trying harder to post more.

2007-02-01T23:45:00.000-05:00

One of 5 screen savers made for this character.
More to come.

2007-01-08T11:47:00.000-05:00

Space Skull Sketches. Some character I am working on and these are just some fun drawings. At least I enjoy making them.

2006-12-19T13:04:00.000-05:00

Here is a bunch of stuff. Lightbulb Head and friends. The graveyard piece is a BLOGBLOGBLOG>> exclusive.

2006-12-19T12:57:00.000-05:00

Exclusive to BLOG BLOG BLOG>>>>>>
Metal Gear Solid inspired babe. Kick ass! have a few variations with this.
I will post soon.

2006-12-19T12:53:00.000-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and best wishes for a better year to come.
Cheers!
A.J.

2006-11-04T21:35:00.000-05:00

More Great news from the art front!!!>>>>
2nd pin-up of mine in a great comicbook by IDW publishing.
By a really great artist! BEN TEMPLESMITH.
It's called Wormwood: Gentlemen's Corpse. issue #4.

2006-11-04T21:32:00.000-05:00

Here something I have been playin around with. Texture and light.

2006-10-23T14:23:00.000-04:00

NEWS>>>>>>>
Great News actually. Just had a pin-up in the latest issue (#3) of Wormwood Gentlemen's Corpse by Ben Templesmith and published by IDW. Ben is fantastic! and my pin-up?, not too shabby I think! check it out. More too come.

2006-08-18T21:50:00.000-04:00

2006-08-18T21:36:00.000-04:00

Here are some new drawings. Space Skull seems to be a favorite of mine now.

2006-08-02T09:27:00.000-04:00

Last post before I take a brake.

2006-08-01T22:06:00.000-04:00

Aug 1st, damn this summer is flying by too fast!! Here are some drawings as I prepare to go on hiatus just for a bit. When I come back hopefully I'll have a few goodies to share.

2006-08-01T02:15:00.000-04:00

Just a couple of drawings of some big name heroes. I am just having fun, pushing those markers and ink around-seeing what sticks. Most of the time i am on the can drawing this stuff. What an artist! Hey there is good light in there. good news is that these two might be purchased and that's always a good thing. I'm half slumped over the keyboard with sleep. must post before I fall fully. does anyone look at this stuff?

2006-07-30T11:54:00.000-04:00

Here are more random drawings of things I have been working on. Any questions comments please email me.

2006-07-30T11:38:00.000-04:00

Here are random drawings of things I have been working on. Any questions comments please email me.

2006-07-30T11:34:00.000-04:00

It's been a long tome since a post. This month of July was just a terrible suck ass month. It took a bit to recover from the power failure we had here. It sucked but I can't imagine what it is like for Katrina victims and the tsunami survivors. I wanted to post some pics of the damage but I want to forget it. Screw it. time to post drawings and shit!

2006-06-02T10:04:00.000-04:00

Wolverine and Angel Something that is stuck in my head and have been sketching out. I have a bunch more with these two.

2006-05-05T01:30:00.000-04:00

more drawings on 8 1/2 by 11 paper.

2006-05-05T01:25:00.000-04:00

more sketches on 8 1/2 by 11 paper

2006-05-03T01:37:00.000-04:00

Sketches for sale and more to come...

2006-05-03T01:34:00.000-04:00

Sketches for sale continued

2006-05-03T01:28:00.000-04:00

Sketches for sale if interested. Here are just a few of the many I have.

2006-04-12T14:47:00.000-04:00

It's been a bit but here are a couple of things just out of the oven. Mmmmm fresh post.

2006-03-21T01:31:00.000-05:00

New Shit
Adventures of Lightbulb Head. A cover design for possible artbook or graphic novel.

2006-03-01T01:50:00.000-05:00

More NY COMIC CON

Here is a link to an article about it.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=6783

2006-02-27T04:02:00.000-05:00

NY COMICCON 2006

Went to this incredibly crowded event. Saw a lot of terrific artists, big names in the industry. Tons of merchandise, lots of folks in costume. It had a great energy. The people there were so into it and i really enjoyed that. Heard some great speakers and learned some good info. The downside was- it was too crowded. Had to stand inline just to get into the door for almost 2 hours. Whew I was beat. Lots of people being interviewed by news papers and t.v. I took just a few pics. One was of stormtroopers and Boba Fett but some clown bumped me as I shot the pic and of course, they were gone so no repeat. Also one of a ugly doll character that was walking around and a pic of the showroom or what i could see from where it was taken. See you in Philly for June con.

2006-02-22T13:38:00.000-05:00

Concert Sketches
Recently went to a heavy metal concert of a very famous band. I went in not expecting much but it was actually a lot of fun. Maybe having good seats helped.

2006-02-11T21:37:00.000-05:00

Snowing here tonite. Thought I'd post a few things that are not related other than being sketches. I always like seeing an artist sketchbook and want to put my stuff out there as well. I'd like to publish my own book of drawings and sketches and see what the response would be. Anyways, here is a Batman cover sketch. A drawing of two characters called Street and Jasmine Shade that I have been throwing around a bit and some ink/marker portraits- for the hell of it.

2006-02-10T01:32:00.000-05:00

ULTRAMAN COVER SKETCH
Just found this from a while back
thought I would post it.

2006-02-10T01:24:00.000-05:00

LIGHTBULB HEAD
Just a few pics of
every girls favorite
bright light.

2006-02-09T21:23:00.000-05:00

THE SMOKER
Here is a sketch and a near finished piece. I combined a bunch of textures on this. Just trying a few things out and see what the response is.

2006-02-08T21:37:00.000-05:00

2006-02-08T14:43:00.000-05:00

SKULL HEAD

Here are sketches of SKULL HEAD, a Ghost Rider-ish looking character. Just playing with shapes here. He's a nice guy..... I think.

2006-02-07T13:18:00.000-05:00

New Portfolio Image: Clown CD Cover

I worked on this Clown over the course of a month I guess. Just doing a little here and there. I love the textures and coloring on this, especially the red hair on left side.

Visit: http://www.artwanted.com/ajcasperite

2006-02-06T13:02:00.000-05:00

Index Card Sketches
These are three in a series of sketches,ink on card stock.

2006-02-06T00:48:00.000-05:00

I really like this line drawing and probably will do more with this soon. Who doesn't like a voluptuous woman in boots?

2006-02-06T00:46:00.000-05:00

A work in progress.