Aizan Kickstarter Wrap-up

What's up peeps?! It's feels like it's been forever. Well, it's official, the funding campaign for the Aizan Kickstarter has rapped and it's a success!! WOO-HOOOO!!!!

I'll be honest, when I first thought of doing this Kickstarter thing, I thought I might hit my goal if I begged and pleaded enough, but I never would've thought everyone would respond they way they did. I can't thank everyone enough..this is truly humbling.

There are also a ton of people behind the scenes who have helped me through this roller-coaster creative process, and I would love to thank them all, but I don't want to make anyone upset by forgetting a names...you know who you are.

Last but not least, I want to thank the people who tried to throw up roadblocks in my path. It's because of the negative than I can learn and rise to the occasion.

Now, the real hard work begins. I'm looking forward to path ahead.

LET'S DO THIS!!!

The revised version of my creator owned character Aizan. Although the kickstarter has wrapped for it, you can learn a little more here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/751261014/aizan-the-demo

Aizan Kickstarter

Hello All.

This is looonngg overdue, but I'm excited to share the news with you that the Kickstarter for my creator-owned project AIZAN has been launched!!And not only launched, but it is BLOWING UP!! I can't thank all of the amazing supporters enough.

 This is a project that has been in the works for a while, and I hope you will check it out by clicking the link below.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/751261014/aizan-the-demo

Aizan is my creator owned property that tells the story of a young woman by the name of Hela St.August, a passionate artist and graffiti activist who lives in a world where as a result of a super-powered war, her city is left devastated. Angry, bitter and rebellious to start with, Hela's life slips into disarray, and with the new emerging superhuman and vigilante community, she begins to feel disgusted by people with powers and views the superhuman community as parasites. Her life turns even more topsy-turvy when she not only discovers that SHE has powers but that she is also heir to a superhero legacy.

Themes of story include: Truth; Heritage; Legacy; Life and Death; Religion; Anarchy; Capitalism
Elements of story include: Hip-hop; Sci-fi; Martial Arts; Par-kour; Graffiti; Superheroes

A donation would be spectacular if you can, but even if you can't, I ask that you PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!!

As I said in the video, Aizan is a new type of hero, and I would love to be able to let her story be heard.

Thank you for your time.

Shawn Alleyne

"Up From The 36 Chambers.."

What's up peeps, it's been FOREVER! I can't even begin to talk about all of the ups and downs that I've been through since last I updated my blog. But so what, we're reunited and that's what counts.

So I guess the first bit of news would be to let you guys know that this Saturday is The Hershey Comic Con. http://www.hershey-comiccon.com/
This is the first show for these guys, and I'm proud to say I will be one of the presenters doing my Character Design Workshop. Stay tuned for upcoming pics.
In the meantime, here's a new print I will have at the show..Blanka

And the black and whites...

But wait, there's more. As a way of saying "I'm back" and to show how much I love you guys, here's an EXCLUSIVE look at another one of my newest prints I will have at the show..Black Cat

This is just for you subscribers, and you won't be seeing this print anywhere else online for a while.

Now, the other big news I would like to share, is that I have finally begun serious work on publishing my own character. The character is called Aizan, and you may have seen her pic in my gallery before, but I'll soon be making official Aizan blogs. I will have some exciting updates in just a few short days, so keep those eyes peeled.

That's it for now..as always, thank you guys for your incredible feedback, your support, your comments, even the critiques... everything you do that makes me keep striving. Even if I don't get a chance to update or respond as often as I like, I do read everything.

Peace

"They saying the monster's back...!" - Geist

Debut Posters

Almost that time. And I have a couple more pieces of art I want to share with you guys.

First up, the new Green Lantern piece I'll have available. It's a companion piece to my Sinestro FEAR one, and eventually I plan to do the whole spectrum of Lanterns.

GL:Hal Jordan WILL (colors by Renee Clarke)

Next up we a piece I'll be trying out. This started off as a sketch commission for someone, then took a life of it's own. I'm curious to see how this one will do as it's not an established character, but something I designed. 

Fantasy Werewolf (colors by Matt Seel)

Anyways, I hope you like.

See you tomorrow as Wizard World starts.

Shawn.


"Twilight Zone type symmetry...Night Gallery, painting vividly visual schizo-imagery/
Seeking alternate forms of energy/ A technomancer, master of the art of MECHA-scorcery..."- Geist

Wizard World Update and Raffle

What's up peeps.
So I survived my television appearance. And I have to say I was surprisingly calm..till the time came to talk. lol Anyways, it could've been much worse, and it turned out to be a real chill production. Pretty much all I had to do was sit there and draw the host Marlie Hall as  super hero. I ended up drawing her as a version of Wonder Woman. Unfortunately, I gave her the original, and of course I didn't take any pics of it.(gotta work on that)
Then, it was only about a minute or so for me to to talk about Wizard. All in all, I had a ball. So shoutout to WPHL-17 and the fine folks at Wizard for having me on. If I'm able to get a copy of the segment or the pic I'll let you guys know.
http://www.myphl17.com/shows/eye-opener-tv/
 
So as you may have heard, I'll be at Wizard World Philly in a few days. Shocking..I know. And as you may or may not know/remember, all 5 Strek Captains will be in attendance. For the first time ever..all together. Historic!! So guess what ya boy did for my Trekkies?

BOO-YAHH!!! My first Star Trek art ever(not counting the Capt. Kirk sketch I did a while back). This piece will be available in a limited run at the show, so don't miss out. Thanks to the mighty Blair Smith for the awesome job on colors.

And last but not least, I want to mention a special raffle I'll be doing at the show promoting my new QR Code. All you have to do is scan the QR which links to my Pyroglyphics facebook page, (code will be on the back of the flyer seen below), "Like" the page on the spot, and you will be entered into the drawing. It's that easy. There will be 3 winners, with prizes ranging from posters, to shirts, to a special grand daddy first prize bonanza! These will also be limited.

(graphics formatted by Takeia Dunlop)

As always, thanks for checking me out and I'll see you tomorrow with some more art.

Peace.
Shawn

"When they showed me the graphics, they were puzzled by my spastic neo-synapses/
And reloaded the geographics using Vulcan black magic mathematics..."- Geist

Eye Opener

Guess who's got 2 thumbs and is going to be on t.v this Tuesday?

I'm proud to announce that I will be a featured artist of the Eye Opener show on PHL17, this Tuesday from 6am-8am.
 http://www.myphl17.com/shows/eye-opener-tv/

I'm exactly sure what I might have to draw or what will be covered, but I'm super excited(and nervous) all the same. The station has covered the Philly Wizard show for a few years now, so they're doing this as a special tie-in promotion. I'll keep you guys posted on any further details I might be able to gather.

As far as the con, I'll be showcasing a couple of new prints, and I'm hype to show you guys this preview.

This Green Lantern started off as a commission, and with the help of colorist Thomas Shelton, has took on a life of it's own. Thanks Tom.

Enjoy your Sunday, and God willing I'll see you guys tomorrow.

Peace.
Shawn


"I'm a Predakon, my protons forms the unruliest/My gamma based skeleton revolves around an iron core nucleus.."- Geist

A Crown Of Horns Pt2

Ok, yesterday I announced that I'll be at the Wizard Philly Comic Con from Thurs, May 31st- Sun June 3rd. This is an exciting year for me because a lot of projects I started last year are starting to bear fruit, and one such project is the long awaited Crown Of Horns novel.
This is an illustrated novel with a piece of art at the beginning of each chapter. The book was written by John Cullins, with illustrations(pencils and some inks) by yours truly, additional inks by Will "Afromation" Jamison, graphic design by Renee Clarke and Alberto Rodriguez, and colors on the cover by Blair Smith.

So the book has FINALLY been printed, and it came out beautifully. I'll have a limited amount of copies with me at the show, going for a measly $15!..along with which you'll receive a free mini-poster and bookmark. To help you brush up on all things "Crown..." related, check out my past blogs for the scoop.

 http://shawnah-lean.blogspot.com/2011/11/crown-of-horns.html

http://shawnah-lean.blogspot.com/2011/11/wizards-and-flying-things.html

http://shawnah-lean.blogspot.com/2011/10/111111.html

As a special treat for you, here's a piece I did as a sketch that was taken to another level by colorist extraordinaire Matt Seel.

Some shots of the book.

For more info on the book and Broken 1 Publishing, check out the facebook site:
http://www.facebook.com/Broken1Publishing

See you guys tomorrow.

Peace,
Shawn

"..so you can run in the gym, gatorade, hype music on, loop it/
All them weights you eat ain't going to make your eyeballs stronger, stupid..."- Geist