Shannon Hayward.com

Late nite watercolors

2012-02-05T22:59:00.000-08:00

Been doing some of watercolor lately, It's been way to long since I've picked up the brush, forgot how much I love it... Enjoy.

Melissa! Teaser.

2012-01-26T20:33:00.000-08:00

Did I mention I'm working on a Horror movie with some friends?

It premiers Sat, Feb 18th at the Royal Cinema in Toronto. For more details check out the Facebook page HERE!

Spred the word!

Check out the teaser below!

'Melissa!' Teaser. from Ravavilad! on Vimeo.

Portraits of the Dead @ POP WITH BRAINS!

2012-01-26T11:38:00.000-08:00

My buddy Michael Sykora made this little video of me doing some Zombie Portrait goodness @ POP WITH BRAINS last saturday. Check it!!!

Shannon Makes Art. from Ravavilad! on Vimeo.

Store added!

2011-12-12T10:08:00.000-08:00

Just in time for X-mas! I've got art pints for sale over at Society6. Click the banner below to head to my Society6 print shop!

This Sat. Bizune Art Gallery. 8PM. Be there.

2011-11-30T10:01:00.000-08:00

This Coming Saturday ( Dec 3 ) I will Have work displayed at the Bizune Art Gallery as part of a non profit art exchange. Hosted by The Fates Collective http://www.fatescollective.com Come check it out! http://www.facebook.com/events/316920931651434/

More Updates!

2011-10-06T05:22:00.000-07:00

"Tattoos" Gallery now up!!!

Check it!

Im baaaaaack... Well sorta

2011-10-04T10:33:00.000-07:00

...Updates at least. I've been having a lot of trouble trying to find a good flash gallery, so I've added some temporary galleries until I can get a proper flash Gallery. Enjoy!

I'll be back...

2011-05-26T10:10:00.000-07:00

Hey guys shannonhayward.com is undergoing some major changes / updates and will be back up and running soon!

Cheers!

Project Kino

2011-01-22T21:15:00.000-08:00

Hey yall! My good friend Jesse Collier has got a video blog goin on, with some really good stuff happing.

CHECK IT OUT! > http://projectkino.tumblr.com

Cyclops - Tronitized

2010-12-13T21:08:00.000-08:00

This is my entry into the ***MARVEL-TRON!!!*** contest the fine folks over at Satellite Soda are having. Check it out Here!

Cardboard - Spengler

2010-11-01T22:59:00.001-07:00

Cardboard - Spengler
Originally uploaded by SHANoftheDEAD

"I collect spores, molds, and fungus"

Kill da Toitles

2010-10-26T15:36:00.000-07:00

To cool for words...

http://lookatthisfrakkinggeekster.tumblr.com
/post/1038451671/brandon-barkers-amazing-costumes

Cardboard Doodle 14 - Dr. Tongue

2010-10-11T01:50:00.000-07:00

I gotta say, Day of the dead has to be one of my favorite George Romero films. I'm thinkin I might do a Bub one next. Stay tuned!

Cardboard Doodle 13 - Wolfman

2010-10-10T00:30:00.000-07:00

Just picked up the Wolfman on blu-ray. Ain't nothing like seeing heads being ripped off and guts in high def! Arroooooo

Zombie Brush Pen Goodness

2010-10-06T00:43:00.001-07:00

I finally got the guts to play around with my pentel brush pen. I've had the damn thing for a few years and been to afraid to use it. So I finally sat down and went nuts! This was the outcome...

Alien Heads

2010-10-06T00:39:00.001-07:00

Playin around with a brush pen that was almost out

Iron Man Sketch

2010-10-06T00:34:00.001-07:00

Thought I'd try a take on the Iron Man suit

Lone Wolf...

2010-09-10T12:59:00.000-07:00

"They will pay... In rivers of blood!"

I was watching Shogun Assassin last night and suddenly had the urge to paint this up using a new technique I learned. I'ts a lot different from my usual stuff but I think I like it and you might see more stuff like this from me in the near future. Hope you guys like it!

Icthyo sapiens

2010-09-09T00:37:00.000-07:00

I was browsing deviantART and got inspired to do a quick abe sapien doodle

Drink 'n' Draw Aug 18! + Fan Expo 2010!

2010-08-17T10:54:00.000-07:00

It's Drink 'n' Draw time! Wednesday, Aug 18! Same bat time, 8pm. same bat channel, the Black Bull (across the st from the Silver Snail). BE THERE!

FAN EXPO UPDATE!

It's not looking so good for Fan Expo 2010... Apparently I've been put on the waiting list and are still waiting to hear weather or not I have a table or not. Will keep ya posted!

Captain Canuck!

2010-06-10T01:08:00.001-07:00

who's red and white and.... umm shines so bright? bah forget. Anyways, this was my submission to the 'CAPTAIN CANUCK 35th ANNIVERSARY Art Contest' held over at DeviantART.com

Check out the details at the link below theambushbug.deviantart.com/journal/32282681

This piece was based off an old soviet propaganda poster
img820.imageshack.us/img820/9531/1263.jpg

Cardboard Doodle Dump!

2010-06-10T00:58:00.000-07:00

been a while since I posted a new Cardboard Doodle so I thought I'd grace you with some new ones. Hope you Like 'em!

Street Fighter Colab

2010-06-06T22:44:00.000-07:00

Did this colab with Mr. Marcio Takara at last weeks Drink 'n' Draw

Sagat Pencils - me
Sagat Inks - Marcio Takara

Blanka Pencils - Marcio Takara
Blanka Inks - me

Check out Marcio's work here > http://www.marciotakara.com

Ah Hell...

2010-06-06T22:41:00.000-07:00

I wasn't happy with the shadows on the other one so I went back in and changed them. I think I like this one much better

Original shades > http://shan-01.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2ncjhg

RIP, Mr. Frazetta - 1928-2010

2010-05-10T21:49:00.000-07:00

Frank Frazetta passed away today at the age of 82

link

He was a true master of the brush and will be dearly missed.

RIP, Mr. Frazetta.

Wacom Sketchies

2010-05-02T22:47:00.001-07:00

Just play'n with the Wacom tablet!

Clang Boom Steam

2010-04-28T01:31:00.001-07:00

Clang Boom Steam
Originally uploaded by SHANoftheDEAD

" Stop'n get me on the ride up, Im only goin', Im only goin' to the top of the hill "

Was listening to some Tom Waits last night and draw this up

Cyclops

2010-04-28T01:30:00.001-07:00

Cyclops
Originally uploaded by SHANoftheDEAD

Drew this a while back but finally got around to scanning it in. Colors coming soon!

3Dshan

2010-04-28T01:28:00.001-07:00

3Dshan
Originally uploaded by SHANoftheDEAD

Just Doddle'n!

Braaaaaiiins....

2010-04-28T01:27:00.001-07:00

Braaaaaiiins....
Originally uploaded by SHANoftheDEAD

Just some random zomibe-ness

Super Mutie

2010-04-28T01:26:00.001-07:00

Super Mutie
Originally uploaded by SHANoftheDEAD

More Fallout 3 fan art, did this sketch a while back but add the BG and shades last night

Project Hell-Belt - Pouches

2010-04-22T23:46:00.001-07:00

Project Hell-Belt - Pouches
Originally uploaded by SHANoftheDEAD

Finished these up the other day, 4 pouches in total. Just need a bit of paint

Project Hell-Belt

2010-04-19T20:04:00.001-07:00

Project Hell-Belt
Originally uploaded by SHANoftheDEAD

Recently I've had the urge to make / construct something, so the other day I decided Im going to make Hellboy's belt. Not the movie one, but the one from the comic. It's totally nerdy, I know, but why the hell not, right?

Anyways heres a quick little blueprint / ref sheet I made up. Just so I didn't have to keep going through the comics

Stay tuned for updates!

Ah Hell...

2010-04-11T19:03:00.000-07:00

Everyone favorite paranormal detective

Tools:
Photoshop CS3 / Intuos 2

I... Am... Iron Man

2010-04-05T02:24:00.000-07:00

More playin' around with the wacom tablet. This time Iron Man

Tools:
Photoshop CS3 / Intuos 2

Rise of the Thunder God

2010-04-04T21:02:00.000-07:00

Finaly got around to using my wacom, so I thought I'd try something new

Tools:
Photoshop CS3 & Intuos 2

DnD Colab goodness

2010-04-04T20:59:00.001-07:00

Some colab goodness from last weeks Drink 'n' Draw!

Left:
Pencils - me
Inks - Marcio Takara

Right:
Pencils - Marcio Takara
Inks - me

Sketchies

2010-02-06T13:10:00.000-08:00

Just a quick sketch of everyone favorite space smuggler. I plan on throwing chewie in there as well as some color so stay tuned!

a character sketch for a possible story in the workings.

cardboard zombie goodness!

2010-02-06T12:53:00.000-08:00

Shan + Takara = Cardboard zombie goodness!

The talented Mr. Marcio Takara asked if he could throw some shades on this cardboard doodle and I think it looks awesome. Did this collab cardboard doodle at the Toronto Drink 'n' Draw a few weeks back... enjoy!

Making Comics with Doug TenNapel

2010-01-08T23:53:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine just showed me this,
It's a 10 min video with comic genius Doug TenNapel talking about comics, inking and his thoughts on ink VS digital with some valuable tips on cleaning your brushes. Very informative stuff! Enjoy!

Guess whos back you Jive Turkeys!

2010-01-06T19:14:00.000-08:00

... Well sorta, I still haven't gotten my mac fixed but im staying with a friend of mine for a little while so I now have access to computer and all that fun stuff so expect some new stuff from this jive turkey!

PS... you'll have to excuse the jive turkey business, I just finished watching Black Dynamite before posting this haha

Cheers!

Mac Problems...

2009-11-30T19:12:00.000-08:00

Hey guys and gals, I just wanted to apologize for not posting anything the last little while, as I've been having some major Mac problems and have been trying to save my hard drive... fun eh? I should hopefully be up and running real soon!

Cheers!

Vault Dweller - Edit

2009-10-13T00:13:00.001-07:00

So, I felt like this was missing something, so I decided to add in some shading and for what its worth I think it turned out a lot better.

Vault Dweller

2009-09-18T21:42:00.000-07:00

I love Fallout 3 so much I decided to do some fan art... god im a nerd

Gothams Protector

2009-09-15T22:31:00.000-07:00

film noir - edit

2009-09-08T01:15:00.001-07:00

film noir - edit
Originally uploaded by SHANoftheDEAD

Just a quick edit, added a bg instead of a flat color

THANKS !!

2009-09-03T12:43:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to give a big THANKS to everyone who came to visit me at Fan Expo '09 it was an awesome weekend and I think I've finally recovered from the craziness haha. the ' Portraits of the Dead ' were a big hit thanks to you guys!

Pics coming soon!

Fan Expo Update!

2009-08-28T08:44:00.000-07:00

For all of ya that are comin' to the Fan Expo '09, I will be at table A197 in the artist all, see ya there! :)

C. is for Cyclops

2009-08-25T23:35:00.000-07:00

Fan Expo Poster

2009-08-19T00:05:00.000-07:00

If you are planing on attending the toronto fan expo this year come on by the artist alley and get a zombie portrait... you know you waaaaaant one ;)

Anchor Tatt

2009-07-22T19:43:00.000-07:00

Just a preview of what you may see and or be able to buy if you come and check out my table at the 2009 Toronto fan expo hah

cardboard doodle #8

2009-06-19T23:35:00.001-07:00

Science Rules!

You dirty rat...

2009-06-14T00:52:00.000-07:00

I tip my hat to you Mr Cagney.

film noir

2009-06-14T00:47:00.001-07:00

I've been really into gangster flicks lately.

Cardboard Doodle dump

2009-05-12T21:59:00.000-07:00

Heres 3 new cardboard doodles! Enjoy!

Cardboard Doodle # 7 - Frankie
Heres my latest cardboard doodle, Just finished this one up!

Cardboard Doodle # 6 - Big Red
I think I went a little crazy with the highlights on this one. But I still like how it turned out

Cardboard Doodle # 5 - Raph
Though I would throw a bit of color in this one

Cardboard doodle # 4 + self portrait

2009-04-22T02:50:00.000-07:00

Well, heres the latest cardboard doodle! Thought I would try doing a self Portrait.

Cardboard doodle # 3!

2009-04-22T02:44:00.000-07:00

Well, heres cardboard doodle 3!
The very lovely and mischievous miss Harley Quinn. Hope you all enjoy!

Harley Quinn is copyright © DC comics.

Cardboard doodle # 2

2009-03-25T23:57:00.001-07:00

As promised... another cardboard doodle, with 2 more in the works so stay tuned!

Cardboard doodle # 1

2009-03-24T01:59:00.000-07:00

1 of many cardboard doodles to come.

tools:
'faber castell' pen + white out

Almost out!

2009-03-24T01:55:00.001-07:00

who ever said that markers running out of ink were usless...

Miss Devil Doll - Pencils

2009-03-24T01:40:00.000-07:00

she'll make you wish you'd never been born...

Just a quick pin-up sketch ,
I don't draw as many gals as I should so here is the first of many!

colors coming soon!

Welcome!

2008-12-30T18:22:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the new and improved Monster Ville!