Seb Antoniou blog

Recent Illustrations

2011-07-04T11:51:00.001+01:00

Mario Balotelli, Boardwalk Empire and Mad Men.

Elephantmen

2011-07-04T11:26:00.000+01:00

I painted this homage to the amazing sci-fi comic-book Elephantmen. It's written (and created) by Richard Starkings and includes boootiful artwork by the uber-talented Boo Cook!

Saucy

2011-07-04T11:20:00.001+01:00

Here's a recent illustration for Tim Key's new book- 'The Incomplete Tim Key', which you can pre-order here. Key's an award-winning comedian so even if you don't like my illustration, the book should be very funny indeed.

Judge Dredd: The Slow Walk

2011-04-08T11:03:00.000+01:00

Another 2000AD sample with a script from the incredibly talented Rob Williams.

Spectrum 18

2011-01-18T15:15:00.001Z

A couple of digital paintings I'm submitting for Spectrum 18. Both done in Photoshop CS4 with the good ol' A5 Wacom tablet.

Edge of Extinction

2011-01-11T10:59:00.000Z

A pin-up for Mel Mellonie's comic 'Edge of Extinction', soon to be published by Reaper Comics.

Comic Book Samples

2010-11-19T20:27:00.001Z

Some more comic book samples. The script is a Marvel Comics 'Son of Satan' script, written by Rob Williams.

Open Studios 12/13/14 November

2010-11-03T10:16:00.002Z

My Open Studios is in just over a week. Please come along and check out my new workspace(and work). Over 100 artists so pop by their studios too. Cheers.
Here's the blurb-
Chocolate Factory Open Studios

Situated within two iconic chocolate factories, in the heart of the 'cultural quarter' in Wood Green, Chocolate Factory is a hub of cutting-edge design, product development and creativity. Its innovative concept has been so successful that it is now being replicated in other European cities and, in one of the largest events of its kind in London, the Factory flings open its doors inviting us to explore and discover the artists within.

This eclectic and interactive event, with over 100 artists taking part, offers an amazing array of contemporary art and design from leading practitioners in their fields and features internationally acclaimed painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, film-makers and designer-makers.

Opportunities aplenty present themselves to discover and purchase affordable art and contemporary design, commission a piece or get your portrait painted and, though the chocolate may be long gone, indulging the senses in this annual feast of creativity will happily divert any cravings brought on by the mere mention of the word. Oh, and it's free.

Chocolate Factory Open Studios
Saturday & Sunday 13/14 November 2010 from 12 noon to 6pm
at The Chocolate Factory, Clarendon Rd, Wood Green, London N22 6XJ
020 8365 7500  info@collage-arts.org
www.chocolatefactoryartists.co.uk

Spiderman Sample

2010-08-31T13:19:00.000+01:00

The Carp Club

2010-08-20T11:06:00.000+01:00

Character designs for the Carp Club. Find out more about it here. Or just go and buy a copy from Amazon.

Colours(and letters)

2010-08-18T10:55:00.006+01:00

Story and lettering by Ned.
Pencils, inks and colours by me.

Ink

2010-08-06T14:37:00.000+01:00

Sorry for the delay. Here's the inked short story written by Ned Hartley. Colours coming soon.

New page

2010-06-13T22:24:00.000+01:00

New pencils for a short project I'm collaborating on with a writer. All will be revealed soon...

Thor

2010-05-21T11:21:00.000+01:00

Digital Painting. PS CS3 on A5 Wacom.

Hellblazer

2010-05-21T11:20:00.001+01:00

Digital painting. PS CS3 on A5 wacom.

Torchwood final

2010-05-07T10:15:00.001+01:00

Here's the final Torchwood image. The are two versions and the original black and white image. The reason I put two up is because I really like the one with 'squiggly lines' on it but I think some people might find them intrusive or not in keeping with the otherwise somewhat realistic style. Enjoy both!

Torchwood process

2010-05-07T10:10:00.001+01:00

Here's a process breakdown of the Torchwood digital painting. I LOVE digital painting.

This is why- I'm currently also working on two traditional landscapes(oil on canvas) and there are some days when I'm winning and there are some days when the paint and brushes just won't do what they're supposed to(through no fault of my own! I'm a good workman who blames his tools...). Of course this is part of traditional painting and what makes it so rewarding when it's complete and you've overcome all the obstacles.

The quick and more instantaneously(is that a word?)gratifying process of digital painting is brilliant though and sometimes makes me wonder why I put myself through the pain of traditional painting. The pros and cons of digital vs traditional painting is something that really interests me and I'm sure I'll keep coming back to it on this blog.

Anyway, enjoy the process shots. I especially like the earlier ones which look pretty awful. At that stage, you always have moments of 'oh my god, how is this ever going to look like a finished piece?!'

(the last image is a separate single shot of a different character- just in case you thought I decided to change him into a girl at the last minute)

Jane Doe in space

2010-04-29T11:22:00.000+01:00

Another digital painting in PS CS3. You can see the initial sketch on the previous post. I keep forgetting to record the process, which is something I plan on rectifying asap. I love exploring and viewing processes in painting and illustration and I think it's always interesting to see how an image has unfolded.

IFX

2010-04-29T11:16:00.001+01:00

Image for an IFX competition with the initial sketches too. I love the initial sketching process as it's so instinctive and instantaneous. The final rendered piece loses some of that energy and movement- it's very hard to retain that quality when you spend a prolonged amount of time on a piece. I think that it's a problem with painting too- the more time you invest in a piece, the more you have to lose and the less willing you are to take risks nearer the end. Tricky...
Done in Photoshop CS3 with my trusty, little Wacom.

Wolverine/ Batman

2010-04-29T11:08:00.000+01:00

A couple of pencil drawings of Wolverine and Batman. Good and bad bits on both. I like the movement in the Wolverine piece and I'm happy the rendering on Batman. I do think he looks a bit bored though- like he's just pottering about across rooftops on a Sunday night because he doesn't have any mates to hang out with. Poor fella, he needs a new hobby.

The Judge

2010-04-29T10:57:00.002+01:00

Aaah, that's better. So what have I learnt form producing sequential comic pages? It's easier to do one big good drawing than lots of little good drawings. Pretty profound stuff, I know.
This was produced in Photoshop CS3 with my trusty A5 Wacom tablet, for those who are interested.

2000AD

2010-04-29T10:38:00.005+01:00

Some Judge Dredd samples for 2000AD. Am I happy with them? Not entirely but it's been a steep learning curve and my next attempt at sequential pages will be stronger. It's good to see the mistakes(in any artwork) and make sure you learn from them. Take it on the chin and make sure you don't repeat them(a bit like life, really).

Hulk by Matt Timson

2010-04-29T10:32:00.001+01:00

So I showed my Hulk drawing to Matt Timson and he asked if he could have a copy to 'try something out' on it. A few hours later he emailed me this image, which is absolutely awesome! Matt is currently finishing up 'Impaler' for Top Cow Comics. I'm sure he has some more uber-beautiful artwork in the pipeline too... On top of being a great artist, he's a really top bloke and has taken the time to give me lots of useful feedback and advice on my artwork(eg. don't just eat the crayons, Seb- use them.). Cheers Matt. Anyway, that's enough praise and thanks from me. Go and check out his stuff here.

Hulk

2010-04-29T10:18:00.002+01:00

Here's a pencil drawing of the Incredible Hulk. He's a big fella. This is the first piece of penciled comic book art that I'm happy with. More to come...

Comic Book Art-45

2010-04-29T10:15:00.001+01:00

Reposting this image, which is my page from the Graphic Novel '45' published by Com.x. If you haven't already bought a copy(and you should, it's written by the astonishing Andi Ewington and includes a host of great artists!) then go here and get one. Do it!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T10:19:00.002Z

Book Cover

2009-11-25T12:36:00.017Z

Cover illustration. For more info, go to
www.bantheballot.co.uk
Might put up some earlier versions at some point as it's been an interesting process.
Buy it here

Works in Progress.

2009-11-25T12:32:00.004Z

Recent commission.

New stuff...

2009-11-25T12:26:00.004Z

Haven't updated in a while. Going to try and update more frequently from now on.
A couple of new prints I've produced recently.

Self portrait at 31

2009-08-01T14:01:00.001+01:00

Oil on canvas.

POKE exhibition, 5th August

2009-08-01T13:52:00.003+01:00

New solo show running for two weeks.

Hatfield Forest I

2009-06-12T11:38:00.002+01:00

Hatfield Forest II

2009-06-08T21:57:00.003+01:00

A new landscape. Funnily enough, Hatfield Forest I is still being completed...

The Inbetweeners

2009-06-08T21:51:00.002+01:00

Torres

2009-06-08T21:49:00.002+01:00

Recent commission. Some soccer player called Fernando...

Open Studios 5th-7th June

2009-05-22T10:07:00.002+01:00

I'm Taking part in Open Studios again this year. All the details are on the flyer. Please come along and say hi...

JAJD

2009-05-08T11:59:00.002+01:00

Some detail shots.

Jesus and Jane Doe

2009-05-08T11:58:00.003+01:00

Finished Oil Painting.

45

2009-04-21T09:49:00.004+01:00

A comic book page to be published by com.x in July. The title of the book is 45. It's written by Andi Ewington and there are also loads of great artists contributing too so it's a real pleasure to be involved.

Jesus and Jane Doe

2009-04-16T10:09:00.001+01:00

Work in progress...

PrintclubLondon

2009-04-04T12:38:00.001+01:00

Entry for an exhibition in North London.

Portrait of Panos

2009-04-04T12:37:00.001+01:00

Birch Trees 3

2009-04-04T12:35:00.004+01:00

Here endeth the triptych.

Birch trees 2

2009-02-10T09:50:00.000Z

BP09

2009-01-28T11:20:00.008Z

A work in progress for the Bp Portrait award. Maybe...

Woolff Gallery

2009-01-28T11:17:00.003Z

A couple of originals currently on show at the Woolff Gallery on Charlotte Street.
http://www.woolffgallery.co.uk/

Top 100 competition

2008-12-02T10:56:00.004Z

Submission for www.presentingthetop100.com exhibition.

Recent landscape

2008-12-02T10:55:00.002Z

Recent Commission

2008-12-02T10:53:00.003Z

Jason Statham

2008-09-18T10:25:00.001+01:00

Blondie

2008-08-28T10:20:00.003+01:00

Recent commission

Ballack2

2008-08-21T11:09:00.004+01:00

Cantona

2008-08-21T11:08:00.002+01:00

Cuba (via Muswell Hill)

2008-06-23T09:15:00.003+01:00

New Oil Painting.

Heroes...and villains 1

2008-05-30T11:09:00.003+01:00

Sylar vs Hiro. Who will win?

Heroes...and villains 2

2008-05-30T10:56:00.000+01:00

Obama with Stripes

2008-05-30T10:54:00.001+01:00

Just changed the background on this one...

The Robot and the Monkey

2008-05-28T10:25:00.002+01:00

New Painting. 3' x2' Oil on canvas.

Open Studios 2008

2008-05-28T10:17:00.006+01:00

I'm taking part in Open Studios again. This year I'll be based in London with 40 artists taking part in total. All the details are on the flyer (Click on image for info). Please feel free to come along to the private view or at some point during the weekend. I'm also finalizing details for future exhibitions around London so keep checking the blog for details.

Obama

2008-05-13T22:17:00.003+01:00

Tottenham Hotspur Players

2008-03-19T17:30:00.003Z

Recent Oil Painting (and detail)

2008-02-28T15:31:00.001Z

Ballack/Damon

2008-02-28T15:16:00.003Z

Self Portrait

2008-02-14T13:05:00.005Z

Digital painting

Dylan

2008-01-30T10:46:00.000Z

Recent Commission

Deathproof

2008-01-30T10:40:00.002Z

Amy Winehouse

2008-01-30T10:40:00.001Z

Peep Show

2008-01-30T10:39:00.001Z

Flight of the Conchords

2008-01-30T10:38:00.000Z

Max

2008-01-30T10:33:00.000Z

Recent Commission

Ricky Hatton

2007-12-16T23:05:00.000Z

Russell Brand

2007-12-16T23:01:00.000Z

Drillbit Taylor

2007-09-12T11:12:00.001+01:00

Hope you feel better soon, Mr. Wilson

Fat Frank

2007-08-30T11:50:00.001+01:00

Skater boy

2007-08-03T15:25:00.000+01:00

Just a portfolio piece-inspired by looking at my trainers.

Icky Thump

2007-08-01T19:09:00.000+01:00

I'm going to go and see Jack and Meg live later in the year. I cannot wait.

What's my name?

2007-07-26T12:29:00.001+01:00

Gerrard

2007-07-25T17:03:00.000+01:00

For all you scousers out there: the man, the legend-Steven Gerrard.

2007-07-25T10:51:00.000+01:00

Finally this is Bob Seymore, musician and photographer. It's entitled 'Poontang', which is the name of his band. You can find his music over at myspace/poontang, I think. This one's 3'x2' oil on canvas.

2007-07-25T10:49:00.001+01:00

This second painting is entitled 'Amartey'. It's the name of the sitter who was one of my most troublesome/ inspirational students over the last two years. Again, 3'x3' oil on canvas.

Painting

2007-07-25T10:45:00.000+01:00

Here are some Oil paintings from Open Studios. This first one is of my friend, the photogrpaher Martin Salmon. It's entitled 'Salmon on White' and there's a detail shot as well to show the texture of the paint. The painting is 3'x3' on canvas.

Players

2007-07-25T10:18:00.000+01:00

Another year gone but I'm still Football (soccer-for Americans out there) crazy and can't stop drawing the players. This trio contains possibly the 3 best players in the Premiership. (Not strictly true as Henry's gone to Barca and there's no Stevie G. Aploogies to Liverpool fans.)

2007-07-25T10:06:00.000+01:00

Here are some more images; the green one is called 'New York', the dodgy fella is called 'Camden' and the blue girl is called' Brighton'.

I'm back

2007-07-25T10:01:00.000+01:00

After a year of intense teaching, I've got some new work to post. I've now quit teaching and look forward to the new challenge of being an Illustrator.These new works were on display at Cambridge Open Studios. The first is called 'Old Street'.

Roo two

2006-07-13T10:10:00.000+01:00

Here's the finished Rooney. Looking charming and docile as ever having left his stamp(sorry, too easy) on the world cup. He's the new Zidane. In more ways than one...

portrait

2006-07-11T21:08:00.000+01:00

Here's a caricature I've been asked to do. Quite pleased with it although could have exaggerated the features more and loosened up a little bit. Big thanks to Pete for his wonderful comment! Please do leave comments if you visit the blog. I appreciate all kinds of feedback. Cheers.

Rooonaaay!

2006-06-29T22:54:00.000+01:00

A little sketch of the peerless Wayne Rooney. Isn't he sweet? Come on Wazza, score a hat-trick against Portugal on Saturday and fire us into the semis! Apologies to those just looking at the blog for artistic rather than footballing reasons...

Gord

2006-06-29T12:20:00.000+01:00

Here's the finished drawing in colour. It's for a special little lady who thinks that Gordon Ramsey is the best thing since sliced bread (sorry about the pun!). I don't know why, I think he looks a bit like Frankenstein's monster, that's why he's easy to draw.

100% digital process

2006-06-29T12:16:00.000+01:00

Some shots of my latest doodle at various stages...another day, another style. I wish I could just stick to one but I think I get bored and try different things. Oh well...

Open Studios

2006-06-24T14:50:00.000+01:00

I'm entering Open Studios in Cambridge this year with some fellow artists. It's on July 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th at Long Road Sixth Form College. The group is known as the Long Road 10 and there will be a variety of work on display, including painting, printmaking, photography and textiles. Come along! Here is some illustration work that I may include in my display. Not sure which ones yet...

WCF process

2006-06-24T14:34:00.000+01:00

Here are some shots of various stages of the Ronaldo pic.

World cup funnies...

2006-06-24T14:29:00.000+01:00

Getting in the spirit of the World Cup with a few sketches. Here's one of the larger than life Ronaldo; well done to him on being the geatest world cup scorer ever.

examples

2006-06-12T11:04:00.000+01:00

Right, now I have a vague idea how to use this, here's some more examples of my stuff

hooker cover

2006-06-08T11:44:00.000+01:00

this is a cover for Hooker I just did...Hooker magazine is a very cool skate/fashion mag available in all good clothes shops (and some bad ones too). I also illustrated an article in the mag. There's loads of great stuff in the mag ranging from clothes, music, art and nonsense! Check it out!

welcome to seb...

2006-06-08T11:38:00.000+01:00

hello, this is my blog.