Hey guys,

I have a ton of art posted on my Facebook fan page. On here I generally just post finished pieces. But on the fan page you can see sketches and raw scans of pages and all kindsa good stuff. You can also see more on my Tumblr. Check 'em out.

Facebook Fan Page: [link]

Tumblr: [link]

Did you miss out on the @i_drawcomics kickstarter? You can get it now at fab.com! With cool new editions!

[link]

If you are interested in drawing comics but need to know how, we've created a book for you.

I know there are plenty of books out there that help you learn to draw comics, but with this one we've created a book that you can actually draw in and put to practice the lessons you've learned. We give you blue line templates to work over.

I contend that if you complete all the exercises in this "workbook", you will be a better artist, and hopefully be able to start working on your own comics.

Check out the kickstarter, where you can buy the book here: [link]

You can also find out more at idrawcomics.net.

And finally, an interview with Matt Marrocco and I, the creators of the book: [link]

Thanks guys!

Hey folks,

As of last night, I am finished with my interior work on Scarlet Spider. I'm remaining on the book to do covers.

As you may have heard, I'll be joining Jonathan Hickman on his legendary Fantastic Four run. I'll also be joining some of the greatest names in comic book history as a contributor to this fantastic series. Yes, I will be drawing a book created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. What an honor.

Having said that, it is still difficult to be leaving Scarlet Spider. This is the book that changed everything in my career.  Not only that, but I KNOW it's a really great book. I feel like Chris Yost and I both really did our best work of our comic careers. We hit it off right from the beginning and both pushed each other to be the best we could be. Lucky for you, Chris is staying on the book with the tremendously talented Khoi Pham handling art chores.

Now that I'm finished I feel like I can't just leave the book without giving proper thanks to all the fans that supported it. You guys made the book a hit. And you made me feel great about the hard work I was putting in. It was truly one of the most gratifying experiences of my life. The fans from Houston, Texas especially. Steve Wacker suggested we put the book in your city and you guys rewarded his forward-thinking by supporting the book beyond our wildest imaginations. The visit that Chris and I made to your city was a highlight of my career/life.  THANK YOU!

One of my favorite descriptions of Scarlet Spider in reviews was that it was like "an indy book set in the Marvel Universe." I could not agree more. That's how it felt for us working on it. Not that Kaine is a new character, but he is a CHANGED character in a new location. We got to do whatever we wanted and create so much. i think this is an interesting formula for great comics and I hope Marvel does more of it in the future.

In the end, this series was such a hit that it earned me a promotion. Fantastic Four is a flagship title at Marvel and they wanted to put me on it. And of course, it's an opportunity that I can't turn down. But I do feel that Chris and I laid plenty of groundwork for the future of Scarlet Spider...Plenty to keep it a quality book for a long time to come.

And by the by...I still have issue 6 coming out. To be honest, I think it's my strongest work to date. I put everything I had into it. I even inked it myself. And Edgar Delgado's colors are rolling in right now and they are gorgeous. I can't wait to see this thing all put together.

Special thanks to Steve Wacker and Tom Brennan for the opportunity and keeping me organized and on task, Chris Yost for being a badass writer, Marte Gracia and Edgar Delgado for their great colors, Mikey Babinski for slinging some serious ink, Joe Caramagna for slinging some serious letters, and Dan Slott for teeing up this character for us. Thanks to my wife for putting up with the late hours so that we're WAAAAAY behind on our favorite tv shows. And thanks, of course, to the fans.

I'll see you guys on Fantastic Four!

Thanks again,



Ryan

Folks:

Just a little info about where to find me at C2E2 this weekend.

My table will be in Artist Alley, I'm located at M10.

Also, you can see me signing at the Marvel booth or at a couple panels. And lastly, you can always find me drinking somewhere that serves booze.

Friday 4/13

Signing at the Marvel Booth(515): 5:00 – 6:00Panel:  MARVEL: Breaking into Comics the Marvel way (Room S401abc): 6:30 – 7:30

Saturday 4/14

Panel: MARVEL: Amazing Spider-Man (Room S402ab): 11:00 – 12:00Signing at the Marvel Booth (515): 1:00 – 2:00

Okay folks, here we go.

I am now open for sketch pre-orders for C2E2. I will only be taking 6 pre-orders so that I can have plenty of room for people that are attending the show. Also, the pre-orders are $125, while buying sketches at the show is only $100. Just a heads up.

If you are interested in pre-ordering sketches, please email me at stegmanr@gmail.com. I'll set you up with paypal info and everything needed.

Also, at C2E2 I will be debuting two new prints, both limited to 100 copies. They will be $10 each. One is the AvX cover featuring Cyclops and Cap, and the other is Scarlet Spider. See them below. Get 'em whilst they're hot!

I'm really looking forward to Chicago! Please stop by and say hi!

Folks,

Scarlet Spider #3 comes out on Wednesday. BUY IT. It's really good and we're all really proud of it. Check out the preview in my gallery.

Hey folks,

Just a heads up...I post a lot of process stuff over at my Tumblr blog, which is located here: ryanstegman.tumblr.com

I know a lot of you guys like process stuff, but I like to keep my DA gallery to mostly completed stuff. It's just a thing that I like. But yeah, check out Tumblr to see process shots nearly every day!

**edit**

I should also add that I would LOVE to be able to reply to each of you individually on here, but it's just too much. I'm not the world's fastest artist so I really have to budget my time and right now most of my communications are done on Twitter. And I communicate on there. A lot. Some would say too much.

So if you wanna ask me anything or talk to me, hit up @RyanStegman on Twitter!

Okay, so last week I posted about taking pre-orders for sketches at NYCC. The response was OVERWHELMINGLY in favor of the idea. So, I'm going to open up the list right now. I've already taken some pre-orders, and I only want to take 12 so that I can still take some at the show. So get in ASAP if you're interested!

The sketches are on 9 x 12 and they are ink with some marker. They cost $100.

Email me at stegmanr at gmail dot com if you're interested and I'll give you my paypal info assuming that I still have openings.

Thanks to everyone who replied last week prompting me to take pre-orders! You were a huge help.

Ryan

Hey folks,

Next week I'll be at the New York Comic Con.  And I'll be doing sketches.  The price will be $100.  The sketches will be single character on 9 x 12 with ink and some marker.

What I'm thinking about doing is taking 5 per day. I'm not sure if I'm going to take the 5 each morning or if I'm gonna take them all up front, first 20 that get in get a sketch by Sunday.  What do you guys think/prefer?

Email me at stegmanr at gmail dot com and let me know.

Also, do you guys prefer to do pre-orders via email?  I honestly don't know. Email me about that too.

Thanks, and hope to see you in New York!

Ryan

Folks:

This Friday through Sunday I will be at the Toronto Fan Expo! So you know what that means. I will be doing sketches. And selling prints. And selling sketchbooks. And selling original art!

I just wanted to let you know up front what the sketch prices will be.

So here ya go: I'll be charging $80 for full 9 x 12 images. This will be fully inked. Also, I'll be charging $40 for head sketches.

How's that sound? Good, I hope.

I'll have the She-Hulks print and X-23 print too, selling for $10. They are at the top of this blog post.

Okay, so, stop by and say hi. Flip through my art work. Have me sign stuff and let's be friends!

Ryan

Hey folks,

This weekend I will be at C2E2 in Chicago. That's Friday through Sunday, March 18-20.

I wanted to fill you all in on where you can find me and buy stuff from me and meet me and give me money and have me sign stuff.

Okay, so I'll be set up on Artist Alley, table A-4. You can check out the floor plan of the con here: [link]

You can also catch me at the Marvel booth Saturday from 1 to 2 and Sunday 12 to 1. I'll be signing comics. Preferably ones I've drawn. Maybe some She-Hulks? Sif? Magician: Apprentice? Incredible Hercules? Incredible Hulk? Stuff like that.

At the show I'll be doing sketches. Sketches are first come first serve. I can't take pre-orders but I don't think I'll have trouble getting to everyone.

Pricing on sketches is as follows:

$40 head sketch
$100 full body sketch

As you can see I prefer to do head sketches because they're easier and faster, but if you really want the full body sketch, I'm not gonna stop you. I'll do a nice job on whatever it is you want.

Also, I'll be selling prints for $20 each. They look like this:





I'll also be selling the remaining copies of my sketchbook "Simple" for $10.

And lastly, I'll have a TON of original art from She-Hulks and other projects there for sale or just to browse through if you're interested in comic art.

I'll be accepting credit cards as well, so no need to bring cash!

Ryan

Hey folks,

Just heads up...She-Hulks number four is out next Wednesday, Feb. 2nd. You should buy it I think don't you?  Yes. The correct answer is yes.  Here's a preview!

As you may have seen in my gallery, issue 3 of She-Hulks will be out on Jan. 5th.  Please buy it if you like awesome stuff about attractive women punching people.

Here're the preview pages:

It's out today.  Go buy it. Please.  

Check out my Tumblr to see lotsa images from it:

ryanstegman.tumblr.com

Thanks!

Hey folks,

She-Hulks #1 hits shelves this Wednesday.  You can see some art from it on my DA site, or by simply google searching.  There's actually a lot of preview art available online.

Please buy it!

Also, I've started a Tumblr blog.  Stop by!

[link]

Thanks!

Ryan

Hey folks,

I am working on a She-Hulks series for Marvel that will be coming out in November. You can see the first big splash in my Deviant gallery.  You can also read the full solicit here:

[link]

Buy it when it comes out!  I'm really proud of it!

Ryan

Hey everyone,

This coming weekend, June 12-13, I will be attending the Cherry Capital Con in Traverse City, MI. I did some art for the show. You can see the image here: [link]

You can buy a shirt with my art on it here: [link]

And lastly, go to cherrycapitalcon.com to learn more about the show! Hope to see you there!

Ryan

Hey folks,

First and foremost, I have big news. I am now exclusive to Marvel Comics. What does this mean? Well, basically you will be seeing a lot more of my work in the coming year. So keep yer eyes peeled.

You can read what I have to say about this here:[link]

Next up, I will be attending Motor City Comic Con TOMORROW and all weekend in Novi, Michigan. Here are the details: [link]

I'll be doing sketches for $40 and I'll have some original art to sell as well as $5 prints and $10 sketchbooks. Should be fun! Stop by and say hi!

For more info on Motor City Comic Con, go here: [link]

Thanks!

Ryan

Hey folks,

First and foremost, I just wanted to say "thank you" to all the kind deviants that stopped by my table at C2E2.  The show was great, and I had a great GREAT time.  The show was just awesome.

Next up, I wanted to point you in the direction of my new store, where you can buy my sketchbook.  It's located at [link] if you wanna buy it, do it!  It'll make me happy as all holy hell.

Again, here's the cover:




Lastly but probably most importantly, Sif #1 comes out on Wednesday from Marvel Comics.  I drew it and I'm PROUD of it.  So, so very proud.  

Check out the preview here:

[link]

So that's it!  THANKS EVERYONE!

Ryan