Back on Track!

It's been a little while....but we're back, baby.....and with a vengeance! Check out this beauty by Eric Canete!!

Up next, Nick kicks off the Atlanta swing.

European Vacation

The book recently took a little trip to Paris.....time to relax, reflect, see the sights.....and get a thousand more kinds of awesome!!

Firist up, another addition by our pal, zee French Artist, Stephane Roux!





And as if that wasn't enough.....how about a piece by the master, co-creator and artist of the amazing BLACKSAD, Juanjo Guarnido!!

I'm speechless........

After what was obviously a rather special vacation, the book is back in the US, and ready to get going again.....kicking back off with a swing through Georgia.

Midnite Lady

Artist extraordinaire, Stephane Roux, checks in with his wonderful contribution!

As Steph's partner in crime would say, "This doesn't suck!!!" (And speaking of Jay, he chickened out, so we're going to have to wait a bit to see what he comes up with.)

Now, as a special treat, the book is off to Paris.! Stay tuned......

Fine Art

Jared checks in with his contribution to Volume 2:

Boy's got skills........and taste!

Next up, Jay and Steph!

Look, Up In the Sky......

Well, I'm done.....(and happy to report that I survived the panic attacks that having to follow Tim brought on. :) )

Drawing inspiration from my son, my contribution to Volume 2:

Next up........ Boo Boo!

The Boss

Kicking off Volume 2 in style, the bossman, Tim Sale:

Tim's pencil prelim:

What better way to start off than to set the bar impossibly high?

Up next....um, me. *GULP!*

Volume 2 Begins!!

Here we go, folks.......Volume 2 of the Tim Sale Travel Sketchbook is officially underway!

For those who are new to the project, here's a quick recap of our mission:

What it is: A group of friends and fellow Tim Sale board members have gotten together and decided to create a community sketchbook. Each participant will draw their piece in the book, and then pass it on to the next artist. Once everyone has completed their drawing, the book will go to Tim for safe keeping.

This idea was born on Tim's official message board while discussing the incredibly brilliant (and wonderfully bold) endeavor know as SketchTravel. Please check out http://www.sketchtravel.com/ to see why we were so inspired.

This blog will be updated with information, photos, rough sketches and the final drawings as each artist finishes. Please feel free to drop in on us and say hello at Tim's official site: http://www.timsale1.com/

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We've got some big plans for Volume 2, and some BIG names that have already agreed to participate. So stay tuned!!!

Baltimore Comic Con 2008

Steve is still hard at work on the official documentary....but for now, here's a taste.

Pepper!

Even though we said we were done....we actually still had one more artist to add to our little book. Done just before the "wrap party" in Baltimore, the final addition to the Tim Sale Travel Sketchbook (Volume One), by Tim's better half, the lovely and talented, Christina!





Christina is not yet finished with her self-portrait, but I'll get that up here as soon as it's ready. (In the meantime, you can see just about any Tim Sale Catwoman drawing for her (not self) portrait.)


Steve and Nick are working hard on the videos, and we'll have some more updates soon....not to mention some talk of Volume Two!

WE DID IT!!!

The title says it all! It's been over a year now since we started this book, and it's been all over the world. I wasn't always sure that we'd be able to make it in time to have the project finished for our offical "wrap party" in Baltimore....but we did it.

I am very proud of this book, and very proud of the friendship and love that it represents. Thank you, everyone!

So, here it is! A final message from our resident rockstar, and fearless leader, Mr. Tim Sale!

Timmy' self portrait:

It goes without saying....but, Timmy....the feeling is mutual, Big Guy.

This is the last sketch in the Tim Sale Travel Sketchbook Project, but it's definitely not the end. Keep your eyes out for more!!

Almost There.....

As we near the end of our long journey, and are now ever so close to "the gathering"...we needed some major stepping up to get our book finished in time.

And our last three contributors have really stepped up!

Ladies and Gentlemen, without further ado....I present, Mr. Matt Wagner!

Next up.......The Big Guy!

The Ninja!

Sorry kids, no preview for this one.

Hey, they don't call him the Ninja because he wears black and carries a sword.

Next up, Mr. Matt Wagner!

*UPDATE*

The Ninja revealed! While John was busy with the party preparations in Baltimore....I was able to snap a few photos of his top secret contribution to the sketchbook. Among other little touches throughout, John added some interactive pop-up art as his main piece, a self portrait, several uncut sheets of the first ever Tim Sale Board trading cards, and "The Knothole Gang".....a collection of self portraits from some of Tim's friends in the industry.

Enjoy!

I Used To Rule The World....

Steve "Coldplay" Edwards had a really tough act to follow....and he did so brilliantly!

Here's a look at his beautiful (and somewhat metro-sexual :) ) addition to the sketchbook:

His self portrait:

And some cool in-progress videos:

The Arrival

TravelSketch Part 1

TravelSketch Part 2



Great stuff, Steve! Our book is on the home stretch....and while it doesn't look like it's going to make it's way to Timmy before Baltimore, at least many of us get to look forward to seeing his face live when he opens it for the first time....maybe we can even get it on video.

Next up, The Ninja!

The Fox!

The sketchbook made an appearance at Dragon Con this past weekend, and increased it's cool factor by a million!

Here's the smoothest hand-off a sketchbook could hope for......our boy, Nick.....and introducing, Mr. Francesco Francavilla!

Francesco is currently working on ZORRO, with the great Matt Wagner. In stores now! And, he gives us a little taste of the goodness with his sketchbook contribution:

Here, his wonderful self-portrait:

And, some in-progress shots:

Next up, the King of Karaoke, Steve Edwards!

And what is Nick thinking in this photo? "Good luck following that, Steve-o.....(you're gonna need it!)" :)

Spreading The Love

Nick Bedford, our resident law student, all-around cool cat, and future presidential candidate, gets his swerve on with the latest addition to our book.





Nick's self-portrait:

Some in-progress shots:

And lastly, a special shout out:

Nick, I'll just go ahead and speak for all of us......the feelings are mutual, brother. Thanks.

Up next, Nick meets Francesco!

Ignore this Post!

Our resident forgotten man, Mr. Jason Schachter, checks in with his contribution.

First up, his self-portrait:




And his main piece:

Thanks, Jay!

Next at the plate - Mr. 8-pack himself....Nick Bedford.

Hey, Boo Boo!

The Straw steps up, and pokes a little fun at himself.

(Yes, emphasis on himself.)





(*In case you were wondering, that horse jacked up the price of his sketchbook at SDCC.)


And now, an intimate peek inside the madness......

All work and no art make Jared a dull boy. Yikes.

Up next is.............um.........I forget.

Monster Hand-Off.....

So I was strolling along, looking for our next participant, and look who I found! Timmy! Making a rare east coast appearance.....









Wait a minute...... Clever ruse, Jared. Nice try, bub.

Oh, how can I say no to that face?

Later....

And there you have it......

Long story short, Jared can get a little excited.

So, I guess, up next.....Wally the Green Monster.