Comic art commissions fine art prints new artwork studies books. Steve the dude rude immediately came to the attention of comics art fans with the arrival of his and writer mike barons nexus in 1981. For over two decades, steve rude has galvanized the art world as a comic magazine artist and illustrator. Steve rudes detective comics cover is an emotional. Alessandro gottardo original drawing sketchy style donald duck unpublished 20192019. The 25 greatest comic book artists from the last 25 years. Steve rude illustrator of batman black and white, vol. Born in madison, wisconsin in 1956, steve rudes career began in 1981 with mike barons groundbreaking nexus. Our instructors are some of the best in the industry. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. An anthology of stories by unique, exceptional talents, many of whom are doing marvel characters for the very first time. Seeking advice, he faxed the pencilled art to alex toth, who responded with a handwritten critique on february 15, 1986. Steve rude authentic hand signed autograph 4x6 photo comic. The lineup is fantastic full of artists whos work i admire.
Featured interviews include steve rude who also supplies our new color nexus cover art. For more than thirty years, the comicbook series nexus has showcased the artistry of steve the dude rude, one of the industrys most passionate and highly regarded artists. Comic books dallas north texas comic book shows professional artist. The book explores rudes versatility in several subjects and mediums. Now, flesk publications proudly releases this oversized color collection detailing rude s distinguished career. Rudes career began in 1981 with his and cocreator mike barons groundbreaking nexus comic series.
Original comic art for sale by artist steve rude at. He has won numerous industry awards and has recently begun teaching 34 day. During his first few years in the industry, rudes efforts led to numerous awards, s uch as the 1984 russ manning. Mar 04, 2020 thirty years ago, alex ross had a vision of a new series showing the marvel heroes in a way theyd never been seen before. This deluxe hardbound edition, limited to copies with slipcase, details rudes distinguished career. Steve rudes career began in 1981 with his and cocreator mike barons groundbreaking nexus comic series. Variant cover, artist, cover, penciller, inker, colorist, backup artist. Steve rude the dude art comic book illustrator and fine art painter known for jack kirby inspired drawings and norman rockwell like paintings. One of the comics we used to buy was nexus, cocreated by legendary illustrator steve rude. An intriguing look at comic book inking techniques.
Steve rude the dude blog offical blogspot of comic book artist and painter steve rude the dude. Steve rude hand signed 4x6 photo, this photo is hand signed by steve rude. This space saga catapulted rude into the field of comics, where he became highly sought after by major publishers. Official homepage for comic book and fine artist steve rude the dude. In 1981, rude and writer mike baron created nexus, an independent science fiction comic book with a large supporting cast. He is best known as the cocreator of nexus with writer mike baron.
David marshall comic book history alex toth critiques. Strange twists and turns abound as we delve deeper into the secret life of birdman, and explore the surprising origin of birdmans deadliest foementok the mindtaker. The book explores rude s versatility in several subjects and mediums. This is only an unofficial fan page devoted to the great comicbook artist. Jeffrey chamba cruz is a melbournebased comic book artist whose credits include. Rude applies this knowledge to his true passion of modern comic books. Steve rude authentic hand signed autograph 4x6 photo. Hes constantly learning and honing his already considerable skills.
Steve rudes detective comics cover is an emotional memorial. Nexus is an american comic book series created by writer mike baron and penciler steve rude in 1981. Steve rude arrested, discounts art prices to pay for bail and legal. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Captain america watercolor painting by steve rude posted by charles dahan. Among the best comic book artists living today, rudes output is limited mainly to the nexus library reprinted in hardcover volumes by dark horse. As we reach our goals well unlock more pages 10 at a time. A sketchpad is his constant companion and he fills. Rude s awakening the dude on the importance of art over commerce conducted by chris knowles transcribed by jon b.
Were excited to have the talented steve rude the dude at the next dallas comic book show on saturday july 18th. Thirty years ago, alex ross had a vision of a new series showing the marvel heroes in a way theyd never been seen before. Steve rude is an american artist, painter, writer and comic book illustrator. The eternal art student heavily influenced by jack kirby, alex toth, russ manning, and legendary art instructor andrew loomis shares his reallife struggles, challenges of freelance. Featuring a careerspanning and downright philosophical discussion with steve the dude rude, the eisner awardwinning artist who got his start back in 1981 as cocreator of intergalactic executioner nexus. Batblog batman toys and collectibles just another wordpress. From time to time steve does choose your finish sketches where he draws in the basic sketch and you choose if he completes it in pencil, marker, color, pen. Filmmaker ian fischer magritte moment documents rude s descent into the world of fine art in rude dude, where the artist trades the comic book shop for art gallery walls while dealing with his own personal demons. Now, flesk publications proudly releases this oversized color collection detailing rudes distinguished career. Steve rude comic artist the most popular comic art by. Steve rude was born on december 31, 1956 in madison, wisconsin. Mike baron for over two decades, steve rude has galvanized the art world as a comic magazine artist and illustrator. Comic book illustrator and fine art painter known for jack kirby inspired drawings and norman rockwell like paintings.
Apr 23, 2011 comics artist and painter steve rude shares what tools are in his artistic toolbox. This is only an unofficial fan page devoted to the great comic book artist. He attended the milwaukee school of art and design, the university of wisconsinmadison, and the madison area technical college. Comics artist and painter steve rude shares what tools are in his artistic toolbox. The first realization of that idea became the blockbuster marvels but today alex finally brings about his original vision. See more ideas about comic art, comic books art and comics. He got his first professional work at the age of 16, drawing. Steve rude comic artist the most popular comic art by steve. After an introduction into the art itself thats probably better suited as a quick refresher for established artists who havent been inking in a while, the main part of the book presents four pencil pages by steve rude, each followed by inks done by martin and some guest artists who describe what they did and how they did it. My personal favorite was when he drew the rare comic book adapation of space ghost.
With steve rude, jaynelle rude, neal adams, mike allred. Legendary and awardwinning comic book artist steve the dude rude confronts the extreme suffering he experiences caused by his bipolar disorder and decides at age 53 to leave the industry that made him famous to pursue a new and quieter lifestyle, out. Anthonys comic book art original comic art steve rude. This deluxe hardbound edition, limited to copies with slipcase, details rude s distinguished career. Jun 11, 2019 to celebrate the last 25 years in comics, were looking back at the greatest comic book artists from the last quarter century. Before anyone cries outrage at why george perez and walt simonson are not on this list, despite continuing to produce amazing work, please remember that were just talking about seminal works from the last 25 years. Filmmaker ian fischer magritte moment documents rudes descent into the world of fine art in rude dude, where the artist trades the comic book shop for art gallery walls while dealing with his own personal demons. Steve is the tenured artist on the nexus comic book title and has produced painted cover art that leaves a lasting impression for its nuance and form. Steve rude is a comic book illustrator and fine art painter known for jack kirby inspired drawings and norman rockwell like paintings. He currently produces and publishes nexus the comic strip, a revival of the sunday paper adventure strip. They take pride in crafting these courses for you and have worked for companies like disney, marvel, dreamworks, dc and. Offical blogspot of comic book artist and painter steve rude the dude. Not the stupid talk show version but the original 1960s classic tv cartoon. When steve isnt working on a project or commission, he practices.
Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. The book can grow up to 150 pages at no extra cost for presale orders. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Legendary and awardwinning comic book artist steve the dude rude confronts the extreme suffering he experiences caused by his bipolar disorder and decides at age 53 to leave the industry that made him famous to pursue a new and quieter lifestyle, out of the comic book limelight, as a fine artist. Steve rude born december 31, 1956 is an american comics artist. Exclusive to this edition is a bound in plate reproducing a new painting done especially for this book.
As a comic lover this book gives lovely information about dudes art, his carreer and a bit about the history of comic and illustration art happy to have it. Flesk publications releases this color collection detailing rudes distinguished career. May 02, 20 steve rude artist in motion regular or deluxe edition if you havent picked up the artist in motion book do it now its the definitive book on steve and a must read for fans. Steve rude is the dude an eccentric personality as colorful as his comic book art. All comic art shown is owned or created by our gallery owners at. Toths response circulated among professionals for years, and were made public on concept art in 2006. Rudes continuing dedication to improving his craft through daily practice and the study of his heroesjack kirby, alex raym. Its great to see a professional artist use a platform to connect with their fans. Steve rude, nicknamed the dude, is a multiple awardwinning artist who is best known for his work on the offbeat science fiction title nexus, on which he and. Comic book creator features a careerspanning and downright philosophical discussion with steve the dude rude, the eisner awardwinning artist who got his start back in 1981 as cocreator of intergalactic executioner nexus. The series is a combination of the superhero and science fiction genres, set 500 years in the future. The result is an artist with the discipline and training of the grand illustrators from the 1930s to 1950s. This year we are starting with a 72 page full color book with an assortment of commissions and pages from steves private sketchbooks. Steve rude comic artist north texas comic book show.
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