Topps Star Wars Galaxy 7 Sketch & Sketchagraphs!
January 26, 2012
The “Sketch of the day” will be up momentarily… but first some news on my participation in this years “Star Wars Galaxy 7″ card set from TOPPS!
Here are a sample of my “Hobby” Sketch cards. **I only did 19 cards for this set**:
I have SIX return cards available. Currently Blank and ready for some art. Please email info@tomhodges.com for inquire.
Here is a sample of my “Sketchagraph” cards. These cards were signed by the actors who were in the film or who have contributed to the films/TV series technically. I did 48 of these cards.
Appearance: Bakersfield Museum of Art, Friday January 27th
January 25, 2012
Hey Gang!
This Friday I’ll be appearing at the Bakersfield Museum of Art as the first guest in their “Talk & Draw” series. I’ll be discussing my career to this point, answering questions and well, drawing. Full information on the event can be found here on the BMOA website.
After the Talk & Draw, I’ll be on hand doing $10 sketches and will have a bunch of original art and prints to offer attendees. Including a VERY limited amount of these:
Hope to see your there!
So… About the “Sketch of the Day”, Commissions and other stuff…
January 19, 2012
OK, so I can say I’ve dropped the ball.
I was TRULY hoping to be doing a Sketch a Day at least 5 days a week. Right now, I’m still committed to doing so, I’m just trying to accomplish WAY too much at one time.
The one thing I’ve been successful thus far at keeping up with is my diet. I lost 9 lbs last week and I’ll be doing another weigh in on Sunday morning. I do need to get to the gym more, but I can say my eating habits are quickly changing for the better.
I’m going to ATTEMPT to start the SOTD back up next week on Monday, January 23rd. My main goal at the moment is my weight loss, completing commissions that are pending and the BIGGEST of them all…
...Shipping out the rewards that are LONG overdue from my Kickstarter. This has been something I did not expect to be so difficult. If I ever do a Kickstarter again, It will be something much more organized. Doing all of the work myself has been quite a chore. I wouldn’t have it any other way and I will post scans of the sketches from different tiers next week as they ship. I’ll be shipping out a batch at a time. I think everyone will be pleased with their sketches and I do sincerely apologize for such a long delay.
Another thing coming up is an appearance at the Bakersfield Museum of Art on Friday January 27th! I’ll be on hand to give a demonstration as well as answer questions about my work in the Star Wars Universe, The Simpson’s and anything else that you may want to know! I’m also going to have a NEW, print at the event (limited to 30) as well as doing my $10 sketches on demand and have some art for sale. For the full details, head to Their Website.
There’s some other wonderful things happening I cannot wait to tell you all about but cannot. Midknight is still on track. My “Untitled” web comic I am still shooting for a July start and well… we’ll have to wait and see on other goodies…
So hopefully on Monday, you’ll be seeing a new SOTD and then forward…
baby steps…
-Tom
“State of the Hodges” Address
January 1, 2012
As 2011 comes to a close, I like to think it’s the year I finally woke up.
I’ve done a lot of soul searching this last year, especially the past few months. Things need to change and in order for that to happen, I need to change. Not with Family. Family is the one thing solid on my end. My wife, Terri, is as supportive as ever on what I’m about to do and how I plan on going about doing it. My friends who have an idea as to what’s going on also are very supportive. Now, I just need to stick to my guns and make everything come together.
For starters, my health isn’t exactly awesome. I’m not sick or anything, but I am overweight. More overweight then I care to say publicly. It’s gotten bad enough for me to be concerned about it. I’ve always joked about it. When I was younger, I was always a big guy, but when I got out of High School, I had lost a lot of weight and worked out a lot… especially when I moved out to California. But over the past 8 years, since I stopped working a day job where I ran around for 6-8 hours a day, I let myself go. I’ve become quite afraid I could drop dead of a heart attack by my 40th Birthday if something doesn’t start to change… I turn 40 on April 5th, 2012. So with that, I have recently joined a gym and along with working on eating better… I hope to be successful this coming year. I’d like to drop at least 60 lbs. by SDCC (July) and by this time next year, be at/around my goal weight.
Now that I got that out of the way… onto the art stuff…
Until further notice, and I can tell you without hesitation it may be this entire year, I will NOT be taking on ANY commissions. The only way you’ll be able to get a sketch from me will be one of two ways:
1. At a Con
2. Snagging a Sketch of the Day
This is something I will be sticking to until I have accomplished everything I am setting out to do, at least the first phase of it anyway. There will not be any Art Cast Specials in the foreseeable future as well. If I do an art cast, I’ll be working on pages.
NOTE: IF you’re currently awaiting a commission, You will receive your commission within the next 4-6 weeks. Likely sooner as many things just need to be packed up and shipped. If you’re patient and read this far, and you’re waiting for something PLEASE shoot us an email at info@tomhodges.com. In the Subject “Commission Pending”, then let us know what you’re waiting on, when you ordered it and your mailing address. It will go out ASAP. The 4-6 week timeframe is being EXTREMELY cautious on the off chance something pops up, but the plan is to get you taken care of in the next week or so!
Conventions:
I will be cutting my Con schedule down DRAMACTICALLY this year. The past few years I have found myself doing anywhere from 15-18 shows per year. I can’t do it anymore. It’s too much. I can’t allow myself to be out there that much anymore. It’s tiring. This year will be the start of a limited amount of appearances. Right now, I can confirm the Following appearances:
WonderCon, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA March 26-28, 2012
C2E2, North Building at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL April 13-15, 2012
Phoenix Comicon, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ May 24-27, 2012
San Diego Comic Con, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA July 11-15, 2012
There are three other shows I am tentative on… but hoping to confirm those soon. But that will be it. There may be a local show thrown in, but right now, it’s going to stay the way it is. I’ll also be doing things differently when it comes to sketches at Cons too, but we’ll get into that in February when we’re getting things ready for WonderCon!
“Sketch of the Day” Sketches:
One of my Resolutions for 2012 will be doing a Daily sketch, Monday thru Friday. No Ifs, ands or buts… a sketch gets posted five days a week and every sketch will vary in price and type. It’ll boil down to what I’m feeling that morning. That will start Monday, January 2nd.
Career:
For those of you paying attention, it’s quite apparent that the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Web Comic on starwars.com is done. We had a great run and I am beyond thankful to Pablo and everyone involved at Lucasfilm for letting us do that Comic. Also to Katie, Grant, Jeff and Daniel with all their hard work.
Is it the end of my work in the Star Wars Universe? No, not at all. In fact, there’s things I cannot discuss at the moment. I can confirm my participation in Topps’ Star Wars Galaxy 7 set. Two Base cards as well as a limited amount of Sketch Cards. And who knows… maybe I’ll get an invite to Celebration 6 this year! But honestly, I think it was good it ended. It is allowing me to move forward with things I have been putting off for a long time.
The first thing is bringing “Midknight” back. Still, with Red 5 Comics, “Midknight” will return late spring with a new storyline and new look. I’ve been playing with it off and on during the past few years and tweaking ideas. This past summer, due to some heartfelt negotiation’s, all rights to the property were returned back to Terri and I. It’s reinvigorated my passion for the characters. I feel like it’s my time to go balls out on it. Sink or Swim, It’ll be 100% ours and at least I’ll be able to stand by it. I’m not reinventing the wheel… but I’m going to attempt to put some sweet rims on it!
Another project I’m going to dive into is a web comic. My good friend and one of my favorite people on the planet, Katie Cook, and she’s offered me a lot of advice on web comics. Her Web Comic “Gronk” is not only the best comic online (it’s an opinion, but a damn good opinion) but it’s always consistent. It’s delivered every week and it gets better and better with each Comic.
Starting this week, I’ll be putting one day aside each week to work on a page for the web comic. My goal is to be a full 4-6 months ahead on the story before I even post page one. It would allow me to be ahead of the game and be consistent. So it’ll be something that debuts around SDCC.
And I’m hoping to pursue other “Dream” jobs. I accomplished my want to work in the Star Wars Universe… now I need to put effort into the other things I want to be a part of.
I hope everyone has a safe and Happy 2012… best of luck to you all and all you hope to do!
TWO Store signings here in SoCal! Anaheim & Huntington Beach!
December 15, 2011
This weekend, I’ll be doing TWO store signings in Orange County, CA! Both appearances will feature Members of the 501st Legion! I’ll have a limited number of books on hand for purchase as well as Sketchbooks and Original artwork for sale!
The first will be at Phat Collectibles in Anaheim! THIS Saturday, December 17th Starting at 2PM!
Phat Collectibles Mega Store
1201 S. Euclid Street
Anaheim, CA 92804
If you can’t make it on Saturday, on SUNDAY, December 18th at 2PM, head out to their Huntington Beach location!
Phat Collectibles
16532 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
So come out, get some books, art and pics with some of your favorite Star Wars Characters!
BLACK FRIDAY ART CAST SCHEDULE!
November 21, 2011
Hey Gang!
Well, this Friday is the Annual Black Friday Art Cast! I have a decent list but should have NO problem getting it completed on Friday. Here is the List of those of you who have ordered and it is also the order in which the pieces will be completed. I’ll be starting at 9am PT and recording each batch separately. If you cannot make it to watch Live, you can go to the page and look up your First name and Last initial. So, here is the order:
1. Kirby C
2. Ray G.
3. Edgar D.
4. Jason G.
5. Theo V.
6. Jon P.
7. Jon B.
8. Craig Z.
9. Matt P.
Even if you’re not on the list, come swing on by and chat and hang out! I will take a one hour lunch break at Noon and another break later in the afternoon… this is just to keep me from getting cranky!
So, have a great Thanksgiving and I’ll see ya’ online on Friday!
BLACK FRIDAY ART CAST INFO!
November 9, 2011
UPDATE, NOVEMBER 16TH. Spots are moving FAST!!!
It’s that time of year again! Going to do things differently this year…
For starters, I’ll be starting at a more reasonable time. I normally start at like 6-7am but this year, I will begin at 9am. And every three hours, I will take a 30 minute break. This way I can step away for a bit and come back refreshed. The plan is also to work until EVERYTHING ordered is completed and EVERYTHING will ship on Saturday Morning. So it’s VITAL that if you’ll be doing an order to make sure you get EVERYTHING in so I can complete your order all at once, pack it up and address it live and it’s set to go! If Friday’s show runs late, Spillover will be completed on SUNDAY and those will ship on Monday morning.
Everything will be Shipped 1st Class/Air Mai UNLESS requested otherwise and Priority will be calculated. S&H prices are listed at the end of each Special listing. Price Applies to the Minimum count as well. For International, Add $3 to the S&H cost.
Here are the specials:
-$10 Head Sketches. I’m doing a Minimum on these. I will NOT be doing 1 here, 2 there. You MUST order a minimum of THREE $10 sketches. Doing them one at a time, they get lost in the mix. My apologies, it’s just easier to do in batches.
There is a $10 Special, Buy FOUR and get TWO FREE! S&H will be $5. I will take EIGHT (8) FOUR (4) spots on the special. MINIMUM counts, I will do THREE (3) spots.
-$20 Head Sketches. Minimum of TWO, but if you buy THREE, you get ONE FREE. I will take FIVE (5) spots on the Special. TWO (2) spots on the Minimum. S&H $7
- 12″ x 12″ Bust Sketches. $50. I will let people get Individuals on these, but if you Buy THREE, you’ll get ONE FREE! Only taking THREE (3) TWO (2) spots on this Special and TWO ONE individual Spots. S&H $8
-11″ x 17″ Full Color, Single Character Sketches $150 each, BUY TWO, Get ONE FREE! I’ll take TWO ONE Spot on this Special and I will allow for TWO ONE Individual pieces as well. S&H $12
ORDERS MUST BE IN BY SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20TH. A schedule of the Commission order will be posted. If you cannot attend, when your spot is confirmed, let us know if you’d like it recorded.
To Claim a spot, email info@tomhodges.com. PLEASE be clear which spots you want as I will eliminate them from the list above. You’ll receive a link to a Google Document that will help us get your order correct and insure your complete satisfaction!
OK, that should cover it! The Art Cast will take place Friday, November 25th at 9am and run well into the evening so long as the orders are there! Updates and links will be in the commission order post!
-Tom
UPDATE, NOVEMBER 18TH:
I’m adding a NEW option to the mix… and there is NO Minimum, but only FIVE spots!
9″ x 12″ Color Cardstock, Single Character sketches: $100 REMEMBER You have until the evening of Sunday, November 20th to get your orders Finalized!
Art Sale during the Art Casts this week!
November 1, 2011
Starting today, until my commission and pledge art list is cleared, I will be doing 3 art casts per week Tues-Thurs that will begin at 12pm Noon PT. My plan is to get my decks cleared in order to prepare for my annual “Black Friday” Art Cast!
PLEASE Read the following:
During the Art Cast, I will be showing original artwork that I have had on display at Cons over this last year. Some new pieces, some older, but EVERYTHING will be on sale and ready to move. The way it will work is at the first break in today’s Art Cast (about 2 hours in) I will open up my portfolios and offer up, first come, first serve artwork at reduced prices. You will then email info@tomhodges.com and claim them. Once you receive a confirmation, the art will be put aside and shipped out to you on Friday along with the completed pieces from this weeks art cast.
Now, even if you have to send multiple emails during the showing of the art, it’s best to claim a piece you want quickly!If you wait until everything is shown, you may miss out. We’ll be sorting thru the emails AFTER each show, so we can make sure we know who emailed in first and you’ll be sent instructions on Payment.
Cool?
“Brown Bag” Sketches are Back!!!
October 31, 2011
For those of you who have been following me for a long time know I use to do these on a regular basis. The paper seems to be hard to come by, so when I find it, I grab it!
For a LIMITED TIME (meaning for as long as this paper I bought lasts) I will be offering THREE different Special. I will also be doing these LIVE mixed in with existing commissions and the remaining Pledge Art that needs to be done. I’ll be broadcasting Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week from 12pm Noon PT until 6PM PT each of the Three days. During that time, I’ll be just working on art and you can come in and watch, chat amongst yourselves as I will not have audio going. If Terri can make it in the chat, she’ll let me know if there are any questions.
These LIVE shows will be this week, Next week and until I am completely caught up on what I need to do for those of you waiting on Art. The other days/hours of the week I am reserving for work I cannot show right now.
Now… Onto the Specials!
8.5″ x 11″ Brown Bag Head Sketch. Pen/Ink/Marker: $30 each (SPECIAL: Buy THREE, Get ONE FREE and FREE S&H with the SPECIAL). Single Sketches, add $7 S&H ($10 International)
8.5″ x 11″ Brown Bag Bust Sketch. Pen/Ink/Marker: $50 each (SPECIAL: Buy THREE, Get ONE FREE and FREE S&H with the SPECIAL). Single Sketches, add $7 S&H ($10 International)
8.5″ x 11″ Brown Bag Single Character Sketch. Pen/Ink/Marker: $75 each (SPECIAL: Buy THREE, Get ONE FREE and FREE S&H with the SPECIAL). Single Sketches, add $7 S&H ($10 International)
This piece is shown with an additional character. Each additional character, add $50
HOW TO ORDER: Payment/Request via PayPal to info@tomhodges.com. The Subject “Brown Bag Sketches” in the Memo, PLEASE include: The Request (IE: Bust Sketch or Special), Character(s), Current Shipping info.
No need for special emails to Terri and I, I have enough paper for multiple requests. You can request any character, any genre (Just no nudes or anything a child could not watch me draw, please)
REMEMBER: If you’re NOT getting a Special but just a single piece, Include the Shipping and Handling. ONLY the Specials get Free S&H.
If you’d like one of the pieces shown above, they are available so just email info@tomhodges.com to claim them!
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Long Beach Comic Con THIS Weekend!
October 27, 2011
Hey Gang!
This weekend is Long Beach Comic Con! I’ll be found in Artist Alley at table #1007!
I will be doing a LIMITED amount of sketches each day.
8.5″ x 11″ Head Sketches: $20 (Done on Color card Stock or your Sketchbook)
11″ x 14″ Full Color Bust Sketches (Waist Up) $100
11″ x 17″ Full Color, Single Character Sketches: $150 (Only doing 3 all weekend, so come early!)
I will also have Original Artwork for Sale, some prints as well as my Sketchbook ready to go!
And don’t miss my “Treehouse of Horror” Panel with Jane Wiedlin and Bill Morrison Saturday, 11am in room 103A! We’ll be talking The Simpsons, Star Wars… Simpsons AND Star Wars… and I’m sure Jane will get asked about the Go Go’s! We’ll then be signing from 1pm – 3pm at the Golden Apple Booth!
Can’t wait to see you there!
-Tom
