“Sketch of the Day!!!” RETURNS Monday, November 26th!!!
November 24, 2012
Another quick announcement! The “Sketch of the Day!!!” or SOTDS, will return Monday Morning!
Sample of a $100 SotD… 8.5″ x 11″ Color Card Stock, pen/marker
I will be doing this a bit differently now. SOTDS will be done in the Morning LIVE. I will post on Facebook and Twitter 30 minutes prior each morning. They will happen Monday-Friday and will range from $80-$300 plus S&H. It’s really just going to be whatever I feel like drawing first thing in the morning to get my day rolling. There will also be no audio on the SOTD Art Casts. Like before, they will be first come, first serve. Starting in January, I will go with bi-weekly themes. If the themes are extra awesome, they may get a whole month set for them!
I’m currently working on finishing the Disney/Star Wars mash ups and they will NOT be included as SOTDS as they will be something completely unrelated. Those will be completed this week, if you’re wondering. 
General Stitch “Work in Progress”
Outstanding Commissions are also on tap for being completed ASAP. I’d like to start the new year with a clean slate.
I know folks have inquired about new commissions, right now, the NEW weekly art cast will be your best bet or snagging a SOTD that you like. I will, as soon as the outstanding Commissions are completed, take on new commissions. I also have a bunch of things to scan and ship, so please be patient. Life seems to smack me around sometimes and I lose focus. I’m working on that!
So… hopefully you all had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving weekend and here’s to a whole new bunch of Art headed your way starting Monday!!!
I’m quite committed to sticking to this, It’s going to be a part of my New Year’s Resolution and if I can manage to get started now and commit, I’ll keep it rolling. My next goal is the Gym 3-4 times a week starting December 3rd. 
Weekly Art Casts return Wednesday, November 28th!!!
November 24, 2012
After a LONG hiatus, I will be bringing back the weekly LIVE Unstream Art Casts starting this week! This Wednesday at 6pm PT (9pm EST) I will return offing weekly specials. This weeks will be “Brown Bag” Sketches!
UPDATE: I will be completing some “Black Friday” pieces now. We’ll move this special to next week!
8.5″ x 11″ Brown Bag sketches. Pen & Marker: $100 plus $5 S&H ($8 International) I will take on Three commissions. They will be completed that evening and shipped the following day. You can email info@tomhodges.com to snag one of the three spots.
Black Friday Art Cast WEEKEND: Friday, 11/23 @1pm PT!!!, Saturday, 11/24 @Noon PT!!! Sunday, 11/25 @Noon PT!!!
November 10, 2012
11/21 UPDATE!!! Friday is booked SOLID now. If you’ve inquired and I’ve given you the thumbs up and instructions for payment, please get those in ASAP. If you decide to pass, I need to know so I can open those spots up.
Currently Saturday only has one piece reserved as does Sunday. If this remains that way, I will do both on Sunday, cancelling Saturday’s Art Cast. If I do that, and there is time, I will do some $10 sketches on the spot. I will also be showing off Original art unclaimed or unsold during the Art Casts as well as Prints left over from this year.
Yes, I have decided to do a weekend of Art casts after Thanks giving. these will NOT be marathon sessions. They are too much for me to do and so I figured I will break them up into three sessions, each session will be varied in length to accommodate what I’ll be doing for each session. Please read carefully so you know what Each one is for. Remember, ANY genre, character… It’s your choice on your commission. I only ask that you do not request adult material.
Friday, November 23 @1pm PT:
$10: 5.5″ x 7.5″ head sketches on Color card stock. (a minimum of TWO, Maximum of SIX). I’ve recently raised the price of these to $20 at Cons, but for Black Friday, I will keep the price at $10. S&H will be $5 domestic, $8 International.
This art cast will run until 5pm PT. I will NOT take pre-orders for these until Monday, November 19th. PLEASE hold off on requesting a spot until then.Email info@tomhodges.com on the 19th to reserve a spot.
;
Saturday, November 24 @Noon PT:
$80: 8.5″ x 11″ Color Card Stock sketches. Normally $100, I have lowered the price for the Weekend. I will only allow TWO per person. S&H will be $7 domestic, $10 International.
This art cast will run until 5pm PT. I will NOT take pre-orders for these until Monday, November 19th. PLEASE hold off on requesting a spot until then. Email info@tomhodges.com on the 19th to reserve a spot.
Sunday, November 25 @Noon PT:
$200: 11″ x 17″ Single Character on Bristol. Pen, Ink and Marker. Yes, I will do full color on these. I will only be doing TWO ONE of these. S&H will be $10 domestic, $15 International. UPDATE: One spot has been taken, one left!
This art cast will run until 5pm PT or until both pieces are completed. I will NOT take pre-orders for these until Monday, November 19th at 8am PT. PLEASE hold off on requesting a spot until then. Email info@tomhodges.com on the 19th to reserve a spot. You will have until Wednesday evening to claim a spot. As they are taken, I will post s schedule.
;
I will also have Prints and original art for sale during each Artcast.
News, Original Art for Sale, Weekly Art Cast | Comments - 0 »
Art Casts for this week! New Special!
December 6, 2011
I’ll be doing TWO Art Casts this week. One will be me working on Commissions needing attention, the other will be for this week’s Special!
I recently introduced the New 52 Backing Board sketches:
I normally charge $80 for each of these, but for this week’s art cast, I will be doing FIVE of these for $65 each plus $5 S&H
This Art Cast will take place Wednesday, December 7th at 3pm PT. I will record each sketch if you cannot make the LIVE broadcast.
The Second Art Cast will be Friday afternoon at 12 noon PT.
THREE Art Casts THIS WEEK!!!
November 28, 2011
NOTE: The following Specials for this week’s Art Casts will run until the end of December.
Last Night’s Art Cast, I showed a few new, but limited, options for Commissions. They’re limited because the materials are Limited. Art Casts this week will be Wednesday Afternoon, 1pm to 4pm PT. Friday 3pm to 6pm PT and finally, Sunday 4pm to 7pm PT. Orders will be completed in the order they are received. The goal is, if these are gifts, to ship them all on the following Monday. Shipping will be Priority unless going International, which unless requested, will go First Class Air mail. Be sure to read all the way through as I WILL offer you special “gifts” for certain purchases!
IMPORTANT! I’ll be doing these in order. If it takes longer then one art cast to complete an order, it may happen as I’ll be only scheduling 3 hours blocks for right now. If I’m close to completing an order/a piece, I’ll stay on until it’s done. This “List” is not just for this week, it will roll onward until they’re done.
First up are the Marvel Sketch Covers.
Deadpool on Uncanny X-Men Variant Sketch Cover. This cover is spoken for and You can head to my LIVE USTREAM Channel to watch the recording of this being done.
Here is the List of BLANK Covers I currently have for these Commissions:
TWO (2) Captain America
ONE (1) Ghost Rider
ONE (1) The Punisher
THREE (3) TWO (2) Wolverine and the X-Men
TWO (2) The Incredible Hulk
THREE (3) Avenging Spider-Man
Sketch Covers will come with a “Form Letter” that can be sent along if you’re going to want CGC rating. It’ll make it easier for them to grade your book.They will NOT be full color, Full inks and some color. Deadpool was easy to add color. If it’s called for, it’ll be on there.
Sketch Covers are $100 each. To reserve one or more of the above covers, email info@tomhodges.com. Once confirmed which covers are available, you’ll receive payment instructions. S&H on these will be $8
NEXT…DC “The NEW 52″ Boards.
I only have NINE (9) of these. It’s pretty self-explanatory. One Character Bust Shot, bit of Color/grey tones w/ Full Ink.
DC New 52 Boards: $80 each. These are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. I’m not going to throw a limit on these. I’m HOPING to get more, but right now, I have what I have. Email info@tomhodges.com to claim one or more of these. S&H will be $8 on these as well.
Lastly, DVD Movie Cards
Pen & Ink Bust shots on these “Movie” cards. They are roughly the size of a DVD/BluRay case. Below is the breakdown of what Films are available and how many of each:
FIVE (5) Avatar (James Cameron)
FOUR (4) Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, Part 1
FIVE (5) Iron Man 2 (Logo in Center of card)
FOUR (4) Iron man 2 (Logo along the side of card)
FIVE (5) Jonah Hex
SIX (6) FIVE (5) Star Trek (JJ Abrams)
FIVE (5) THOR
SIX (6) TRON: Legacy (Quara above is Available)
FIVE (5) WATCHMEN
FIVE (5) X-Men Origins: Wolverine
SIX (6) THREE (3) X-Men First Class
FOUR (4) G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra
FOUR (4) Captain America: The First Avenger
FIVE (5) Terminator: Salvation
ONE (1) Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths
SEVEN (7) SIX (6) The Dark Knight
FIVE (5) Cars 2
TWO (2) Tinkerbell
TWO (2) The Little Mermaid 2
FIVE (5) Despicable Me
DVD Movie cards: $40 each. S&H will be $6 To claim one or more of these Cards, email info@tomhodges.com
ORDER INCENTIVES!!!
1. Order ONE of each, you’ll receive a FREE 12″ x 12″ Bust Sketch
2. Order THREE Sketch Covers, you’ll recieve a FREE 12″ x 12″ Bust Sketch and a copy of my new Sketchbook
3. Order FIVE DVD Movie cards, you’ll an 8.5″ x 11″ Head Sketch and a Copy of my new Sketchbook
Again, to order, email info@tomhodges.com and we’ll get you all set up for this week’s THREE art casts!
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!
“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!
News, Original Art for Sale, Weekly Art Cast | Comments - 0 »
Art Cast Wednesday, October 19 6pm PT
October 17, 2011
Yep, There will actually be an Art Cast on Wednesday!
TWO specials, THREE spots, email info@tomhodges.com to claim your spot! If there are open spots by Showtime, I will allow individual requests, but for right now, I will just be taking the specials.
Buy THREE, Get ONE FREE 12″ x 12″ Bust Sketches: $40 each ($120 total, S&H Included Domestic, Add $7 for International). TWO spots for this Special.
Black Widow & Captain Ameica 12
Buy TWO, Get One FREE 11″ x 17″, Single Character, Full Color Sketches: $150 each ($300 total, S&H Included Domestic, add $7 for International) SOLD
Mulan, 11
UPDATED #2!!! Art Cast: Saturday, October 15th 2pm – 5pm (PT)
October 13, 2011
I’ll be doing $10 Sketches, BUY FOUR, GET ONE FREE (plus $2 S&H) this Saturday afternoon.
I can take on SIX ONE slot and will allow you to take up to TWO slots each if you like. Email info@tomhodges.com to claim the space(s) and we’ll see ya then!
Link to LIVE channel.
UPDATE!!! I will add ONE spot for Buy TWO, Get ONE FREE 11″ x 17″, Single Character FULL COLOR sketches. With FREE S&H! $150 per piece ($300 total)
UPDATE #2!!! I will offer a NEW Special: 11″ x 14″ Full Color Bust Sketch (mid-torso Up) $80 and if you buy One, you’ll get a FREE $10 sketch! Only taking 3 2 spots on this offer!
