Mark Schultz Various Drawings SC (2005) comic books 2006-2008

Volume 2 - 1st printing. In this second volume of the ongoing Various Drawing series, Mark Schultz gives us a dynamic new collection of illustrations. Examples feature Schultz's work for illustration, comics, private commissions, and stunning new works created especially for this book. Schultz takes you through the stages of the drawing process, from concept to finish. Pencil, brush and ink, and Wolff pencil are employed to delineate his subjects. Showcased with over 50 drawings, the majority of the book features his most recent works. Schultz's world of Xenozoic Tales is represented with specialty drawings. New concepts for future Xenozoic Tales covers and stories are included as well. A gatefold features an incredible private commission of a thirties-style Sunday newspaper strip. Each piece of artwork has been selected by Schultz for inclusion in this book. In addition, all stages of production have been overseen and approved by Schultz. The hardbound edition is limited to 1,000 copies. Exclusive to this edition is a bound-in plate reproducing an unpublished piece done in Wolff pencil. Each copy is numbered and signed. Introduction by Gary Gianni. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Mark Schultz. This third volume of the ongoing Various Drawings series focuses on Mark Schultz's most recent works and unpublished art. Showcasing only his best in this annual collection, he demonstrates a continued ability to refine his craft through a variety of formats: private commissions, illustrations, comics material, and rare sketchbook art. New this year is a sixteen-page color section, featuring color roughs for his paintings and tinted experiments. The drawings include new pieces featuring Xenozoic Tales favorites Jack Tenrec and Hannah Dundee, plus a selection of recent comic book covers. Also included are preliminaries for his upcoming Storms at Sea storybook, unpublished brush and ink roughs for book illustration assignments, and more - 65 pieces of art rendered variously in pencil, Wolff pencil, and brush and ink. Introduction by Michael Ryan. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.