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'Taiyo Matsumoto Sketchbook 2018-2021' is a charming collection of doodles by the renowned manga artist ( PingPong / Sunny / Tekkon Kinkreet ) with a focus on idyllic, mundane Japanese life. Explore more in my review- halcyonrealms.com/books/taiyo-...

I just updated my Art Books Review page- 49 titles so far for 2026, 1127 in total since 2009. Below are some of the latest titles reviewed; check out the full list here- halcyonrealms.com/store/

Love to see it. Thanks LightBox!!

A special 2024 issue of Hobby Japan Extra Magazine showcasing the art of renowned concept artist Yoji Shinkawa ( MGS/Death Stranding ). Excited to see some of his work in person in Tokyo next month at his solo exhibition. Book review link- halcyonrealms.com/books/the-ar...

Are you going to @lightboxexpo.com this weekend? Want to say hello? Listen in on some panels? Come draw with me? Well here’s my full schedule for the weekend so you don’t miss a thing!! See ya all there!! 💖

Tree House

Gorgeous watercolor concept art drawings + storyboards by Hayao Miyazaki for the animated MTV 'On Your Mark' (1995) by Ghibli, collected in the new art book published earlier this year. Explore more in my review- halcyonrealms.com/books/whispe...

ICYMI - select panels from AKIRA 4 ( Otomo Complete Works edition ). Otomo certainly upped his manga game here, delivering more complex & detailed drawings as his framing/composition becomes, for lack for a better word, more 'cinematic'. See more in my book review- halcyonrealms.com/books/akira-...

John Minton was a gifted draughtsman and graphic artist but he is possibly best known today for his lean and angular face, familiar from his doleful self portraits and from Freud’s great likeness of his friend, the glassy eyes filled with sorrow and shifting reflections.

A sketch by Taiyo Matsumoto depicting himself on Kaneda's red bike, visiting the 'AKIRA ART OF WALL' mural at Parco Shibuya back in 2019. This & many more delightful sketches are collected in his latest sketchbook. My review coming soon- AMAZON JAPAN- link.amazon/B082y9uo7 CDJAPAN- shorturl.at/plZvq

When I went to the Halloween party on Friday, the bouncer waved Sloth through (Which is good because he forgot his wallet and didn't even have his ID with him) but asked to see my ID! "I'm 42!" I said indignantly. The bouncer said, "And when we stop asking, you'll be sad about it."

Pekka Holonen's 'Pioneers in Karelia,' (1900) was made during a period of promoting Finnish culture and art in response to Russian rule - it brought about a sense of national unity, emphasizing the beauty of the country and the stoicism of its people.

Close to a wrap on the VFX for the 2nd feature film I've worked on this year, I'm beat. Looking forward to some R&R as I head to Tokyo in about a week. Here are some cool art/anime/game exhibitions I'm planning to see- halcyonrealms.com/art/art-exhi...

When you pour cat into the bed, it becomes the bed. Be like cat, my friend.

My copy of the massive 2 volume set 'Lucas Museum of Narrative Art' has arrived. I'll likely have reviews for each separate volume. Look out for it in the coming week/s- AMZ US- link.amazon/B0b3Uot3n AMZ CA- amzn.to/3TtcG7p AMZ UK- amzn.to/47h1del AMZ JP- amzn.to/4jsuJVE

Epic scale chaos & destruction consume Neo-Tokyo in AKIRA 4, drawn with absolute relish & detail by Otomo, and the superb print quality of this new edition shows it off beautifully. See more in my review- halcyonrealms.com/books/akira-...

Turtle Power

I’m at NYCC this weekend, Saturday and Sunday! Come say hi at Artist Alley D-07! #NYCC

Upcoming Japanese art book review- a most delightful collection of doodles & sketches ( 2018-2021 )by renowned manga artist Taiyo Matsumoto ( Tekkon Kinkreet / Sunny / PingPong ), many in color too ! Purchase links- AMAZON JAPAN- link.amazon/B082y9uo7 CDJAPAN- shorturl.at/plZvq

Guardian

Upcoming art book review - AKIRA Vol 4 ( Otomo The Complete Works edition ). The print quality is just splendid, definitely an upgrade from the pulpy paper quality of the older Japanese tankobon. Purchase links- AMAZON JAPAN- link.amazon/B09L50eXQ CDJAPAN- shorturl.at/KNUD7

The October issue of Japanese hobby magazine Model Graphix is a special feature on the diorama work of the ‘Miyazaki Mecha Modelers Club’, including that of Nomisoakira whom I had the pleasure to meet earlier this May. Explore more in my review- halcyonrealms.com/books/model-...

Mundane beauty in these Japanese urban landscape/railway illustrations by Ogawa Shinjiro. Love the accentuated perspective & forms adding that extra whimsical vibe. Explore more in the art book- halcyonrealms.com/books/walkin...

sometimes drawing a bunch of cats from pinterest gives a sense of normalcy against the everyday everything

October-ish art 🍂 #kidlitart #watercolor #gouache

I can't stop thinking how wrong the tech bros have understood creativity and creators. Or even just having hobbies. #erliart

Please oh please let there be an art book for #ControlResonant ! The one for the first CONTROL game is excellent ( see images below ) and it would be a shame not to showcase the stellar art & design that made Resonant such a winner. Link to CONTROL art book review- halcyonrealms.com/books/the-ar...

Legendary comic artist Alex Ross is back with another winner in 'Marvel Dimensions', packed full of his signature splendidly rendered art. 112 pages, hardcover. Explore more in my review- halcyonrealms.com/books/marvel...

The cutest thing you'll see today Repost of @PerceptiveBliss: Original post

ICYMI - 'The Art Of Daniel Warren Johnson', a big 288 pages volume packed full of amazing comic art by the renowned artist, including many anime commissions. Explore more in my review- halcyonrealms.com/books/the-ar...

Haven’t done a floaty boat for a while so here’s a floaty boat

this featurette about the making of the dinosaurs of "The End of Oak Street" (2026) is really good,—surprisingly good for a studio-created video, and features my old friend VFX supervisor Jay Cooper and VFX by ILM but PLEASE watch the movie first before watching this video youtu.be/0LpMllnZxBc

'The Art Of Renato Fratini' is a sumptuous giant hardcover volume showcasing the spectacular movie poster/books/magazine illustrations of the highly prolific artist. Explore more in my review- halcyonrealms.com/books/the-ar...

John Coltrane. Born 100 years ago today. Acrylic, ink and pencil.

'Roofs, High Holborn.' (1937) Lily Joseph's view was painted from her studio in Bedford Row looking towards the Old Bailey. Her palette was almost exclusively of white, cobalt, rose madder and the rare orange madder. In her day, Lily was a noted Suffragette.

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