so yesterday I had a REAL sore back, still sore today, but I realized it was likely a combination of having slept on it wrong the previous night, and also the height at which I was working with my new Cintiq.  So after getting some things done, I HAD to rearrange my entire studio so I could work on the Cintiq in a more comfortable way.  Pretty much 90% of my work day is spent coloring or painting digitally now, and I would be in for some serious health problems if I hadn't gotten this Cintiq and been able to get it set up so that it's as close as possible to working traditionally.  Having it on my drawing table is a great idea of my wife's, and I have to say, so far so good.  It's like I'm working on a regular piece of paper almost it's so comfortable.  Also, finally got around to stealing my buddy DJ's idea of wallpapering his wall with artwork.  Mine is mostly fantasy oil paintings and LOTS of color too.  So without further ado, here's an impromptu studio tour.

First up the Nap Room (or movie room, depending on the time of day) The couch for power naps and thinking, and the chair for sketching and writing and stuff.


The entryway to the studio,


Computer area, complete with notepad for writing down ideas and stuff of course, art ref books, graphic novels, and my Imagine FX magazines.


The new Cintiq setup, much more comfortable, the beginning of the wall of art as wallpaper, some traditional tools, a Pantone flip book for color scheming, various supplies, comics and books, and of course my Cintiq.


Talking to Bob a few weeks ago about our mutual obsession with Batman, so these pics are for him.  I had to split up the mini-shrine when I rearranged things, so first, the batman shelf, limited edition metal sculpture, 42 of 1200, various action figures, including the limited edition Rise of Sin Ztu videogame Batman (or however you spell that name),



Limited edition, gold trimmed collector plates, my 3 legged lucky frog, picture of my beautiful wife, my son dressed up as Batman for Halloween when he was 2, etc......


Hero By Night hardcover trade, limited edition with silver foil flames instead of blue, signed by CEO of Platinum Studios <a href="http://www.scottrosenbergblog.com/">Scott Rosenberg</a> (thanks for mailing that out to me Scott :D ) Displayed in a wonderful silver framed shadow box with glass case my wife got me for Xmas (thanks honey)


The ever growing wall of HBN comics.  From right to left, the original HBN mini-series, including all issue 1 variants, issue 1 of the new ongoing series (soon to be joined by issue 2 once Fed Ex comes today or tomorrow), a Tiki-God clock which I refuse to set at the proper time of day, because I really could care less about what time it is and I doubt those Tiki-Gods care either, a few toys and HBN trades.


hope you enjoyed this short little visual tour.  I'm off to get more coffee and get to coloring now! :D