I have prints and artist proofs for sale on the Maelstrom Wanderer page. I’ve also updated my Magic Galleries and World of Warcraft Galleries on BaxaArt.com.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Maelstrom Wanderer (Mtg) + BaxaArt.com Update
I have a new Magic: The Gathering card out. This is the Maelstrom Wanderer – a nasty
legendary elemental that controls red, blue, and green mana. This huge beast trudges through the barren
planes on weighty crab-like limbs make of rock and bone, cracking the earth
with each step.
I have prints and artist proofs for sale on the Maelstrom Wanderer page. I’ve also updated my Magic Galleries and World of Warcraft Galleries on BaxaArt.com.
Share this post on Facebook, etc. with the buttons below! -- Tom
I have prints and artist proofs for sale on the Maelstrom Wanderer page. I’ve also updated my Magic Galleries and World of Warcraft Galleries on BaxaArt.com.
Friday, June 22, 2012
BAXA Sketchbook v.01 Ebook!
Ebooks have opened up a world of opportunity for any
creatives hoping to self publish. No
more minimum print runs that break the bank and a garage full of books. Obviously, ebooks have been around for a
while, and are quite widespread, but with the advent of the e-readers like
Kindle and the ipad, ebooks are huger than ever! Good for us as artists, writers, and readers.
I’ve been slowly releasing some ebooks of my short fiction (yes I’m a
writer as well as an artist) and I just released a 22 page black and white
sketchbook in digital form cleverly titled: Baxa Sketchbook v.01.
There are a lot of gnarly characters in this little
gem. Many of the pages have multiple
sketches, from quickie drawings to concept drawings to preliminaries for
finished (and never published) works. I
think you’ll enjoy it!
You can download a copy of Baxa Sketchbook v.01 at Amazon’s Kindle Store. For those of you who don’t know, Kindle books
can be viewed on all forms of smart phones and tablets and even your PC or
Mac. They have apps for them all – and I
have links for you on my BaxaArt.com
Ebook page.
Enjoy! Tom
Thursday, June 7, 2012
BAXA Gnomon Instructional DVD
Gnomon Workshop is the leader in instructional dvds for
fantasy artists. They were the first and
continue to produce quality products. Most
of their content is focused on digital painting and 3d tools for the film and
fx industries. But they have done some dvds
of traditional art forms like sketching, concept art, sculpture, comics, etc.
I am proud to say that I created an oil painting instructional
dvd in partnership with Gnomon called Dynamic
Fantasy Painting with Tom Baxa, which is available for sale as a
dvd or digital download by clicking the link.
I created this painting just for the dvd. One of my main concerns was coming up with a
dynamic composition and dramatic poses for the characters. I also chose open poses for the characters,
so I could focus on their concept design.
I discuss these and many other topics on the dvd. It’s pretty cool to be able to watch a
painter in action!
I uploaded some clips from Dynamic
Fantasy Painting with Tom Baxa
to YouTube for you
to check out (the video is better resolution than these samples).
Watch Sample 01 below and the others on YouTube:
Here’s the sketch and the finished painting:
You can buy a PRINT of the
painting at my BaxaArt prints page. Buy the dvd here:
Dynamic Fantasy Painting with Tom Baxa
Enjoy! - Tom
Dynamic Fantasy Painting with Tom Baxa
Enjoy! - Tom
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The Ball Chair
I read this interesting article
by fantasy artist Julie Bell about how she sits on one of those exercise balls
while she paints. I thought the idea was
brilliant.
I’m at my computer a lot, almost as much as my easel, and I wanted to use it there. I’m sure you’ve experienced chair rot as much
as I have – sitting all day long, engrossed in what you’re doing, but feeling
pretty achy. I’ve tried all kinds of
chairs, cushions, etc.
The ball is such a great idea because a.) it’s full of
air and provides a lot of cushion; b.) you’re not sitting on a hard base, so
there is a lot less pressure on your tailbone; and c.) whether you’re thinking
about it or not, your body is making micro adjustments to keep you stable and
that’s a good workout while you’re sitting to help strengthen your core and
your sitting muscles.
However, I’m a big buy and when I sat down on the ball, I
sank too low to work effectively or ergonomically at my computer desk. The ball works great working at an easel,
because I could lower my painting to the appropriate height. But not so for my desktop computer and Wacom
tablet. So I abandoned the idea.
But yesterday I found the Ball Chair!!! Fricking genious. I ordered one immediately and I had to tell
you about it. Check out the BALL
CHAIR at Amazon. This one is a bit
more adjustable, but there are other models around. I’ll let you know how it works for me. Please do the same – I’d love to hear from
anyone who is using one right now.
crunchspine Tom
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Wonderful World of DisneyCraft
I recently did a commission for a friend and he came up with this fun idea and an awesome title: The Wonderful World of DisneyCraft. You see he worked for Disney and always had a fondness for the characters and also loves Warcraft - so why not blend the best of both worlds! I even hand painted the logo for him. It's a little goofy (ha!) compared to my usual stuff, but fun nonetheless. Here's the finished painting:
Here's the pencil sketch and the color comps. For this painting I did a quick color comp in photoshop to get the general colors figured out. And I often print out a small version of the sketch and test my oil colors on it as I mix them on my palette.
If you're interested in having me do a commissioned painting for you, check out my page on BaxaArt.com: Private Commissions
Here's the pencil sketch and the color comps. For this painting I did a quick color comp in photoshop to get the general colors figured out. And I often print out a small version of the sketch and test my oil colors on it as I mix them on my palette.
If you're interested in having me do a commissioned painting for you, check out my page on BaxaArt.com: Private Commissions
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Walking Dead Season 1
Monday, October 10, 2011
Cool Baxa Merchandise
I've been creating lotsa cool products on Cafe Press. There are so many excellent products available, that it's irresistable to make a bunch. Be the first to own a creepy zombified Santa ornament, or a great skull magnet - Just in time for Halloween. Check the store often, because I'm constantly adding new stuff.
www.cafepress.com/baxaart
I've orders some of the products to check them out, and they are pretty awesome. The ornaments are computer "painted" and then glazed and fired, so they are a solid ceramic disc. Very nice. And they come with a red ribbon to hang them on your tree. The magnets are primo as well: metal with nice
printing and gloss lamination.
The product quality seems quite good overall from the items I've seen. Shipping was quick and the items are well packed. So go order something :) and report back to me.
Oh yeah, you can scroll through some of the products on the Cafe Press widget over there on the right.
Signing off - Tom
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Get this Painting for $14.99!!
Win this Oil Painting only $14.99!! + FREE U.S. shipping!
The painting is currently listed on BaxaArt.com for $800!! And is featured in the World of Warcraft: The Art of the Trading Card Game artbook.
Don’t Miss out, I will be selling only 175 tickets! 10 days only! Ends Sunday July 17h10am (PST)
- Bonus 1: As an added bonus THREE (3) randomly chosen winners will get a FREE copy of Blood Rituals: The Art of Tom Baxa (a $25 value).
- Bonus 2: THREE (3) randomly chosen winners will get a $20 Gift Certificate good at BaxaArt.com
Friday, June 17, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Illustrations in the works
I just finished two World of Warcraft tcg illos for the next set.
I'm currently painting a very cool Magic: the Gathering card. I'll post them after they release.
I'm currently painting a very cool Magic: the Gathering card. I'll post them after they release.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Six NEW World of Warcraft galleries posted !
BaxaArt.com newly updated with 6 new galleries of World of Warcraft tcg artwork! Original art, sketches and APs for sale! Check it out! http://www.baxaart.com/WOW_index.htm
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Original Art for Sale on BaxaArt.com
I finally got around to creating an Original Art for Sale page on my website. I've listed a bunch of classic D&D spot illos and Magic:The Gathering art so far. More to come soon. Take a look and let me know if you see anything you like :) http://www.baxaart.com/BuriedTreasure_Store/Original_Art_for_Sale-2011/OriginalsForSale_thumbs.htm .
Friday, January 21, 2011
99 Paintings: Hiatus
Day: 82 "Zombie Killer":
I have reevaluated the pace of this awesome artistic endeavor and have found that, despite how excellent it has been and how much I have grown, trying to do a painting a day has been detrimental, instead of instrumental, to my achieving certain goals that need to take precedence right now. I’m by no means done, but I need to slow down.
I’ve had a chance to play with paint again and try some new approaches and color schemes. Most of all, I’ve grow as a photo montage artist and have some new samples for my portfolio. I also have a new body of work that I own and can build off of.
Just like a business venture, you try something, evaluate its progress, and make adjustments as you see fit. It’s time for an adjustment.
The project has reignited my passion for making art, and I am far from stopping. The daily commitment is what has to change. Instead of helping my goals, it has been hindering them. One of which, is my number one goal to work on my novel every day. I found that I was not writing, just so I can get a painting done each day. Worrying about a painting a day has also taken valuable time away from job hunting in new markets, private commissions I have booked, exercising, and time with my honey.
I am so grateful to all of you who have been following the series, made comments, given me encouragement, and bought some of the art.
The paintings I’ve done so far are still for sale: http://www.baxaart.com/99Paintings_Index.htm as are other goodies at my website, including my book Blood Rituals: The Art of Tom Baxa.
I have agonized over this decision, but for now I think the right choice is to step back and focus on some other critical goals. I do intend on filling up the 99 slots though, just on an extended timeline. I zig and I zag and I keep moving forward. - Tom
Thursday, January 20, 2011
99 Paintings: DAY 46
Day: 46 "Stain of Sorrow":
I have seen a lot of photoshop images with this look and I wanted to figure out how they were done. This was a little art lesson for myself. It's a simple image, but I like the tone. - Tom
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
99 Paintings: DAY 45
Day: 45 "Embryonic Wave":
Photo montage is so different than oil painting in that a finished piece seems to be a culmination of accidents that you let happen, then reel in and refine. In that regard, it's pretty damn fun. As with my other montage pieces, I started out with a completly different plan in mind. Then I laid down a texture and all these vibrant colors appeared and I was drawn in by them. Then as I laid in more textures, the deep blue element came into play and I emphasised it in the hair.
I continue to love the "shredded" look that is achieved when you use the wand tool in PS select. I'm also enjoying how photos of seemingly unrelated things work to allude to an object like hair or (hehe) placenta. Case in point - the main fetus guy is a photo of a fetus, but the other two are a curly pastry. Yum. -- Tom
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