MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wishing all my fellow Bloggers and fans a very merry christmas and a happy new year !

art copyright Jon Haward 2010

BROTHERS DEVERILL COMMISSION

Here's a recent commission i drew for James Deverill , James loves the Punisher and wanted a image of himself with his bow and arrows with his brothers looking in full Punisher combat gear here's the roughs and finished artwork 

WASTED ISSUE 6 OUT NOW TO BUY

out now from badpress ltd Wasted issue 6 featuring more Tales of the Buddha strips and Judge Headd a spoof of Judge Dredd drawn by me
inside DOUBLE SIDED COLOUR POSTER OF TALES OF THE BUDDHA DRAWN BY CAM KENNEDY and SIMON BISLEY!


adult humour so not for young ones (18) or older
£3.25 from your local comic shop or Menzies or direct from Bad Press ltd

HAWARD FACTOR VIA PETE WELLS

a behind the scenes account of a recent commission i worked on for Mega Dredd fan Pete Wells
http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php/topic,30731.0.html

ACE COMICS INDIE COMIC BOOK DAY 27TH NOVEMBER IN COLCHESTER

i'll be signing and sketching at Ace comics in Colchester on the 27th in the U.K for their indie comic book day :-)

see you there
best
jon

MACBETH THE MOTION COMIC OUT NOW TO BUY ON CD ROM

http://www.classicalcomics.com/imacbeth

EMPIRE MOVIE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER ISSUE PLUGS CLASSICAL COMICS

I was thrilled to see in the latest issue of Empire featuring the mighty Thor on the cover ,
that the article feature about Thor the movie they showed my graphic novels art for Classical Comics
images of Macbeth and The Tempest to show that Shakespeare and comics can mix
and at it's heart the movie Thor is like a classic Shakespeare play close in tone to Henry 5th

THANKS EMPIRE

THE TEMPEST OVER 32,000 VIEWS ON MYEBOOK.COM

Just seen on myebook.com that Classical Comics The Tempest  has had over 32,000 views ,which is great news for the team that worked on the book

LOOKING FOR WORK AFTER OCTOBER

looking for work
i have 20+ years experience in publishing see my c.v http://www.jonhawardart.com/bio.php
character created for computer games, comics, theme parks, commercials
art directed for Promethean designs computer games company 1999-2000 based in Norwich U.K
art directed for award winning educational publisher Classical Comics on Frankenstein and Hamlet
mobile U.K 07863305529 
U.S +447863305529

MACBETH PLAIN TEXT OVER 30,000 VIEWS ON MYEBOOK.COM

http://www.myebook.com/index.php?option=ebook&id=21017

HAD A BUSY 6 DAYS IN SCOTLAND

Had a break in Scotland stayed in Glasgow with Ganjaman Big Jim Stewart then met up with pals including Dave Alexander, Alex Ronald, Gary Erskine, John Mcshane plus more for drinks and catch up ,then on to Moniaive to stay with Alan and Sue Grant where i had a wonderful time giving their grandchildren a drawing lesson on how to draw Spider-man ,talked over projects with Alan  plus i drew loads of roughs for Hamlet, 3 pages of roughs for a new charity book starring Captain Winstone Bulldog for Jason Cobley plus started work on a new Buddha strip featuring Merlin phew i need another break now :-).

THE FEATHERED SERPENT FEATURING THE RETURN OF THE AZTEC GOD QUETZALCOATL

THE FEATHERED SERPENT FEATURING THE RETURN OF THE AZTEC GOD QUETZALCOATL
PENCIL ART JON HAWARD
WRITER AND CO CREATOR KEVIN GUNSTONE 1999
unpublished
COPYRIGHT GUNSTONE/ HAWARD 2010

SINISTER DEXTER FROM 2000AD 2001

Here's a couple of Sinister Dexter pages from 2001

Art by Jon Haward, Inks by John Stokes, Colouring by Angus Mckie

Dan Abnett script ,i loved drawing this story 

ARTWORK COPYRIGHT REBELLION A/S 2001

2000AD TALES OF TELGUUTH THE WHEELS OF FORTUNE 2002

Here's some pages of Tales of Telguuth The Wheels of fortune written by Steve Moore , my pencils where inked by John Stokes i really enjoyed drawing this two part story way back in 2002
ARTWORK COPYRIGHT REBELLION A/S 2000AD 2010

CANCER BLACK FAITH ALBULM PROMO FOR KERRANG 1995

This was drawn for East west records in 1995 for a Kerrang mag promo to promote the new album by Cancer called Black faith

I used 2 different styles in the art with the red ink being done on a cell overlay the poster was too big for a A3 scanner so you need to join page 1 and page 2 to get the full effect and to read it .

i met Dante Bonutto who was working for East west records and his office was a Kiss shrine with Kiss pin ball machine and masks and figures etc ,
had a blast on this job

art JON HAWARD COPYRIGHT EAST WEST RECORDS 1995

FAN PAGE ON FACEBOOK

like most of my fellow comic pros i've started a fan page on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jon-Haward-FAN-PAGE/121207134596864

1990'S ART OF KISS!! THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD

No secret I've been a big fan of Kiss since i was a teenager
seen them loads of times on stage with and without their make -up ,

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here's a selection of art i drew in the 90's of the group ,the manga art was for a Kiss fan mag called CLOWN WHITE ,the other drawings and painting where drawn for fun .

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A dream project for me would be a project where i worked with Gene Simmons
when i was 16yrs old i drew images based on the concept album Music from the Elder a very under rated album with a great story , i would love to draw the Elder as a official Kiss graphic novel i made a pitch awhile ago to Radical comics and Gene so far no feed back


I did how ever get a fax from Gene Simmons in the 90's
when i sent a package of art samples to him and the band including a humour comic strip called Shag a heavy metal roadie , Gene liked one of the strips and was interested in using it in a future publication not sure if it ever got used.

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Gene published in 1995 a heavy large book with a slip case called Kisstory which i bought
in it where pages of fan art page 344 bottom left corner has a image that i drew for the Kiss international fan club it was a birthday card with Gene holding a cake it was signed by a fan convention for Gene's 32th birthday i was thrilled to think after all those years he still had the card it was drawn in 1981

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strange but true Gene Simmons did a TV show called Rock School in 2005
based in my home town Lowestoft
his I.T guy who handle his computer set up at the country hall he was staying in
was from Kirkley Community High School called Paul Margetson the same guy who is my website guru! ,
sadly i never got to meet Gene in person for a chat about music and comics
although i sent him a package saying why didn't he have a imprint line of comics called Simmons comics where he was the publisher and have more control of content and art surprise surprise he did with Simmons comics group with IDW Publishing .

FIT CLUB 5 NATIONAL SCHOOL MEALS /THE DESIGN PARTNERSHIP 2003

I designed the look of these characters and drew them for a national school meals campaign to get kids to eat healthy food and to exercise in the U.K in 2003
the art was again coloured by Alan Craddock and the comic strip that was also produced was written by Alan Grant

ALLI THE ALIEN LUNCH BOX ART

this art was drawn for a cardboard lunch box promo from The Design Partnership for a school authority school meals promo ,the art was coloured by Alan Craddock who coloured aload of my Panini Spidey comic work the character is a alien called Alli the art was done i think in 2004

TESTIMONIALS ABOUT JON HAWARD'S WORK

''I challenge you to look at Jon Haward's artwork and tell me why this man isn't working at the forefront of mainstream comics in the U.K and U.S, because i see no difference between him and his more celebrated peers.''
P.M.Buchan writer for Starburst Magazine 2012

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'' One of the hardest-working, most enthusiastic creators of  sequential art I've ever met '' 

David Lloyd Artist co-creator of V for Vendetta 2010

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''I've loved the Classical Comics Shakespeare graphic novel adaptions that I've read - Macbeth, The Tempest . I never would have guessed it, but in a way, comics - with their parallel verbal and visual narratives  are perfectly placed to realise the complexity and tonal diversity of a play. It's capturing the lightning in a different-shaped bottle. Amazing stuff!''

Mike Carey  writer of comics ,novels and film 2009

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"The concept of Classical Comics is truly inspirational. The stage and page are brought vividly to life. The artwork of Jon Haward is both dramatically compelling and beautifully illustrative. His pictures illuminate the words to perfection and bring these great works leaping to mind and eye. This format is immediate, vital, energetic and engaging. Highly recommended for any student of Shakespeare!" 2009

Sir Derek Jacobi, Actor and Director 2009

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"I'm fascinated by your approach to the play and its language.

I find them gripping, dramatic and, although for me the original Shakespeare is always my reason for turning to these plays, I think that what you are doing in illuminating and making perhaps more lucid, especially for young people, is clever and meaningful." 

Sir Patrick Stewart, Actor 2008

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''Jon Haward is without doubt one of the most talented and versatile artists in the U.K today'';    

Alan Grant , Writer of comics ,novels, tv and Publisher

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''your work is beautiful''

Caroline Munro, Model,Actress,Singer 1997

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''Your package of art was magnificent and obviously you don't need to be told you've got a great flair for art, We all got a big kick out of your portfolio''.                                

Gene Simmons, KISS Musician, Actor, Producer, Publisher 1990's    

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His CV of work shows the versatility and talents not just as a comic artist, but also as a designer and illustrator as well. His pencil work, ink work and colour work is exemplary and sets a great standard for present day comics here in the UK. He is a vastly underrated artist in my opinion and if ever the title "Hot artist" was deserved then it is in my opinion, due to be given Jon. 
His ability to work with licensed characters, humour comics, adventure comics, children's pre-school comics, superheroes and now classical Shakespearian characters shows just how wide a style range Jon can cope with, with his storytelling.
Tim Perkins Wizards-Keep ltd 

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He has produced a wide ranging style of work for us, and displays a consistent ability to adapt to changing requirements of publishing houses. Deadlines are met, and Jon takes a great care with any briefs he takes on to ensure we are on the same wave-length which is appreciated.

He has an eye for detail, flexibility, and a sense of humour to go with it which means i wouldn't have a hesitation in recommending Jon as a enthusiastic contributor to any creative team.

Phil Tompson Designer Norwich

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN MARVEL POCKET BOOK PENCILS SPIDER SLAYER

pencils by Jon Haward 2009
art copyright Marvel Entertainment/ Panini U.K ltd

SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN PENCILS SPIDEY'S VILLIAINS 2001

SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ISSUE 76 SPLASH PAGE LEGION OF EVIL
PENCILS  2001 SPIDEY'S VILLAINS DRAWN IN ANIMATED STYLE

ART COPYRIGHT MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT/ PANINI U.K

NEWS

Competition winner on the Tales of the Buddha before he got enlightened blog is http://jon-haward.blogspot.com/

just recently celebrated my 45 birthday!!
met up with John Stokes and his wonderful wife Elizabeth along with my brother Jim ,we at long last presented John Stokes his 70th Birthday tribute card that was featured in a recent blog http://hawardarthouse.blogspot.com/2010/08/all-hail-john-stokes.html

the card was drawn by Chris Weston , Barry Kitson  myself and my brother Jim the card was over 8 months late but so glad to be able to finally be able to present him with it ,here's a photo of us from the lunch we had in Norwich

as you know over the years John Stokes has inked my work for 2000ad on Sinister Dexter and Tales of Telguuth and for Spider-man for Spectacular Spider-man Adventures for Panini U.K he's a terrific artist in his own right just see his wonderful work listed on this blog entry http://britishcomicart.blogspot.com/search/label/John%20Stokes

at the moment i have a few labour of love scripts to draw for friends and Hamlet to finish plus trying to pack my things after my fathers death i have to relocate myself so his house can be sold ,the last 4 years as well as draw i cared for him , I'm grateful though that i had those special years with him and i would like to thanks my friends who gave me support and kindness through those dark days of his illness .

as you can see recently on the blog i have been reflecting a bit on my 1990's work , all the different styles and failed pitches and the successful work i guess that's due to turning 45 in age/ middle aged where did my youth go? any way thanks for keep viewing this blog , i find it amazing to see I've nearly had 30,000 views 

very best

Jon 

SHINOBI MASTER NINJA 1993

This page was penciled by me and inked by my brother Jim then i coloured it in markers and pencils this story was drawn for a Sonic the Hedgehog annual edited by Barrie Tomlinson ,the story was written by the regular Shinobi writer Alan Mckenzie

SHINOBI COPYRIGHT SEGA 1993

ETERNAL CHAMPIONS SPECIAL 1994

Here's a few pages from the Eternal Champions special i drew way back in 1994 ,in those days i did all the art pencils, inks and colouring using colour markers and pencils some times for the wizz speed lines i would ink using a blue or red pen of course now with photoshop and painter you would be able to do so many more effects

on reflection this work still looks very strong ,i enjoyed drawing these characters for the special and Sonic the Comic and in 94 i was a keen reader of Spawn so that's reflected in my layouts and dynamics of these pages

ARTWORK COPYRIGHT FLEETWAY/ SEGA 1994

SPAWN FAN PIN UP 1994 BY JON HAWARD

This was drawn in 1994 with coloured markers and pencil ,
this scan is from a colour photocopy the original art was sent to Todd McFarlane ,
In the 90's i was a huge fan of Spawn and Todd's work
his layouts his touches of Manga in his art the use of shadow and the stories where also good
i owned the first 60 issues.

UNPUBLISHED ROGER THE DODGER ART

Drew this i think in 2004? for the Beano Editor Euan Kerr i was asked to copy the style of R.T.Nixon for the strip ,as far as i know this strip has never been published ,i must admit it was a hard job to do as i am a huge fan of R.T.Nixon.


ARTWORK COPYRIGHT DC.THOMSON & CO

UNPUBLISHED WORK 1995 THE FEATHERED SERPENT

writer and friend Kevin Gunstone wanted me to draw a epic story where the Aztec gods would return to destroy the world, these where art sample pages to show publishers ,as you can see the work was drawn in a European type style with the art coloured with pelican inks.

alas the project never got off the ground but later i would try to draw this story again in a more superhero style but that's another story....

ART AND CONCEPT KEVIN GUNSTONE /JON HAWARD COPYRIGHT 1995