Sketchbook - Matt Clark

My first two sketch-getting cons were big eye-openers, and wonderful experiences. So many cool things happened, from learning that most artists were willing to give free sketches, to getting all those free sketches, that I was way overwhelmed. At the first con, September 19th 1999, I got twelve sketches (including Matt Haley's Batman). At the second con, November 14th 1999, I got ten sketches and one Logo (Sean Konot, a letterer, did a logo for my sketchbook). You've already seen the sketch I got right after this one, but here is one of the coolest: The Matthew Clark sketch. This one is on my "top five" list.

AQUAMAN
by Matt Clark
14 November 1999
(permission to post given 14 September 2003 in person)
Mercury Studios

Matt Clark was the first artist who asked me to please go away while he sketched. I was a bit taken aback, but I wandered off while he sketched, coming back every once in awhile to see if he was done. I didn't realize how much effort he was willing to put into one sketch, and when I came back the final time to find it done, I think I stood there with my jaw on the floor for another eternity. I don't know if my shock was apparent. This one spoke to me. This one was just amazing. This sketch still blows me away every single time I look at it. And then Matt Clark had the grace to thank me for asking permission to post it, and to comment on my courtesy. When someone gives you a gift as utterly wonderful as this sketch, it's only right to ask for permission to share it.

To see all the sketches I have permission to post so far, check out my Sketchbook Page. If you have any contact information for any of the other artists I'm trying to contact, please e-mail me. Click for a random Aquaman sketch.