The story of this sketch is told in my con report from the day I got it. I don't really have a lot to say about Steve, except that after I saw his Thor sketch in another notebook, I knew I had to try and get an Aquaman sketch from him. In addition to drawing simply fantastic superheroes, he also drew some wonderful caricatures that I saw, including one of a blond guy with a beard as the modern Aquaman with two harpoon hands instead of one. Someday, when I have money to burn (ha!) and create an all-commission Aquaman notebook, Steve Hartley will be one of the many artists I return to get another sketch from.

AQUAMAN
by Steve Hartley
14 September 2003
(permission to post given 14 September 2003 in person)
SPHDESIGN at HOTMAIL.COM
This was all in pencil, and done quickly. I like the fact that he didn't bother with the manica and galerus (shoulder harness), and I love the way he drew the hair drifting back, like a slight current is lifting 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.
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