I couldn't find a website for Bill Morse, who I met at the 2nd Annual Emerald City Comicon, so I can't show you other examples of his work. I wish I could, because I suspect that the reaction to this piece will be a little mixed. I know I wasn't sure what to make of it when I first saw it. I do know that the more I look at the original, the more I like it, while the scan does absolutely nothing for me. I'll let you decide for yourself, but if you run into me at a con be sure to ask to see the original.
AQUAMAN
by Bill Morse
29 Feb 2004
(permission to post given 29 Feb 2004 in person)
As a reminder: Almost every sketch in my sketchbook was non-commissioned and done on the floor of a con. These are not the best works of the artists. These are only representative of what the artist can do under pressure in a loud, crowded, and often stressed-out environment. Most of them were done as quickly as possible, to prevent huge lines from forming. Don't judge any of these artists negatively by the artwork you see, instead be as impressed as I am by what they accomplished in far-from-ideal conditions.
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.
The Saturday Sketch ™ is brought to you by the letters "M", "B" and the number "53", and also courtesy the fine artists who pour their lives into producing wonderful comic books, then come to conventions only to get asked by geeky fangirls for a sketch of Aquaman. Support an artist, buy a comic book.
