Who should take over art duties for IDW?

*ToTheNines* · 07-19-2012, 05:24 AM

Not that we haven't been discussing it, but I thought we should put it to a poll.

I'm going with Santolouco. He's already been featured in the ongoing, and once he's done with his Foot Clan mini, I think he should get the full time gig.

Lampy · 07-19-2012, 08:04 AM

i voted for Santolouco as well. his work on the #5 flashbacks were great. and i think he'd fit in with the look and feel of this incarnation. Campbell would be my second pick... only because i understand that he's a busy man. not to mention... the art that Matches Malone posted in the other thread (the sample pages with rocksteady, don, and raph) was phenomenal... definitely something i'd love to see in this series.

this one:

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Originally Posted by Matches Malone

In hopes of mustering up support for Mateus, here are some rough pieces he's done of what looks like the turtles fighting Rocksteady!

http://santolouco.files.wordpress.co...pg?w=655&h=995

http://santolouco.files.wordpress.co...pg?w=655&h=995

*ToTheNines* · 07-19-2012, 08:33 AM

I just read the Mikey issue, and I actually think Kuhn might be great on the main title. Just so long as he makes sure to keep the turtles from being drawn too large.

Buffy · 07-19-2012, 09:27 AM

I'm torn between choosing Valerio Schiti and Ross Campbell, I like their drawing styles. But in the end it doesn't matter because I'll end up buying the comics anyway.

Lordmylar06 · 07-19-2012, 10:34 AM

I voted for Valerio because Ross is pretty busy with his own stuff(amazing stuff!). It would have been a harder decision for me if not for that.

I am curious about Bobby Curnow's "other" vote... sounds like we got ourselves a wildcard on our hands. Maybe a surprise?

*CyberCubed* · 07-19-2012, 10:42 AM

Valerio Schiti, at least for the light-hearted issues. His drawings reminds me of the cartoons/Archie stuff.

Matches Malone · 07-19-2012, 10:42 AM

The other reason I'm psyched for Mateus is because Ross Campbell's style is a much bigger jump from Dan Duncan's. He's already done an issue in the main ongoing; the transition would be much smoother. Then again, Andy Kuhn to Ross Campbell isn't too far off either. Not like I would complain about either, and I'm definitely interested in seeing what Kuhn can do. I think he's got a lot of potential and talent, especially if you've checked out his other artwork.

Anyone notice Bobby voted "other"? Is he trying to tell us something?! Sneaky son of a gun...

*Zulithe* · 07-19-2012, 10:46 AM

honestly I think some art samples should have been in the OP to help jog memories (like mine :p)

The only one I remember off hand is ross, because he has a thread here that is very active.

I think he'd be fantastic, but he seems to have creator-owned projects stealing all his time :p :p (more power to him!)

I love the way he draws the turtles, but I think he should tone the bananas down a lot... they look like blankets :p

Genesis · 07-19-2012, 11:41 AM

Ross Campbell is awesome and all; I respect his work and general attitude, but Urru definitely had a style that I think worked beautifully with the IDW setting. Darkened it just enough to visually pull it all together. Plus, it really felt like the Turtles moved like ninja in his pages (Santoluco did a good job with that ninja feel, too, I think). I'd get a monthly subscription and the trade paperbacks if he took over.

Lampy · 07-19-2012, 11:49 AM

maybe bobby is looking for another artist... one we haven't seen in the series as of yet. Well... whomever idw chooses, I hope they give us an amazing artist that captures the feel of this version of the Turtles.

Bobby Curnow · 07-19-2012, 11:57 AM

Haha, you can see my vote? I was just curious what the results here were, thus my vote. Anything is possible. Though I do hope everyone gives Andy a fair shake. I've seen what he's doing and it's great.

However, yeah-- as I've said elsewhere Ross is too busy for the foreseeable future. We've discussed more TMNT work. Maybe another micro down the line.

thelouisguy · 07-19-2012, 12:09 PM

My #1 pick would be for Tristan Jones. I voted for Mark Torres since I really liked his Infestation issues. His use of lighting as well as his Turtles are what I liked the most.

Matches Malone · 07-19-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Curnow

Haha, you can see my vote? I was just curious what the results here were, thus my vote. Anything is possible. Though I do hope everyone gives Andy a fair shake. I've seen what he's doing and it's great.

However, yeah-- as I've said elsewhere Ross is too busy for the foreseeable future. We've discussed more TMNT work. Maybe another micro down the line.

Stop teasing us, Bobby, we already know it's Rob Liefeld! I can't wait for him to draw his first story arc, "TMNT visits the pouch shop."

*CyberCubed* · 07-19-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thelouisguy

My #1 pick would be for Tristan Jones. I voted for Mark Torres since I really liked his Infestation issues. His use of lighting as well as his Turtles are what I liked the most.

Tristan is a writer not an artist.

**Venom** · 07-19-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Tristan is a writer not an artist.

He's capable of both, actually.

Bobby Curnow · 07-19-2012, 01:28 PM

You got me Matches, it's Liefeld. The 'number of toes' controversy won't be a problem, as we'll never see their feet.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-19-2012, 01:33 PM

I guess I'd go Urru if no Ross. Grab that colorist from the Raph special too... phenomenal coloring there.

*ToTheNines* · 07-19-2012, 01:51 PM

Yeah, Fabio Montovani.

Matches Malone · 07-23-2012, 05:20 PM

After seeing the Casey preview, I definitely wouldn't mind seeing some more of Mike Henderson! Shame he doesn't have any votes currently, but I imagine that might change after Wednesday...

*ToTheNines* · 07-23-2012, 05:26 PM

Weird that Wilson got zero votes. He's in my top 3 though.

View Poll Results: Art?
Franco Urru (Raph Micro)	3	4.17%
Andy Kuhn (Mikey Mirco)	3	4.17%
Valerio Schiti (Don Micro)	7	9.72%
Mark Torres (Infestation 2)	1	1.39%
Mateus Santolouco (#5/Secret History of the Foot Clan)	13	18.06%
Ross Campbell (Leo Micro)	34	47.22%
CP Wilson III (Splinter Micro)	0	0%
Mike Henderson (Casey Micro)	0	0%
Other	10	13.89%
Honestly don't care	1	1.39%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

07-19-2012, 09:27 AM	#4
Buffy Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: where am I? Posts: 1,472	I'm torn between choosing Valerio Schiti and Ross Campbell, I like their drawing styles. But in the end it doesn't matter because I'll end up buying the comics anyway. __________________ Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza.

07-19-2012, 10:42 AM	#7
Matches Malone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 954	The other reason I'm psyched for Mateus is because Ross Campbell's style is a much bigger jump from Dan Duncan's. He's already done an issue in the main ongoing; the transition would be much smoother. Then again, Andy Kuhn to Ross Campbell isn't too far off either. Not like I would complain about either, and I'm definitely interested in seeing what Kuhn can do. I think he's got a lot of potential and talent, especially if you've checked out his other artwork. Anyone notice Bobby voted "other"? Is he trying to tell us something?! Sneaky son of a gun... __________________ "Baxter, you slime puppy!"

07-19-2012, 11:41 AM	#9
Genesis Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 624	Ross Campbell is awesome and all; I respect his work and general attitude, but Urru definitely had a style that I think worked beautifully with the IDW setting. Darkened it just enough to visually pull it all together. Plus, it really felt like the Turtles moved like ninja in his pages (Santoluco did a good job with that ninja feel, too, I think). I'd get a monthly subscription and the trade paperbacks if he took over. __________________ "Kage-Maru embodies the ninja philosophy through his elusiveness, deception, and mobility. A single false move can lose the game, and it is this knife-edge strategy that makes Kage exciting to play and fearsome to play against."

07-19-2012, 12:09 PM	#12
thelouisguy Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montréal Posts: 313	My #1 pick would be for Tristan Jones. I voted for Mark Torres since I really liked his Infestation issues. His use of lighting as well as his Turtles are what I liked the most. __________________ Lead the way, Toots. crossovercomics.ca/author/louis - @thelouisguy crossovercomics.ca/return-to-the-sewers - crossovercomics.ca/tag/tmnt+interview

07-19-2012, 05:24 AM	#1
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,270	Who should take over art duties for IDW? Not that we haven't been discussing it, but I thought we should put it to a poll. I'm going with Santolouco. He's already been featured in the ongoing, and once he's done with his Foot Clan mini, I think he should get the full time gig.

07-19-2012, 08:33 AM	#3
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,270	I just read the Mikey issue, and I actually think Kuhn might be great on the main title. Just so long as he makes sure to keep the turtles from being drawn too large.

07-19-2012, 10:34 AM	#5
Lordmylar06 Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 961	I voted for Valerio because Ross is pretty busy with his own stuff(amazing stuff!). It would have been a harder decision for me if not for that. I am curious about Bobby Curnow's "other" vote... sounds like we got ourselves a wildcard on our hands. Maybe a surprise? __________________ http://jmylarart.myportfolio.com/work Last edited by Lordmylar06; 07-19-2012 at 10:40 AM.

07-19-2012, 10:42 AM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,831	Valerio Schiti, at least for the light-hearted issues. His drawings reminds me of the cartoons/Archie stuff.

07-19-2012, 10:46 AM	#8
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	honestly I think some art samples should have been in the OP to help jog memories (like mine :p) The only one I remember off hand is ross, because he has a thread here that is very active. I think he'd be fantastic, but he seems to have creator-owned projects stealing all his time :p :p (more power to him!) I love the way he draws the turtles, but I think he should tone the bananas down a lot... they look like blankets :p

07-19-2012, 11:49 AM	#10
Lampy Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 748	maybe bobby is looking for another artist... one we haven't seen in the series as of yet. Well... whomever idw chooses, I hope they give us an amazing artist that captures the feel of this version of the Turtles.

07-19-2012, 11:57 AM	#11
Bobby Curnow Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,518	Haha, you can see my vote? I was just curious what the results here were, thus my vote. Anything is possible. Though I do hope everyone gives Andy a fair shake. I've seen what he's doing and it's great. However, yeah-- as I've said elsewhere Ross is too busy for the foreseeable future. We've discussed more TMNT work. Maybe another micro down the line.

07-19-2012, 01:28 PM	#16
Bobby Curnow Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,518	You got me Matches, it's Liefeld. The 'number of toes' controversy won't be a problem, as we'll never see their feet.

07-19-2012, 01:33 PM	#17
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,489	I guess I'd go Urru if no Ross. Grab that colorist from the Raph special too... phenomenal coloring there. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

07-19-2012, 01:51 PM	#18
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,270	Yeah, Fabio Montovani.

07-23-2012, 05:20 PM	#19
Matches Malone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 954	After seeing the Casey preview, I definitely wouldn't mind seeing some more of Mike Henderson! Shame he doesn't have any votes currently, but I imagine that might change after Wednesday... __________________ "Baxter, you slime puppy!"

07-23-2012, 05:26 PM	#20
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,270	Weird that Wilson got zero votes. He's in my top 3 though.