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The cover for X-men Annual #1 penciled, inked, and colored by me. 48 page double sized issue written by Mike Carey out in January so make sure you grab a copy!=)

And just because a lot of people ask, Penciled with Faber-Castell Grip 2001 size H pencils, Inked with Copic Multiliner pens and ink brushes all on 13X19 Bristol board and then colored in Photoshop 5.5. I also get asked a lot for tips on how to color. The truth is, I really couldn't tell you. Not that I don't want to but my method was learned simply by sitting down and spending hours playing with Photoshop and figureing out how things work to get the image to look the way I want(often failing miserably). My method is extremely slow and varies from image to image so there's no right or wrong way to color, just the method that works best for you. Trial and error is the sure-fire way to get better at something. You just have to be willing to dedicate the time to it and be prepared for heartache and frustration along the way.

Hope you like!
-Mark
myspace: [link]

Also, my 2006-2007 sketchbook is still available for anyone interested in purchasing one. Just shoot an e-mail to markbrooksart@msn.com and we'll get back to you with ordering instructions. You can also see the latest journal entry for more details.
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~ScottKatelyn Mar 15, 2013  New member Student Artist
That's cool. Who are the two people behind Rouge and Mystiyc.
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~blackjacktarr Nov 8, 2012
nice artwork, although why Mystique would be comforting a (dying?) Rogue while Northstar and Aurora look on is something I think needs further explanation...
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Mood: Love *jonathan-hillmer Sep 30, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
I love this cover. This issue went in my collection simply due to the cover artwork.
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!Erik-Karl Aug 28, 2012  Professional General Artist
Such a memorable cover.
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~RogueOne17x Aug 25, 2012
Love everything about it!!! Rogue's my favourite X-Men, but everything about this photo is awesome.. I really like how you did Northstar :)
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Mood: Joy ~FoNKprimeomega13 Jun 10, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
So amazing love the colors and the detail is awesome
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~algomprado Feb 5, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Amazingly well made... Gotta love the way Northstar is rendered as well as the rest. Wish I could do something like that. I have the highest respect for comic artists. Kiddos!
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