A thought for the day...

Remember, your story is being written and re-written every day.
Be the hero and not the villian... be the savior and not the victim...
But in all cases, be both the knight AND the dragon !

I'll be appearing live this SUNDAY at:

♥ Comics, toys, ice sculptures, music, and more !! ♥

I will have FREE prints and cards for all who come and see me !!

"You guys go the convention... I plan on sleeping !"

more info: http://theabingtons.org

-and-

http://www.americasmostwantedcollectibles.com

Latest Works & Tidbits

As you can see, I'm not great with updating, but that will change soon LOL

Here's a few tidbits and pix from recent works...

The pix at left are my inks over Marvel legend Joe Sinnott's pencils. The originals have been donated to the Inkwell Awards and will be up on Ebay soon.
They are approx 9x11 each, done in a puzzle fashion, on thin Bristol stock.
Check them out: http://www.inkwellawards.com/


A small tidbit... Mac and Trouble will be appearing in the War Of The Independents by the incredible Dave Ryan. I was hoping that they'd make it in, since I missed the deadlines, etc. Dave - you rock dude !
More on Dave and his series: www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Anvil-Comics/126213570790855


Some recent sketch cards I've been doing...

These were both commission APs done from the awesome "Cryptids" set by Viceroy Cards.

Viceroy is at http://www.viceroycards.com/

Another AP commission from the "CBLDF" set by Cryptozoic... this is "Concrete" from Dark Horse.

I penciled and inked this 'caveman' character for Red Leaf Comics for their upcoming 'who's who' book.

Red Leaf is at http://www.redleafcomics.com/

I inked this anthology cover for Wonderfunders new series.

Wonderfunders is at http://wonderfunders.com/

This AP of 'Emma Peel' from the BBC's "Avengers" tv show went quickly on Ebay.

Another tidbit: I'll be debuting new Mac and Trouble art and pages soon on FB, Twitter, and here...keep tuned in !

Currently working on:
* Leaf Hockey 2013 sketch cards
* War of the Worlds cards for Cult Stuf
* some amazing vintage set cards for Frank Euchus like Sideshow Freaks and Tattoos
* additional inks and art for Red Leaf Comics

* new sketch cards for sets from Sad Littles and 5finity
* and as usual, MAC AND TROUBLE !!!

More coming soon... omg, isn't this enough ?! LOL

Just updated my Live Appearances list at

https://www.facebook.com/notes/rusty-gilligan/conventions-and-live-appearances/419953411408802

Come take a look and come see me !

Play a game with me !

I've been trying to relax and getting into games helps :)

Please click this link to check out League of Legends online:

http://signup.leagueoflegends.com/?ref=50cb74d33ff22501081169

It's a free fantasy game that has a lot of action - everyone starts out even regardless of their levels and the characters are awesome. It's like playing a battle from your favorite comic.

I've also been playing Draw Something and Words With Friends.

I have the app on my Kindle, and it links up with any other device/app and on Facebook.

So give me a holler !!

Next post: back to work !! LOL

Happy Holidays !

Wizard World Philly & signings

I was just invited to Wizard World Philly - May 30-June 2 - Philadelphia, PA
http://www.wizardworld.com/rustygilligan.html

For a complete list of 2013 appearances, please go to:
https://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&&note_id=361865023884308

Scranton Comic Book Convention Benefit

Tomorow I will be appearing at the Scranton Comic Book Convention at Johnson College, Scranton, PA !
ALL proceeds from the show go directly to artist J.K. Woodward and his wife who tragically lost everything in the hurricane.

There will also be a benefit auction for J.K. - if you want to help out in any way, please contact Joe Figured at amwc75@hotmail.com

More info at http://www.americasmostwantedcollectibles.com/upcoming_events/scranton_comic_book_convention

For more on J.K. Woodward - please see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._K._Woodward
and
http://jkwoodwardart.blogspot.com/

Thanks a lot !

Lehigh Valley Comic Con

Come see me tomorrow Dec 1 at the Lehigh Valley Comic Con where I'll have FREE Mac and Trouble promo cards and prints - Mac and Trouble #1 - Bobble-Cats, tshirts, assorted prints, and original art !

http://lehighvalleycomiccon.com/

Press time

Check out Mac and Trouble penciler Daniel Gorman in this great interview !

http://www.fanboystalking.com/2012/11/26/artist-spotlight-14-daniel-p-gorman/

Videos !

You know what's getting very popular now ? Videos at conventions.
Taking pix is 'taking a back seat' to interviews, table sweeps, etc...

Here's a link to a video that I recently appeared in at the Greater Allentown show this past week... (2nd video down)http://www.krispmag.com/2012/11/10/the-great-allentown-comic-con/

Another video of me at the RhodeIsland ComicCon goes further in-depth and has an interview with me onAaron Soule's Soulecast...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsCtGFEIXpk

I really like this new trend...

Did this commission for a friend who won a contest on my Facebook:

Also did these:

And odd week - but fun ! LOL