Art of Rachel and Terry Dodson
By (Author) Terry Dodson
By (artist) Rachel Dodson
Introduction by John Fleskes
Flesk Publications
Flesk Publications
27th November 2024
United States
General
Non Fiction
Comic book and cartoon artwork
American style / tradition comic books
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Superheroes and super-villains
741.569
Paperback
180
Width 228mm, Height 304mm, Spine 15mm
The Art of Rachel and Terry Dodson
features many highlights from this exceptional teams 25-year career and shows how their art was created, including almost forty of their favorite comic-book covers. The pair also share insights into how eight personal pieces were executed, and they break down the making of a two-page Red One sequential comic story.
The Dodsons reveal the stages of their creative processincluding Terrys pencils, Rachels inks and Terrys colors for each piece. Supporting commentary offers further insight, and two dozen covers are supplemented by Terrys initial sketches. The Dodsons also offer details about the tools they use and other tips for the aspiring artist. This is a unique way to see the steps that went into pieces the pair completed over the years for major publishers, as well as creator-owned and personal projects.
One highlight is a section about the artwork on the cover of this book, broken down in great detail in twenty-seven stages that show its creation from concept to finish. All of the art in this collection was scanned or photographed from the originals, and there also are photos of the Dodsons at work in their studio. An introduction offers insight into how the pair became professionals and spans their full career to date. This book is a must for fans of Terry and Rachel Dodson as well as those interested in the creative process.
Oregon-based Terry (penciller and colorist) and Rachel (inker) has worked on such comic books and characters asHarley Quinn, Spider-Man, Star Wars, Superman, Wonder Woman, the X-Men, andthe Avengers. They have worked forDisney Studios, Marvel Animation Studio, Lucasfilm, Riot Games, Hasbro, Mattel, DC Entertainment, Warner Brothers, ESPN, Electronic Arts, Hanna-Barbara, Marvel Entertainment, Sideshow Collectiblesand many other clients. Terry has recently completed a stint as a Character Concept Artist onDC Heroes Unitedvideo game fromGenvid Entertainment.He has co-createdAdventureman, with writer Matt Fraction that is available from Image Comics. Terry and Rachel are regular cover artists atDC, Marvel, and for various other comic publishers. Oregon-based Terry (penciller and colorist) and Rachel (inker) has worked on such comic books and characters asHarley Quinn, Spider-Man, Star Wars, Superman, Wonder Woman, the X-Men, andthe Avengers. They have worked forDisney Studios, Marvel Animation Studio, Lucasfilm, Riot Games, Hasbro, Mattel, DC Entertainment, Warner Brothers, ESPN, Electronic Arts, Hanna-Barbara, Marvel Entertainment, Sideshow Collectiblesand many other clients. John Fleskes is the president and publisher of Flesk Publications. He has published dozens of books featuring some of the top contemporary and most revered artists in the field. Fleskes has contributed to numerous books as writer, editor and designer.