Loran Skinkis Art

2012-01-20T17:57:00.000-08:00

Looking at DC Comics "new" logo, I originally didn't like it. After seeing it with some color and some different variations I actually dig it. I thought though, since I'm more of a traditionalist when it comes to my comics, that it needed some element to tie it to the older logos. My favorite DC logo is the "bullet" that appeared on DC Comics from the late 70's through the first decade of the 2000's so I added a "star" to the new logo just to see how it looks. Whaddya think?

Episode Nineteen - "Honor and Insanity"

2012-01-06T08:37:00.000-08:00

This piece was done for the online radio drama for Pendant Audio's "Seminar", episode# 19. The episode titled; "Honor and Insanity" premiered online September 19, 2008. Check it out!

The Field on the Edge of the Woods - Trailer 1

2011-12-01T15:54:00.000-08:00

The trailer for book I. Book II is 99% there and should be ready for early 2012.
Check out our site: www.filmsandcomics.com

Loran Skinkis Art

2011-12-01T15:45:00.000-08:00

Loran Skinkis Art

2011-12-01T15:39:00.001-08:00

I've always loved the iconic Joe Shuster illustration of Superman breaking the chains and I'm currently loving the new DC 52 version of Superman (even without the red trunks which I'm sure will make a triumphant return/media frenzy in the future). I combined the two and here's the result and the original. Not crazy about this, but it was a quickie.

24 Hour Comic Challenge - Pittsburgh October 2nd-3rd, 2010

2010-10-03T18:41:00.000-07:00

View the entire story HERE!

Nick of Time on the Run

2009-09-21T11:18:00.000-07:00

http://www.timetunnelpgh.com/

Virgil Winston Marketing Guru Fall 2009

2009-09-17T07:11:00.000-07:00

For the fall 2009 CK newsletter.
The one with Virgil holding a stocking was done traditionally with pen, ink & scanning.
The Football illustration was done 100% electronically with a Wacom Bamboo tablet.
-Loran.

CAPTAIN AMERICA MOVIE!!!!

2009-09-17T06:48:00.001-07:00

The Field on the Edge of the Woods: Book I

2009-07-10T21:31:00.001-07:00

My first big time publishing endeavor with collaborators Frick Weber & Gary Morgan.
Check it out at Films and Comics.com

What I've drawn at work today....

2009-07-01T10:14:00.001-07:00

What I've drawn at work today....

2009-06-24T09:32:00.000-07:00

Illustration by: Loran Skinkis

Sketch....

2009-05-09T18:06:00.000-07:00

Something from an upcoming project...
Illustration by: Me! (Loran Skinkis)

What I've drawn at work today....

2009-03-04T10:46:00.001-08:00

Among other things....

6 PACK!!!!!!

2009-02-01T20:41:00.001-08:00

What can you say...they're super!

Field on the Edge of the Woods Pencils & Inks-Poopsie

2009-02-01T08:44:00.000-08:00

This is a project I'm working on with the very tallented penciler Gary Morgan and written by the amazing Frick Weber. (I'm the Inker...)

More Illustrations from Work....

2009-01-08T08:54:00.000-08:00

What I drew today...

2008-12-09T14:43:00.000-08:00

A co-worker....

...and this....

2008-09-30T13:46:00.000-07:00

More Virgil...this time doing the Top 10 List....

What I drew today...

2008-09-30T13:36:00.001-07:00

Virgil Winston and greeting cards...my 3 step process, pencil, ink & color!

Whitehall, PA 60th Anniversary

2008-08-26T14:42:00.000-07:00

A logo I designed for the 60th Anniversary and 18th Annual community day.

THE DARK KNIGHT...INCREDIBLE!!!

2008-07-20T19:29:00.000-07:00

If only the next Superman movie would be this good then all would be right with the world.
Epic...that's one of the words you could use to describe this film.
I went to see this on Sunday with my son and the theater was packed.
I recall seeing Batman Begins in 2005 and thinking it was a really good film.
It wasn't until I caught it on HBO while on vacation and got a second look. Upon further review I thought Begins was not just a good film....it was a really Great film! Top 5 most favorite on my list. Now we have The Dark Knight which in my humble opinion is as close to perfect as a superhero film can get. Villains weren't just comic book stereotypes, they were downright frightening. Heath Ledger took the Joker to a level higher than we've ever seen in previous incarnations, even beyond the comics. The action is a plenty and the SFX is not used to excess. This has been a great year for Comic Book movies with Iron Man, Indian Jones and now the icing on the cake...BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT! The series could end right here, but since there's supposed to be at least one more all I can say is: "...I can't wait!"
-L.

Stuff I illustrated today...

2008-07-08T13:47:00.000-07:00

SHAZAM!

2008-06-25T13:50:00.000-07:00

This isn't my art, but I thought it would be fun to share.
Looking through some of my old stuff I found this little gem of a Mego toy...SHAZAM!!!
(Actually he's Captain Marvel, but due to Marvel Comics holding the rights to the name "Captain Marvel", he's been called "Shazam!" by DC Comics who have owned the rights to this Fawcett character since the early 1970's)
I loved Mego toys when I was a kid in the 70's. It never occurred to me the hand positioning of this particular model. Now Looking at Shazam, I can almost hear the designers of this toy laughing when they first looked upon their final product.
Enjoy!
-Loran.

Pendant Audio

2008-06-20T16:16:00.000-07:00

Ever get tired of listening to the same old songs on your iPod (or Mp3 player) at work?
Well then, here's the site for you! Pendant Productions is doing some really great creative audio dramas. These aren't grandma & grandpa's radio shows....they're new with original content, packed with TONS of interesting and compelling stories. I'm also doing some the covers for one of their original shows: Seminar.
Swing by and check it out, you'll like it...I do.
-Loran.

Otto Small Evil Genius

2008-06-19T17:05:00.000-07:00

What can I say about Otto...other than he's small. Only one Otto strip posted so far. But I have hundreds plotted out in my head....just need a little time pencils, ink and an old movie on DVD and I'll be flying!
-Loran.

The Pastaman Chronicles

2008-06-19T16:59:00.000-07:00

This is a comic I worked on in 2003. I published one issue locally with a limited print run. Fairly well received by those who purchased it. If you have a copy of this book drop me a line.
-Loran.

Indy Widget!

2008-03-30T10:10:00.001-07:00

Check it out!

Magic Man

2008-03-02T14:06:00.000-08:00

A new sketch for a real Hero in Florida....MAGIC MAN!

Otto Small: Evil Genius

2008-01-12T19:32:00.000-08:00

This is a little idea for a strip about a little man with big ideas. He's a genius, but a madman with a whole lot of sexist attitude.
I'll be posting more of these once I get them completed here.

Enjoy!
-Loran.

Holy Cow! I'm Blogging....

2007-12-08T19:49:00.000-08:00

This is my first blog post....a page that can be seen over at The Electric Owl on Drunk Duck.