Topps enticed me with an opportunity to do more sketch cards for the Star Wars property. This time it was for the Clone Wars Season 1 Widescreen set. These cards were a bit different in that the size of the cards are relative to widescreen, so they're a bit bigger than the traditional trading card size (which is 2.5"x3.5"). The requirement for the cards is that they simply be a sketch. Whatever we use for the sketches is fine with Topps. I usually use ink, but I went with pencil this time and drew 150 cards total. These cards are not reprinted. They are original works of art that get inserted into hobby boxes. In a rare move, Topps also decided to insert the sketch cards into retail packs which will be found in Wal Mart, Target, etc... very soon!
These cards are a few of my favorite:)
I like that chick with all the tattoos or whatever on her face. I only know her as "That Blue Chick" from the movies, though.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! If you don't mind me asking how did you get the gig from Topps to do Star Wars? I'm currently doing some cards for the upcoming Marvel 70th anniversary set but would love to do Star Wars as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Christina:) That blue chick is a very cool character. I love drawing her. :)
ReplyDeleteJason, I went to San Diego Comic Con in 2005 and talked with the editor at Topps (they were hiring artists for SW sketch cards). My portfolio was submitted to LF Licensing. I've been working with Topps for 5 years now.
ReplyDeleteYaaay star wars!!! Brilliant work :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Cally:)
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