SecretSphinx
Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of my residence on ComicSpace, and it's been just great. I've made friends with over 600 pros, semi-pros, wanna-be's and fans in that year, and seen a whole lot of great comics, illustration and writing into the bargain. I've hooked up with lots of great people for spec work as both a writer and artist, and even landed about 5 grand worth of paying work through networking on the site. I believe that soon some of those spec projects are going to bear some nice, juicy fruit as well.
All in all, it's hard to imagine my life prior to ComicSpace, which is a daily cyber-stop for me, and a great resource of social and professional contacts. Thanks to all involved with the site for putting it together. I'm looking forward to what the next year will bring.
My work can currently be seen in the compilation "The Comic Eye", and in the soon to be released "Tales of the Starlight Drive-In". I also continue to write stories for DC's Looney Tunes title. In addition, I am working on a comic called "Project: Epsilon", which is in early devleopment stages, for a new Toronto based company called Crystal Fractal Comics. Plus, I have some other interesting irons in the fire as well.
Later,
Sam
ABOUT ME
I live and work in Toronto, Ontario with my lovely wife Beth and our rock and roll cat Keith. My main job is working as a storyboard artist for animation, commercials, and live action film. I also have made a few small steps into the professional comics business. I have been writing short stories for DC's Looney Tunes comic for a few years now, and I have done some writing and drawing work for a small local company called Mr. Comics. This year I am making an all out effort to garner more professional work as both an artist and writer in the comics biz.
I also perform live improv comedy, and write and perform sketch comedy and short plays with my comedy pals The Canadian Space Opera Company.
When all this isn't enough to keep me busy, I make short, no-budget comedy films with my local posse of improvisors, cartoonists and maverick malcontents.
I love My Wife, comics, movies, pulps, comedy, WB and H&B cartoons, classic rock and roll, and all pop culture of quality. I'm looking forward to meeting some great new people.
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Project Epsilon  
Here are some of my pencil pages from one of Crystal Fractals upcoming comics, Project Epsilon: London Town, story by Shawn Smith.
Check out more on this and other Crystal fractals books at:
http://www.crystalfractals.com/
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Swords and Sorcery
I'm working up a series of Sword and Sorcery drawings to be collected into a sketchbook for next year's convention season. Here's a cross section of sketches.
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Blood Curse
Toronto writer Phil McClorey asked me to team up with him on his wonderful take of Lycanthropic misadventure.
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Defenders Samples
Defenders samples I did late last year. I am a HUGE Defenders fan, and I outlined a four issue mini-series, just for fun and to have a story to base my samples on. I am crazy that way!
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Pinups
Here are a bunch of convention commisions in pencil, ink and color. (The color stuff was done later just for fun.)
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Conan Samples
These are my latest comics samples. After adding a few more pages I hope to trick some unwitting editor into offering me paying work.
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[ Posted by nilskidoo on Jun 24th, 2009 9:17 PM ]...
I reeeally liked your style used for Project Epsilon and Blood Curse. I love when expressive characters in backgound-lush panels actually tell stories. Someone should start a medium just for this!
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Seriously, the "real life" details in the Blood Curse pages especially were a nice touch. Proof positive that the actual physicalities of a setting can affect the mood as much as lighting, or even action.  1 Reply [ Latest posted on June 26th, 2009 8:43 AM ]
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 [ Posted by SecretSphinx on Jun 26th, 2009 8:43 AM ]...
Thanks Richard, I do try to keep the whole picture in mind. The reason I find comics so fascinating is because of the many disciplines involved in creating an effective story. |
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[ Posted by mytymark on May 4th, 2009 10:32 AM ]...
thanks for the comment on the Zombie Tales sample set, Sam. |
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[ Posted by Dirk_Shearer on Dec 16th, 2008 8:27 PM ]...
ah, mucho appreciated! i actually find it semi easy... so i guess that means i need to do a longer piece soon! i think a comic done in all scratchboard might be neat. |
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[ Posted by BenttiBisson on Nov 8th, 2008 9:42 PM ]...
Thanks a lot for "befriendificating" me!
I really dig the work you do. Keep it comin'! |
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[ Posted by Jokerharleyquinn on Nov 4th, 2008 6:09 PM ]...
Hey Man Great stuff! |
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[ Posted by joelchua on Aug 2nd, 2008 3:30 AM ]...
Sam... aren't you on zeroes2heroes.com as well? |
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[ Posted by Lonny on Jun 19th, 2008 9:14 PM ]...
thanks fer lookin' man! diggin' yer work too. |
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[ Posted by neilchenierart on May 22nd, 2008 2:10 AM ]...
Thanks for the add Sam. |
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[ Posted by RedMoonGraphicNovel on Apr 16th, 2008 3:17 PM ]...
Love the Conan stuff!
Thanks for the add!
You could win the first copy of Red Moon we ever print! Details at...
http://www.RedMoonGraphicNovel.com |
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[ Posted by BangThai on Apr 3rd, 2008 5:34 PM ]...
Hi, Thanx for the add! |
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[ Posted by readscomics on Feb 2nd, 2008 2:42 PM ]...
Good Afternoon Sam. I wanted to mention that I picked up The Comics Eye a couple of weeks ago. Excellent work as always. Good to see your story in print... under a Dave Sim cover no less! |
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[ Posted by markalester on Jan 29th, 2008 3:17 PM ]...
Thanks for the suggestions. I think they'll help. :) |
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[ Posted by thompson2008 on Jan 28th, 2008 4:54 PM ]...
Apreciate The Add,
Thanks. |
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[ Posted by markalester on Jan 24th, 2008 3:26 PM ]...
Thanks for the add! Great stuff here! :) |
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[ Posted by readscomics on Jan 7th, 2008 6:41 PM ]...
If you like Sam's art you're sure to like his stories. Go catch some laughs and pick up Looney Tunes #158 featuring a story by Sam, out January 4! 1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 11th, 2008 12:58 AM ]
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[ Posted by SecretSphinx on Jan 11th, 2008 12:58 AM ]...
Thanks for the plug brother! |
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[ Posted by robert on Jan 3rd, 2008 4:52 PM ]...
Just stopping by to say how much I like your Swords and Sorcery gallery! 1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 4th, 2008 3:06 PM ]
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[ Posted by SecretSphinx on Jan 4th, 2008 3:06 PM ]...
Thanks Robert, much appreciated. |
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[ Posted by darkoceanstudios on Jan 1st, 2008 3:42 AM ]...
Nice work. |
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[ Posted by invasion_force on Dec 19th, 2007 12:00 PM ]...
great stuff. very strong, solid work. 1 Reply [ Latest posted on December 20th, 2007 1:40 PM ]
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[ Posted by SecretSphinx on Dec 20th, 2007 1:40 PM ]...
Thanks Chris, much appreciated. |
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[ Posted by NYCPulpAdventures on Dec 3rd, 2007 2:35 PM ]...
Thanks for the add! Your stuff is incredible! |
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[ Posted by OCP on Nov 17th, 2007 8:14 AM ]...
Awesome stuff you have in your galleries.
Keep the excelent work.
Thanks for the befriendication. :-) |
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