Twitter!

Dear World,

I now have a twitter account now. Amazing, world breaking imperative news, I know! You have now have yet another way to follow my progress and career if interested via the twitter network.

Here is the direct link to my profile where we can connect: https://twitter.com/JonoDoiron
(There is also a link on the sidebar)

Sunrise Artists

Hey Folks,

Visual arts business website Sunrise Artists has featured my work on their site. You can see all the details here: http://sunriseartists.com/2012/10/12/jono-doiron-emerging-artist/

facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseArtists

Meet and Greet @ Bistro Resto Bon Ton tonight!

Hey Everybody,

For the past month, many of my original paintings have been hanging up at Bistro Resto Bon Ton located in LaSalle (West Montreal). Tonight I will be there in person after 7:00pm for  an evening of 'meet and greet' and to answer questions about my work. Hope to see some of you there!

For more info, here is a recent review of Bistro Resto Bon Ton: 

http://www.urbanexpressions.ca/food/story/lusophone-cuisine-in-lasalle 

Urban Expressions article

Hey Folks,

Montreal lifestyle website 'Urban Expressions' has featured me in an article about up and coming Montreal based talent. 

Take a look: http://www.urbanexpressions.ca/social/story/montreals-creative-up-and-comers?fb_comment_id=fbc_147073875437630_344735_147170598761291#f8625de4

Jono Doiron: Convention Booklet still up for grabs!

Hey everybody,

If you missed the opportunity to pick up a convention booklet at my Comic Con table this past weekend, or if you weren't able to attend, the good news is I still have a few left!

I have now added them to my online store and you can buy them here: http://jonodoironstudio.storenvy.com/products/602088-jono-doiron-convention-booklet

I am offering them for the same price I was selling them for at the Comic Con and I will still sign it for you and make a quick sketch in the inside cover if you wish. Also, the original paintings on my site will be on sale until the end of the month. 

Montreal Comic Con - Super Saturday Shenanigans!

Today is the BIGGEST day at Montreal Comic Con weekend with the most events! If you're coming today, try to get there early and beat the crowd. A reminder: I am located at Table #1324, Exhibition Hall, Section A. Hope to see you there!

Montreal Comic Con - 3 days away!

Good morning everybody!

Montreal Comic Con - 3 days away! I will have these booklets for sale at my table exclusively at the Comic Con. Inside is an assortment of my work from the past 3 years. I included a lot of art not typically seen - the hidden process - final drawings for paintings, thumbnails/compositional studies, unpublished illustrations and some newer paintings.  20 pages in all! If you buy one, I would be happy to sign it and make a quick sketch in the inside cover for you too.  

Also, I now have my table number for the convention: I will be located in LEVEL 2 Exhibition Hall - Section A, Table # 1324.

Here is a link to the  Montreal Comic Con website where you can download an official map where everything is located: http://www.montrealcomiccon.com/en/exhibitors.php

Hope to see you there!

Forget the Box interview

Here's an interview the Montreal news website Forget the Box conducted with me about my work:

http://www.forgetthebox.net/mag/art-talk-with-jono-doiron.php

Original drawings for sale at Montreal Comic Con!

Montreal Comic Con - JUST OVER ONE WEEK AWAY! Whoo! Anybody going? Among other things, I'm selling many original drawings including final drawings to some paintings you may recognize...

Montreal Comic Con - NEXT weekend, Sept. 14-16! www.montrealcomiccon.com

'The Expediency Factor' process

Here are some photos I found recently that I meant to post earlier and never did of the painting 'The Expediency Factor' 

Below is the entire painting process of the image:

This is a blown up photocopy of the final image in the exact dimensions of the final painting. I drew all 3 characters separately and then composited them later. By drawing Two-Face first, I was able to enlarge and photocopy both of his shoulders to ensure the smaller character's feet were properly planted.

Very seldom do I paint on canvas now. I prefer painting on wood panel. This is what is looks like before literally any marks are made.

After doing the base coat, transferring the drawing and outlining the characters with ink.

Blocking in the atmosphere. You'll note the digital rough color version above to keep me on track (and save a lot of time!).

Blocking in Two-Face's ...uh, faces. I'll paint to the lines and re-ink them because it's easier to see, but also so the drawing doesn't become lost.

Starting the highlights.

Blocking in the suit.

The head is just about done.

Strengthening highlights on his blazer.

The coin was painted in iridescent stainless steel paint which mimics the sheen of an actual coin quite nicely. You'll also notice I still haven't painted in Two-Face's pupils. This is to insure the eye direction between him and Jiminy is achieved - very important!

Refining the atmosphere around the characters. This will determine the highlights and colors.

Hot Stuff progression.

Finally added in the pupils!

Figuring out Hot Stuff's shadow.

Getting the detail and perspective right of the coin.

The final product! (It's quite a process - but I enjoy the whole experience. This painting took a month to do.) 'The Expediency Factor', Acrylic and ink on wood panel, 20"x24", 2012