LIONSEATYOU

It must be the end of the year, because here comes the third and final release in my sketchbook series for 2010 -- LIONSEATYOU. The cover image above sums up the raw power I aimed to harness in book. C to cover, it features a slightly different style of work from me. There's a much more expressive, emotional touch to the pen and brush strokes. I hope this aesthetic will excite viewer's imaginations, dazzle their eyes, and scramble their brains!

LIONSEATYOU just became available for presale on my website. From now through December 9, the book is being offered for a discounted price. All presale orders will also come with a free rubber block print. To place your order now, visit www.hiredmeat.com/meatshop.htm

Just in time for The Holidays!
- Dave Gum.

On The Slate - Week In Review!

Awful internet connection, be damned! Here's what I've been up to, this past week!

Editorial cartoons

A page from my new minicomic

A small portion of my arsenal

A short for BOOM!'s CBGB series (written by R. Eric Lieb)

Customizing JARFACE and DEATHWARRANT for recent orders

Head 'em up, move 'em out, RAWHIDE!

Bustin' a move on the freshest commissions

Most of this art was created to The Beat Bee Sessions, courtesy of Jane Dope and Food One: thebeatbeesessions.libsyn.com/, as well as some Rob Sonic, Parliament, White Strips, Edan, The Black Keys and a handful more. It's been a pretty musical week.

From Oakland with love,

- Dave, aka Gum.

JARFACE and DEATHWARRANT now available online

You can now purchase my limited edition sketchbooks DEATHWARRANT and JARFACE via my online store: www.hiredmeat.com/meatshop.htm

"Was I raised to be lowered?"
- King Gum Crosland

Pre-Orders for Books & Commissions

Act now to reserve your copies of JARFACE and DEATHWARRANT -- the first two releases in my 3-sketchbook series for 2010 -- before Comic-Con opens! Both are limited edition, 28-page collections of sketches and fine art drawings that you won't find in print anywhere else. Each book comes signed, numbered, and sealed in plastic, with an original drawing on the first page. They're priced at $10 each, and won't be reprinted, once they sell out.

*BONUS - the first 10 sketchbook pre-orders get a free, limited edition, 4 x 6" Comic-Con exclusive sketch card!

*Comic-Con Attendees - please pick up your books at Artists' Alley table #AA-15, during the show.

*If not attending Comic-Con - please add $3 (First Class) or $5 (Priority Mail). Your order will shipped out the week of July 26, after the convention. Please inquire for International Shipping.

Also, for the first time ever, I'm offering a chance for people to pre-order original commissioned art. I'll be making full-color paintings for my commissions. They will vary in size and cost, starting at $100. Please contact me directly at hiredmeat@gmail.com if you're interested, so we can discuss the details and pricing of your very own Crosland Original.

*BONUS - the first 10 commission pre-orders get a free, limited edition, 4 x 6" Comic-Con exclusive sketch card!

*Comic-Con Attendees - please pick up your artwork at Artists' Alley table #AA-15, during the show.

*If not attending Comic-Con - please add $7 (Priority Mail). Your order will shipped out the week of July 26, after the convention. Please inquire for International Shipping.

*Click here for Ordering Instructions*

Two New Vellum Originals

I just shipped out a couple more DEATHWARRANTs to some fabulous collectors. Below are the two original sketches on the inside front Vellum sheets. Rock and roll!



Hook, line, an' stinker!
- Dave, Mr. Gum if you're nastay.

Vellum Sketches from DEATHWARRANT

The first batch of mail-order copies of DEATHWARRANT went out, yesterday! I'm so proud of my little babies, I had to scan each book's original drawing on vellum, for the archives. Nine of 'em are lovingly displayed below.

I still have some DEATHWARRANTs in stock. If you'd like to purchase, dig all the info here: DEATHWARRANT Now Available Online

I aaaam Irooooon Maaaaaan!

- Gum Sabbath

DEATHWARRANT for sale! Limited supply!

For all those who were fretting over not being able to get a copy of DEATHWARRANT, fret no more -- I actually came home from C2E2 with some books leftover!

DEATHWARRANT is the first in a three-book series of limited edition sketchbooks I'm making for the 2010 convention season. Each book is 28 pages of raw sketches, fine art drawings, and visual magic that you've come to expect from yours truly. I printed these in an edition of 50, with each book featuring an original ink brush drawing on vellum (see the freaky pic directly below for a sample). They're all signed and numbered. And I even managed to save the first 10 books in the edition for you lovely people ordering online. Woot!

If you'd like to order one or more copies of DEATHWARRANT, they're $13 for First Class shipping (5 -10 days delivery) / $15 for Priority Mail (2-3 days delivery). If paying via Paypal, my ID is hiredmeat@gmail.com. If ordering via snail mail, please use the mailing address on my website here.

Vellum original example

Tical!
- Gum

DEATHWARRANT at C2E2!

As with any convention, I have to roll into C2E2 with something new for the people! So this weekend, I'll be unveiling my latest sketchbook -- DEATHWARRANT. It's a top-notch collection of my latest and greatest doodles, noodles, and fine art drawings. These will be available in a limited edition of 50. Each book will come bagged and feature an original drawing on the first page. Aawww yeah!

Along with DEATHWARRANT, I'll also be offering original artwork for sale, and creating commissioned paintings and drawings for interested collectors. Stop by Artists Alley table #11D for all that and more!

Windy City, here I come!
- Dave, The King Gum

DEATHWARRANT, Coming in April

DEATHWARRANT is the first in a series of three limited-edition sketchbooks that I'll be self-publishing in 2010. Above is the pencil drawing for the wraparound cover. The piece is mostly stream of consciousness. I started with a general idea and a VERY rough sketch, then just sat at my desk and let whatever was upstairs come oozing out onto the page. I'm pretty happy with the tripped-out results! It definitely captures the deadly feelings I was considering while working on the piece, while keeping an organic fluidity that I've been injecting into a lot of my recent sketch work.

DEATHWARRANT will premiere at The Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo, on April 16 - 18. Right now, I'm aiming to do a short run of 50 copies, but might adjust that if fan response demands a larger print run. Each copy will contain an original drawing on the inside. And, of course, any remaining copies after the show will be available through the blog as well as my website.

Diggin' on some Placebo Sessions by Marc Moulin,
- Crosland Gum