Wednesday
29Oct2008
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Sketchbook
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 10:12AM 
Hello everyone!!!
I've been MIA but I've been busy as hell. I'm wrapping up inks on issue 3 of Oz, writing a 2 issue arc of a Marvel book and Casey and I just became parents of a new 11 week old Saint Bernard. Her name is Emma and she's already better than your dogs...sorry! haha.
Ok, on to business. Marvel has been outstanding with their praise and support of our work on Oz and decided to give everyone a preview and behind the scenes look into the process of working on a classic novel such as this by publishing a sketchbook. How cool is that!?!? Now, I know they are doing it to promote the book, but I'm telling myself that they're doing because they think I'm the best thing to happen to pens and pencils since the first dip of a feather in ink. (let me have my moment!)
Check out the info on the sketchbook over at MARVEL
And a little preview of our new baby girl Emma. I'm sure you'll want to puke soon enough.
Reader Comments (26)
yeah,,,,,,me first
FREE!? holy crap what the F..k. dude you sound busy as hell.but when your busy, its great news for us.selfish bastards arent we?
congrats on the new doggie but i think my yorki can kick his ass now and in the future.lol
good luck picking up after that monster in a few months. his logs are gonna be bigger then my yorki. lmao. good luck
congrats on the new puppy dude, and yes she is better then my dog, cause I actually own a cat. Can't wait to grab me a copy of the Oz Sketchbook, really looking forward to reading the series man.
She's beautiful Skottie!! Now go read Puppies for Dummies, you'll walk out a dog-whisperer and Emma will love you for it.
Also: MEGA congrats on the sketchbook you talented MF-er.
Rock out!
-Tana
Yes, your dog is cute, much much than my brand-x dogs (one of them i can't even tell if its a dog). Congrats then on the new member of your family! :)
Thank you for the news about the sketchbook, i'll go to Marvel to find out more about it! Have a great week!
Awesome! That's the kind of busy I dream of being. Can't wait to see the sketchbook! Very cute puppy but watch your slippers.
Can't wait for the sketch book, at least it will hold me over til Oz is out. Good luck with the pup. The first three months we had ours he ate a pair of socks, rocks, cd (plus the case), thumb tacks and one of his own terds. Yeah our vet thinks we suck.
Good luck, keep up the good work.
Eric says that there will be a Marvelous Land series coming out as well. I think Marvel is really backing you guys with this project!
Blair Frodelius
The Daily Ozmapolitan
That is a cute dog, Skottie. I like der small dogs, but I have to admit that that is a cute beast.
-Bxtn
Nice write up... I placed my order for this book when I noticed it the previews. Can not wait to see it come out to see your artwork in it.
Just picked up The Oz sketchbook. It looks awesome, Skottie. I can't wait to pick it up.
i got yor sketchbook for free, love the tin man
your blog is very fine......
Love your atr work man... If you have some time please check out my blog... All best.
I just picked up some comics a few days back and the store gave me a copy of the OZ sketchbook with you work in it.
freakin' awesome man! i really love the looseness and animation styled drawings you got going for it.
I'm looking forward to picking it up!
Keep at it
cheers~
I like it! Keep the stuff coming!
By the way...
I finally got my hands on New X-Men: Childhood's End (finally...) and I have to say, I was thoroughly entertained by your marvelous artwork!
Picked up this sketchbook yesterday at Silver Snail Toronto. I have now officially added this title to my must-buy list. Looks absolutely beautiful, keep up the great work!
ron
PS: Congrats on the new addition to your family.
Looks great I like the style and toto looks damn cool too.
great sketches, great line
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hey Socttie Im soooo glad to see that you will be writting Young Xmen! Could you bring back some of the other kids? pleeeeasseeeeeee! I would love to see the book all done by you! Art and Writing! At the moment Im one of the Mods in the X-universe message board. It would be great if you could check it and leave a few lines. Im a huge fan of your new Xmen issues and I think those were some of the best during the series. cheers!
http://www.comicboards.com/xmb/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mundopo/2222320098/sizes/l/in/set-72157605156653741/
I just spent five minutes checking to see if this was asked before and can't find it so if it was, whatever.
My question is about Oz, did your basis for the look of the Tin Man draw on Tick Tock from that freaky ass flick Return to Oz from back when? Just wondering, cause they both have bushy metal staches and all.
Enjoy the work. Thanks!
no, my dog's better.
Wow...I've heard your Mom talk about your drawings, and I have to say I'm really impressed. And yes, your puppy is adorable. She might give Chloe a run for her money!
I've always loved your stuff but this new Oz stuff is amazing! your style is developing very nicely!!
Thumbsup dude
your new puppy makes me want one..or 2
if only they scooped their own poop...
Hey Skottie!
I saw some pics that you draw with blue pencils...do you prefer them instead of mechanical pencil with blue lead?? Aren´t they hard to erase??
Great drawings! i´ve just found your blog and it´s already in my feeds!