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How to Draw SLAVE LEIA! (Part 2)

2009-12-01T14:30:52Z

Last week, the long-awaited Slave Leia video was released, and the buzz quickly spread Online. Fans and aspiring artists welcomed Matt Busch's return to the popular series he's known for, and the antics seen in the new video didn't disappoint.

Now, exactly one week later, Busch has released the follow-up episode, quite possibly the most outlandish How To Draw video yet! Here you'll see some of Matt's great tips and techniques with painting, using an airbrush, and working with color pencils.

Of course, everyone is waiting to see the Slave Leia models duke it out in the grand finale, as the ultimate cat fight breaks onto Comic-Con's main floor! Check it out!

HOW TO DRAW SLAVE LEIA!

2009-11-23T15:43:23Z

The wait is over! It's been a year and a half since the last episode, but Artist Matt Busch is back is full swing with Season 3. The action begins with a 2 Part video tutorial on how to illustrate Jabba's captive princess!

In this first segment, Matt holds auditions for Slave Leia models from around the world at Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. He also shows how to work with photo reference in your drawing.

Tune in next time to see Matt complete the painting, and hopefully resolve the ultimate cat-fight in Comic-Con history!

Dallas! This weekend! STAR WARS Fan Days 3!

2009-10-21T14:40:26Z

This weekend is the third annual STAR WARS FAN DAYS show in Dallas, Texas! It's an incredibly well-run show that is a favorite among fans, and the celebrities and artists that are featured there. Matt Busch is one such artist who will meet with fans and friends, displaying and selling art, prints, books, DVDs and more!

Matt will also be participating in the Sketch Card Program! Each VIP card set (given out free to VIP ticket holders) will contain 5 blank sketch cards that you can trade select artists for another card with a free quick sketch on it. Each participating artist will have 25 free sketches to trade for your blanks per day. Matt Busch will also have existing fully-painted sketch cards from other sets available for purchase. As well, for an easy $20, you can have Matt "upgrade" your free sketched card with more detailed color markers right on the spot! It’s the perfect opportunity to take home a one-of-a-kind, full-color sketch card!

This show is a must for STAR WARS fans! Come by and hang out with Matt! For more details, check out: http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/fandaysIII.html

Konxari Video CONTEST!

2009-10-19T16:12:50Z

With Halloween lurking on the horizon, there's never a better time to have a creepy Konxari Video CONTEST! Are you a fan of Konxari Cards? (If not, check out http://www.konxari.com ) Are you an aspiring filmmaker, looking to make something cool and get recognition for it? Then this contest is for you!

What kind of video can you make? Anything, as long as it shows or has something to do with Konxari Cards. For the most part, we're looking for great creepy footage of experiences that happen during Konxari Readings. We want to see documentation of how you're utilizing the Cards into your ghost hunting, séance, and spirit communication practices.

However, the sky is the limit, and you could create any kind of Konxari-related video, including documentaries, fictional stories, animations, humorous, and more. There's also no limit on how long or short the video is. We'll accept anything, as long as it's entertaining.

What's in it for you?

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

The person who creates the best video (as judged by The IRM Foundation) will win:

- A check for One Hundred Dollars!
- Set of 4 Limited Edition Konxari Prints by Paul Michael Kane, each is 13" X 19" and suitable for framing!
- One-of-a-kind map artwork, the original prop as seen in the Konxari "Cryptic" Card!
- You video will appear on an upcoming Konxari DVD, to be released soon!
- 10 decks of Konxari Cards for you to give all your friends!
- Exposure and recognition in the media for being the Grand Prize Winner!

RUNNER UPS

A limited number of runner ups and honorable mentions will win:

- Limited Edition Konxari Print by Paul Michael Kane, 13" X 19" and suitable for framing!
- You video may appear on an upcoming Konxari DVD, to be released soon!
- 4 decks of Konxari Cards for you to give all your friends!
- Exposure and recognition in the media for being an honorable mention!

What to do:

Shoot your video. Upload it to YouTube and/or MySpaceTV and/or FaceBook. Email the url link to info@konxari.com, so we know it exists. (You may be asked to upload a higher resolution version for inclusion on the upcoming Konxari DVD.) Then, you sit and wait patiently, or make another video to increase your chances of winning. Enter as many times as you like, if making multiple videos.

Below is one already submitted for the contest. Think you can beat it? Let's see what you got!

The contest ends December 31st, 2009. The following January, the winners will be announced, and contacted via email to verify mailing addresses. Prizes will be mailed out thereafter.

So get your filmmaker cap on and start brainstorming your masterpiece. Anyone is eligible and this is a great opportunity for some exposure- especially those looking to break into the Horror genre. We look forward to seeing your Konxari film submission!

ZOMBIE WARS - RETURN FROM THE GRAVE!

2009-10-17T08:16:50Z

Matt Busch's Zombie Wars poster parody concludes with Episode VI: Return from the Grave, based on the infamous 1982 advance one-sheet for Revenge of the Jedi, before the title was changed to Return of the Jedi.

All six of the posters Busch recreated tell a very different version of the saga. Here we see the final evolution of Darth Vader's zombie conquest, but we also see an alternate ending with Luke dueling Vader...one where Luke doesn't win!

"This poster may not be an epic montage like I did for the first five posters," comments Busch, "but I love the simplicity of Drew Struzan's original. It's become such an iconic vision."

Designer Paul Michael Kane comments on his logo work -- "This was the easiest of the posters for me. This totally showcases the amazing image and the type is cast as a secondary element. Sad to see this one come, as it signaled the end of the project. But what a blast it was!"

Since the original advance poster had no credit block, Busch had fun with the tag line at the bottom, "Coming soon from a cemetery near you."

Thanks for joining this intergalactic journey of the undead. See more incredible artists rendering Star Wars Zombies here: http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=20. Have a wonderful Halloween and the Force will be with you... Always.

ZOMBIE WARS: THE LIVING DEAD STRIKE BACK!

2009-10-16T14:06:03Z

The Zombie Wars epidemic continues with artist Matt Busch's recreation of the saga. Here, the story of a "zombified" Luke Skywalker develops, and romance between Han Solo and Princess Leia is more tender than ever.

Based on the original Gone With the Wind-inspired poster for The Empire Strikes Back (illustrated by Roger Kastel), Busch couldn't resist pushing the envelop with his parody. "The original poster for Empire is so emotional, I had to pull out all the stops and make this one the bloodiest mess of them all. There's even a pointless explosion of blood in space!"

Too much gore for Star Wars? "The original version of this was definitely too over-the-top, though in a humorous light. I purposely tried to push the limit, knowing I'd have to make some alterations. It went through several revisions before it was tame enough to be shown here, though I'm always more than happy to make changes. The fact that us artists have been given a chance to play with such a dark and twisted version of Star Wars at all is a riot."

Matt's vision of a dark and twisted tauntaun also had a last-minute change, though for the worse. "I was finishing up this painting in Nashville at a pop culture show called GMX," recalls Busch. "I was marveling at how funny I thought the tauntaun was now, with its little chicken-like claws that clearly have done some damage. As I finished the painting, my friend Kim Dunaway, who happened to be watching, asked, 'Wait a minute -- where are the tauntaun's cut-out intestines?' I knew I had to go back and add her brilliant idea, thus immortalizing her name in the credits as well."

To complete the feel of the original, designer Paul Michael Kane created the new logo in Adobe Illustrator and then skewed it in Photoshop to match the original logo angle.

Check out more at StarWars.com right here: http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=17. Tomorrow concludes Busch's horrific spin on classic Star Wars posters with Episode VI: Return from the Grave!

ZOMBIE WARS - A NEW EPIDEMIC

2009-10-16T01:44:51Z

Matt Busch's re-imagined Star Wars zombie-fest continues with the fourth installment of Zombie Wars (and the first of the classic trilogy), A New Epidemic.

This series introduces new characters two decades after the prequels, including a newly-infected Han Solo, portrayed by fellow Star Wars artist Spencer Brinkerhoff III! However, you can still see the evolution of Darth Vader from the last poster, as well as Obi-Wan Kenobi, who's now nothing more than a skeleton in a cloak.

Comments Busch, "In this alternate version of Episode IV, the first Death Star is still under construction, and features two beam dishes, creating the eerie, or perhaps humorous illusion of a skull."

Busch also admits there is a fine line between horror and humor. "Many horror filmmakers like Sam Raimi really push the exaggeration between the two. Here, I thought it would be creepy, and funny, to have R2-D2 so filled with blood that it's spilling over where his dome swivels. This cracks me up, as I don't know why blood would be inside an electronic droid in the first place!"

The unique poster, originally illustrated by Drew Struzan for the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars, also required some serious work from designer Paul Michael Kane. "This is my favorite poster of the bunch and the hardest to work on," says Kane. "The logo and type design had to be perfect because it's featured so prominently on the poster."

See more at http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=16. Next up, THE LIVING DEAD STRIKE BACK!

ZOMBIE WARS - Episode III: REVENGE OF THE ZOMBIES!

2009-10-15T04:17:17Z

Artist Matt Busch continues his Zombie Wars saga with Episode III: Revenge of the Zombies! Here, we see the decaying evolution of characters like Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi from the earlier posters that Busch created for Episodes I and II.

Amid the clashing of this epic disaster, one character hasn't changed at all. Matt comments, "Darth Sidious is already so evil and vile physically, he pretty much looks like a zombie. I thought it would be funny to just keep him the same when depicting Drew Stuzan's original rendering."

Matt has also worked in 'easter eggs' into his posters wherever possible. "If you look closely, you'll see all kinds of cute additions. For example, in one of the Jedi Starfighters, you'll see an Astromech Droid head missing, and replaced with a zombie head sticking out of the droid socket!"

Viewers may also notice some changes in the poster's credit block, which was recreated by Paul Michael Kane. Matt elaborates, "You may notice that some of my posters include the name Doug Drazin as a Skull Handler. When I was taking photo reference of plastic skulls, Doug helped me out by holding them at the correct angle while opening the jaw, suggesting a horrific zombie moan."

For more info and a look at other incredible zombie art from artists Nicole Falk, Cat Staggs, and Jeff Carlsile, check out http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=12. Stay tuned- tomorrow begins Busch's 'zombified' renditions of posters from the classic trilogy, starting with Zombie Wars - Episode IV: A New Epidemic!

ZOMBIE WARS - Episode II: ATTACK OF THE ZOMBIES!

2009-10-14T03:26:08Z

Matt Busch's alternate 'zombified' Star Wars saga continues on StarWars.com with Episode II: Attack of the Undead. Here, even Yoda has joined the Dark Side!

Viewers may note an evolution with the characters throughout Busch's series of zombie posters. For example, Obi-Wan Kenobi, who found his demise in Busch's first poster for The Zombie Menace, now is clearly infected and ready for revenge.

"I love how in the middle of all this horrible inter-galactic zombie massacre, Padme and Anakin still find a tender moment," says Busch, "but my favorite part of this poster is Jango Fett. His body and clothes have decayed to nothing more than a mere skeleton, yet his armor is still perfectly intact. Oddly, it gives him almost a Popeye-like physique."

A keen eye may also notice some familiar faces from the real-world Star Wars community. "I wanted to do something special for the army of clones, so I sent requests to some of my fellow Star Wars artists to send me photo reference of them in zombie poses." From left to right, you can see artists Cynthia Narcisi (Cynthia's husband Ian can also be seen in the background), Brent Woodside, Kayla Woodside, Mark McHaley, and Denise Vasquez. On the right side of Jango, artist Randy Martinez hammed it up to portray a horrified Jedi.

See more at http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=8 and tune in tomorrow to see Matt's Zombie Wars series continue with Episode III: Revenge of the Zombies!

ZOMBIE WARS - Episode I: THE ZOMBIE MENACE!

2009-10-13T03:52:08Z

To commemorate the release of the world's first STAR WARS horror novel, DEATH TROOPERS, StarWars.com is running a special Zombie Week! When asked to contribute a zombie-inspired poster, artist Matt Busch not only jumped at the chance, he decided to do six of them, one for each movie in the saga.

"'Every Zombie has a Beginning,' and it all begins here," says Busch, "though these posters tell an alternate vision of the saga. One that's more... Infectious. In this version of Episode I: The Zombie Menace, even Jar Jar is deadly and provides no comic relief."

In addition to having fun shredding these classic characters into zombies, the project has also been a rewarding and educational experience for Busch. "I've always been a huge admirer of the original poster artist, Drew Struzan. Doing this parody really let me study the master with fine detail. I've learned a lot and and now have even more respect for Drew's work."

For the logo and typography, Busch turned to his long time professional partner Paul Michael Kane, who recreated the Episode I logo in Adobe Illustrator. Comments Kane, "Nailing this one down was crucial, as the rest the prequel posters used the same title and credit fonts."

Head on over to http://starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=4 to see more, plus other fantastic art from Spencer Brinkerhoff III and Katie Cook! Stay tuned through the week to see a new zombie poster each day from Matt! Tune in tomorrow to see the continuation of the Zombie Wars saga with his rendition of Episode II: Attack of the Undead!

Join me at a 48 hour party in Nashville this weekend!

2009-10-01T14:58:06Z

This weekend debuts the "Next-Generation Multi-Genre Convention" in Nashville, Tennessee. It's called GMX, and stands for Geek Media Expo. Animation, Console Games, Goth, Brit Fandom, Music, Literature, Paranormal, Gaming, Web Culture, RPG, Horror, Science Fiction, Tech, Comics, TV, Film... You name it!

The show runs for a straight "48 hours of Cool" and I'll be there to partake of the festivities. I'll be also hosting panels on STAR WARS and Entertainment Illustration- should be a hoot!

For more info, visit: www.WhatIsGMX.net

KONXARI CARDS TOP THE CHARTS WITH RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE!

2009-09-29T16:14:13Z

The latest issue of Rue Morgue Magazine reviews Konxari Cards, and has given the set top ratings in every category! For those of you who don't know, Rue Morgue is the largest Horror Magazine internationally.

The three categories that games are rated in Rue Morgue's "Play Dead" section are Graphics, Playability, and Shivers. Clearly these reviews are usually intended for video games, but all the more reason the IRM Foundation is proud to have dominated each aspect.

Says Andrew Lee of Rue Morgue, "Ditch the Ouija board and grab a Konxari deck. It's like having a Blackberry from the other side."

For more info on Konxari Cards, visit www.koxari.com.

MATT BUSCH DRUMSTICKS... AVAILABLE NOW!

2009-09-09T15:03:10Z

Pinup Sticks has just licensed a new line of drumsticks featuring Matt Busch's art! Drumming has always been sexy, but wait till you get your hands on these! Busch has produced a new series of never-before-seen pin-up art exclusively for these sticks, three of which are available now!

SOUTHERN BELL is designed for more of a Southern Rock, Country, or Rockabilly style, while METAL MISTRESS is intended for the serious Metal, Goth, or Industrial Drummer. Of course, if you play a little bit of everything, then you'd want the quintessential Busch design: BUILT FOR POUNDING.

You can find other designs at PinupSticks.com, with incredible artists like Olivia, Mark Wasyl, Anthony Guerra, and Martin Abel! The next in Busch's line, PERCUSSION CONCUSSION, will be available soon!

What are you waiting for? Go get some sexy drumsticks for the sexy drummer in your life! Click HERE to order Matt Busch Drumsticks now!

BUSCH AT DRAGON*CON THIS WEEKEND!

2009-09-02T13:41:34Z

Dragon*Con, the largest pop culture show on the east coast, will be happing this Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. Matt Busch will be making his first appearance at the show, and will have all kinds of original art, posters, prints, books, DVDs, trading cards, T-Shirts, and more.

Busch will also be involved with two exciting panels:

STAR WARS IN ART!
Sun 04:00 pm Hanover A - B - Hyatt (Length: 1)
Lucasfilm-approved Official Star Wars artists discuss the different licensed work they do, their creative process and how they began their SW careers.

THAT'S ILLUSTRATION! A Look at Entertainment Art
Sun 05:30 pm Hanover F - Hyatt (Length: 1)
Enjoy this look into the wildly popular genre of entertainment illustration with a stellar lineup of creators.

In addition, Matt Busch will be filming pick-up shots for an upcoming Slave Leia-themed video episode of You Can Draw STAR WARS! Here's info below, courtesy of LeiasMetalBikini.com.

Dragon*Con is spread over four hotels in downtown Atlanta, and will be running September 4th through the 7th. For more information, visit http://dragoncon.org.

New BOBA FETT T-SHIRT available at KOHL'S!

2009-08-26T12:24:07Z

Super department store chain KOHL'S now has an exclusive Boba Fett T-Shirt illustrated by Matt Busch. "Boba Fett has always been a favorite STAR WARS character of mine," says Busch, "I just love drawing all the clunky armor and compact weapons."

Fans may recall the Fett image that appears on the STAR WARS novel Tales from the Empire. "That cover is painted in full color acrylics, so it's neat to see this shirt be a complete departure from that- a straight-up sketchy pencil technique."

The shirt retails at $18.00, but is currently on sale for just $8.99! You can see the shirt at Kohls.com HERE. While the shirt is already sold out Online, you can find the shirt on sale at a KOHL'S department store near you.

TORONTO FAN EXPO THIS WEEKEND!

2009-08-25T04:35:25Z

This weekend, the largest pop culture show in Canada, FAN EXPO, will be in Toronto August 28th - 30th. The show is actually comprised of 5 major conventions combined into one: Comic Book Expo, Science Fiction Expo, Festival of Fear/Horror Expo, Anime Expo, and Gaming Expo.

I'll be making my first appearance at the show, displaying and selling all kinds of art, prints and posters, DVDs, books, trading cards and more! Come by and say hi, eh!

More information on Fan Expo at: http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo/

New Video: The Otherworldly Photography of Paul Michael Kane

2009-08-20T01:11:48Z

I've just produced a new video that focuses on award-winning photographer Paul Michael Kane's contributions to the current deck of Konxari Cards. Many of you already know Paul, as he's been the designer and webmaster of MattBusch.com for ten years. Our roots run deep, having worked on a myriad of projects together, including the Style D one sheet movie poster for STAR WARS: Revenge of the Sith.

In this video, you'll see some of Paul's extraordinary work that led him to be the official Konxari photographer. You also hear some of the stories behind the images, and get a taste of how Kane creates such breath-taking and evocative photos.

Konxari: The Otherworldly Photography of Paul Michael Kane

Be sure to keep up with all of Paul's amazing photography at PaulMichaelKane.com.

You can find out more about Konxari Cards at Konxari.com.

ILLUSTRATING OBAMA!

2009-08-04T15:03:31Z

I've had the honor of illustrating Barack Obama for the box cover of BECOMING BARACK: Evolution of a Leader! This new DVD is an incredible documentary that follows Obama's life on his journey to becoming President of the United States. My art is also featured on the CD Sountrack.

What's more, I was tapped to create a Bonus Feature on the DVD that documents the entire process of creating the art. You can see it right here:

To find out more, check out the official trailer, or get your hands on a copy, visit the official website, www.BecomingBarack.com!

Matt's Exclusive Mighty Mugg: BOBA FETT!

2009-08-02T14:14:06Z

Here it is! My exclusive Mighty Mugg action figure: BOBA FETT! It's part of this incredible STAR WARS charity auction called THE EMPIRE MUGGS BACK.

What's this all about? Here's an interview with StarWars.com's Bonnie Burton...

Why did you want to participate in The Empire Muggs Back art project?
I love supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation and have been actively donating for ten years now. So I knew up front that I was in.
As for the prospect of painting chunky acrylics on a small three dimensional figure... That, I was a bit hesitant about at first. Of course, I'm always up for a challenge, so I dove in head first.

Why did you choose to do Boba Fett for your Mighty Mugg?
I was only vaguely familiar with the Star Wars Mighty Mugg line, so I chose to do a fan-favorite in my own style, Boba Fett. I actually had not seen the original Boba Fett Mighty Mugg before painting mine, and I purposely avoided Googling it until I was done. I wanted to do the best Fett I could in my own unbiased style.
When I finished painting, it was really interesting to compare what I had done with the existing Fett Mugg. A few similarities were inevitable, but I was floored with how many visual differences you could have painting the same character on the same 3-D figure.

(Original Boba Fett Mighty Mugg from Hasbro.)

What was your step-by-step process? What materials did you use?
I actually learned the hard way about priming the figure, so in essence, I drew and painted the figure twice! As soon as I got the figure, I tore open the packaging and started drawing on the Blank Mighty Mugg with pencil. This was difficult, as the pencil would smear off, so I had to hold it carefully. My first step painting was with black acylic gesso, which had to be applied thick to get it to stick. Then when I started applying acrylic washes, they were beading up so bad I knew I must have been doing something wrong.
So I called my buddy, fellow Star Wars artist Randy Martinez. He gave me the scoop on how I needed to prime the figure first. Randy suggested a can of latex primer spray, available at any home improvement store. I was a little baffled that a blank figure created with the intention of drawing and painting on it wouldn't be ready-to-go out of the box, but what do I know?
Of course, Randy was right. Spraying on a coat of latex primer gave my figure the perfect texture to redraw and paint the way I normally would. I redrew my Fett in pencil, and paintd the entire figure with opaque acrylics, straight out of the tube.

What were some of the challenges you faced while making your Boba Fett Mighty Mugg?
The biggest challenge for me was the one I knew I'd have up front. I'm used to painting on large flat surfaces, so trying to get detail on a small 3-D figure while holding it was tough for me. But I was really happy with the results, and didn't want to let go of my Boba Fett once I finished!
I also documented my entire process on video for a future webisode of How To Draw Star Wars, which you'll be able to see here, at StarWars.com. The video series is part of the promotion I do for a book called You Can Draw Star Wars, which is written by Bonnie Burton, and illustrated by Tom Hodges and myself.

Why do you think Star Wars fans will love The Empire Muggs Back project?
I think the Mighty Muggs are so cute, and a really fresh way to see the Star Wars universe in. We're so used to seeing these action figures with all the crazy likeness and detail, and that's cool too, but it's also nice to go in the other direction and see some stylized cartoon versions with the Mighty Muggs!

Okay- so now you know what's up. But did you know that you can OWN this rare, one-of-a-kind action figure? Your friends will be so jealous that you have the original Boba Fett, hand painted by yours truly! And that you'd be helping such a great cause!

And guess what?! The Online auction is running LIVE right now! You can bid on my Fett Figure right HERE!

You can check out the entire line of artists' Muggs at the official website for The Empire Muggs Back HERE!

Thank you so much for your support! Start Bidding!

Sketch Card BONANZA!

2009-07-20T12:54:57Z

As some of you may or may not know, I've been a part of the sketch card community since it's inception in the late '90s. I've always been an advocate of going above and beyond a "quick sketch," at times even hand painting entire sets.

Over the years, I've collected my return cards from various properties dating all the way back to sets like WITCHBLADE: Millennium and CRIMSON, some of the first trading card series to ever incorporate bonus artist sketch cards. I've been waiting for a time to unleash these cards and make them available, and THAT TIME IS NOW!

Debuting at Comic-con International in San Diego this weekend, I'll have over 100 hand painted sketch cards from properties like STAR WARS, INDIANA JONES, LORD OF THE RINGS, and HEROES! This is your chance to own an original, one-of-a-kind piece of official art to add to your collection! Each card is $100, and every single one is hand painted in full color! Stop by my booth (4419) this weekend to nab yours!

Matt Busch's Comic-Con International Schedule!

2009-07-17T15:37:58Z

Next week is Comic-Con, so here's a look at all things Planetmatt you can find at the show!

EXHIBITOR BOOTH 4419
First and foremost, this is the first year I'll have my own full exhibitor booth! Come hang with me all weekend and check out the art, posters, books, DVDs and trading cards for sale! The booth number is 4419, and in case you have a hard time finding it, it's in the same aisle as the Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures Entertainment pavilions.

Next, be sure to check out my panel on Saturday! It follows a 2-hour demonstration by Adam Hughes, and after my panel, you can get even more juice from the legendary Dave Dorman! Here's the skinny:

HOW-TO SESSION: MATT BUSCH
Saturday, 1pm to 2pm, Room 18

Join Star Wars artist Matt Busch as he covers all the tricks of the trade, not only with creating dynamic illustrations, but how to break into the industry of comics and pop culture. Matt will share some of his adventures and give unique insight to how you can make your dreams of working for your favorite publisher or hollywood property come true. Matt will also show some videos and have prizes those with great questions!

Here are some more exclusives to be on the look-out for...

THE WHITE ALBUM
Debuting at Comic-con will be an incredible Hardcover book collection of artists "covering" Beatles songs. I'm one of the artists, and will be selling copies of the White Album for only $20! What's more, every book purchased from me will get a FREE 13" X 19" print! (Books purchased from my booth will also have the option of getting a Paul Michael Kane metallic photo or Jamie Snell print.) And- every artist in the book will be at Comic-con, where you can get each section of your book signed by each artist! Maps will be available so you can find all the artists.
Also- Saturday night at the Hyatt bar will be the signing/launch party for The White Album. This will be in a relaxed, public setting, and all artists are expected to attend, so you'll also be able to find any artists you need to complete your book! And you can buy your favorite artists drinks! Yay!

SLAVE LEIA SHOOT
I'll be filming an upcoming episode of How To Draw STAR WARS at Comic-con, featuring a bevy of Slave Leias! If you have a Slave Leia costume, and you want to be immortalized on video, be at the Gentle Giant booth (3513) on Friday ay 1pm. More info at LeiasMetalBikini.com.

PLANET OF THE APES
Also debuting at Comic-con will be a sneak peek at a new Planet of the Apes project from Blam! Ventures. Rumor has it they will be giving out FREE Planet of the Apes trading cards that feature charatcer sketches by yours truly! Be sure to stop by Blam!'s booth (2547) to get yours!

THE EMPIRE MUGGS BACK
To benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a plethora of pop culture artists have hand painted STAR WARS-themed Mighty Mugg action figures. My own Mighty Mugg will be on display at the Lucasfilm Pavilion (2913), along with all of the other clever and amazing contributions from fellow artists. Details on the Online charity auction to be on StarWars.com soon.

KONXARI CARDS
For the first time ever at Comic-con, Konxari Cards will be available exclusively at my booth. And- each deck purchased will get a FREE limited edition Konxari print by Paul Michael Kane. These gorgeous images are 13" X 19" and you have 4 to choose from! More info at www.Konxari.com.

SKETCH CARD BONANZA
I've dug through the archives to bring over 100 hand painted sketch cards to be sold at Comic-Con. Most of these are rare Artist-Returns from STAR WARS, INDIANA JONES, LORD OF THE RINGS, HEROES and more! Some sketch card rarities date back to over ten years ago from sets like WITCHBLADE: MILLENNIUM, one of the first trading card sets to ever include sketch cards!

See you in San Diego!

Matt Busch "covers" THE BEATLES!

2009-07-14T13:29:05Z

A new hardcover art book called The White Album features a number of artists and photographers (including yours truly) paying tribute to The Beatles' wonderful music! The book debuts next week at Comic-Con where ALL of there artists will be there to sign and personalize your book!

More info and sneak peeks at www.thewhitealbum.net ! Check out this preview video and press release below!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Forty-five years ago, The Beatles invaded America, bringing with them a sound and attitude different from anything any of us had seen or heard before. They challenged and inspired us, forcing us to think about how things could be if we would only realize the importance of love.

It’s now 2009. Although it’s been nearly forty years since The Beatles broke up, and yet their message is as relevant and influential as ever. The greatest band in history is still inspiring hope and dreams, still changing lives and fostering creativity, still shaping the way we look, listen and think.

Announcing THE WHITE ALBUM: A Collection of Images Inspired by the Music of The Beatles.

Compiled and introduced by writer and illustrator Russell Walks, and showcasing work by artists including Matt Busch, Paul Michael Kane and Jamie Snell, THE WHITE ALBUM presents an exciting array of dynamic, emotional works of art, each of which has been inspired by a song from The Beatles’ extensive catalogue.

From the stirring melancholy of the Martin Luther King themed “Blackbird” to the touching innocence of “Good Day, Sunshine”, THE WHITE ALBUM looks at the work of The Beatles through a kaleidoscope of artistic styles and viewpoints.

THE WHITE ALBUM will be available for the very first time ever this summer at the San Diego Comic-Con (July 22 -26, 2009). Don’t miss your chance to pick up a copy at the only location where every artist will be available to personalize your book.

Participating Artists Include: Spencer Brinkerhoff III, Matt Busch, TC Cor, Nicole Falk, Grant Gould, Gabe Hernandez, Paul Michael Kane, Leah Mangue, Meghan McMahon, Jeff Pittarelli, Jamie Snell, Russell Walks and John Watkins-Chow

SLAVE LEIA VIDEO SHOOT AT COMIC-CON!

2009-07-09T14:01:43Z

Have a Slave Leia Costume? Wanna be in an upcoming episode of How To Draw STAR WARS? Artist Matt Busch and the folks at www.LeiasMetalBikini.com are teaming up to do a video shoot at Comic-Con International on July 24th.

If you want in this fun opportunity, then meet at the Gentle Giant booth at 1pm on Friday, dressed ready to kill... Jabba!

For more information, visit http://www.LeiasMetalBikini.com

New Vid: Matt Busch goes to JAPAN!

2009-07-01T17:48:21Z

Check out this clip from ILLUSTRATION NATION! Here you'll see me and my buddy Scott attempt to learn Japanese and navigate the streets of Shinjuku. You'll also see a native get a little too close and personal, and what I resort to drinking when uber-thirsty.

I also examine Japanese toilets before hitting the streets of Shibuya with fellow STAR WARS artists Randy Martinez and Denise Vasquez. You'll see Darth Vader's pimp hotel, and the adventure of looking for love in all the wrong places.

Wanna see more? You can order the DVD now at:
http://www.MattBusch.com/store.htm

SPEAKING THIS WEEKEND AT THE DETROIT WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!

2009-06-22T23:20:49Z

If you live in the midwest, are an aspiring artist, filmmaker, or just love checking out local talent and film, then you'll want to make your way to the 2009 Detroit Windsor International Film Festival. The events run this Friday, June 26th, through Saturday the 27th. Plenty of incredible films will be screened, as well as cool workshops, panels, presentations, and more from top professionals in the industry.

I'll will be giving such a presentation on Saturday... AND IT'S FREE! The event is from Noon to 1pm at the TechFair, which is the Walter B. Ford II Building at the College fro Creative Studies downtown. Here's the skinny:

BREAK INTO THE BIZ with artist Matt Busch
Saturday June 27, Noon - 1pm, TechFair

Detroit's own Hollywood artist Matt Busch has worked in virtually every aspect of motion picture pre, principal, and post production. As an illustrator, he has produced hundreds of posters, book covers, and products for Hollywood Properties like STAR WARS, LORD OF THE RINGS, and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. He has also been involved with designing storyboards and character designs for movies like THE MATRIX and CON AIR. He's even directed numerous shorts for Lucasfilm and his own independent features like CONJURE and ILLUSTRATION NATION.

Join Matt Busch for an hour of fun as he covers all the tricks of the trade, not only with creating dynamic images, but how to break into the industry of comics, pop culture, and filmmaking. Matt will share some of his adventures and give unique insight to how you can make your dreams true- whether working for your favorite publisher, studio, or how to make your own ideas a force to be reckoned with. Matt will also show some videos, have giveaways and even prizes!

You've been hearing all about Hollywood moving productions to Detroit- come on out and see what's been happening. Get a foot on the inside before it explodes! More info at www.dwiff.org.