Put Up Yer Dukes And Draw!

S.P.A.C.E. 2011, Columbus, OH, March 19-20

2011-03-18T10:12:00.000-07:00

I'll be at the Small Press and Comics Expo in Columbus, OH tomorrow and Sunday. I'm excited. Be there with my wife, and my Author friend Joshua D. Boeringa. We'll be selling "Dread Of Night" and I'm having a huge ART LIQUIDATION SALE! All of my ORIGINAL ART pieces 8.5" x 11" will be on sale for 75-80% OFF the normal Value. All pieces will be selling for $10.00 each.

If you're going to be in the Columbus area you should come by and check us out! I'd love to see you all there!

-Robert Forest
Fisticufflinks

It's Been A long Time since I Rock'd 'n' Roll'd!

2011-03-09T09:42:00.000-08:00

sorry ... I'll try to update this more often now that I see there are more followers.

-Robert Clare Forest
Fisticufflinks Art and Illustration

meanwhile you can follow me here:
http://fisticufflinks.deviantart.com/

Dom Kreep

2010-10-24T20:42:00.000-07:00

Mr. Dom Kreep of THE KREEPS

HiRes-HERE!

Minimalism of Sea Animals in Design.

2010-10-20T13:30:00.000-07:00

Pointalism: straightedge universe

2010-10-04T07:39:00.000-07:00

LARGER IMAGE HERE!

The Fireman

2010-08-21T15:07:00.000-07:00

Hi-Res HERE!

The Cop

2010-08-13T12:27:00.000-07:00

Hi-Res HERE!

Deep Sea Diver ...

2010-08-12T12:27:00.000-07:00

HI-Res HERE!

Exorcism: (inspired by Exorcismo poster)

2010-08-11T15:23:00.000-07:00

Hi-Res HERE!

SpaceMan

2010-08-11T07:57:00.000-07:00

Hi-Res HERE!

The Mountain Rhythm Boys

2010-07-20T16:34:00.000-07:00

Commission done for Friend, Jason Leiter ... It's his grandfathers old band.

Hi-Res HERE!

Strictly Ink Hammer Sketch Cards

2010-07-19T08:23:00.000-07:00

These are the sketch cards I did for the Hammer 2 release from StrictlyInk.com
Enjoy!

Thanks,
Robert C. Forest
Fisticufflinks High Contrast Art and Illustration
http://fisticufflinks.deviantart.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Fisticufflinks

Mind Over Matter Records

2010-07-02T10:37:00.000-07:00

This is for my Friend Austin Kihn of "Mind Over Matter Records".

Hi-Res HERE!

Tribute to Johnny Cash ...

2010-06-30T09:36:00.001-07:00

Hunter Brand asked me to draw him something for his wall as a commission. He said he wanted me to have full artistic freedom to draw anything ... ANYTHING at all in the "MUSIC" theme. I chose the ICONIC Johnny Cash. This was pretty nerve racking for me ... I love him so much, but I also know how much he means to teaming millions of others. I didn't want to let anyone down. I believe I did a good job with the piece.

Feast Your EYES! Ladies and Gentlemen.

The HI-RES pic image is available HERE!

-Rob

Portrait: Shaun Strack -madeindetroit-

2010-06-24T09:58:00.001-07:00

Hi-Res HERE!

Jena McShane ... of McShane Photography ...

2010-06-24T08:22:00.000-07:00

Portrait Commission of Mrs. McShane.

Hi-Res HERE!

-Rob

Cannibalism ... A Love Story

2010-06-23T13:25:00.000-07:00

Cannibalism! ... A Love Story.

I hate the taste
I hate the smell
I hate the way those wrigglers yell
I hate their eyes
I hate their feet
I hate their rubber-chewy meat
I hate it, still I eat eat eat
-By Kate Forest

Hi-Res HERE!

Julie "the Maxx"

2010-06-23T08:58:00.000-07:00

Hi-Resolution Picture is HERE!

This was done for Luke Wood, a good friend of my wife, Kate's. Luke resides in Australia.

-Thanks,
Rob

My Turned Down LDV logo.

2010-06-06T07:12:00.000-07:00

So, I entered the Lansing Derby Vixens logo design contest. I knew what was going to win ... that same old boring and lame "Derby" logo stereotype with the flaming wheel and the legs of a woman (that was my honest guess) ... But I was hoping that my interest in something unique and updated would be shared by more people. However, I was wrong. Below is the Image I submitted. If you want to see the logo they chose ... google for it. You'll see that it is exactly what I guessed would win. Boring! Oh, well.

CLICK HERE! FOR THE HI-RES version!

La Fiancee Du Diable redo Hammer Horror

2010-05-26T11:26:00.000-07:00

My Redo of the Hammer Horror "The Devil's Bride" poster.

View the Original HERE!

HI-RES HERE!

Abraham Lincoln Doesn't Take Shit!

2010-05-25T14:02:00.000-07:00

Hi-Res! HERE!

Happy 70th Birthday, Dad!

2010-05-25T10:24:00.000-07:00

I did this piece for my Dad's 70th Birthday present. I'm posting the picture that I used to make it from beneath it. The Picture is of my Dad and Mom as teen sweethearts ... sometime in the late 1950's this photograph was taken. I hope my art does the justice of the picture and helps bring back memories for my Father and Mother. My dad was an original Rockabilly greaser in those days ... They are way too cute in the picture!

Hi-Res HERE!

Hi-Res HERE!

Virgin Mary

2010-05-21T10:59:00.000-07:00

These are available for sale at Fisticufflinks Etsy

Hi-Res HERE!

Hi-Res HERE!

A Poem by Kate Forest no. 2

2010-05-20T16:41:00.000-07:00

Hi-Def HERE!

A poem by Kathryn Jane Forest ... no. 1

2010-05-20T13:22:00.000-07:00

The fire burning hot and bright
Thick smoke slinking through chilled night
Hands rubbed raw and jaw clenched tight
He barely put up any fight

Hi-Res: HERE!

Chamber ... done for Jon ...

2010-05-12T09:46:00.000-07:00

This is a picture I did for my good friend, Jon Gordon. He is a fellow Lansing, MI based artist. He's far better than me and you can view his work at ART OF JON dot COM. I had a lot of fun with this piece. I didn't even know who the character "Chamber" was until last night. But I like his look and the concept. I am happy with how the piece turned out and I hope Jon is too.

HI-DEF. HERE!

TURTLE POWER ... back to basics

2010-05-02T12:56:00.000-07:00

DO YOURSELF THE FAVOR OF CHECKING OUT THE HIGH-DEF PIC UNDER THE IMAGE!

HI-DEF! HERE!

She Dragon (color)

2010-05-02T10:08:00.001-07:00

It's been a while since I did some color work ... so here you go!

Hi-RES! HERE!

Savage Dragon (commission for Chris)

2010-05-01T22:24:00.000-07:00

HI-Res HERE!

"Macho Women With Guns"

2010-04-30T11:57:00.000-07:00

Anyone remember that Roleplaying game?

HI-Res HERE!

"The Queens Guard"

2010-04-30T09:22:00.000-07:00

HI-Res HERE!

"The Warrior Queen"

2010-04-29T13:37:00.000-07:00

Hi-Def HERE!

Beasts ... Monsters ... Warriors ... KINGS!

2010-03-26T09:54:00.000-07:00

The King ...

Hi-Res HERE!

The Centurion ...

Hi-Res HERE!

First "Pin-Up" of Friend/Model Ex-Voy

2010-03-17T09:05:00.000-07:00

Hi-Res HERE!

Self-Portrait

2010-03-10T13:21:00.000-08:00

Hi-Res pic is HERE!

"Kate"

2010-03-09T12:36:00.000-08:00

A Portrait of My Wife, Kathryn Jane Forest ...

Hi-Res Version HERE!

Massive Art Dump!

2010-03-02T15:08:00.000-08:00

"The Dark Knight"

Hi-Res ... Click HERE!

"The Punisher"

Hi-Res ... Click HERE!

"The Flash"

Hi-Res ... Click HERE!

"Supergirl"

Hi-Res ... Click HERE!

"Ra's Al Guhl"

Hi-Res ... Click HERE!

"Power Girl"

Hi-Res ... Click HERE!

"King Leonidas"

Hi-Res ... Click HERE!

"Conan the Barbarian"

Hi-Res ... Click HERE!

"Anna Mercury"

Hi-Res ... Click HERE!

There Ya Go!
-Rob

"Catwoman"

2010-02-28T16:56:00.000-08:00

Click HERE! for Hi-Res image.

Thanks, Again ... Rob

"The Man Without Fear"

2010-02-28T15:21:00.000-08:00

Click HERE! for Hi-Res image.

"Buffy The Vampire Slayer"

2010-02-28T06:39:00.000-08:00

Click HERE! for the Hi-Res version.

"The Penguin"

2010-02-27T16:53:00.000-08:00

Click HERE! for your Hi-Res image!

"Scarecrow"

2010-02-27T07:24:00.000-08:00

Just writing this little post to let you all know that I've started a brand New DEVIANT ART account! So feel free to pop on over and view my work at any point during your day if you so choose to do so! Thanks, Robert Forest.

Here's the Link: fisticufflinks.deviantart

Now to the art!

Hi-Res pic HERE!

"Arthur of Atlantis"

2010-02-26T13:11:00.000-08:00

Click HERE! for Hi-RES pic.

"The Clown Prince of Crime"

2010-02-26T11:12:00.000-08:00

Click HERE! for HI-RES pic.

"Wolverine"

2010-02-26T09:06:00.000-08:00

Hi-Res version click: HERE!

-Thanks again, Rob

Icons: part II

2010-02-26T07:51:00.000-08:00

Click HERE! for you Hi-Res image.

"Icons"

2010-02-25T13:01:00.000-08:00

Click HERE! for hi-res.

Click HERE! for hi-res.

Thanks for viewing.

"The Guardian"

2010-02-22T10:37:00.000-08:00

Click HERE! for the Hi-RES pic!

"POWER"

2010-02-22T08:49:00.000-08:00

Just a little sumthin' sumthin' I cooked up for ya.

Click HERE! for your Hi-Res view!

Horror ... Shock ... Mystery ... Intrigue

2010-02-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

I've finally gotten around to ripping down the E.G.G. stuff and remaking that Blogger for the new work ... so go over to it by clicking the link below:

Horror ... Shock ... Mystery ... Intrigue

Thanks ...

Robert Clare Forest

p.s. Sorry for all the recent changes and problems. We are back in charge of the situation. We appreciate all of the support!

"OUR LITTLE SECRET"

2010-02-05T13:29:00.000-08:00

First two pictures to be used in the second story in the "Urban Legends and Spooky Campfire Tales" book we are doing. This story is called, "Our Little Secret".

CLICK HERE! for Hi-Res Version.

CLICK HERE! for Hi-Res Version.

2nd two illustrations for "Westering Concourse and Sixty-Fourth"

2010-01-29T13:38:00.000-08:00

CLICK HERE! for the HI-RES version!

CLICK HERE! for the HI-RES version!

Westering Concourse and Sixty-Fourth

2010-01-28T13:38:00.000-08:00

This is the first illustration from the new set of "Campfire Stories and Urban Legends" geared toward the Tween Crowd. Done for the Story "Westering Concourse and Sixty-Fourth" written by Joshua D. Boeringa ... art by me, Robert Forest of course.

Click HERE! for the Hi-Res version!

Jon Gordon:

2010-01-11T10:46:00.000-08:00

Is an amazing artist and great friend ... I'm sad to say that he is moving to Virginia once again. He will be missed ... He has a great job lined up though and he's doing what's best for him and his family. I love you Jon! Take Care!

Now here is what I've been meaning to post since I received it back at Giftmas time! ... Me ... by my friend, Jon

New Blog:

2010-01-08T09:02:00.000-08:00

Go to 365 Days Of Movies to view my new blog and my year long dedication to film.

Genghis Con ... and New Look for E.G.G.

2009-11-17T16:15:00.000-08:00

NOT ATTENDING GENGHIS CON ANY MORE!

Which brings me to the next topic ... I've decided to move forward in a vastly different direction with E.G.G. The artwork is no longer going to be in an idea of making it as "Sunday Comic Strip" as I had in the past. It will still be stark Black and White and it will be familiar and have cartoon aspects ... but there will be much more of a realistic feel to the work. It feels more mature and I think it adds to the overall idea of the piece. I hope you all like it! Just to show you what the direction is ... I am going to slip you the "Speculative" cover art and finished "Speculative" cover. Don't forget to click the link under them for a higher res look!

HIGH RES!

Thanks Guys... Let me know what ya think ...

Robert Forest

Fantasticon!

2009-11-03T07:36:00.000-08:00

FANTASTICON is this coming Sunday, Nov. 8th, @the Emerald Theatre in Mt. Clemens, MI.(near Detroit) That's this weekend folks! The E.G.G. crew will be there! The Show starts at 11:00a.m. and ends at 5:00p.m. We want to see all of our friends at the event! Tickets are only $5.00 at the door!

Other Artists Work I've Acquired ...

2009-11-03T06:26:00.000-08:00

I was inspired to do this post by David Petersen. He posted art that he'd gotten from people on his blog ... which you can see HERE.

I liked the post and decided to do one of my own. The First images I'm going to post are going to be art done by Jonathon Gordon. He's become a great friend of mine. We hang out almost every Tuesday for a Movie/Draw day. (sometimes more movie that draw ... shhhh!) Anyway, the two pieces I'm going to share with you were done by Jon to showcase his talent for Commission work at Mid-Ohio Con. He was kind enough, at the end of the weekend to give them to me. So, I'm very happy to have them!

Ares

Or click HERE! for a larger Hi-Res pic.
Spider Woman

Or Click HERE! for a larger Hi-Res pic.

Next is Jay Jacot. He's become a great friend too, in fact all of the people I've chose to post are good friends and L.A.D.D.ies. When I was putting together my first full size comic E.G.G. "The Trouble With Dames", Jacot was the guy who gave me the most support and inspiration for the work. He did one of the pin-ups for the back of it and then he presented me with the original line work. So here the line work is ...

Edward G. Gunn

or HERE! is the Hi-Res pic.

Third ... is done by Dean Stahl. I just love what Dean has done with his work. He has definately pushed himself to become a very good artist in the comic medium. His style is a great throw back to the 70-80's style of Marvel/DC before the whole Image boom hit. I love it. I commissioned Dean to do a piece for my wife for her birthday. This is that piece. Thanks Dean! Great Job! She loves it!

Sally Jupiter / Silk Spectre I

I suggest clicking HERE! for the Hi-Res version.

Lastly, is a piece done by Ryan Claytor. This is a super special piece that Ryan drew into my wifes Birthday/Halloween card. It is of him and his significant other, Candace, all dressed up in their Halloween Costumes!

Ryan "Gynecologist" Claytor and "Bun In The Oven" Candace

New Web Comic on Blogger!

2009-10-28T13:25:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, Rob here ...

Just wanting to let everyone know that I'm going to be making a point to make a new webcomic on a regular basis. It's about two best friends, who happen to be ROBOTS! You can Check IT OUT over at MAX & VIRGIL!

I hope you all enjoy it!

-Rob

Cartoon - Cartoon!

2009-10-23T11:39:00.000-07:00

So, I've been reading cartooning books lately ... mostly books written by Chris Hart. Anyway, I want to do more cartoony stuff and want to be able to inject that into my E.G.G. work even more than previously in that work. Make it look even more exaggerated and fun! So, anywho ... here's my cartoony Superman!

Mouse Guard!

2009-10-22T10:47:00.000-07:00

So, I'm a huge fan of David Petersen and what he does as far as his work. Mouse guard is gorgeous ... and the stories are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Besides that, the man is a very cool and down to Earth guy! I've had the great chance to speak with him on many occassions. Being from the same state as him is in my favour ... so I submit to you my Mouse Guard picture! ...

You can Read his blog HERE!

E.G.G. News ... monday oct. 19th.

2009-10-19T11:37:00.000-07:00

Not a lot on the news for today, but I did want to share that you can still get copies of "The Trouble With Dames". Just email us at edwardggunn@gmail.com if interested. You can still purchase the Issue of Shrunken Wool comics No. 5 featuring one of our short stories ..."Daisies and Deadmen". In addition to that, TWO FOLD COMICS is going to be releasing a Trade with all (or maybe just their favourites) the comics ever released in the Shrunken Wool Comics so far. This is exciting news for us because "Daisies and Deadmen" is going to be in that trade. YAY! So, keep an eye out for that! You can see Shrunken Wool via TWO FOLD COMICS both HERE! on Blogger and HERE! on Myspace.

We are def. attending Fantasticon on Sunday, Nov. 8th @ the Emerald Theatre in Mt. Clemens, MI. Event is $5.00 for the day. Opens at 11:00am and goes to 5:00pm. We would love to see our friends out at this event!

Keep an eye on the websight. More news to come soon, me thinks!

New but Old ... SALE!

2009-10-09T12:48:00.000-07:00

So, This is an old piece of art that I shared on the E.G.G. blogger a long time ago. I love this piece because I absolutely love Ross Campbell's style and I wanted to do a piece that would be his character Cleo if she would be Wonder Woman. This is what I came up with.

This piece is done on 11X14 Bristol Vellum (100 lb.)paper. I am selling it for $100.00 (plus shipping and handling) and there are zero prints and no other copies of it any where else. If you are interested in purchasing it send me an email at robertcforest@hotmail.com

You can find Ross Campbell on line at:
Website: Green Oblivion
Deviant Art: MoonCalfe
Live Jounal: MoonCalfe

Mid-Ohio SUCCESS!

2009-10-05T11:33:00.001-07:00

I'd like to start off by thanking the guys from L.A.D.D. who came with me Jonathan D. Gordon, Dean Stahl, Jay Jacot, and Ryan Claytor for helping to make the trip to Columbus and back a far more pleasurable experience than it would have been without them. I'd also like to comment that I missed having Joshua D. Boeringa along side of me at the booth. E.G.G. is just as much yours as it is mine and you were notably missed. Looking forward to "Con-ing" with you in the future!

So, Mid-Ohio Con was a riot fest! I had so much fun and met so many wonderful people, special thanks to Kevin Wolf from "PANGAEA" fame and his lovely assistant Jamie Pitt who helped to make the day more fun and easier to pass the time, same goes for Brett Wood and Eric Rampson from "The Silver Bullet" and Ronin Studios... these were two of the coolest guys a man could have near him at a booth. And last but certainly not least the talented crew at Mutant Cactus : Robert Gant, Derek Watson, and Danny Cooper. It was great sitting next to you guys... great work you guys do and a lovely bunch of individuals.

I had a lot of success with the show and thanks to all the people who stopped by the E.G.G. booth to show your support to our humble little Food Noir world and view my art. Also thanks to those who had me do sketches ... the Alfred E. Newman and Yoda were great fun! Having said all of that, it was nice to wake up in my bed at home this morning with my wife and our rabbits. It's been a good day of relaxation and seeing "Zombieland" on the big screen.

-Until next time ... Oh, right ... and I am pretty sure that Joshua D. Boeringa and myself are going to be making an appearance at Fantasticon in the Emerald Theatre, 31 N. Walnut, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 on Sunday Nov. 8th. Doors open at 11a.m. and it ends at 5p.m. Admission is $5.00. I hope to see a bunch of people out there at the show that day!

-Really done now ...
Robert C. Forest

8 MARVEL character Peanuts ...

2009-09-30T14:37:00.000-07:00

8 more DCU Character Peanuts ...

2009-09-29T15:46:00.000-07:00

More Mixed Peanuts (superheroes) ...

2009-09-25T13:01:00.000-07:00

A return to the FUN!

2009-09-24T18:14:00.000-07:00

These were originally posted over on my E.G.G. website. Superheroes ... Peanuts Style!

Two More Flash Designs ...

2009-09-23T07:38:00.000-07:00

More Tattoo Flash

2009-09-21T13:16:00.000-07:00

New Take On Old Designs ...

2009-09-18T11:54:00.000-07:00

I'm a tattoo fan, (obviously) so I've had an itch lately to reinvent some classic tattoo art. Below you will see what I've done today. I hope you all enjoy the work as much as I.

You can look forward to similar things in the future!

-Rob

Cuz I Eats Meee Spinachkt!

2009-09-15T13:03:00.000-07:00

Pulp Noir

2009-09-11T10:15:00.000-07:00

So, I get bored drawing in one particular style ... I love to draw High-Contrast Black and White images in a Noir style ... This one was quite the challenge for me. I like how it turned out, though. Hopefully, someone will want to purchase this piece at the Mid-Ohio Con. We'll see ...

Can anyone guess what old pulp tale this is based off? That's right, it's a piece with Art by Jack Kirby! Brilliant man that he was. My own variation, but still based on it for the most part.

"This Looks Like A Job For SUPERMAN!"

2009-09-09T10:01:00.001-07:00

Update

2009-09-08T06:14:00.000-07:00

I am very pleased to announce that "The Trouble With Dames" is in the can (so to speak!). I sent that bad boy off to Ka-Blam! for printing yesterday! I should (fingers crossed, everything goes right) have it back in time for MID-OHIO CON!

Which brings me to my next announcement: I WILL MOST CERTAINLY BE MAKING AN APPEARANCE (sans Joshua D. Boeringa) AT MID-OHIO CON! This is great and exciting news. I'm going to be making the trek with Friends and fellow artists Jon Gordon, Dean Stahl, (I believe) Ryan Claytor, and possibly Jay Jacot (not yet 100% confirmed). This is going to be an amazing opportunity and super fun trip! You guys don't want to miss this event!

So if you are able to make it down to the con do so! If you can't and want to order a copy of "The Trouble With Dames" E-mail Me (Robert Forest) via edwardggunn@gmail.com and we can make it all happen for you!

Take Care my friends!

-Robert Forest

Lady Lindsay's Amigurumi

2009-09-08T05:32:00.000-07:00

So, Lindsay Gordon, wife of Jonathan Gordon, seems to be making her mark on the art world as of late. She has an Etsy account where you can see all of her "Creations"... the most significant for me is her Amigurumi take on Pop Culture Characters! She's done a lot of Super Heroes (still waiting to see a Hellboy! that would be sweet!) but she's also done Hannah Montana, Tonks (from Harry Potter fame) and is currently hard at work on a set of eleven Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season Three Characters that I've personally ordered for my wife's birthday... (shhhh... it's a secret...). Upon viewing her goods @ Lady Lindsay's Creations on Etsy, I couldn't help but fall in love and asked her to make me a Thor (based on the Jack Kirby vision). She did it to the (capital)T!(exclamation point) I've put a picture at the bottom to show the fine details in her work. It's really amazing the painstaking effort she puts into these things. All hand made with love! I've already gotten a look at Buffy and Mr. Pointy, and am very pleased by her work! Can't wait to see what she has up her crafty little sleeve next!

Ret.Ro.Bot. #05

2009-09-06T03:51:00.000-07:00

So, I started doing these fun, stark contrast Robot images a while ago and posted them HERE! at the E.G.G. Blogger. That was before I made this blog. So, Fun stuff like this go here now. I hope you enjoy Ret.Ro.Bot #5.

5 new Sketch Cards...

2009-09-01T13:26:00.000-07:00

O.K., Sorry, I haven't updated this site in over a week. I got your hopes all up and then I let you down. However, I was working on the E.G.G. comic "The Trouble With Dames..." and was very busy. But I got to sit down with Jon Gordon again today and my drawing has been revitalized once more. So, without further ado, I give you:

Batman: Ka-Booom, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Deadman, and a Human Torch that I did last week, but never posted. I hope you all enjoy!

later kiddos
-Rob

More Fun with Markers!

2009-08-21T16:22:00.000-07:00

For this instalment I would like to present: Hellboy and Spiderman Vs. the Rhino!

Marvel Heroes Set 01

2009-08-21T11:10:00.000-07:00

I bring you 3 Avengers!

Captain America, Thor, and The Incredible Hulk!

DC Heroes set 01.

2009-08-21T10:38:00.001-07:00

For the First set you get to see: Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Superman. I hope you guys like these. I plan on doing a lot of them in the future!

Introduction:

2009-08-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

Hello, Me again... yup! Robert Forest. You know, Creator/Illustrator for E.G.G.! Anywho, I've decided to try my hand at doing highly stylized Sketch Cards. So that is what Put Up YER DUKES! ...and Draw! is going to mainly be about. This website will be just a light hearted, family friendly blog to showcase mostly my sketch cards. At least that is the current theory. I will also be posting other fun art but I will keep it all in the realm of an all ages theme in mind! *wink* So without any further ado! Let the Dukes Go UP! ...and let the Drawing begin!

-Robert Forest