Australian comic book artist Wayne Nichols

June 04, 2008

I'm now open for commissions for a limited time, so if you're after one of your favourite characters or anything else, just drop me an email at wayneanichols@gmail.com and we can work out the details and pricing.

For samples of my work - please visit my gallery.

I'll also be appearing as a special guest at Supanova Sydney June 20-22. I'll be selling limited edition prints at my table in Artists Alley, as well as my art/sketchbook 'Selected Artwork Vol. 1' produced especially for the con.
I will also have plenty of original artwork on show including preview pages from my most recent projects, Exiles: Days of Then and Now from Marvel and Star Wars:The Force Unleashed from Dark Horse.

I'll be located in the Artists Alley during the duration of the weekend so be sure to drop by and say hi :)

Ace Comics in Brisbane will be hosting an in-store signing next Saturday the 3rd of May to celebrate the recent launch of KATE LAWSON #1.

This signing coincides with international FREE COMIC BOOK DAY so everyone who stops in at Ace Comics on the day will receive a free comic book!! (limited to 'Free Comic Book Day' editions only)

KATE LAWSON writer Jonathan Lally and artist Wayne Nichols will both be there to sign copies between 11.00am and 2.00pm.

Just got back from Supanova Brisbane and what a great time was had by all! We were run off our feet both days signing and selling books and posters as well as doing sketches for the fans. Special thanks to Jon and his wife Jess for sharing the booth with me and creating such a great Aussie character in Kate Lawson. To my brother Adam for his all his great help and positive advice over the weekend. To my beautiful partner Amy for the help and care and support that kept the whole thing running smoothly and especially for luring in all the fanboys to our booth!

And to everyone that stopped by the booth, thanks a million. It was a real pleasure to meet each and every one of you! Thanks for making the launch of Kate Lawson and my first Artbook such a great success.

I will be appearing as a special guest at Supanova Brisbane April 4-6 to officially launch Kate Lawson and the Ship of Lost Souls issue One.
Kate Lawson creator Jonathan Lally and I will be on hand to discuss the creation of the book, and the big things we have in store for Kate's future!

I'll be selling limited edition prints at my booth in Artists Alley, as well as my art/sketchbook 'Selected Artwork Vol. 1' produced especially for the con.
I will also have plenty of original artwork on show including preview pages from my most recent projects, Exiles: Days of Then and Now from Marvel and Star Wars:The Force Unleashed from Dark Horse.

I'll be located in the Artists Alley during the duration of the weekend so be sure to drop by and say hi :)

Kate Lawson and the Ship of Lost Souls is available for Pre-Order from Australia's top comic publisher, Phosphorescent Comics!

Writing by JONATHAN LALLY
Art by WAYNE NICHOLS
Due March 2008

The British Colonies of Australia 1812AD; rebellious convicts seize Her Majesties Ship 'The Guildford', and set sail for England, disappearing without trace! In the present day a sea captain is murdered in the city of Sydney! His lifeless body discovered floating in the waters of Central Harbour. In one hand, held in a death grip is a solid silver compass and etched upon its casing, the name of an old British ship 'HMS Guildford'! Federal Agent Kate Lawson and the hapless Detective Hamilton are assigned to investigate. And soon both must confront the undeniable truth! That after nearly two centuries... The Convicts are Back!

32 pg - B&W - $3.99AUD

Click the image below to Pre-Order your copy today!

I hope a great time was had by one and all.

Second up, Exiles: Days of then and now is NOW AVAILABLE at local comic shops around the country.
I penciled chapters 6 and 8, which all up adds to a grand total of 5 pages

Still, it's significant for me, being my first work for Marvel. Plus, it's interesting to see my pencils inked by Scott Koblish and colored in the Marvel style by Sotocolor's A. Street.

And besides all that, Mike Raicht has crafted a really enjoyable tale, so go out and treat yourselves to a copy before they're all gone!

I just got word that the debut issue of Afterburn from Red 5 Comics is solicited in the latest (November issue) of Previews magazine. It's written by Scott Chitwood & Paul Ens and penciled by me and it's due to hit comic stores in January!

They've got a post all about it on the Red 5 website which you can find here: http://www.red5comics.com/?p=153

Also, I recently penciled a chapter of Exiles: Days of then and now for Marvel Comics which is also in this months Previews magazine and due in comic stores January 2nd!

You can find it listed on the Marvel website here: http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=8020

Finally back on home soil after a whirlwind trip to the USA that took in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas! Highlights included the Alcatraz Night tour, Disneyland, a helicopter flight into the Grand Canyon, Cirque du Soleil's Beatles Love and of course the mighty San Diego Comic-Con.

Workwise, I've been keeping busy pencilling Afterburn for Red 5 Comics and completing Kate Lawson and the Ship of Lost Souls.

I've signed with white-hot new comic publisher Red 5 Comics to pencil the post apocalyptic action-adventure series: Afterburn.

Afterburn - When half the planet is destroyed by a solar flare, out of the ashes emerge the action adventures of Jake and his treasure-hunters for hire. Afterburn is written by Scott Chitwood and Paul Ens, drawn by Wayne Nichols ("Lady Supreme: Supreme Sacrifice"), with covers by "Rock Star of Illustration" Matt Busch.

Red 5 Comics is the creation of Paul Ens, former director of Lucasfilm's StarWars.com and Lucas Online, and Scott Chitwood, co-founder of TheForce.net and contributor to ComingSoon.net and SuperheroHype.com

Been steadily working away on my graphic novel as well as keeping busy with various penciling and colouring jobs.

Check out the CG, Inks and Sketches sections of the gallery for new artwork. Cheers.

I'd like to thank the Brisbane City Council and Queensland Government through Arts Queensland for awarding me with a Creative Sparks Grant to go towards the writing and illustrating of my original graphic novel, Rumours of Whitmore.

Creative Sparks demonstrates a commitment by both agencies to develop artists and communities, and nuture Brisbane as a creative city.

A four part mini-series proposal being developed by myself and the frighteningly talented Elton Pruitt.

So today I'm previewing the some select pages of gorgeous art from LADY SUPREME: SUPREME SACRIFICE written by myself and drawn by amazing new talent Wayne Nichols. The story kicks off with a confrontation with OVERTKILL the infamous villain co-created and owned by Todd McFarlane and myself. Wayne's art is beautiful and detailed, he has listened to every change and direction that I have supplied to him and is certain to light up the comics industry in short order.

My entry into Image Comics' Runes of Ragnan 'Essence of Odin' art contest. Click here to check it out!

Jaded Expressions Magazine have chosen me for the first edition of their Artist Showcase.

I'll be regularly updating the Sketches gallery during the holiday period with scans from my daily sketchbook.

I've updated the Inks, CG and Sketches sections of the gallery with new artwork.

Be sure to check out the CG gallery for concept art from my creator owned comic project - Rumors of Whitmore.

I'll be updating soon with a stack of new art and some older stuff I've got lying about.

If you're interested in a professional collaboration, hiring me for a project or for a commission, you can contact me at: oblivion@rocketmail.com


		Odin © 2008 Wayne Nichols.
June 04, 2008 I'm now open for commissions for a limited time, so if you're after one of your favourite characters or anything else, just drop me an email at wayneanichols@gmail.com and we can work out the details and pricing. For samples of my work - please visit my gallery. I'll also be appearing as a special guest at Supanova Sydney June 20-22. I'll be selling limited edition prints at my table in Artists Alley, as well as my art/sketchbook 'Selected Artwork Vol. 1' produced especially for the con. I will also have plenty of original artwork on show including preview pages from my most recent projects, Exiles: Days of Then and Now from Marvel and Star Wars:The Force Unleashed from Dark Horse. I'll be located in the Artists Alley during the duration of the weekend so be sure to drop by and say hi :) April 22, 2008 Ace Comics in Brisbane will be hosting an in-store signing next Saturday the 3rd of May to celebrate the recent launch of KATE LAWSON #1. This signing coincides with international FREE COMIC BOOK DAY so everyone who stops in at Ace Comics on the day will receive a free comic book!! (limited to 'Free Comic Book Day' editions only) KATE LAWSON writer Jonathan Lally and artist Wayne Nichols will both be there to sign copies between 11.00am and 2.00pm. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to pick up a signed copy of KATE LAWSON! Ace Comics & Games is located at: Level 2, 121 Queen Street, Brisbane For further enquiries: Phone: (07) 3210 0939, or Email: acecomics@gmail.com April 7, 2008 Just got back from Supanova Brisbane and what a great time was had by all! We were run off our feet both days signing and selling books and posters as well as doing sketches for the fans. Special thanks to Jon and his wife Jess for sharing the booth with me and creating such a great Aussie character in Kate Lawson. To my brother Adam for his all his great help and positive advice over the weekend. To my beautiful partner Amy for the help and care and support that kept the whole thing running smoothly and especially for luring in all the fanboys to our booth! And to everyone that stopped by the booth, thanks a million. It was a real pleasure to meet each and every one of you! Thanks for making the launch of Kate Lawson and my first Artbook such a great success. March 31 , 2008 I will be appearing as a special guest at Supanova Brisbane April 4-6 to officially launch Kate Lawson and the Ship of Lost Souls issue One. Kate Lawson creator Jonathan Lally and I will be on hand to discuss the creation of the book, and the big things we have in store for Kate's future! I'll be selling limited edition prints at my booth in Artists Alley, as well as my art/sketchbook 'Selected Artwork Vol. 1' produced especially for the con. I will also have plenty of original artwork on show including preview pages from my most recent projects, Exiles: Days of Then and Now from Marvel and Star Wars:The Force Unleashed from Dark Horse. I'll be located in the Artists Alley during the duration of the weekend so be sure to drop by and say hi :) February 13 , 2008 Kate Lawson and the Ship of Lost Souls is available for Pre-Order from Australia's top comic publisher, Phosphorescent Comics! Writing by JONATHAN LALLY Art by WAYNE NICHOLS Due March 2008 The British Colonies of Australia 1812AD; rebellious convicts seize Her Majesties Ship 'The Guildford', and set sail for England, disappearing without trace! In the present day a sea captain is murdered in the city of Sydney! His lifeless body discovered floating in the waters of Central Harbour. In one hand, held in a death grip is a solid silver compass and etched upon its casing, the name of an old British ship 'HMS Guildford'! Federal Agent Kate Lawson and the hapless Detective Hamilton are assigned to investigate. And soon both must confront the undeniable truth! That after nearly two centuries... The Convicts are Back! 32 pg - B&W - $3.99AUD Click the image below to Pre-Order your copy today! January 6 , 2008 First up, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope a great time was had by one and all. Second up, Exiles: Days of then and now is NOW AVAILABLE at local comic shops around the country. I penciled chapters 6 and 8, which all up adds to a grand total of 5 pages Still, it's significant for me, being my first work for Marvel. Plus, it's interesting to see my pencils inked by Scott Koblish and colored in the Marvel style by Sotocolor's A. Street. And besides all that, Mike Raicht has crafted a really enjoyable tale, so go out and treat yourselves to a copy before they're all gone! October 29 , 2007 I just got word that the debut issue of Afterburn from Red 5 Comics is solicited in the latest (November issue) of Previews magazine. It's written by Scott Chitwood & Paul Ens and penciled by me and it's due to hit comic stores in January! They've got a post all about it on the Red 5 website which you can find here: http://www.red5comics.com/?p=153 Also, I recently penciled a chapter of Exiles: Days of then and now for Marvel Comics which is also in this months Previews magazine and due in comic stores January 2nd! You can find it listed on the Marvel website here: http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=8020 August 6, 2007 Finally back on home soil after a whirlwind trip to the USA that took in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas! Highlights included the Alcatraz Night tour, Disneyland, a helicopter flight into the Grand Canyon, Cirque du Soleil's Beatles Love and of course the mighty San Diego Comic-Con. June 26, 2007 Less than a month to go till SanDiegoComicCon 2007. It's gonna be a blast! Workwise, I've been keeping busy pencilling Afterburn for Red 5 Comics and completing Kate Lawson and the Ship of Lost Souls. February 12, 2007 LATEST NEWS! I've signed with white-hot new comic publisher Red 5 Comics to pencil the post apocalyptic action-adventure series: Afterburn. Afterburn - When half the planet is destroyed by a solar flare, out of the ashes emerge the action adventures of Jake and his treasure-hunters for hire. Afterburn is written by Scott Chitwood and Paul Ens, drawn by Wayne Nichols ("Lady Supreme: Supreme Sacrifice"), with covers by "Rock Star of Illustration" Matt Busch. Red 5 Comics is the creation of Paul Ens, former director of Lucasfilm's StarWars.com and Lucas Online, and Scott Chitwood, co-founder of TheForce.net and contributor to ComingSoon.net and SuperheroHype.com Click here to visit the official Red 5 Comics website. October 26, 2006 Been steadily working away on my graphic novel as well as keeping busy with various penciling and colouring jobs. Check out the CG, Inks and Sketches sections of the gallery for new artwork. Cheers. July 25, 2006 I'd like to thank the Brisbane City Council and Queensland Government through Arts Queensland for awarding me with a Creative Sparks Grant to go towards the writing and illustrating of my original graphic novel, Rumours of Whitmore. Creative Sparks demonstrates a commitment by both agencies to develop artists and communities, and nuture Brisbane as a creative city. May 29, 2006 DESCARTES THE ZOMBIE! A four part mini-series proposal being developed by myself and the frighteningly talented Elton Pruitt. Click here to visit the official D.T.Z. production blog. April 12, 2006 NEW! LADY SUPREME PREVIEW!!! Excerpt from robliefeld.net: So today I'm previewing the some select pages of gorgeous art from LADY SUPREME: SUPREME SACRIFICE written by myself and drawn by amazing new talent Wayne Nichols. The story kicks off with a confrontation with OVERTKILL the infamous villain co-created and owned by Todd McFarlane and myself. Wayne's art is beautiful and detailed, he has listened to every change and direction that I have supplied to him and is certain to light up the comics industry in short order. Click here to preview LADY SUPREME! March 21, 2006 I will be pencilling and inking the first 7 pages of TWILIGHT MEN #1 for Chimaera studios and Markosia comics. Preview artwork to come soon! January 22, 2006 Happy New Year !!! My entry into Image Comics' Runes of Ragnan 'Essence of Odin' art contest. Click here to check it out! December 25, 2005 Merry Christmas one and all! A special Christmas gift for a girl very dear to my heart. Merry Xmas Amy! December 20, 2005 Jaded Expressions Magazine have chosen me for the first edition of their Artist Showcase. Click here to check it out. December 19, 2005 I'll be regularly updating the Sketches gallery during the holiday period with scans from my daily sketchbook. November 21, 2005 I've updated the Inks, CG and Sketches sections of the gallery with new artwork. Be sure to check out the CG gallery for concept art from my creator owned comic project - Rumors of Whitmore. November 6, 2005 Hello and welcome to www.wnichols.com. I'll be updating soon with a stack of new art and some older stuff I've got lying about. If you're interested in a professional collaboration, hiring me for a project or for a commission, you can contact me at: oblivion@rocketmail.com
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