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Well I took a break from work for my little jaunt overseas, but now it's time to get back down to business. I've got a few things on my plate at the moment.

First up is the just announced What If? Astonishing X-Men [link] I decided to do this project because Marvel are using digital painters to paint over the pencil art on these books, so I was interested to see what this would be like over my work. Our book is being written by supercool Jim McCann. I'm not sure if this is his first writing gig, but I'm pretty sure most of you are familiar with Jim from the Marvel panels at various conventions, or have at least seen his name around as he does a lot of the big marketing stuff at Marvel. The art of course is by me, but I'm also being paired up with fellow deviant Kai Spannuth, who will be working his digital painting magic over my pencils.

I'm also working on some more X-Factor redesigns as I type this... a lot of cool [link] stuff [link] coming up with that title ... I've got to get my issue #200 cover in for that soon too.

Speaking of covers, I'm finally going to get to colour my own covers! While it's been cool collaborating with various colourists (and I will still continue to do so from time to time), and they've worked some wonders over my lineart, I can't wait to get my whole artistic vision on the page. So excited for that! Right now I've got three other Marvel covers on my plate... I'll divulge details on those when I can.

Anyway I'm need to get back to work!!!

P.s. Here are a few con sketches I did recently, which I noticed posted on Comicartfans:

Red Guardian (Marker and some Gouache) [link]

Rogue (Marker) [link]

Magneto (Marker) [link]

Zatanna (Prelim) [link]

Zatanna (Marker) [link]

Kate Bishop (new Hawkeye - Marker) [link]

Storm (Pencil) [link]

Scarlett Witch (Marker headshot) [link]

Jean Grey (Marker headshot) [link]

If anyone has anymore scans (I know I did a lot more sketches than this recently) feel free to send some my way.

Just got back from the USA last week... LA, San Diego, New York, and Chicago in just under a month... I had a blast over there, but I'm soooo glad to be home. So sick of hotels.

I'm still wrapping my head around all the things that got left undone while I was away, plus all the new work I've got coming up, but I'll post more soon, and update my gallery with some new art when I get the chance too.

San Diego Comic Con International 2009 - David Yardin's Schedule

I will be signing and sketching, plus have some prints in Artists' Alley at table CC-16 (map location) for the duration of the convention.

***Updated*** Sunday - I'll be signing at Marvel Entertainment, Inc, booth 2429 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

Friday - I'll be breaking down How-to Create a Comic Book Cover in Room 18 (Mezzanine Level) 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

*All advance order commissions for San Diego Comic-Con International are now closed.

I'm now accepting a limited number of advance order commissions for San Diego Comic Con International 2009 and Chicago Comic Con 2009.

Details are here on my website: [link]

In addition to advance commissions, I will also be sketching at both shows (I will be in Artist Alley at both conventions; I'll let you know exact locations as soon as I know), however I will not be starting a list for sketches I do at the show until opening day of each con. Advance order commissions only at this stage!

I won't be inking at either con, and I may limit additional extras (backgrounds, extra characters) for sketches I do at the cons, depending on time restraints, so if you want either of those you’ll probably have to order now.