Charlie Kirchoff discovered his artistic aptitude as a child when he found that urine made an acceptable substitute for water when making sandcastles. Later, in college, he realized his talent for filling empty spaces and logically became a colorist. Charlie lives with his wife, Elbonie (a black woman who enjoys pretending to be a white man on the Internet), and their two ferrets, Freyja and Loki (who may not be too bright but they're loved). Charlie enjoys the "clothing optional" lifestyle of being a freelancer, however his lack of social interaction has taken a serious toll on his verbal skills.
Color Talks Episode 01: Matt Wilson
Here lies the first exciting episode of Color Talks! Comic book colorist, Charlie Kirchoff, faces off with comic book colorist, Matt Wilson, in a head to head conversation that will end all conversations on the topic of comic book coloring! Which would make this a very short podcast series. Luckily, the actual episode isn’t nearly as exciting as this description leads you to believe. However, it should be interesting to anyone interested in behind the scenes conversations between comic book colorists.
Once again this year I’ll be appearing along side other Hampton Roads based comic creators at AF Comics in Newport News Virginia from 12pm-2pm May 5th and AF Comics in Yorktown Virginia from 3pm-5pm May 5th. If you’re in the area come check us out and say hi (Download the flyer below for details)! Also, this year I worked on one of the Free Comic Book Day selections. It’s called “Anti” from 12 Gauge. So, make sure you pick that up FOR FREE! (via Charlie Kirchoff: Comic Book Colorist - Free Comic Book Day in Hampton Roads)
Free Comic Book Day in Hampton Roads
Once again this year I’ll be appearing along side other Hampton Roads based comic creators at AF Comics in Newport News Virginia from 12pm-2pm May 5th and AF Comics in Yorktown Virginia from 3pm-5pm May 5th. If you’re in the area come check us out and say hi (Download the flyer below for details)! Also, this year I worked on one of the Free Comic Book Day selections. It’s called “Anti” from 12 Gauge. So, make sure you pick that up FOR FREE!
Some mornings I’m just in a Spidey kinda mood. This was one of those mornings so I colored this bad boy up just for fun. Pencils by Steve McNiven Inks by Dexter Vines Colors by me Check out the black and white version over on Dexter’s DeviantArt. (via Charlie Kirchoff: Comic Book Colorist - Spidey 4 Fun)
Here’s the cover for Doctor Who Classics Vol 4 #3 featuring a brand new cover by John Ridgeway. Pick this up in stores now! Line Art: John Ridgeway Colors: Me (via Charlie Kirchoff: Comic Book Colorist - Doctor Who Classics Vol 4 Issue 3)
I just noticed that I had neglected posting this, which shocks me because I loved the way this cover came out. Line Art: Matthew Dow Smith Colors: Me (via Charlie Kirchoff: Comic Book Colorist - Doctor Who 11 Cover)
Fellow TMNT Fans, Let’s Slow Our Roll!
Taking a closer look at all the TMNT/Michael Bay hoopla, I’ve decided to reserve judgment. The problem with this age of instant information, the media, bloggers, and fanboys/fangirls tend to take a tiny bit of info an blow it up into something huge!
Yesterday, I admit I was upset that Michael Bay said that the Turtles in his TMNT film are going to be aliens. Then today, while witnessing the continuing fan backlash from that comment, a question occurred to me: Did he actually say they were going to be aliens?
I took a closer look and realized the answer was no, he didn’t say that. What he said was, “These turtles are from an alien race, and they are going to be tough, edgy, funny and completely loveable.” Now, at first glance, it seems that he’s saying they are aliens, but if you pick it apart he says they are “FROM an alien race.” That doesn’t necessarily mean that they are aliens.
With Michael Bay’s reputation at fiddling with established concepts in his films, it’s easy to assume the worse. But I got to thinking, didn’t the mutagenic ooze from the 80s cartoons have unearthly origins? It’s been awhile, but I seem to recall that it was related to Dimension X. So if the mutagen that creates the Turtles is from an alien race, then technically the Turtles are FROM and alien race but not aliens themselves.
I can definitely see Michael Bay wanting to play with the SciFi elements of the Turtles from the 80s cartoon as well as the later comics in the original run instead of going with the street level concept used in the old live action films. So, while it could be possible that he will make them aliens its also possible he’s just playing with concepts from the 80’s cartoon. And the title for the film, according to IMDB, is “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”. Until one of those words is removed, I’m just going to wait to see before I freak out again.
I should also mention, if there ends up being a big ass Technodrome in this movie, I will squee and give Michael Bay my money. I’ve always wanted to see a live action Technodrome!
I just thought I would show a little behind the scenes peak at something I was recently working on. (via Charlie Kirchoff: Comic Book Colorist - Screenshot)
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Motivational Kilowog on my wardrobe.
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East Side Ink, New York, NY - March 2011
Submitted ways back but I don’t know if the quality...
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Ghostrider commission. This one gave me a bit of trouble. I had about 3 false starts before I...
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Jubilee commission. Tell your friends to buy some!
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Donkey Kong - by Matthew Ethan
via: it8bit
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OMNI CONSUMER PRODUCTS approved (or “I’D BUY THAT FOR A DOLLAR!”).
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SuperHamm! Phil Noto’s on Tumblr. He’s been hitting it...
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artist: junko mizuno
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