Next month's spotlight is on artist Daniel Crosier!

Dan Crosier is  the perfect example of an artist who explores and pushes the boundaries of form. Walking into his space you are amazed to see the variety abound in his studio. People entering his studio for the first, second, or even third time, are like kids in a candy store walking around gasping at all they see! 

Daniel Crosier is a Denver, Colorado based artist and has came onto the comic book scene in the last few years.  Illustrating and writing multiple comic book projects with a variety of well-established publishers, Crosier’s distinctive approach, incomparable perspective and vibrant personality has the industry taking note.

After a near death experience due to a lifetime bout with chronic asthma and allergies in his early 20's, Crosier launched into his art career with unyielding vigor and tenacity as only someone offered a second chance could. Crosier secured a degree in fine art from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver, CO with an emphasis in drawing and sculpture.  This background in fine art has encouraged him develop a watershed wood burning technique for illustrating his latest comic book project,  “Bartholomew of the Scissors” from Bluewater Productions.   Crosier has illustrated and burned the entire four-part comic book series on 88 wood panels.

Crosier explains what encouraged him to start illustrating and burning on wood. "I have a background in fine art, and have always opted for alternative mediums. I really liked the idea of incorporating wood grain into my drawings. When I began getting published in the comic industry, it seemed like a natural transitions to do some covers and pin ups on wood. It stuck. People really seemed to like the organic feel of the work."

“Bartholomew of the Scissors” features gothic horror elements with innovative twists.  Similar to the new  “Vince Prince Presents” and “Distortions Unlimited” series which Crosier will also be involved with as a writer and illustrator from Bluewater Productions, the primary focus is on innovative storytelling technique and exceptional art opposed to gratuitous gore.

Crosier also directs the samurai demon/neo-kabuki performance group OFM: OdAm fEI mUd, has directed a few short films like PPP: Plush Posh Pink, and has designed animation & worked as associate producer on Backseat Conceptions’ Lords of Pain animated short. 

The comic industry isn’t Crosier only creative venture. He is also the founder and CEO of Thoth Engine Productions, a multi-faceted production company specializing in original performance, music, film and visual art and design.  For more information about Daniel Crosier visit www.thothengine.net.

Crosier’s Work:

    * http://danielcrosier.deviantart.com/
    * http://www.thothengine.net/
    *http://www.myspace.com/thothengine/
    *http://www.facebook.com/daniel.crosier/

OFM: OdAm fEI mUd:

     *http://www.myspace.com/odamfeimud/

Bartholomew of the Scissors four issues wood burned series may be viewed for free online at WOWIO:

    * http://www.wowio.com/users/searchresults.asp

Crosier In The News:

The Denver Post (front page)- Comic-book visionary goes against the grain
http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_11123748

9News KUSA- No one is perfect, not even superheroes
http://www.9news.com/life/programming/storytellers/article.aspx?storyid=105834

Ain't It Cool News.com- Bizarrely beautiful project from Bluewater Productions
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38332

SFScope.com- Bartholomew of the Scissors is a burned, rather than drawn
http://sfscope.com/2008/09/bartholomew-of-the-scissors-is.html

Inside Digital Design- Daniel Crosier: Wood burned Comics
http://www.insidedigitaldesign.com/010309-daniel-crosier-wood-burned-comics/

Crosier's art featured on The Colbert Report and PBS NewsHour
http://www.denverpost.com/coloradosunday/ci_10871277

About.com- Comic Books Section
http://comicbooks.about.com/od/interviews/a/shatnerint_2.htm

Yahoo Hot Jobs- Get Paid to Play: Workin' the Fun Factor
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-get_paid_to_play_workin_the_fun_factor-394

Crosier's artwork donated to Vincent Price Museum
http://www.bluewaterprod.com/news/Vincent_Price_Art_Donation_09-15-08.php

Shock Till You Drop.com- Crosier Illustrates and writes select titles in new Vincent Price Presents series
http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/comicsnews.php?id=6661

Comic Related.com- Bartholomew of the Scissors Sells Out
http://www.comicrelated.com/press/081019002.html

Greeley Tribune- Greeley at center of new comic book
http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20080706/BUSINESS/157518954/1006&parentprofile=1001

KBPI- Segment with Uncle Nasty on 12/12/08
http://www.kbpi.com/pages/Nasty.html?page=5

Denver Magazine 08/09
http://www.denvermagazine.com/culture/2009/07/life-art-daniel-crosier