Ashley Wood

If you've been in Star Clipper at all lately, you have seen Ashley Wood's work. Maybe you haven't recognized it, maybe
you've picked it up and looked at it, maybe you just walked by it only to have it catch your eye on the way out. But you've seen it.

Ashley Wood, in my opinion, is one of the most recognizable artists/illustrators working in comics today. As his website shows, Wood is a one of a kind. His brilliant use of traditional painting techniques, along with digital photography and graphic programs on the computer make for a largely exciting and daring look for comics.

But perhaps I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me introduce Ashley Wood. Wood is an artist originating from Australia and has worked for over ten years in most major fields in entertainment. Wood is an established fine artist and has worked for rock bands in creating album covers. He has credits to TV, film, comics, video games, and much more. His entire affiliates/clients list can be found on his website, if you'd like to peruse it.

But right now, Wood, whose blog can be checked for daily information, has a couple of major projects; the first is bringing a newly revamped look to the cult classic Tank Girl, along with writer Alan Martin.



Another project is Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty an adaptation of the PlayStation Portable game that was very popular.



The last of his big projects - 48 Nudes - has been released this past week. It's basically a collection of some of his works.

Ashley Wood has been infamous for using explicit images as a way to garner attention, but no one can deny that Wood, with his expressionist style and adaptability to whatever he is working on, will continue to delight comic book fans everywhere. At only 36, he has already accomplished a multitude of dreams and continues to push the envelope.

What wonders will he cook up for us in the future?

Evey