David Seidman has been professionally illustrating since graduating in 2001 from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. His work has been selected into prestigious SPECTRUM books, been displayed nationwide, and has been published around the world. Currently, David lives in Philadelphia with his wife and muse, Celeste Giuliano.
Okay, before I start I just want to tell everyone I realize how much I suck at updating this. But I promise, this is a new beginning!!
Down to business... A project that has been near and dear to my heart is finally available to the public. Zenescopes widely popular Grimm Fairy Tales comic finally gets my own demented twist in the form of Pinocchio. Issue #31 of the series is on sale now and features not only my artwork, but my story as well. It was a blast to try my hand at writing and I have to say I loved it. So head on out to your local comic shop and pick it up!! I also have to mention that this is a 2-parter!! Look for part 2 to hit stands next month.
I also received a lot of nice press. Check out MySpace comics for a preview and Wizard Universe for a snazzy interview!
This years New York Comic Con was a blast as usual. I was hanging out with the Zenescope crew all weekend long signing copies of Se7en and even doing a few interviews. I also got the chance to meet some really cool people like Seth Green, Bill Hader and a real highlight, Basil Gogos of Famous Monster fame!
Another huge highlight was getting an invite to see Claudio Sanchez of Coheed & Cambria play an acoustic show at the Sloan Fine Art Gallery in NYC. Not only did I get to see a very intimate show, but Clive Barker was having a show there at the time! Amazing! Thanks Blaze for the invite!
As an artist, I listen to music while working. It is essential for my work process and it keeps me going. Coheed and Cambria is one of those bands I listen to religously and that fuel a lot of the inspiration for my work. So needless to say, when I first met Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria, I was pretty nervous. I was also pretty excited to show him some of my work.
A couple months later I get a dream job. A piece of artwork for a band that has given me so much inspiration... the circle is complete.
The concept was a mechanical dragonfly that was to be used as banners on their tour. Not only did they use these on an extensive tour throughout the states, but they also made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live and on the official tour shirts.
Claudio is a great guy as well as Blaze and Pete at Blacksheep. I had a blast working on this project, and hopefully I get another chance to work with them in the future.
