Inktober 2022 No. 28: Goblin King . ”Your eyes can be so cruel…” . The mullet to end all mullets! Who else could make that work besides David Bowie? Another dramatic costume change (though it isn’t really shown here) as Jareth confronts Sarah, who has solved his labyrinth, against all odds. . I feel like I’ve been struggling mightily with faces this month, so this one was kind of an ultimatum — a make-or-break day where I was determined to hit, rather than miss. So this one went well, I think. . LABYRINTH was released this month on Netflix US, in case you want to take your own walk back through the maze to the Goblin City. I recommend it. . 75 minutes, 7.5x11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen-White ink with a @speedball_calligraphy 107 nib and @pentelofamerica medium-point black pigment Color Brush on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper. . Soundtrack: The Knife - Deep Cuts . #ink #Inktober #inktober2022 #Labyrinth #GeorgeLucas #jimhenson #davidbowie #terryjones #starwars #themuppets #montypython #brianfroud #Jareth #GoblinKing #mullet #b3nn3tt @davidbowie @inktober https://www.instagram.com/p/CkRtEdILG14/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Inktober 2022 No. 25: As the World Falls Down . ”Throw down your weapons and I’ll see that you're well treated.” . THE SCENE THAT LAUNCHED A THOUSAND SHIPS. One more killer wardrobe change from the Goblin King, and another for Sarah as well, and a show-stopping musical scene. . Not the last Goblin King this month, but one more step towards something I’m happy with. This one turned out OK. COSTUMES, MAN. And HAIR. Why do I do this to myself… . LABYRINTH was released this month on Netflix US, in case you want to take your own walk back through the maze to the Goblin City. I recommend it. . 105 minutes, 7.5x11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen-White ink with a @speedball_calligraphy 107 nib and @pentelofamerica medium-point black pigment Color Brush on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper. . Soundtrack: La Roux - La Roux . #ink #Inktober #inktober2022 #Labyrinth #GeorgeLucas #jimhenson #davidbowie #terryjones #starwars #themuppets #montypython #brianfroud #Goblinking #sarah #Jareth #jenniferConnelly #astheworldfallsdown #b3nn3tt @inktober https://www.instagram.com/p/CkKJjoLrauc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Inktober 2022 No. 16: Piece of Cake . ”So the labyrinth is a ‘piece of cake’, is it? Well let’s see how you deal with this little slice …” . Goblin King! Costume change! Bowie! Crystal ball! I think I’ll do a drawing for each costume change throughout the movie. . Getting there with the Goblin King drawings, but this one still feels a little forced to me. It’s the best effort this month though, so give it time. . Last day at @motcitycomiccon this weekend! Come on over if you’re in the neighborhood! Artists’ Alley table B10, till 5 today. . LABYRINTH was released this month on Netflix US, in case you want to take your own walk back through the maze to the Goblin City. I recommend it. . 100 minutes, 7.5x11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen-White ink with a @speedball_calligraphy 107 nib and @pentelofamerica medium-point black pigment Color Brush on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper. . Soundtrack: David Bowie - Aladdin Sane . #ink #Inktober #inktober2022 #Labyrinth #GeorgeLucas #jimhenson #davidbowie #terryjones #starwars #themuppets #montypython #oubliette #jareth #goblinking #pieceofcake @inktober #b3nn3tt https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjx4wQTryWA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Inktober 2022 No. 17: Wise Man (and Hat) . ”Well well then, there go a couple of suckers.” . YET ANOTHER fantastic piece of creature design and puppetry, and another great Terry Jones moment. The banter between the Wise Man and the Hat is pure Monty Python. . This one seems a little different - more “cartoony” and textured, less contrasty. But I think I made a good step out of my comfort zone with this effort. Hopefully I can carry those techniques forward and combine them with the usual. . LABYRINTH was released this month on Netflix US, in case you want to take your own walk back through the maze to the Goblin City. I recommend it. . 75 minutes, 7.5x11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen-White ink with a @speedball_calligraphy 107 nib and @pentelofamerica medium-point black pigment Color Brush on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper. . Soundtrack: Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! . #ink #Inktober #inktober2022 #Labyrinth #GeorgeLucas #jimhenson #davidbowie #terryjones #starwars #themuppets #montypython #wiseman #hat #graciassenorita #howsthatforbainpower #b3nn3tt @inktober https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj1cVunLHOs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Inktober 2022 No. 20: WHAT?! . ”Mumble, mumble, mumble - you’re a wonderful conversational companion.” . In an echo back to the truthful/lying door guards, we arrive upon the hear no/speak no door knockers. And back squarely into the Terry Jones realm of hilarious dry humor. . This one took a lot longer than I anticipated - which seems to be my theme for this year. Interesting result, I guess; not sure if it looks like the bronze finish it’s supposed to look like, but it’s OK. . LABYRINTH was released this month on Netflix US, in case you want to take your own walk back through the maze to the Goblin City. I recommend it. . 90 minutes, 7.5x11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen-White ink with a @speedball_calligraphy 107 nib and @pentelofamerica medium-point black pigment Color Brush on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper. . Soundtrack: XTC - Nonsuch . #ink #Inktober #inktober2022 #Labyrinth #GeorgeLucas #jimhenson #davidbowie #terryjones #starwars #themuppets #montypython #brianfroud #doorknockers #canthearya #what #hesdeafasapost #b3nn3tt @inktober https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj8_gorrSid/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Inktober 2022 No. 14: Helping Hands . ” Would you like us to let go?” . Another show-stopper of a set piece that was over too soon. Another starkly memorable scene in a long line of memorable scenes. . Pretty fun, cathartic drawing; I really struggle with hands, as many artists do. So hopefully I learned some things? . I’m here at @motcitycomiccon all weekend! Come on over if you’re in the neighborhood! . LABYRINTH was released this month on Netflix US, in case you want to take your own walk back through the maze to the Goblin City. I recommend it. . 100 minutes, 7.5x11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen-White ink with a @speedball_calligraphy 107 nib and @pentelofamerica medium-point black pigment Color Brush on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper. . Soundtrack: David Bowie - Low . #ink #Inktober #inktober2022 #Labyrinth #GeorgeLucas #jimhenson #davidbowie #terryjones #starwars #themuppets #montypython #helpinghands #whichway #shechosedown #b3nn3tt @inktober https://www.instagram.com/p/CjtWe94uap2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Inktober 2022 No. 5: Goblin King! . "You have thirteen hours in which to solve the labyrinth, before your baby brother becomes one of us... forever.” . Bowie’s Jareth the Goblin King has become one of the most iconic characters of our generation. The role was practically written around him, even though he didn’t sign on the dotted line until 2 months before shooting was to begin. . HUGE PRESSURE to deliver on Jareth for his first appearance. I think it’s landed in a good spot, for the most part. Must be more expressive for subsequent ones. What? You thought this was it? He changes costumes about 8 times… . LABYRINTH was released this month on Netflix US, in case you want to take your own walk back through the maze to the Goblin City. I recommend it. . 65 minutes, 7.5x11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen-White ink with a @speedball_calligraphy 107 nib and @pentelofamerica medium-point black pigment Color Brush on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper. . Soundtrack: David Bowie - Hunky Dory . #ink #Inktober #inktober2022 #Labyrinth #GeorgeLucas #jimhenson #davidbowie #terryjones #starwars #themuppets #montypython #goblins #brianfroud #jareth #goblinking #b3nn3tt https://www.instagram.com/p/CjWb5dRrbW4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Inktober 2022 No. 22: LUDO!? . ”I don't want that thing back in my mouth!” . I know it s a little soon for another Ludo, but this moment was too good to pass up. A real heart-warming character moment in the middle of the quest, apropos of nothing. BRILLIANT. . I had a lot of fun with the Ludo drawing a few days ago, and there was one entry later in the month that I was dreading - so I 86’d that one and added in this one. And we’re all the better for it. Ludo! . LABYRINTH was released this month on Netflix US, in case you want to take your own walk back through the maze to the Goblin City. I recommend it. . 70 minutes, 7.5x11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen-White ink with a @speedball_calligraphy 107 nib and @pentelofamerica medium-point black pigment Color Brush on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper. . Soundtrack: The Interrupters - Say It Out Loud . #ink #Inktober #inktober2022 #Labyrinth #GeorgeLucas #jimhenson #davidbowie #terryjones #starwars #themuppets #montypython #brianfroud #Ludo #LudoFriend #knockKnock #b3nn3tt @inktober https://www.instagram.com/p/CkBtCTSuHjn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=