Anuj Shrestha's Sketchbook Repository

Bloom

2011-12-19T12:51:00.000-08:00

This is a new one page comic created for the upcoming issue of the anthology Catch Up. Thanks to my friend and colleague Josh Burggraf for including me on this project.

Genus 2

2011-08-19T10:08:00.000-07:00

Apologies, but the long absence in posting is due to work on the following issue of my comic, Genus. Related sketches and excerpts will be forthcoming. Stay tuned!

New Recruits

2011-08-19T08:13:00.000-07:00

Eyesore

2011-08-19T07:54:00.000-07:00

Plant Study fig. 3

2011-06-09T22:39:00.002-07:00

Plant Study fig. 2

2011-06-09T22:39:00.000-07:00

Plant Study fig. 1

2011-06-09T22:38:00.000-07:00

Plant Envy

2011-06-09T22:37:00.000-07:00

Bad Reception

2011-06-09T22:36:00.000-07:00

Donut Hole

2011-06-09T22:34:00.000-07:00

Wine And Spirits

2011-06-09T22:33:00.000-07:00

Lord Of The Fruit

2011-06-09T22:32:00.001-07:00

Eggy Boy

2011-06-09T22:31:00.002-07:00

Letters To Cleo

2011-06-09T22:31:00.000-07:00

Praise For American Cat

2011-04-15T08:05:00.000-07:00

Drawing Words And Writing Pictures, the comics criticism and education site run by Jessica Abel and Matt Madden, ran a brief review of my short comic American Cat, which appeared in Rabid Rabbit #10. The comic also made the "Notable Comics" list in the latest edition of the anthology, America's Best Comics. Check out the review here!

Genus, MoCCA Fest 2011 and Bergen Street Comics

2011-04-06T12:22:00.000-07:00

The Museum of Comics and Cartoon Art is hosting its annual festival of comics and comic art this weekend. Head over to the Lexington Avenue Armory this Saturday or Sunday to experience the varied, ambitious and oft beautiful work of comics artist from New York and beyond. I will have a table at the event along with my talented colleagues Fay Ryu and Sakura Maku. I will be debuting issue 1 of my new comic, Genus, and selling reprints of Hydra and Paliwog #2. Don't miss out on this unique, inspiring event.

Also, in related news, our friends at Bergen Street Comics are hosting a gallery opening/release party this Friday night of the thirteenth issue of Rabid Rabbit; Square One. This issue is a collaboration with Swedish art-comics outfit, C'est Bon Anthology. There is no doubt in my mind that you will be entertained.

Another One Down

2011-03-04T15:08:00.000-08:00

Here are some sample frames from my upcoming piece, Another One Down, appearing in the 13th issue of the always provocative Rabid Rabbit anthology, due out this April.

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

2011-02-22T17:40:00.002-08:00

Classroom

2011-02-22T17:40:00.000-08:00

Drawn whilst partaking of libations with a one, P.H. No, it's not a self-portrait.

Burdened

2011-02-22T17:38:00.002-08:00

Friends Are Friends Forever

2011-02-22T17:38:00.000-08:00

Atlas Drugged

2011-02-22T17:37:00.000-08:00

Better Days

2011-02-22T17:36:00.000-08:00

Floating

2011-02-22T17:32:00.001-08:00

Recovery Phase I

2011-02-22T17:31:00.000-08:00

Moment of Fear

2011-01-13T20:10:00.001-08:00

One of the most frightening moments of my life was seeing her come out of surgery. It was only after she spoke to me in slurred, drug-induced speech that relief began to set in. A slowly unwinding relief.

Speaking In Tongues

2011-01-13T20:09:00.001-08:00

Placemat Persona

2011-01-13T20:08:00.000-08:00

The graphic motifs and font were inspired by a child's placemat from a local diner.

Hotel Flora

2011-01-13T20:06:00.001-08:00

Kazi's a Pelaya

2011-01-13T20:05:00.001-08:00

Condado

2011-01-13T20:04:00.000-08:00

The first in a series of sketches done while lounging in the Condado resort area of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Paliwog 2

2010-12-06T17:04:00.000-08:00

My new mini-comic, Paliwog 2, is complete and debuted at the Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival last weekend. The book, a follow up to the first volume, is a collection of (primarily) recent short comics. It shared the Rabid Rabbit table with other beautifully designed booklets from colleagues Chris Butzer and Paul Hoppe.

Head Scratch

2010-11-24T09:47:00.002-08:00

The Sorceress

2010-11-24T09:47:00.000-08:00

A nostalgic attempt.

"Everybody's Awesome"

2010-11-24T09:44:00.000-08:00

Reflections on the New York illustration scene.

Demo-Cratic

2010-11-24T09:43:00.001-08:00

Face Lift

2010-11-24T09:42:00.002-08:00

Muslim Superman

2010-11-24T09:42:00.000-08:00

Cap'n Evening

2010-11-24T09:41:00.000-08:00

Secret identity revealed.

Midnight Cowboys

2010-11-08T19:50:00.000-08:00

A piece I did for the Pixar blog, referencing another classic "buddy" film. I really wanted to put the cigarette in Buzz's mouth to drive the reference home, but the image needed to maintain a G rating. Thanks to my old friend Jerrod Maruyama for inviting me to participate.

Moving On Down

2010-10-28T16:01:00.000-07:00

I'm attempting to find a thread linking war, mobility and privilege.

Tongues

2010-10-28T15:57:00.001-07:00

The David Harvey Roast

2010-10-28T15:56:00.000-07:00

Some weeks back I attended a lecture by the Marxist scholar David Harvey. It was an insightful and relevant discussion around his new book The Enigma of Capital and the Crises of Capitalism. He also faced the critical feedback of his peers/colleagues which was quite amusing.

Country Home

2010-10-28T15:52:00.000-07:00

Spotlight

2010-09-27T11:10:00.000-07:00

Hoppe

2010-09-27T11:07:00.000-07:00

"He has two mouths because he talks too much." - S.Y. Choi

Thomas

2010-09-27T11:03:00.000-07:00

"Pressure Drop."

You Da Best

2010-09-27T11:02:00.000-07:00

Good Shit

2010-09-27T11:01:00.002-07:00

Late night, every night.

Victims of Modern Banking

2010-09-27T11:01:00.001-07:00

Dessert in Chicago

2010-09-27T11:00:00.000-07:00

Controversial Condiments, Plate 1

2010-09-27T10:58:00.000-07:00

Wifey

2010-09-27T10:21:00.000-07:00

New sketchbook; new wife.

Last Page Of The Sketchbook

2010-09-15T11:14:00.000-07:00

Here's to many more, kids.

Taste Maker

2010-09-15T11:13:00.000-07:00

Long Walks On The Bitch

2010-09-15T11:11:00.000-07:00

Paranoid Citizenry

2010-09-15T11:04:00.000-07:00

Which came first, excessive policing or suspicious behavior?

Butzy

2010-09-15T11:02:00.000-07:00

Continuing with a tradition started back in the MFA studios at SVA. Butzer once again, sans rant.

Nazia Texting

2010-09-15T11:00:00.000-07:00

Back in the drawin' groove!

Excerpt from Hell Hath No Fury

2010-08-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

I have been greatly delayed in blogging due to a wedding (my own) and the work schedule at the agency (are those sufficient excuses?) Currently busy wrapping up a 5 page comic for the 12th issue of the Rabid Rabbit comics anthology. The new book will be released in the coming months. For now enjoy these sample frames.

Beached

2010-07-06T10:39:00.000-07:00

Boys Of Summer

2010-07-06T10:38:00.002-07:00

Cavealien

2010-07-06T10:38:00.001-07:00

Skyman!

2010-07-06T09:59:00.001-07:00

This was inspired by an actual WWII-era superhero created by Gardner Fox & Ogden Whitney. Whitney was a master of the comics form, but this character (who is public domain) was one of numerous disposable heroes created after the first publication of Superman. Though his battles with villainous yellow Asians are noteworthy! And the headgear and wind turbine/propeller logo are glorious.

Dad And The Guest List

2010-07-06T09:58:00.000-07:00

You Want A Piece Of Me?

2010-07-06T09:57:00.000-07:00

Black Masks, White Skin

2010-07-06T09:56:00.000-07:00

It Floats

2010-07-06T09:54:00.000-07:00

Back from another long absence. More comics and visual treats await...

Evolve

2010-06-09T14:09:00.001-07:00

This is the first of several comics projects that have kept me busy as of late... Enjoy!

Hoppe on Pop

2010-05-11T14:24:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen, the inimitable Paul Hoppe Sebastian McGillicutty III. Philosopher, dreamer and a damn talented artist.

Tax Burden

2010-05-11T14:23:00.001-07:00

Stand By Your Man

2010-05-11T14:22:00.000-07:00

Indeed!

2010-05-11T14:19:00.002-07:00

We'll always have Sammy's. Z2 KC NYC (October 2009-April 2010)

Manifest Density

2010-05-11T14:19:00.001-07:00

Doug Spiderman

2010-05-11T14:16:00.002-07:00

"Spiderman here. Doug Spiderman. I'll be in conference room B in fifteen minutes for the account actualization referral webinar."

Columbo

2010-05-11T14:16:00.001-07:00

Foot Hold

2010-05-11T14:15:00.000-07:00

Ego

2010-05-11T13:49:00.000-07:00

Posting a back log of sketches from the last few weeks. Do enjoy.

Little Brother

2010-05-02T17:07:00.000-07:00

My friend and colleague S.Y. Choi and I have recently launched a collaborative blog, Little Brother. It will showcase comics and illustration with a flair for the macabre. Please visit and enjoy.

Hydra and MOCCA 2010

2010-04-09T09:37:00.001-07:00

This weekend the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art is holding its annual MoCCA Fest. Hundreds of contributors, comprised of cartoonists and illustrators from NYC and beyond will gather in midtown to showcase their talents. I will be premiering Hydra, my new book/zine which is a collection of recent illustrations. I will also have new copies of my old mini-comic, Paliwog, available. And lastly, I have a new three page comic featured in the new issue of the Supertalk comics anthology that will be premiering at the festival as well. Come visit me and the good people of Rabid Rabbit at our table, right next to the Supertalk kids. See y'all soon.

Profile Article In Republica

2010-03-26T16:27:00.000-07:00

I have been featured in a profile cover story for the Kathmandu daily newspaper, Republica. The piece is a summary of my recent comics projects and the sketchbook work collected in this blog. Thank you to editor Subel Bhandari and reporter Kanchan Burathoki for the fine piece.

Rabid Rabbit Release Party And Art Show

2010-03-24T16:19:00.000-07:00

Come one, come all, to the Rabid Rabbit event at Bergen Street Comics this Saturday evening in Brooklyn, NY! This gathering will celebrate the release of the 11th(!) issue of the now legendary tome and will also mark the beginning of a month long exhibit featuring original comics pages by myself and other contributing artists. My selected pages will be from the story Revolution 1, that appeared in Rabid Rabbit #8. Comics! Hipsters! What more could one ask for? Bring close friends and an enemy or two.

Red Dream Sample

2010-03-18T09:40:00.000-07:00

I am currently wrapping up a three page horror comic for the upcoming anthology, Supertalk vol. 2. This comic is also an excerpt from a larger story in development. Stay tuned.

Woman on Subway

2010-03-18T09:08:00.000-07:00

Full Nelson Mandela

2010-03-18T09:06:00.001-07:00

Heros

2010-03-18T09:03:00.000-07:00

Lollipop

2010-03-18T08:34:00.000-07:00

I'm back.

Anujink Relaunch

2010-01-18T17:13:00.000-08:00

My website anujink.com hath been relaunched in a more simplified form. With a few exceptions, primarily newer work will be showcased. Take a break and enjoy!

Consultants

2010-01-13T20:38:00.000-08:00

Medical Series, Case 5

2010-01-13T20:35:00.001-08:00

Medical Series, Case 4

2010-01-13T20:32:00.001-08:00

Medical Series, Case 3

2010-01-13T20:30:00.000-08:00

Medical Series, Case 2

2010-01-13T20:28:00.000-08:00

Medical Series, Case 1

2010-01-13T20:12:00.000-08:00

The following series explores thematic elements that will appear in a comics piece in the near future. Keep those eyes peeled.

Supertalk

2009-12-30T09:51:00.000-08:00

My two page story War Bondage appears in the recently released Supertalk comics anthology. Follow the link for more information and non sequitur noodling.

True Tales of the Kichkanni

2009-11-25T16:08:00.000-08:00

The other comic is a four page story for the upcoming 11th issue of the Rabid Rabbit anthology. The title is True Tales of the Kichkanni, Vol 1 (in hopes of future installments.) The theme for this issue will be myths and folktales. Look out for it in January, 2010!

War Bondage

2009-11-25T14:59:00.000-08:00

I've been busy with a few comics projects for two different anthologies. The first piece, War Bondage, is a two page story for an upcoming anthology that is yet to be titled.

Beautiful Ghost

2009-11-10T18:15:00.000-08:00

An American variant on a classic Nepali ghost story.

At Your Service

2009-11-10T18:13:00.001-08:00

Lewis Comics

2009-11-10T18:05:00.000-08:00

Taken from a random horror movie still. Aren't ya spooked?