My dear friends, Tony and Rachelle Atkinson, are in need of help. Rachelle is my regular colorist for the comics and covers I draw at Marvel. If you’ve enjoyed any of my comics at Marvel from the 2014 Nightcrawler series to present day, most likely, you’ve seen Rachelle’s color art over my line art. She is a wonderful collaborator. Rachelle and Tony are kind, loyal and generous friends.
My wife, Dawn and I are often table neighbors next to Rachelle and Tony at comic cons like Emerald City Comic Con, C2E2, and New York Comic Con. We have become very good friends over the years.

Tony was taken to the hospital by ambulance yesterday due to heart and kidney failure. They are incurring medical debt and can use our help.
If you have the means and would like to donate directly to their GoFundMe account, CLICK HERE to make a donation.

I am auctioning off this original Jean Grey piece to help raise money for them. (Jean Grey is Rachelle’s favorite comic book character.)
Please CLICK HERE to visit my eBay listing if you are interested in placing a bid and helping them out.

Thank you for your support, good thoughts, and prayers for Tony, Rachelle, and their three kids.
-Todd

My Todd Nauck “Stay At Home Con” Wave 3 Commission list is CURRENTLY CLOSED!
A LOT of emails have come in right away and I had to close off the Wave 3 list immediately. I will be responding to emailed requests very soon and will take on as many of these as I can.
If you got a request in, I will email you as soon as I can. I will do my best accommodate as many of these requests as I can over the next many weeks. But spots ARE limited.
Stay tuned to my site for updates.
And if you were not able to submit a request this round, please keep an eye out for possible future waves of my “Stay At Home Con” commissions!

Thank you so much for your interest in and support for my art!
Todd

Hi, everyone!
I’ve finished my previous round of “Stay At Home Con” commissions, amidst my work on my official studio commission list. I am opening up a THIRD WAVE of limited time “Todd Nauck Stay At Home Con” commissions on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern.

I am NOT taking “Stay At Home Con” email requests now! 🙂
Info on options and procedure on how to get on my “Todd Nauck Stay At Home Con” Commission list is listed below.
The list will OFFICIALLY open with an ALL NEW post HERE on my front page Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern.

Please read on for some ALL-NEW info!!!

I know many of us have been maintaining our health, safety and wellness during this COVID-19 season with staying at home and social distancing.
A lot of our favorite comic conventions have been canceled or postponed.

Many of you are on my closed official studio commission list. I am moving through that list now. If you’ve been patiently waiting, your name may be nearing the top of that list! This list IS a top priority. But there is downtime between emailing the clients currently on that official list, processing payment, drawing the commission and getting things going with the next clients.

NEW INFO!
I am opening this list for U.S. requests and I plan to take FIVE (5) international requests. COVID-19 has made international shipping a bit more challenging.
I know many international people have been patiently waiting for an opportunity to get a “Stay At Home Con”commission from me. So I am gonna try five international requests. If that goes well, I’ll see if I can take some more. (either on a future wave or possibly even this one.) 😀

Here’s how it will work:

PLEASE READ ALL BULLET POINTS CAREFULLY!
1. I will open up for some pre-con style studio commissions. Options and prices listed below. On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern, I will post a new announcement HERE on my site stating the “Todd Nauck Stay At Home Con Commission” list is “now OPEN” with very specific info I need to collate my list.
2. There will be a CODE WORD in the post’s subject heading AND in a bold RED BOX in the body of the post.
This word goes in the subject of YOUR email at that time. My email address will be mail@wildguard.com.
3. You will send me that email with all the required commission info in the body of your email:

• Your first and last name.
• Your complete and accurate shipping address
• The type of commission you’re looking for (Options listed below).
• The name of character (and specific costume/era) you would like for that commission. (If you are able, please include 1-3 low-res jpegs of that specific costume/era. Otherwise, costume/era may be selected by artist.)
• At least 3 alternate characters (in case I am not able to fulfill your first character request.) Note: Certain actor/celebrity likenesses and possibly video game, anime, and certain movie/TV characters may be declined).

4. I will reply to as many Stay At Home Con commission requests as I can.
THE LIST COULD CLOSE VERY FAST!
If you receive a reply, you are on the list and we can make PayPal payment arrangements. Then I will draw and mail out your commissioned art!
If you do not receive a reply, I may be maxed out for this window of “Stay At Home Con” commissions. Or I may take on a few more requests if I can complete the initial list and there is still time.
5. If this goes well, I may do another round of Stay At Home Con Commissions as soon as I can!

All commissions are single character!
These pre-con style commissions are drawn on 9″x12″ smooth Strathmore Bristol board (or on 140lb cold press watercolor board for watercolor commissions). If you want yours on a sketch cover, we can discuss that possibility in your email request chain. That will depend on what blank sketch covers I have available or can access and would be an extra charge.

These are my current Pre-Con style commission options and rates. Limit ONE commission per person.

• Half figure black and white on 9″x12″: $350
• Half figure color: Copic markers or watercolor on 9″x12″: $450
• Head shot black and white on 7″x10″: $100
• Head shot color: Copic markers or watercolor on 7″x10″: $150
• Half-and-Half characters (example: Spidey/Peter Parker) and movie costume versions of characters (example: MCU Captain America) will be extra charges depending on the particular character.
• U.S. shipping/handling will be $10 for USPS Priority Mail for U.S. shipping. If you want to insure your shipment, that price will be calculated.
  International shipping/insurance/handling charges will be calculated depending on region. Please note: taxes, customs, and/or fees for your country may be applicable.
  Due to the COVID-19 situation, please consider some shipments and delivery could be delayed.
  *NOTE: Commission requests that require celebrity or actor likenesses (and possibly video game, anime, and certain movie/TV characters) may be declined. No personal or your creator-owned characters, please.
  *NOTE: The Copic Marker website says: “Dyes are artificial material made through chemical processes and are not usually as archival as pigment products. In general, dyes are susceptible to ultraviolet rays. Copic inks are a dye and Copic-colored images will fade under direct sunlight or fluorescent light. If your artwork with Copic will be put up in well-lighted area, it is better to seal it with a UV blocking seal.” https://copic.jp/en/support/f3-3/ 

To those that have been on my Official Studio Commission list, this is a separate opportunity, just like a comic con pre-con list.
If you have been on that official list, you can still participate in this opportunity and still keep your spot on the official list if you’d like! Or use this opportunity to use your official list spot. Feel free to submit your request during “Stay At Home Con”! (I will be continuing to tackle my current official studio commission list during this time, and hope to reopen that official list for new clients in the future!)

See you here Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern.
My thanks for your interest in my commissioned art. 😀
Stay safe and well!
Todd

My Todd Nauck “Stay At Home Con” Wave 2 Commission list is CURRENTLY CLOSED!
A LOT of emails have come in right away and I had to close off the Wave 2 list immediately. I will be responding to emailed requests very soon and will take on as many of these as I can.
If you got a request in, I will email you as soon as I can. I will do my best accommodate as many of these requests as I can over the next many weeks.
Stay tuned to my site for updates.
And if you were not able to submit a request this round, please keep an eye out for a possible WAVE 3!
Thank you so much for your interest in and support for my art!

Hi, everyone!
I know many of us have been maintaining our health, safety and wellness during this COVID-19 season with staying at home and social distancing.
A lot of our favorite comic conventions have been canceled or postponed.

Many of you are on my closed official studio commission list. I am moving through that list now. If you’ve been patiently waiting, your name may be nearing the top of that list! This list IS a top priority. But there is downtime between emailing the clients currently on that official list, processing payment, drawing the commission and getting things going with the next clients.

So to maximize my time for those who still want a pre-con style pieces, now that I’ve finished my first round of “Stay At Home Con” commissions, amidst my work on my official studio commission list, I am opening up a SECOND WAVE of limited time “Todd Nauck Stay At Home Con” commissions!
(This is still ONLY for U.S. “Stay At Home Con” commission requests at this time. I hope to do some for international requests at some point if I can. COVID-19 has caused some challenges with international shipping that entails extended time spent in a physical post office.)

I am NOT taking “Stay At Home Con” email requests now! 🙂
Info on how to get on my “Todd Nauck Stay At Home Con” Commission list will post HERE on my front page Monday, June 1, 2020 at 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern.

Here is what I plan to do:
1. I will open up for some pre-con style studio commissions. Options and prices listed below. On Monday, June 1, at 6pm Pacific Time/9pm Eastern Time, I will post a new announcement HERE on my site stating the “Todd Nauck Stay At Home Con Commission” list is now open with very specific info I need to collate my list.
2. There will be a CODE WORD in the post’s subject heading AND in bold letters in the body of the post. This word goes in the subject of YOUR email at that time. My email address will be mail@wildguard.com.
3. You will send me that email with all the required commission info in the body of your email:

• Your first and last name.
• The type of commission you’re looking for (Options listed below!).
• The name of character (and specific costume/era) you would like for that commission. (Please include 1-3 low-res jpegs of that specific costume/era.)
• At least 3 alternate characters (in case I am not able to fulfill your first character request. Certain actor/celebrity likenesses and possibly video game, anime, and certain movie/TV characters may be declined).

4. I will reply to as many Stay At Home Con commission requests as I can. THE LIST COULD CLOSE VERY FAST!
If you receive a reply, you are on the list and we can make PayPal payment arrangements and I draw and mail out your commissioned art!
If you do not receive a reply, I may be maxed out for this window of “Stay At Home Con” commissions. Or I may take on a few more requests if I can complete the initial list and there is still time.
5. If this goes well, I may do another round of Stay At Home Con Commissions as soon as I can!

All commissions are single character!
These pre-con style commissions are drawn on 9″x12″ smooth Strathmore Bristol board. If you want yours on a sketch cover, we can discuss that possibility in your email request chain. That will depend on what blank sketch covers I have available and would be an extra charge.

These are my current Pre-Con style commission options and rates. Limit ONE commission per person.

• Half figure black and white on 9″x12″: $350
• Half figure color Copic markers on 9″x12″: $450
• Head shot black and white on 7″x10″: $100
• Head shot color on 7″x10″: $150
• Half and half character requests (like half Peter Parker/half Spider-Man) will require an extra charge.
• Shipping/handling will be $10 for USPS Priority Mail. If you want to insure your shipment, that price can be calculated.
  *NOTE: Commission requests that require celebrity or actor likenesses (and possibly video game, anime, and certain movie/TV characters) may be declined. No personal or your creator-owned characters, please.
  *NOTE: The Copic Marker website says: “Dyes are artificial material made through chemical processes and are not usually as archival as pigment products. In general, dyes are susceptible to ultraviolet rays. Copic inks are a dye and Copic-colored images will fade under direct sunlight or fluorescent light. If your artwork with Copic will be put up in well-lighted area, it is better to seal it with a UV blocking seal.” https://copic.jp/en/support/f3-3/ 

To those that have been on my Official Studio Commission list, this is a separate opportunity, just like a comic con pre-con list.
If you have been on that official list, you can still participate in this opportunity and keep your spot on the official list if you’d like! Feel free to submit your request during “Stay At Home Con”! (I will be continuing to tackle my current official studio commission list during this time, and hope to reopen that official list for new clients in the future!)

See you here Monday, June 1, 2020 at 6pm Pacific time/9pm Eastern.
My thanks for your interest in my commissioned art
Stay safe and well!
Todd

My Todd Nauck “Stay At Home Con” Commisison list is CURRENTLY CLOSED due to an overwhelming number of emails that flooded in!
I hope to respond to the last few requests! If you sent an email in Wave #1, I will most likely be responding to you about getting your commission done.
If you missed Wave #1, I hope to do a Wave #2 of Stay At Home Con commissions! Stay tuned to my site and social media for updates!
(This list is ONLY for U.S. “Stay At Home Con” commission requests at this time. I hope to do some for international requests at some point if I can. COVID-19 has caused some challenges with international shipping that entails extended time spent in a physical post office.)

EMAIL SUBJECT LINE CODE WORD: Code word currently not applicable.

Please include ALL of the following info in the body of your email pre-con commission request:

1. Your first and last name.
2. The type of commission you’re looking for (Options listed below!).
3. The name of character you would like for that commission. (Please specify if there is a certain costume or era for your character choice and alternate choices.)
4. At least 3 alternate characters (in case I am not able to fulfill your first character request. Certain actor/celebrity likenesses and possibly video game, anime, and certain movie/TV characters may be declined).
   

If I reply back, you are on my pre-con commission list! I will try and accommodate as many pre-con requests as I can.
If you receive an email reply, it will contain info on how you can pay for your commission to lock it in.

PRE-CON COMMISSION OPTIONS:

• All commissions are single character.
• Half figure black and white on 9″x12″: $350
• Half figure color Copic markers on 9″x12″: $450
• Head shot black and white on 7″x10″: $100
• Head shot color on 7″x10″: $150
• LIMIT ONE (1) commission per person.
  *NOTE: Commission requests that require celebrity or actor likenesses may be declined. No personal or your creator-owned characters, please.
  *NOTE: There is an extra charge for half-and-half requests (like half Spider-Man/half Peter Parker)
  *NOTE: The Copic Marker website says: “Dyes are artificial material made through chemical processes and are not usually as archival as pigment products. In general, dyes are susceptible to ultraviolet rays. Copic inks are a dye and Copic-colored images will fade under direct sunlight or fluorescent light. If your artwork with Copic will be put up in well-lighted area, it is better to seal it with a UV blocking seal.” https://copic.jp/en/support/f3-3/ 

Pre-con commissions are drawn on 9″x12″ smooth Strathmore Bristol board. If you want yours on a sketch cover, we can discuss that possibility in our email request chain. That will depend on what blank sketch covers I have available and would be an extra charge.

NOTE: Due to the number of emails I may receive along with other deadlines and studio commissions, I cannot guarantee I will be able to reply to every request. If you do not receive a reply from me, it means I ran out of time and could not accommodate any further requests.
But I may do another round of “Stay At Home Con” commissions. Stay tuned for updates!

I thank EVERYONE for their continued support and understanding.
-Todd

 

 

Want a chance to win an original convention style sketch of your very own?

Here’s how my convention Sketch Retweet Contests work.
During a given convention weekend, you click “RETWEET” on any and/or all of MY commissioned sketches hashtagged for that convention weekend on my Twitter account. (Other artist sketches are not part of my Sketch Retweet Contest.)

After the convention, I use a random number generator to find a winner from all those that retweeted any/all of my convention sketches hashtagged for that weekend.
You do not have to attend the convention to participate. It is open to people with a Twitter account (one Twitter account per person) both in the U.S. and International. Good Luck!

The Prize: 1 (one) 7″x10.5″ (roughly) full color Copic Marker brand new, original head sketch of a character of your choosing, autographed and personalized to the winner. (Sorry, no personal/creator-owned characters)

I’m at London Film & Comic Con July 20-24,2016 and I will post my retweet contest sketches with the hashtag: #LFCC #LFCC2016 #SketchRetweetContest

The contest runs Friday, July 29 to Sunday July 31, 2016. The winner should be announced sometime around Monday, Aug, 2016 or later.
Any retweets of any convention sketches after the winner has been announced are not valid for the sketch prize.

Click here for my convention appearance and convention commission info.

Cissie Jones-King, aka Arrowette, from Young Justice. Character choice of my  Denver Comic Con 2016 Sketch Retweet Contest winner.

Want a chance to win an original convention style sketch of your very own?

Here’s how my convention Sketch Retweet Contests work.
During a given convention weekend, you click “RETWEET” on any and/or all of MY commissioned sketches hashtagged for that convention weekend on my Twitter account. (Other artist sketches are not part of my Sketch Retweet Contest.)

After the convention, I use a random number generator to find a winner from all those that retweeted any/all of my convention sketches hashtagged for that weekend.
You do not have to attend the convention to participate. It is open to people with a Twitter account (one Twitter account per person) both in the U.S. and International. Good Luck!

The Prize: 1 (one) 7″x10.5″ (roughly) full color Copic Marker brand new, original head sketch of a character of your choosing, autographed and personalized to the winner. (Sorry, no personal/creator-owned characters)

I’m at Denver Comic Con, June 17-19 and I will post my retweet contest sketches with the hashtag: #DCC #DCC2016 #SketchRetweetContest

The contest runs Friday, June 17 to Sunday June 19, 2016. The winner should be announced sometime on Monday, June 20, 2016.
Any retweets of any convention sketches after the winner has been announced are not valid for the sketch prize.

Click here for my convention appearance and convention commission info.

Captain America form Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Character choice of my Wizard World Des Moines 2016 Sketch Retweet Contest winner.