Bummed that the Transformers: Mosaic [link] project has closed down, and wish you still had an avenue for your creative juices? Well, great news!

Transformers: Bots of Honor [link] is about to start work on its second volume of work, and we're opening up our doors and calling for anyone interested in contributing to the project to put their hand up. The project has already established itself as its own unique continuity, and this is everyone's chance to help build it even more.

Unlike previous times that we've called for contributors, this time we're looking for writers as well as artists and colorists! Also, the amount of work required by everyone is really dependent on how much they want to put into it – individual stories will range from one to three pages, so there's plenty of opportunity for everyone to participate.

We're hoping to take the real 'community' feel that the Transformers Mosaic project had, and push it even further and build a project the whole community can feel proud of.

Anyone who is interested in contributing to the project simply needs to send an email to bots.of.honor@gmail.com, letting us know in which capacity you wish to participate (writer, artist or colorist).

To get you a little more excited about the project, here's a sneak peak of what's still to come from volume 1;

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Hey!

Head over to The Underbase [link] and listen to me and my good buddy, Shaun Knowler talk about running (and closing) the Transformers: Mosaic project.

God, I forgot how Canadian Shaun sounds and how Australian I sound

Hey,

started work on (another) new project today and was wondering if there are any artists out there interested in working on a creator-owned project with me.  It would initially be un-paid work, but, if the project is picked up, would definitely quickly become paid work. You would have to be serious about drawing comics, ie, able to turn out sequential pages reasonably quickly, and you MUST be able to draw humans.

All I want to say about the project so far, is that's called 'NEW GODS,' and it would be something we build / create together.

So, anyone interested?

Hey all!

Ideas are always percolating in my mind, and one that's bubbling to the top as of late is trying to start my own digital-comic publishing company.  I have toyed with the idea of starting a 'proper' comic publishing company, but in this day and age, I don't think there's really money in printed media.

So, my question is this; How many people out there currently buy digital comics?  What do you read them on?  And how much are you happy to pay for a single issue?

This is the big one!

It's been over two years, and Transformers Mosaic is ready to launch its next big project...

THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE - SPECIAL EDITION

We're planning to expand upon one of the most popular stories of Transformers history and we need help, A LOT OF HELP! We need writers, artists and colorists to take part in possibly the largest singular Transformers fan project ever!

This project will be comprised of numerous one-page stories, each focusing on a specific character, all set within the original animated movie, building upon the epic story that so many still hold dear.

If you're interested, please send an email to Transformers.mosaic@gmail.com, letting us know in which capacity you want to participate (writer, artist or colourist. Samples of work would be preferable.) and we'll send you more information.

So, tell your friends, tell everyone, we want this to be special but we need you!

That is all.

Yo!

The fantastic Boo [link] was kind enough to draw two Stunticon pin-ups for my 'Spotlight Stunticons' project.

So head over to the project's DA page [link] and check them out!!!

YO JOE!!!

Josh van Reyk, co-creator / manager of the successful Transformers fan project "Transformers Mosaic"is now running a similar project for G.I. JOE and is now putting the call out for all interested people to contribute.

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G.I. JOE BATTLESPACE will be a collection of one-page fan comics set within the various G.I. Joe universes. These comics will expand and build upon the existing stories and characters and will also showcase the great talent within the G.I. Joe community. This project will be completely un-official and all just for fun, no-one will be paid for their contributions. The completed pieces will be posted online on this and many other forums / websites all round the webs.

What am I looking for?  I'm putting the call out to all committed writers / artists / colourists in the community who want to contribute to a great project and show-off their skillz.  Some understanding of comic format / structure would be preferred.

How do you get involved?  Easy, just send an email to gijoe.battlespace@gmail.com and let me know if you're a writer, artist or colourist.

To stay up-to-date on all things "G.I. Joe Battlespace," you can follow the project at Deviant [link] Art or on  Facebook [link]

Calling all BEN 10 fans!

Josh van Reyk, creator and manager of the successful Transformers fan project "Transformers [link] Mosaic" is running a similar project for BEN 10 and is now looking for interested people to contribute.

BEN 10: INFINITY will be a collection of one-page fan comics set within the existing Ben 10, Alien Force and Ultimate Alien universes. These comics will expand and build upon the existing stories and characters and will also showcase the great talent within the Ben 10 community. This project will be completely un-official and all just for fun, no-one will be paid for their contributions. The completed pieces will be posted online on this and many other forums / websites all round the webs.

What are we looking for?  We're putting the call out to all committed writers / artists / colorists in the community who want to contribute to a great project and show-off their skillz.  Some understanding of comic format / structure would be preferred.

How do you get involved?  Easy, just send an email to ben.10.infinity@gmail.com and let us know if you're a writer, artist or colorist.

To stay up-to-date on all things "Ben 10: Infinity," you can follow us at Deviant Art [link] or on Facebook [link]

And remember, it's ALWAYS hero time!

A few months back, a call was sent out for artists and colourists interested in working on an all new Transformers project created by the managers of "Transformers: Mosaic." We had a fantastic response and have been able to recruit some incredible talent from the fan base.  Everyone has been working very hard on this project with some very impressive results and we are now at a point where we can share a little bit more about the project.

So, without further ado...

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Logo by James Biggie. Art by; Ger Hankey, Kris Smith, Andrew Griffith, Daniel Light and Jenny Son.

Even in the most peaceful of times, when the people are happy and safe, there are those that would bring misery and suffering unto others.  Those that would seek selfish gain.  Those that would plunge the world into darkness.  But, there is always a light to ward off the dark.  A beacon of hope for the helpless.  A symbol of justice that watches over all.  There is always......a Prime.

Patrolling the streets of the capital city of Iacon, the newest link in the Prime Legacy, Optimus Prime, keeps an ever-vigilant optic over the citizens of Cybertron.  Armed with the power of the Matrix of Light, Optimus Prime has the ability to create any object out of pure energy, and uses the accumulated wisdom and skills of the Primes before him to battle the forces of evil, wherever and whenever they prey upon the weak.

No one bot stands alone, and there are many other protectors of Cybertron who have dedicated their sparks to upholding justice.  As Optimus Prime hunts down wrong-doers, he is joined by these heroes, each with their own unique abilities and talents.  Together, these "Bots of Honor," strive to maintain the peace that has blessed Cybertron for many meta-cycles.

But, all good things must come to an end. Although the various villains that Optimus and his friends battle, dangerous as they all are, may seem random and un-connected, there is a dark force rising that could threaten the whole of Cybertron.  Will Optimus Prime uncover the truth about this hidden threat before it's too late? What will the consequences be, not only for our heroes, but for every Cybertronian on the planet if they fail?

In 2011, get ready for action and adventure like you've never seen as everyone's favourite 'Robots in Disguise" do battle on a whole new level


There are still a few slots left for artists and colorists, so if you're interested in contributing to what is set to be a memorable project, get in touch with us at bots.of.honor@gmail.com.

If you want to stay up-to-date on all things "Bots of Honor," check out our deviant art site here; [link]

Just to get you a little bit more excited, here are the full character designs featured in the above promotional piece;

Optimus Prime [link]

Grimlock [link]

Wheeljack [link]

Galvatron [link]

Megatron [link]

And just because the design for Optimus Prime isn't 'new,' here's a pic of his alt-mode; [link]

Yo!

Well most of you may already know this, but those of you who I'm not currently 'friends' with on Facebook, I have just launched my on FB page that you can be a 'fan' of.  The page will be a place for me to display / pimp all the (very) numerous projects I'm working on.

So, if you're on FB, and want to keep up with all things JVR, head on over to "Choose Wisely Productions" [link] and check it out.  And hell, while ya there, send me a friend request, too


Oh, and absolutely ZERO points who understands the title of my FB page

Catchya!
Josh

Hey everyone,

just lettin' ya know that Issue #4 of TRANSFORMERS: IRONHIDE will be hitting the shelves tomorrow.  This issue is drawn by my very good friend, Casey Coller, and it is actually Casey's last bit of work for a while.

I know I'm not (even close to) the only one who will missing seeing Casey's work gracing the pages of Transformers comics.  Casey is a down-right talent, who, for me, is squarely placed in the 'new wave' of Transformers artists.

Good luck to ya man!

catchya
Josh

Hey!

most of you who are watching me are probably already watching Kris [link] Smith and are aware of his situation, but for the rest of you un-educated types, head over to his DA page right away.

Kris is a very good friend of mine and has fallen on some tough times as of late.  To help make some ends meet, Kris is offering VERY cheap commissions so do yourself a favour and check it out.

I know I'll be hitting him up for a few

Thanks!

Yo!

I've had this game for about a week (DS version) and am really enjoying it.  It's just such a fun game and the story is pretty cool, too.

So, who else has got it?  What version?  You likez?

If this is indeed supposed to be the prequel to the new Tf series, then BRING IT ON!

The next evolution in Transformers fan-comics is here!

The creative minds behind "Transformers: Mosaic," Josh van Reyk & Shaun Knowler, have teamed up with writers from the community including Andrew Griffith, John-Paul Bove, Matt Marshall, Logan Rogan and Lo Baker to bring you the most original Transformers story to breach the realms of cyberspace!

TRANSFORMERS: BOTS OF HONOR

This series takes everything you know about Transformers, flips it upside down, spins it round a few times, buys it a drink, throws the drink in its face, breaks it down, builds it back up, breaks it down again and completely start from scratch.  This is your favourite robots in disguise like you've never seen them before!

So, why are we just telling you about this awesome project, rather than showing you?

Because it hasn't been drawn yet, that's why. That's where you come in.

We are looking for competent aspiring Transformers artists and colorists, who are itching for a great challenge and want to be part of something really special.

If you think you fit this criteria, there's a little more you should know first...

Artists will be expected to;
• Complete 5 full pages of inked sequential art.
• Adhere to strict deadlines (1 page per month).
• Where required, work within a team to develop new designs for existing characters.
• Work as a contributing member of a great team.

Colorists will be expected to;
• Color 5 full pages of sequential art.
• Adhere to strict deadlines (1 page per month).
• Where required,  assist in the development of new character designs.
• Follow set coloring guide-lines.
• Work as a contributing member of a great team.

Still interested?  

Artists and Colorists wishing to contribute to this project should send samples of their work to bots.of.honor@gmail.com.  Artists and Colorists will be assessed on their skills and suitability for the project, so not everyone who expresses will be guaranteed a place in the project.

Keep you optics open for more news and previews about this exciting project.  And just to whet your appetite a little, here is the character design (by Andrew Griffith) of the star of the series, Optimus Prime. [link]

Make sure you stay up-to-date on all things "Bots of Honor" related by following the following link  to our Deviant Art page; [link]

I was looking back through my gallery today, at all the Mosaics I have written over the years (that sounds weird) and was somewhat astounded by just how many talented people I have worked with.

So, I thought I would take this opportunity to say THANKS!!!!  To every single person I have had the great pleasure and honour to work with, you are all FANTASTIC artists, and even more FANTASTICER people

I am continually blown away by the skills that so many people have within the greater Transformers community, and you all just keep getting better and better.

I'm really into the show, cause it FINALLY shows Vampires as evil, deprived, sex-made monsters!!!  SO much better than emo sparkling whingers


Anyways, I've been thinking bout flexin' my literary skillz on something non-tf and have this urge to writes me a little TB script.

So, any artists out there lookin' to collab on some dirty sexy vamp fun? Just for kicks!

Oh, and last night's ep was MESSED UP!!! I think my head is broken for a while after that scene.

Transformers Spotlight: Stunticons
Josh van Reyk (w) • Sterling Gee, Ger Hankey, Jamie Roberts, Lindsay Smith, Jeremy Tiongson, Andy Turnbull, Chris Vera (a) • John-Paul Bove, Liam Shalloo (col) • Andrew Griffith with Joana Lafuente , Kris Smith (cov) • HdE (let)
As the Stunticons wake up alone and separated, they all ask the same thing; "what has happened?" But the questions they should be asking, are "why?" and "who's responsible?" Get up close and personal with one of the Decepticons most-hated groups as their inner-workings are exposed leading to a change they can never come back from!

This project is 100% fan-made and is no way to be considered 'official.' This is the result of one writer who is very lucky to have so many talented people offer their skills.

If all goes as planned, Spotlight: Stunticons will be released on most Transformers fan-sites around the web in September of 2010.

For updates, and sneak-peaks, head over to [link] and keep your optics open.

Yo,

some / most of you will already know that the "Transformers: Mosaic" project celebrates it's 3rd birthday today!

It's been an amazing three years managing this project, and I have met the most awesome people and made some great friends through it.  Heck, it even played a HUGE part in me (and my good buddy Shaun Knowler) my first official comic gig.

To everyone that has participated, supported or even just commented on the Mosaic project, THANK YOU!!!  It's a real honor to be involved in this project which is a testament to the talent we have in the Transformers community.

I strongly suggest you all head over to the Mosaic page now, to check out the juicy celebratory pieces we've posted in the last few days, you won't be disappointed, well, maybe your trousers will

So, here's to another 3 years!!!

Oh, and hopefully another new project to announce in the next few days / weeks, so keep your optics open.

Catchya!
Josh

Yo!

"Last Stand of the Wreckers" is out this week.  GO BUY IT X10!!!!

'NUFF SAID.

Josh.