Rockslide's first actual custom! Hulk- Mr. Fixit!

[Rockslide]

http://www.rockydavies.com/Muggs/Mr-Fixit-friends.jpg
I was trying to decide what custom Mugg I would attempt first. I wanted to do a character that I hadn't seen done before that would be fun. I also wanted to use a custom accessory like the capes or helmets. Then I it hit me how perfect the Indiana Jones would be for Mr. Fixit, one of my favorite random Marvel characters. Thus was born this Mugg.

I learned a ton doing this first one. I tried masking off areas with tape, I tried a variety of markers, different acrylic brands and brushes. I made mistakes and had some successes. (never attempt pin striping with cheap walmart pens, haha- the thing dried up every quarter of an inch- so frustrating).

Next time, I want to try airbrushing and stencils instead of painting with brushes. We'll see how that goes, anyway, enjoy! The close-ups show all the mocking mistakes and brush strokes, haha. Live and learn. I'd be happy to answer any questions on my process.

http://www.rockydavies.com/Muggs/Mr-Fixit.jpg
http://www.rockydavies.com/Muggs/Mr-Fixit-back.jpg
http://www.rockydavies.com/Muggs/muggs-Mr-Fixit.jpg
Here's my Adobe Illustrator mock-up for it. I think I was pretty close, some things I purposely changed.
http://www.rockydavies.com/Muggs/muggs-joeFixit.jpg

[F1sh1000]

Very nice!!!

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[Rockslide]

I realized that a lot of people might not know who Mr. Fixit is, here's a reference montage.
http://www.rockydavies.com/Muggs/ref-mr-fixit.jpg

[CombustedGremlin]

He turned out awesome, man! I heard Joe Fixit has made his presence known again in the latest issue of Hulk. You might want to check it out!

-Your friendly neighborhood Gremlin

[CapoStatusIX]

Wow I Always Thought Your Mock-Ups Were Amazing, But Your First Mugg Is Like, I Dont Know...Amazing. Good Job Man.

[nick129]

you did an amazing job on it

[ErinTheHalfABee]

That's pretty freakin' awesome - great job on the paint!

[lord magneto]

great work man that looks amazing... haha how about I send my magneto mugg to you to finish up for me haha

[monstr.squad]

Oh my god, he's incredible!!!

[classic batman]

IT LOOKS AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for your first custom mighty mugg.

[Rockslide]

Hey thanks a ton guys, I've already got a great idea for my next custom, I just need to get my airbrush working. I'm going to try getting some really tight lines and flat paints on the next one.

[litepink]

you make such sweet mock-ups and you actual custom back it up! this is so cool. i really like the super wild card reference, instead of doing like "the joker" or something.

i hope you make princess peach mugg! ;)