Well the short about me is I was born and raised in New York. Attended The High School of Art in Design and then The School of Visual Arts. Freelanced for the next few years and worked in advertising, comics, theatre, television and film. Was a co-producer of the comedy troupe "SAL SOUL" at the famed Caroline's Comedy Club. Became a member of the Comic Book Artist Guild and drew the 1st cover for their antholgy series. Soon after I was asked to become the new penciller on Philip Clark's "Quantum Rock of Ages" which has gained critical acclaim. At present I established my illustration studio, "NOVASTAR STUDIOS" in earnest even though I have used the name for years. Named after one of the 1st comic book charecters I created in high school. I may yet revive that same charecter one day soon. The first major project out of Novastar will be "The Chronicles of Sara" also in the works a fantasy illustration calender for 2008 as well as other projects in the works.
Stay tuned here for news and updates on NOVASTAR STUDIOS upcoming projects and Conventions I'll be attending.
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"THE CHRONICLES OF SARA":
The Story: A 15 year old High School Student accidently recieves powers that she must now use to not only defend the planet from in alien warlord bent on gaining that power for himself, but to also to protect her famiy and not allow her world rendered asunder
The story is best discribed as "My So Called Life or Dawson's Creek" meets Green Lantern" The tale begins with a alien ship crashing near a town just north of New york City. Sara on her way to meet her best friend sees the crash and goes to check it out. After falling down a steep hill to investigate she comes upon an alien object.Touching it and accidently activating it she is bombarded by a force power that is absorbed into her body. Not knowing how to control this alien power, she with the help of the alien pilot and soldier "BOB",must now learn to master it and fend off the attack of a warlord bent on taking that power and using it for his own means. While at the same time trying to maintain her normal life.Not wanting these abilities she must make sure no one knows about them and at the same time defend the planet from an incoming alien attack.
AN ORDINARY LIFE, AN EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE
The 1st story arc is entitled "Skyfall" and will premire the first few pages in the CAG Anthology #7 Stay tuned here to get the latest news on the "The Cronicles of SARA" and other projects from NOVASTAR STUDIOS.
All the best guys.
Coming Soon "The Chronicles of SARA"
an action adventure sci-fi comedy drama.
Story & Art by James Rodriguez
View charecter Sketches and preliminary concept art.
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Below Images from the 2009 Calendar - Get your copy Today.
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DREW THE COVER TO THE NEW TRADE OVER 3 NIGHTS..I THINK IT CAME OUT GREAT!.
So a preview of Sara in the next Cag book....Awesome!!! Can't wait for the whole book to start! I begin my little opus soon as well (gonna take my good ol' time) Look for the pages to start flowing in/maybe june ish!
Hey how are ya? Are you gonna be at the NYC Comic Con? I don't think I'll be able to make it this year. I moved to Buffalo NY, and things are tight. But I hear it's gonna be a blast. How are things on your front? Art wise projects are movin' up.....slowly;)
Happy New Year James! Gonna see you alot this year I think. I intend to do quite a bit more traveling. Hope all your Holiday was kool, and your "resolutions" for '08 even kooler!
QUANTUM:ROCK OF AGES - TRADE COVER
