Nicole McClain Surrounded

I was surrounded by talent at the Motor City convention in Detroit with names like Dave Nestler, Tommy Castillo, Billy Tucci, Marc Wolfe . . .

You know Dave Nestler, famous for his glamour, pinup and erotic art and close to me for his latest work where I was featured as the "painter"in Bored of Education. Keep your eyes and ears open for he will add writer and producer to his credentials for his erotic thriller by Realm Entertainment based on his Blonde and Gagged art series. One savvy, hott chic painting other hott chics? That's only the start of the story line from the script written by Dave Nestler himself.



Tommy Castillo, known for Batman and his dark humor, he is currently revamping the look of Batman Detective Comics and Legends of the Dark Knight for DC Comics. Gaming artist as well, Tommy has also created artwork for Wizards of the Coast, Kenzer & Company and Z-Man Games and the cover for Tony DiGerolamo's Complete Mafia for d20 to be released in November 2006. Of course, he was also recently discovered drawing dragons and dinosaurs on beer steins that have been added to my collection of Tommy Castillo pieces. Do the ideas leap out from the depths of the woods that surround him in his picturesque home? My dreams are vivid enough, but maybe I'll find out more during the project we are working on together; details to be released in the upcoming weeks.

Billy Tucci, graduate of the New York's Fashion Institute of Technology and former paratrooper, is the award-winning creator, writer and artist of the graphic novel series Shi. Through Billy his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd., Shi is printed in six languages, has sold more than 4 million comic books and grossed over 25 million dollars worldwide. Producer Mimi Polk Gitlin (Thelma & Louise, Trapped) currently holds the option on Shi for a major motion picture. Tucci is writing the screenplay with Kevin Bernhardt (Art of War, Black Friday) and will serve as Executive Producer. He has been featured in The New York Times, NY Daily News, Newsday, Elle, Playboy, E!, ABC, NBC, Fox and this list goes on. I hope to exchange more hunting stories with him as I will be the model for his new Marvel character, Tarantula (see sketch above, 4th from the left). More updates on this later.

Marc Wolfe is known for his tactical and law enforcement art, but has a flipside, as he retains the interests of other fans with his detailed depiction of comic characters and movie actors and actresses. More later on a project we are working on together that has an ironic twist . . .

Banners for Motor City convention in Detroit, MI

Here are a few of the banners that were distributed at the Motor City convention in Detroit. Thank you and please accept my warmest personal regards to everyone who provided unconditional support and motivation in prepartation for this convention. Thank you to those who traveled long and short to stop by and say hello and pick up some merchandise. I hope to see you again soon.

Nicole McClain and Kerry Connelly in a Cat's Cradle

The artist has done it again.

Paul continues to create amazing results for the upcoming comic, Salem, AZ. The followers are becoming anxious, the emails are coming in, and Kerry's ensemble is almost complete.



I might be a deer hunter, Paul, but don't you know I'm afraid of spiders?

Nicole McClain in Detroit?



Yes, the next convention will be Motor City in Detroit, Michigan. Stop by and say hello; Dave Nestler and myself will be in attendance showcasing the Bored of Education painting and signing autographs.

Nicole McClain Uncovers Pencil Art

While painting murals has been the main focus for my artwork at the present time, a time ago I was more involved in pencil sketches and shading. If you are an artist like myself, I'm never satisfied with my work and when I look back on pieces from the past, I find myself saying, "What were you thinking? You could have done this so much better." Regardless, I found these pieces I had drawn some time ago and decided to let the audience take a peek at them.

Kerry Connelly & Nicole McClain Change Clothes

Here is the most recent coloring of Kerry Connelly for the Salem, AZ book. Joe did a fabulous job and suprised us all with the red, but positively striking, shirt for Kerry.

Further updates include a belt of conchos that was purchased in Tombstone, Arizona for the hatband and a possible choker for myself. My black leather witch hat has been created and even includes the braided leather detail circling the brim and crooked notch at the top:

The shoes are awesome and I can't wait to slip them on, pending I can calculate the right UK size of my foot before the team makes the purchase.

"'Love' for Chinese" Mural by Nicole McClain

Working with canvas is an extremely different medium than drafting, drawing, painting, shading and detailing my creations on a wall. I am enjoying it, however, and I'm currently working on a series for the Chinese collection. Enjoy.

For more information and to see the progression of this mural, visit www.nicolemcclainmurals.blogspot.com or click here.

"'Love' for Chinese" mural on display


February 2006