July 1st, 2009
NEW VIDEO: MATT BUSCH GOES TO JAPAN!

Check out this clip from ILLUSTRATION NATION! Here you'll see Matt Busch and his buddy Scott Condne attempt to learn Japanese and navigate the streets of Shinjuku. You'll also see a native get a little too close and personal with Matt, and what he resorts to drinking when uber-thirsty.

Matt also examines Japanese toilets before hitting the streets of Shibuya with fellow STAR WARS artists Randy Martinez and Denise Vasquez. You'll see Darth Vader's pimp hotel, and the adventure of looking for love in all the wrong places.

Wanna see more? You can order the DVD exclusively HERE at MattBusch.com!

June 22nd, 2009
BUSCH SPEAKING THIS WEEKEND AT THE DETROIT WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!

If you live in the midwest, are an aspiring artist, filmmaker, or just love checking out local talent and film, then you'll want to make your way to the 2009 Detroit Windsor International Film Festival. The events run this Friday, June 26th, through Saturday the 27th. Plenty of incredible films will be screened, as well as cool workshops, panels, presentations, and more from top professionals in the industry.

Matt Busch will be giving such a presentation on Saturday... AND IT'S FREE! The event is from Noon to 1pm at the TechFair, which is the Walter B. Ford II Building at the College fro Creative Studies downtown. Here's the skinny:

BREAK INTO THE BIZ with artist Matt Busch
Saturday June 27, Noon - 1pm, TechFair

Detroit's own Hollywood artist Matt Busch has worked in virtually every aspect of motion picture pre, principal, and post production. As an illustrator, he has produced hundreds of posters, book covers, and products for Hollywood Properties like STAR WARS, LORD OF THE RINGS, and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. He has also been involved with designing storyboards and character designs for movies like THE MATRIX and CON AIR. He's even directed numerous shorts for Lucasfilm and his own independent features like CONJURE and ILLUSTRATION NATION.

Join Matt Busch for an hour of fun as he covers all the tricks of the trade, not only with creating dynamic images, but how to break into the industry of comics, pop culture, and filmmaking. Matt will share some of his adventures and give unique insight to how you can make your dreams true- whether working for your favorite publisher, studio, or how to make your own ideas a force to be reckoned with. Matt will also show some videos, have giveaways and even prizes!

You've been hearing all about Hollywood moving productions to Detroit- come on out and see what's been happening. Get a foot on the inside before it explodes! More info at www.dwiff.org.

June 10th, 2009
HOW TO PERFORM A KONXARI READING

Matt Busch has just released a new video shows how to use Konxari Cards to communicate with those on the other side. This may sound complicated, but this user-friendly video will show you all you need to know in less than 5 minutes!

The video (below) is also narrated by Busch, and he'll have you solving your poltergeist problems in no time flat. Whether you're eager to hunt ghosts, or contact a loved one long gone, here you'll learn the simple steps to utilize the Konxari, quick and easy.

For more information, or where to order your own deck of Konxari Cards, visit www.konxari.com.

May 21th, 2009
MATT BUSCH A GUEST AT DISNEY WORLD THIS WEEKEND!

This weekend at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando Florida is the opening of STAR WARS WEEKENDS! Matt Busch will be a guest signing autographs along with actors Ray Park, Warwick Davis, and James Arnold Taylor.

Plenty of copies of the book You Can Draw STAR WARS will be on hand in the Star Tours Store (Wicket's Warehouse), and Busch will be signing on Saturday, May 23rd from 11am to 1pm and from 4pm to 6pm.

Busch will also be filming this weekend for an upcoming episode of You Can Draw STAR WARS, so bring your costumes, spirits, and be ready for anything!

May 13th, 2009
YOU TOO CAN OWN MATT BUSCH'S SLAVE... LEIA!

STAR WARS artist Matt Busch, Actress Carrie Fisher, Lucasfilm, Motor City Conventions and Paul Michael Kane have all teamed up to offer this beautiful lithograph depicting Princess Leia as Jabba the Hutt's slave. All proceeds from the sale of this print will benefit actress Carrie Fisher's endorsed charity, the Pajama Program.

Lucasfilm has graciously authorized this lithograph painted by Matt Busch. Limited to just 200 editions, the art measures 13" X 19" and is printed on thick, high quality 100 lb. stock. Each print is signed and numbered by Busch.

This print is created exclusively for the Motor City Comic Con, running May 15th - 17th at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Actress Carrie Fisher will also be in attendance at the event, in case you want to score her signature on the piece, as well.

However, while the posters won't be physically available until that weekend, you can pre-order your print right now, and have it mailed safely to your home! The price of this print is $25, but don't forget that these are extremely rare, and you'll be contributing to a wonderful cause. You can lock one in with PayPal before they're sold out by ordering right here.

You can also find out more about the Motor City Comic Con here.

You can find out more about the Pajama Program here.

May 7th, 2009
UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF KONXARI!

Matt Busch has just released a new video he produced titled Unlocking the Secrets of Konxari. Based on a ghost-hunting card set produced by The IRM Foundation, Busch also happens to be the official spokesperson.

The video explores the paranormal world of Konxari, which gives one the opportunity to communicate with those on the other side. Hear experts from around the world discussing the ancient origins, and how the cards are used today.

Unlocking the Secrets of KONXARI

May 6th, 2009
MATT BUSCH'S MANY HOMES ONLINE

While MattBusch.com will always be your number one source for all things Planetmatt, online activity with many of the social networking sites also have a look into the life of Matt Busch. Be sure to check them out.

MYSPACE - Matt updates this more than any of the social networking sites. Be sure to add him as a friend at www.MySpace.com/planetmatt.

LIVEJOURNAL - This is the primary site that Matt uses for blogging. Add him as a friend and read about what he's been up to at http://planetmatt.livejournal.com.

FACEBOOK - You can add Matt as a friend and send him super-pokes at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=527741365

TWITTER - You can see what Matt is doing right now and follow him at http://twitter.com/Matt_Busch.

DEVIANTART - Matt isn't on here often, but you can watch and favourite some of his art at http://mattbusch.deviantart.com.

GERMAN SITE - Don't forget to check out Matt Busch's German web site. Even if you can't read it (Matt can't either) you may enjoy another look at his work.

April 14th, 2009
LUCASFILM AUCTIONS BUSCH ART TO HELP
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS!

In an effort to help the Australian Red Cross aid the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, Lucasfilm is auctioning off an extremely limited print illustrated by Matt Busch. The print being auctioned is titled "Evolution of the Empire" and was previously sold exclusively in London at Celebration Europe in 2007.

The art features all of the clone troopers and stormtroopers from all six movies of the STAR WARS saga. These are over-sized lithographs, not to be confused with the smaller 24" posters that were also produced. They originally sold for approx. $300 U.S. dollars then, and of course it's virtually impossible to get one of these now. As it is, there are only 66 of these numberes and embossed prints in existence!

Lucasfilm is graciously offering this from their collection for a great cause. You can bid on the print via Ebay right HERE! Hurry before it's too late!

April 10th, 2009
BUSCH TALKS KONXARI ON MAGICK TABOO PODCASTS

Matt Busch was recently in the Magick Taboo studios to talk about his new role as a spokesperson for the mysterious ghost-hunting supplement, Konxari Cards. Here's the skinny:

The Pagan / Paranormal Podcast called MAGICK TABOO has devoted two entire episodes to discussion on Konxari Cards! Hosted by Deo and Ambrosia, Konxari spokesperson Matt Busch and Konxari game advisior R. Wold Baldassarro stopped by the studio for the in-depth conversation.

Episode 86 begins with some quick news, then dives right Busch and Wolf talking everything Konxari Cards- exactly what they are, how to communicate with the deceased, and how to help them find resolution and rest in peace. To listen, Right click and Save Target HERE.

Episode 87 begins with Matt Busch doing a Konxari reading live in the studio. Is the Magick Taboo studio haunted? The results are incredible! Deo also tries his hand at using Konxari Cards in Tarot fashion. To listen, Right click and Save Target HERE.

You can listen to more Magick Taboo episodes at www.MagickTaboo.com.

Don't forget, you can always learn everything Konxari at the official website, www.konxari.com.

And, don't forget to add Konxari as a friend on MySpace at www.myspace.com/konxari.

April 9th, 2009
STAR WARS GALAXY 4 TRADING CARDS IN STORES NOW!

The latest STAR WARS Trading Card series from Topps is GALAXY Series 4, which features a collection of artistic visions from the Galaxy Far, Far Away... The set features incredible talents like J. Scott Campbell, Russell Walks, Randy Martinez, and yes, Matt Busch!

For Busch's card, he chose to illustrate his favorite toy growing up: The Imperial Troop Transporter. Say Busch, "It was such a killer toy. And it was neat because it was the first Star Wars toy of something that wasn't in the movie. It even came with these strange black brainwashing devices that you would place on figures faces. Creepier was the photo of the toy on the packaging which featured a throng of troopers surrounding Princess Leia as she's being forced to wear it."

You can see this vision come to life in this incredible set with fascinating imagery from an incredible collection of artists. STAR WARS GALAXY Series 4 cards are available wherever trading cards are sold.

April 3rd, 2009
MATT BUSCH NAMED SPOKESPERSON FOR KONXARI CARDS

One of the deals Matt has been cooking up in the last couple months is to take the reins of an incredible new paranormal deck of cards called Konxari, signing on as the official spokesperson. This may seem like an odd side of the fence for Matt to get involved in, but when you see how cool these cards are, you'll know why! Check them out at the offcial site, www.konxari.com.

Also note that the images are all done by MattBusch.com designer Paul Michael Kane! Here's the Press Release:

April 3rd, 2008 – ARTIST MATT BUSCH NAMED SPOKESPERSON FOR KONXARI CARDS

The IRM Foundation has announced that the official spokesperson for Konxari Cards is pop culture artist extraordinaire, Matt Busch. Mostly know for his work on Hollywood properties, Busch has made a nitch in the fandom world with his outgoing presence with zany video tutorials that have exploded on the web and DVD. Says Busch, "I normally would never be interested in being a spokesperson for someone else's product, but Konxari Cards are just way too creepy cool."

Described as a cross between Tarot Cards and a Ouija Board, the Konxari is sure to take fans and paranormal enthusiasts by storm, allegedly giving people the ability to communicate with the 'other side'. Pronounced kon-zar-ee, the cards are said to have been created by the ancients as a form of Cartomancy. Now Konxari is offered as a set of 88 playing cards; a handy tool for those looking for a ghost hunt, séance, or spooked-out slumber party. The game is designed for 2 or more players, where after flipping a certain number of cards, the photos, symbols, and letters are assessed and interpreted as a message from the spirit world. The idea is to find ways to help agitated souls seeking resolution, so they can finally rest in peace and leave you alone.

The supernatural aside, Konxari Cards boast an incredible collection of award-winning photographer Paul Michael Kane's otherworldly images. Despite the fact that many of the photos appear to show impossible or metaphysical imagery, Kane swears that no PhotoShop was used. "The decision was made early on to let the images be subtle and not do any clichéd digital effects." comments Kane, "While I did use a number of physical slight-of-hand or in-camera tricks, there is no digital slicing, layers, or alterations of any kind." Knowing this makes the photos all the more impressive, and unsettling.

While spokesperson Busch is recognized for his work with mainstream properties like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Witchblade, he is quick to show his darker side. States Busch, "I have always been obsessed with the paranormal. I'm as skeptical as anyone, but I'm fascinated with the unknown." In 2001, Busch wrote an illustrated a comic book, Alizarin's Jounal, for Avatar Press; a story in which a paranormal investigator seeks answers from beyond. In 2006, Busch released his first feature length movie on DVD, Conjure, which was distributed by Razor Digital. The low-budget movie was a supernatural thriller and became the highest preselling movie of all time, according to HorrorMovies.com.

Currently, Busch gets to utilize the Konxari himself, being an adjunct Paranormal Investigator for P.R.I.S.M., the Paranormal Research and Informational Society of Michigan. "The cards are really unique, creepy, and will provide a lifetime of entertainment. In addition to being an incredible asset to your ghost-hunting experience, you'll never get tired of getting spooked by the messages you receive." Says Busch, "And with the wavering economy, a complete game with everything you need for only fifteen bucks is a steal." While the card game is sure to flourish in pop culture's already-huge love affair with all things ghost-hunting, you can expect to see Konxari Cards as the next household card game right next to Magic: The Gathering and Uno.

To view more images and learn more about Konxari, check out the official site: http://www.konxari.com

April 1st, 2009
MATT BUSH APPEARING IN ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN SEQUEL!

It was recently announced at ComingSoon.Net that Matt Bush will play a notable part in the new Halloween Sequel, H2, written and directed by Rob Zombie. Matt joins a cast of familiars, including Scout Taylor-Compton, Tyler Mane, Danielle Harris, and Daniel Roebuck, all who were in Zombie's first Halloween outing.

No stranger to playing roles in horror movies, Matt has had cameos in a number of Rob Zombie's favorites, such as GOREGOYLES and BERSERKERS, before directing and starring in his own feature, CONJURE, which was released in 2006. Next month, Matt's long-awaited feature-length documentary of travel adventures, ILLUSTRATION NATION, will hit DVD.

Details on the part Matt will play in H2 remains tight, but you can read more about the movie and check out the Teaser Poster at ComingSoon.Net by clicking HERE! More soon!

March 16th, 2009
HOW TO DRAW ANIME / MANGA STAR WARS!

StarWars.com has recently released the third and final installment of Matt Busch's How to Draw Anime / Manga STAR WARS series. This article features a tutorial on how to draw Padme Amidala in the 3/4 view. You can check it out HERE!

You can also check out the first two Anime / Manga tutorials at StarWars.com HERE and HERE.

Lastly, stay tuned for Season 3 of How To Draw STAR WARS videos- the first of which will feature how to draw Anime / Manga, with footage of Matt live in Japan! Details soon...

July 23rd, 2008
MATT BUSCH'S SCHEDULE AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL!

THURSDAY, JULY 24th
9:30am - 12 Noon
Artist Alley Table AA 20
Matt will be signing and selling stuff. Come by and say hi!

1pm - 2pm
Avatar Press Booth #2701
Debuting the new NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD limited edition print- they come with rigid sleeves for free, and Matt will be on hand to sign them!

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Artist Alley Table AA 20
MSN will be conducting a video interview with Matt, but then he'll stick around to sign and sell more goods.

5pm - 6pm
THE MAKING OF THE VERTIGO ENCYCLOPEDIA - Room 2
See behind-the-scenes of the new book from DK Publishing which chronicles the vast DC Vertigo Comic Series. In addition to meeting the folks behind the book, The presentation will include a short film produced by Matt Busch.

FRIDAY, JULY 25th
9:30am - 12 Noon
Artist Alley Table AA 20
Matt signing, selling, and making puppets out of everyday items.

1pm - 2pm
Avatar Press Booth #2701
Signing NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD prints.

3:30pm
DK Booth (Lucasfilm Pavillion)
213 Magazine Interview

4pm - 6pm
Artist Alley Table AA 20
Sadly, Matt will be break dancing by this point.

SATURAY, JULY 26th
9:30am - 10:30am
Artist Alley Table AA 20
Matt will be signing, selling, and gearing up for...

11:30am–12:30pm
SPOTLIGHT ON MATT BUSCH - Room 30CD
Notorious artist Matt Busch (Star Wars) will spill a plethora of secrets on both drawing and how to break into the business. Brand new tutorial videos will be shown, a look at The Worlds of Matt Busch art book with some exclusive never-before-seen videos that go behind-the-scenes. Director Tracy Wayne (How To Draw Star Wars) will be joining for a Q&A session, with other surprises planned, including how you can score the new You Can Draw STAR WARS Season 2 DVD for FREE!

1:30pm - 3pm
THE WORLDS OF MATT BUSCH - Booth 506
Hermes Press will have the long awaited book, The Worlds of Matt Busch, and Matt will be on hand to sign them, and perhaps doodle in them as well- if you ask nicely.

2pm
Art Auction for Handicapped Sevices - Room 29B
Matt will have several pieces donated to help these wondeful services that Comic-con provides for those in need.

5pm
DK Booth (Lucasfilm Pavillion)
Fictional Frontiers will be doing a Radio Interview which will appear on WNJC AM.

6pm - 7:30
Artist Alley Table AA 20
Matt will be kissing hands and shaking babies.

SUNDAY, JULY 27th

10am - 11am
DK Booth (Lucasfilm Pavillion)
Matt will join author Bonnie Burton and fellow artist Tom Hodges to sign and doodle in your YOU CAN DRAW STAR WARS books! As well, you'll have an opportunity to get the new Season 2 DVD... For FREE!

1pm - 2pm
Avatar Press Booth #2701
Matt will be signing and licking the new NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD print.

2pm
Art Auction for Handicapped Sevices - Room 29B
Matt will have several pieces donated to help these wondeful services that Comic-con provides for those in need.

3pm - 5pm
Artist Alley Table AA 20
Matt will be signing, selling, and threatening to have an even crazier schedule at Comic-Con next year.

July 16th, 2008
MATT BUSCH IN JAPAN!

Matt Busch is currently on in Tokyo promoting the 30th Anniversary of STAR WARS in Japan! This weekend/next week is the STAR WARS Celebration Japan show at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba. Taking advantage of the trip, Busch will also be filming scenes for several new videos, as well as actually getting some vacation time- something unheard of for Busch.

In addition to an exclusive set of one-of-a-kind sketch cards, Busch will be toting a brand new STAR WARS poster, Japanese-style! Titled "Land of the Rising Suns", the foundation of this piece began years ago as a wrap-around cover of Autograph Times Magazine. At the time, the image featured a self portrait of artist Matt Busch engulfed in a sea of characters from the original trilogy and Episode I: The Phantom Menace. The image quickly became a favorite among fans, requesting that it become a print in the future. That day has come, and Busch has updated the image to reflect characters and vehicles from each of the movies, with a twist of Japanese pop culture design.

As to what the Japanese characters represent? "For the fans that can't read Japanese, I don't wan't to spoil it. I think half the fun is the mystery and the adventure of figuring it out. For part of it, I will say this, though: Konnichiwa, Boku wa Matt Busch desu. Anata Wa Star Wars o kakeru!"

A week from now Busch will head straight for San Diego for the Comic-Con International show, which Busch is a featured Special Guest. Stay tuned for a complete schedule of all the things he'll have planned for that!

July 12th, 2008
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD POSTER!

Due to popular demand, one of Matt Busch's previous covers to a NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD comic book will be available soon as a limited edition poster! The Patrick Nagel-style piece was originally published as the cover of the first annual edition of a NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD comic, exclusive to a Los Angeles convention, though later re-released to the public Online.

"The fact that this is being released as a poster is perfect," says Busch, "Though Nagel's work may have been over-exposed as prints in Malls everywhere during the 80's, seeing this piece done as a print brings it to the exact homage I had envisioned."

The prints will debut later this month at the Comic-Con International show in San Diego, California, to which Busch is also a featured Special Guest this year. The prints will be available at the Avatar Press booth, and Busch will be on hand to sign them (for free) on Thursday the 24th from 1 to 2, Friday the 25th from 1 to 2, and Sunday the 27th from 1 to 2. A complete schedule of where you can find Matt Busch and related events at Comic-Con will be posted here soon!

July 10th, 2008
ANATOMY OF A PHOTO-SHOOT / JPG MAGAZINE

Working hard behind the scenes here at MattBusch.com is Paul Michael Kane, an established writer, designer, and recently taking the world by storm as an incredible photographer. Recently, Kane took some time to visit Matt Busch's home studios for several MattBusch.com projects you'll be seeing here soon.

During this visit, Busch and Kane seizes the opportunity to do the first-ever thorough photoshoot of Busch in his playground. The video below includes a taste of what you'll be seeing in various media in the coming months.

Anatomy of a Photoshoot: Matt Busch - by Paul Michael Kane

In addition, one of these photos is in the running to be featured in an upcoming issue of JPG Magazine. You can help by voting for it right HERE.

July 7th, 2008
YOU CAN DRAW STAR WARS VOLUME 2 COMING TO DVD!

As a follow-up to the original series of tutorial videos that found limited release on DVD in 2007, Lucasfilm Ltd. has authorized a new DVD from DK Publishing and Planetmatt Entertainment: YOU CAN DRAW STAR WARS- VOLUME TWO. Hosted by notorious artist Matt Busch, the DVD will collect all seven Episodes from Season 2 released this year.

The first series chronicled the entire creation of a 30th Anniversary poster, whereas Season 2 includes the creation of the REVENGE OF THE SITH Style D One Sheet, but also spreads focus to areas such as drawing on the road, storyboarding for film and animation, and comic books. Each chapter includes comical skits to spice up the pace, including a few where Busch parodies Indiana Jones- another Lucasfilm staple.

The tutorials began as a side promotion for the book of the same name from DK Publishing, to which Busch produced nearly 400 illustrations. Before released on DVD, all videos can first be seen on StarWars.com and KidDK.com. The videos later hit other avenues online, and have had more than one million plays on MySpaceTV alone. "It's awesome that these are available on DVD," comments Busch, "for the dedicated aspiring artist, to be able to experience the details at four times the resolution is wonderful."

Busch himself will be attending the upcoming STAR WARS Celebration Japan next week in Tokyo with a brand new limited edition poster. The following week, Busch will be a featured Special Guest at Comic-Con International in San Diego, the largest pop-culture show on the planet.

The Volume Two DVD will debut at Comic-Con as well. To find out how to get your hands on a copy for FREE, check out Busch's Spotlight panel on Saturday, July 26th from 11:30 - 12:30pm in Room 30CDE. Another good idea would be to stop by the DK booth and find out when Busch and author Bonnie Burton and fellow artist Tom Hodges will be signing books. To find out the latest info on how to nab a DVD, stay locked in to www.MattBusch.com for updates.

July 1st, 2008
THE WORLDS OF MATT BUSCH NOW AVAILABLE,
NEW INFOMERCIAL!

The new art book, The Worlds of Matt Busch, is available now, collecting all the different entertainment genres Busch has been involved with. To help promote, Matt Busch has produced an entertaining parody infomercial. Check it out below!

The Worlds of Matt Busch - Infomercial

The book is available everywhere, including these choice Online locations, offering the book at cheaper than retail! Click on one of the following links to get your copy now!

June 26th, 2008
BUSCH SPEAKS AT THE DETROIT WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!

This weekend is the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival, showcasing a plethora of new independent films from the world over, and includes workshops and panels on animation and filmmaking from industry professionals.

One such guest speaker will be Matt Busch, and he'll talk about all things STAR WARS, Illustration for the entertainment industry, and his success as an independent filmmaker. His presentation will be this Friday, June 27th from 3pm to 4pm at the CineFlow TechFair, located at the Walter B Ford II building at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.

Busch will show some clips, talk the trade, answer questions, throw prizes at people, and other surprises! You can find out more about the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival by clicking HERE.

June 14th, 2008
SEND YOUR FRIENDS MATT BUSCH TAGS... FOR FREE!

In addition to the new CILM site (see previous headline) another related site, www.cilmsnagsntags.com lets you take pre-made tags and send them to your friends for free.

The site is huge, full of tags for every occasion, and even gives tutorials on how to make your own.

There's actually a whole 4 page section on Matt Busch pre-made tags that you can use for free- check them out HERE! What's more, you'll notice that Matt is "June's FEATURED ARTIST."

It's very easy to use. Just find the image you want to use, copy the HTML or BBCode, and paste it into your comment, bulletin, or post. Check it out HERE!

June 13th, 2008
MATT BUSCH'S PIN-UP WORK GETS A SEXY CILM OVERHAUL!

The Creative Image Licensing & Management company has just redesigned their website with a new look and navigation set up. It's never been easier to license your own images for Online use.

What's more, there are 80 different Matt Busch items to choose from, with Images you can purchase to own for as low as $1.65! That's unheard of! Click HERE to check them out!

If you've never tried your hand at creating signatures or tags, you should try it. It's really inexpensive and lets you put on a designer hat and play with some really beautiful art. What are you waiting for? Click HERE!

June 10th, 2008
HOW TO DRAW STAR WARS: EPISODE 12!

Recently released this past weekend on MySpaceTV, Matt Busch's latest How To Draw video topped the MySpace Video Charts, coming in at Number One for categories of Instructional and Animation/CGI, and Number Two for Entertainment. To date, Busch's videos have gathered more than a million plays on MySpace alone.

Here Busch returns with a plethora of tips- this time delving into COMIC BOOKS! The latest episode focuses on how to illustrate your visual storytelling in your panels through shots and angles.

Continuing the INDIANA JONES parody from where Episode 10 left off, Busch evades more Stormtroopers and finally makes his way to the Temple of Vader, but will he successfully nab the golden idol? You'll have to watch to see!

In addition to the MySpace Video below, you can also see this episode in higher 640 X 480 res at StarWars.com by clicking HERE. As well, you can download all of the How To Draw STAR WARS episodes as Quicktime files at the DK site HERE.

How To Draw STAR WARS! Episode 12 of 21: Comic Books!

June 4th, 2008
PAINTING AFTERBURN COVERS VIDEO

Making waves as one of the hottest new comic books on the shelves, AFTERBURN is already in development as a major motion picture with Tobey Maguire attached to star.

Below you'll see how Matt Busch approaches creating the dynamic painted covers for the issues. Busch, no stranger to comic books or movies, will be a featured Special Guest at this year's Comic-Con International show in San Diego.

Created by Scott Chitwood, AFTERBURN is written by Chitwood and Paul Ens, illustrated by Wayne Nichols, with covers painted by Busch. You can find out more about AFTERBURN HERE.

AFTERBURN: Painting Covers with Matt Busch

May 21st, 2008
MATT BUSCH SPECIAL GUEST AT COMIC-CON!

It was announced recently in Comic-Con Magazine that Matt Busch will be a Featured Special Guest at this year's COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL show. Busch joins other notable Special Guests including horror visionary Bernie Wrightson, Mad Magazine artists Al Jaffee and Sergio Aragones, Comic Artist Giants Jim Lee and J.G. Jones, Animator Dean Yeagle, and award winning writer icons Ray Bradbury, Joe Hill and Dean Koontz.

Says Busch, "I'm floored. To be included in this list of my biggest heroes has left me speechless. I've never even entertained the thought of one day being a special guest at Comic-Con. To me, this is like the Oscars for all things entertainment, times one hundred. I'm flattered, honored, and hope that my contributions to fandom can continue to inspire like the folks on this list still inspire me."

This year's COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL runs July 24th through the 27th at the San Diego Convention Center. It's the largest convention center in North America and the the largest entertainment show in the world, covering comics, movies, books, art, video games, toys, and more.

For more information on Comic-Con, click HERE.

To see Matt Busch's current 2008 Tour Dates, click HERE.

May 17th, 2008
MATT BUSCH ON TV / WHITE ZOMBIE!

Set your Tivos! Matt Busch will be a guest on the next episode of NIGHTMARE SINEMA which airs Saturdays at Midnight on MY TV 20. The show is hosted by Wolfman Mac, and they'll be showing the Classic B Horror film, WHITE ZOMBIE.

As a guest of this ghoulish variety show, Busch was part of a bunch of skits that were filmed. Says Busch, "You'll even get to see me as a Werewolf! It was a really neat experience. Hours in a makeup chair with 2 makeup artists working at once. I can't imagine Wolfman Mac having to do this every week!"

The particular show Busch will be on is this Saturday night, May 17th, however due to basketball start at 12:30, which is technically Sunday Morning. Look for segments of the show to also be available right here at MattBusch.com soon.

May 13th, 2008
FIGHTING LYMPHOMA, JEDI STYLE!

Matt Busch, Lucasfilm, The 501st Great Lakes Garrison, and Paul Michael Kane have teamed up to produce this beautiful poster commemorating the 25th Anniversary of RETURN OF THE JEDI! The best part is, all of the proceeds will go to the National Lymphoma Society. Jay Shimko, Great Lakes 501st member TK-130, is actually a lymphoma survivor, which makes this charity poster all the more special!

Lucasfilm has graciously authorized this limited edition poster by STAR WARS artist Matt Busch. This piece completes the Original Trilogy set of villain-style posters that Busch has produced for the films' anniversaries over the years. The standard poster size measures 24" X 36" and is printed on thick 100 lb. stock with a deluxe aqueous coating.

This poster is extremely rare and contributes to a wonderful cause. The 501st Great Lakes Garrison will be selling the prints this weekend at the Motor City Comic Convention, held at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, MI, this Friday, May 16th through Sunday the 18th. Busch will also be a guest with some special surprises planned. For more information on the show, including tickets, hours, directions, and guests, click HERE.

If you can't get one in person at the show, a limited number of posters have been reserved for pre-order sales Online. You can see a larger version of the poster and secure your copy HERE!

May 12th, 2008
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD!

This June, Avatar Press will release a first annual special George Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD book, with the cover illustrated by Matt Busch. The book was previously only available at a rare Los Angeles convention.

Says Busch, "The style is something very different for me. Paying homage to the late Patrick Nagel, I thought it would be really interesting to see that graphic 80's look combined with subtle horror. I find it beautiful, but extremely creepy at the same time, so I guess I achieved what I was looking for! Haha!"

You can preorder this limited edition NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD book right HERE. Hurry before they run out!

As well, you can get some of Busch's previous NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD books by clicking on their titles below.

• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: The Beginning #1
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: The Beginning #2
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: The Beginning #3
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: Just A Girl
• PLAGUE OF THE LIVING DEAD #4
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: Back From The Grave

In the mean-time, Busch has a plethora of George Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD material to be released in the coming months. Stay tuned!

May 6th, 2008
HOW TO DRAW STAR WARS: EPISODE 11

The latest episode of Matt Busch's tutorial series has been released! In the second part of creating the Style D One Sheet movie poster for REVENGE OF THE SITH, Busch begins painting and takes you through the complete process. As well, there's guest Narration from MattBusch.com's own Paul Michael Kane- who'll show how he created the typography and other digital secrets for the poster.

On location in Hollywood, California, you'll also see Busch prepping for a big Jedi Lightsaber Tournament. How does Busch fare with the competition? You'll just have to watch and see!

In addition to seeing the latest episode on MySpace TV below, you see the full episode at StarWars.com at a full 640 X 480 resolution HERE. You can also also download all of the Episodes as Quicktime movies at the KidDK.com right HERE.

Stay tuned for the next episode, where Matt returns with a brand new INDIANA JONES-themed episode on how to draw Comic Books!

How To Draw STAR WARS! Episode 11 of 21: Painting Lightsabers!

May 1st, 2008
MATT BUSCH GOES TO LONDON!

From the upcoming DVD titled ILLUSTRATION NATION, here's a sneak peak at Matt Busch in London.

In the first half of the London segment, you'll see Matt signing lithos at the Animation Art Gallery and meeting fans at the STAR WARS CELEBRATION EUROPE show. You'll also do some sight-seeing, learn a trick with a ten pound bill, and examine English rest room hygiene practices.

Stay tuned to MattBusch.com for more information and sneak peaks at this exciting new DVD documentary!

Matt Busch Goes To LONDON!

April 25th, 2008
SECOND HOW TO DRAW MANGA SERIES

StarWars.com has just released Part Two of a new How To Draw Manga series, written and illustrated by Matt Busch! You can check out the Step By Step article HERE.

Manga, of course, refers to the Japanese style of comics, and what a better way to prep for the upcoming Celebration Japan show in July than to explore some of their pop culture. This week's article takes a look at how to draw Manga Padme from the side 'profile' view.

The article is the second in a Three Part weekly series, so be sure to check back next week and see how to draw Manga STAR WARS characters from different angles. In case you missed it, you can see the first article HERE.

April 24th, 2008
NEW MATT BUSCH INTERVIEW AND ARTWORK
AT THERAIDER.NET!

With multiple INDIANA JONES projects on the horizon revolving around the new movie, THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL, Matt Busch has been interviewed at the number one Indy fansite, TheRaider.net. You can read the full interview right HERE!

Busch talks about all things Indy; from growing up with the famed archeologist to techniques Busch uses for current Indy inspiration. In addition to some of the rare sketch cards from the INDIANA JONES Heritage set, you'll also see some never-before-seen sketches from recent Indy-related projects!

Next up for Busch is a new set of sketch cards for the CRYSTAL SKULL movie, which drops in exactly one month. Look out for new INDIANA JONES themed How To Draw STAR WARS episodes as well. You can check out the first one HERE!

April 14th, 2008
INDIANA JONES DRAWS STAR WARS!

Any fan of INDIANA JONES and STAR WARS can quote numerous instances in which the Indy films reference the films from the "galaxy far, far away..." (Did you know that in Temple of Doom, the sound the plane's engines make when it runs out of fuel is the same sound the Millennium Falcon makes when the hyperdrive fails?) Now, paying homage reverses in Matt Busch's latest How To Draw STAR WARS video, which can be seen HERE.

In this episode, Busch himself is dressed as the famous archeologist, seeking the Temple of Vader. He uncovers the mysteries of the Original STAR WARS Style D "Circus" poster, and prepares to illustrate it's bookend piece for REVENGE OF THE SITH. With the aid of Lucasfilm's Pete Vilmur, you'll see the entire process for getting a STAR WARS poster approved and the many different sketches an artist often goes through. You'll also see how Busch incorporates digital technology to accommodate changes to his traditional sketches.

Since hitting MySpaceTV, the How To Draw STAR WARS series has exploded onto the charts, going straight to Number One. The last episode gained 350,000 plays on MySpace alone, in addition to StarWars.com and KidDK.com. The video series is loosely based on the book You Can Draw STAR WARS, which Busch provided nearly 400 drawings and paintings for, and was released by DK publishing in 2007. A limited edition DVD of the first 7 episodes were also released last summer.

Like Indiana Jones, Busch himself is a professor by day at Macomb College, though at night he's an adventure-seeking illustrator. Mostly known for his work illustrating STAR WARS products, he's worked with all kinds of Hollywood properties, including some upcoming work based around the new INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL movie.

You can check out the first Indy-themed episode on MySpaceTV below. As well, you can see a higher res 640 X 480 version at StarWars.com by clicking HERE. Last but certainly not least, you can also download this episode as a Quicktime movie and save it to your iPod at the KidDK site right HERE!

How To Draw STAR WARS! Episode 10 of 20: Sith Circus Sketching!

April 9th, 2008
NEW HOW TO DRAW MANGA SERIES!

StarWars.com has just released Part One of a new How To Draw Manga series, written and illustrated by Manga Matt Busch! You can check out the Step By Step article HERE.

Manga, of course, refers to the Japanese style of comics, and what a better way to prep for the upcoming Celebration Japan show in July than to explore some of their pop culture. This week's article takes a look at how to draw Manga Padme from the front view.

The article is the first in a Three Part weekly series, so be sure to check back and see more next week and see how to draw Manga STAR WARS characters from different angles.

March 28th, 2008
AFTERBURN... THE MOVIE!

It has been announced by The Hollywood Reporter and The Daily Variety that the Comic Book AFTERBURN will be making its big screen debut, starring Tobey Maguire. AFTERBURN, of course is published by Red 5 Comics, written by Scott Chitwood and Paul Ens, illustrated by Wayne Nichols, and covers are painted by Matt Busch. Maguire, who starred in the largest grossing movie of 2007 (SPIDER-MAN 3) will also serve as a producer.

Says Busch, "I'm so honored to be a part of this. I knew when I got the pitch from Scott and Paul that this would be big. I don't take on many independent gigs these days, but I loved the characters and the story, so to see this take off is really sweet. I love doing the covers and am proud that my paintings played a part in bringing this to the next level."

As for Busch's future involvement with AFTERBURN? "I just paint the covers. I started at the beginning with issue one, and hope to be in as long as the Red 5 team want me." Says Busch. "I have the first 4 covers wrapping up the miniseries complete, and I just confirmed that I'll be doing the cover of the collected graphic novel, so I'm excited to do that, too."

In the mean time, you can read more about the AFTERBURN movie announcement HERE and HERE. Of course you can always get all your AFTERBURN related news at Red 5's official site, HERE!

March 21st, 2008
INDIANA JONES HERITAGE!

The new INDIANA JONES Hertiage Trading Cards set has just been released from Topps, Inc. The set features images from all three of the existing classic movies, and Matt Busch lent his hand to provide 56 original Sketch Cards which will be inserted randomly into packs.

Comments Busch, "This is the first of several Indy related projects I have on the horizon, and I couldn't be more excited. I love Indy as much as I do STAR WARS, so I finally get to indulge in my 'other half.'"

Busch's Sketch Cards feature Indy, main characters from all three movies, as well as mysterious artifacts. In particular, Busch also created a six-card puzzle montage for collectors- a piece that will be for sale here at MattBusch.com soon!

Of course, this falls on the heels of the highly anticipated fourth installment, INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL, due in theaters May 22nd. A new series from Topps focusing on that movie will be released just weeks before, and you can bet that Matt will provide Sketch Cards for that, too! More soon!

March 19th, 2008
BUSCH DRAWS THE ELVIS TROOPER!

The latest episode of How To Draw STAR WARS has hit the web. Matt's focus this time is how to draw stormtroopers' clunky armor out of simple three dimensional shapes.

Co-hosted by Ken Tarleton, the Elvis Trooper himself, you'll hear about how Elvis auditioned for STAR WARS and see why his scenes were cut from the movie.

In addition to the MySpaceTV video below, check out a higher res 640 X 480 version at StarWars.com by clicking HERE!

How To Draw STAR WARS! Episode 9 of 20: Stormtroopers!

March 11th, 2008
NEW BUSCH PIN-UP PAINTINGS AT CILM!

The Creative Image Licensing and Management website has just released six brand new pin-up images, illustrated by Matt Busch. These saucy images are some of the first the public has seen since Busch's pin-up book PUCKER was released two years ago.

The new images all feature Mayra Veronica, the new Latin music sensation who Busch has been recently working with. Comments Busch, "Mayra contacted me a couple months ago, apparently she's a fan of my work. I'm doing style guide images for an animated project she's putting together."

You can see all six new images HERE. Of course, you can actually license these images for your own personal use- creating signatures, tags, or even wallpapers on your computer! All for less than the price of a cup of coffee at Starbucks... Check the out the new six plus many others right now!

March 6th, 2008
BUSCH DONATIONS TO ST. BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION

The mission of the St. Baldrick's foundation is to raise awareness and funds to cure kid's cancer by supporting cancer research and fellowships. An event local to the Detroit area will feature many folks shaving their head as a way to show support for kids undergoing chemotherapy.

Unfortunately, Matt Busch doesn't have a whole lot of hair to make an impact by shaving it, however, he has donated a plethora of STAR WARS, HULK, BRUCE LEE, LOST, and STAR TREK posters, as well as a framed original painting of Obi-Wan Kenobi from Episode III. These items will be bidded on in several events and silent auctions to help St. Balricks.

The first upcoming event is this Saturday, March 8th, at LUNA in Royal Oak, Michigan. The event is family friendly and runs from 6pm to 9 pm, after which LUNA opens as a bar and you need to be 21 to stick around. If you'd like to check it out or become involved in this wonderful event, check out more information HERE.

March 4th, 2008
LORD OF THE RINGS MASTERPIECE

Topps Inc. has just released the new LORD OF THE RINGS Masterpieces 2 series of Trading Cards, which features a collection of todays top industry artists, including Matt Busch. When given the opportunity to recreate a vision from one of the movies, Busch chose to depict Balrog, the fiery demon that battles Gandolf in Fellowship of the Ring.

While the specific card is found in the regular series sets, Busch also illustrated 56 one-of-a-kind sketch cards, which are randomly inserted into packs. While these original sketch cards are intended to be a loose, unfinished sketch, Busch took the time to hand paint each and every card. A few of them are already popping up on Ebay.

Sketch cards have become a new hot commodity in the industry, and Busch has a few more projects in the works, including the upcoming INDIANA JONES Heritage set, as well as a new set from the highly anticipated INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL! More info coming soon.

March 2nd, 2008
EPISODE 8 OF HOW TO DRAW STAR WARS IS HERE!

In this first new episode of Season 2, Matt Busch takes you all the way to London, England, and gives tips on how to keep your chops up when not at home near your familiar drawing desk. In addition to going over sketchbooks, this episode focuses on all things Wookiee, and shows tricks on how to rock a drawing even if you don't have photo reference to look at.

With special guest appearances by Lucasfilm's Bonnie Burton, Star Wars artist Cynthia Cummens, and author Brandt Goldstein, this exciting episode is just the beggining of what to expect this Season.

NOTE: In addition to the MySpace TV video below, you can view the same Episode at twice the resolution at StarWars.com by clicking HERE:

How To Draw STAR WARS! Episode 8 of 20: On The Road!

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February 26th, 2008
89X RADIO COMMERCIAL

Recently Matt Busch helped film an 89X Radio TV Commercial Contest Entry, written and directed by Tracy Wayne Surgener. Paying homage to a classic elevator scenario, Busch served as director of photography and even has a cameo himself.

Surgener is no stranger to Planetmatt projects. In 2004, he helped film scenes for Busch's first independent movie, CONJURE. More recently, Surgener has shot and directed most of the upcoming Season 2 episodes of How To Draw STAR WARS. As well, Surgener was the primary director of photography during the 2007 Planetmatt World Tour, which is now in the editing stages of a forthcoming DVD documentary.

Many future joint efforts are in the planning stages between Matt and Tracy Wayne. In the mean time, enjoy this little taste.

February 21st, 2008
MATT BUSCH SKETCHES HEROES!

Topps Trading Cards recently released a new series based on the hit TV show HEROES! The series includes plenty of collector inserts, including limited edition Sketch Cards by Matt Busch.

Comments Busch, "I did one hundred and six Heroes cards. It's a great show, and so I put in a little extra by hand-painting each card in full color." One Hundred of these hand-painted cards have been randomly inserted into Heroes Trading Card packs. Several of Busch's cards have already found their way onto Ebay, as well.

Busch has plenty of other trading card and sketch card projects coming up with Topps, including a new LORD OF THE RINGS Masterpiece series, and the highly anticipated INDIANA JONES Heritage series. For more information, check out www.Topps.com.

February 17th, 2008
SEASON 2 TRAILER: HOW TO DRAW STAR WARS!

Matt Busch announced today that Season 2 of the popular video tutorial series How to Draw Star Wars would debut on StarWars.com and MySpaceTV.com. In addition, a brand new trailer highlighting scenes from the new series has just been posted. (See below.)

Busch was the key illustrator of the critically acclaimed book You Can Draw StarWars (Lucasfilm and DK Publishing) for which the video series is loosely based. Combining humor and cutting edge storytelling, Busch found a unique way of educating fans on drawing, while creating their favorite characters from "a galaxy far, far away...." Originally released as webisodes on StarWars.com, the first seven installments were later collected onto a limited edition DVD. After that, the videos hit MySpace and exploded on to the charts- going straight to Number One. Each video released has at least gone to number one in one category or another.

Currently, Busch is putting the finishing touches on the new episodes and has some exciting plans. While the first series clocked in at nearly nine minutes each, the new installments will be more streamlined- ranging closer to five minutes each, but boasting well over a dozen brand new episodes. As well, while the last series was monthly, Season 2 will be weekly.

Topics will cover more drawing and painting techniques, but certain episodes will also expand into areas such as comic books, storyboarding, and even beginning animation. Expect more comedic antics from Busch, including several episodes which will spoof Indiana Jones- another popular Lucasfilm property and often associated with Star Wars.

Season 2 Trailer: How to Draw STAR WARS!

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February 10th, 2008
MATT BUSCH ON THE 501st PODCAST!

Recently, Matt Busch had an opportunity with chat with Dean Plantamura on the official podcast of the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers! Listen to it HERE!

In this interview, Busch discusses his involvement using the 501st as reference for his official STAR WARS work, including filming the 501st for new video episodes of HOW TO DRAW STAR WARS. Matt also talks about a plethora of new projects he's working on, and even talks about getting his own suit of TK Stormtrooper armor! The interview is a half hour long, and also has an exclusive Matt Busch related CONTEST for 501st members!

You can always find out more about the show at www.501st.com/podcast, however you can download the Matt's specific episode HERE! (Right click to save it as an MP3.) Matt's in-depth interview begins 34 minutes into the show.

January 28th, 2008
SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST!
- UPDATED -

The SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST is now OVER! Thank you for playing! Originally the Contest was set up for 1 Grand Prize Winner, 5 Second Place Winners, and 75 Runner ups. In the last few days we've accepted nearly 150 winners! We're stopping now before we run out of prizes! Prizes will be within the next week, so expect them the week after that... Thanks again for playing, and be sure to browse back often, as we'll definitely be doing the MattBusch.com Scavenger Hunt again!

Matt Busch and Paul Michael Kane have put together a brand new SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST, where you'll find all you need right here at MattBusch.com! The Contest runs from now through the entire month of February. Here's what you can win:

1 GRAND PRIZE WINNER
will win an original STAR WARS painting by artist Matt Busch! This piece measures 11" X 17" and
depicts a group of 501st Stormtroopers riding an Imperial Troop Transporter- complete with a
captive Princess Leia!
Also included in this prize package is:

• You Can Draw STAR WARS on DVD
• a pair of CONJURE Movie Dog Tags
• a signed copy of the book PUCKER: The Seductive Art of Matt Busch
• a bagged copy of the STAR WARS CELEBRATION II Souvenir Guide signed by Matt Busch
• a signed and numbered copy of the MATT BUSCH SKETCHBOOK
• a copy of AUTOGRAPH TIMES Magazine, featuring a 25th Anniversary STAR WARS wrap-around cover illustrated and signed by Matt Busch
• BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Gallery Special comic book signed by Matt Busch
• a Frank Miller ROBOCOP comic book signed by Matt Busch
• an 8X10 CONJURE Movie photo signed by the stars
• a LEXX Autograph Trading Card
• a Matt Busch 501st Honorary Member Trading Card
• a set of six different Matt Busch related stickers

5 SECOND PLACE WINNERS
Included in this prize package is:

• You Can Draw STAR WARS on DVD
• a CONJURE Movie DVD
• a signed copy of PUCKER: The Seductive Art of Matt Busch
• a bagged copy of the STAR WARS CELEBRATION II Souvenir Guide signed by Matt Busch
• a signed and numbered copy of the MATT BUSCH SKETCHBOOK
• a copy of AUTOGRAPH TIMES Magazine, featuring a 25th Anniversary STAR WARS wrap-around cover illustrated and signed by Matt Busch
• a BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Gallery Special comic book signed by Matt Busch
• a Frank Miller ROBOCOP comic book signed by Matt Busch
• a signed and numbered COVEN 13 ash-can
• an 8X10 CONJURE Movie photo signed by the stars
• a pack of REVENGE OF THE SITH Trading Cards
• a You Can Draw STAR WARS pencil
• a LEXX Autograph Trading Card
• a Matt Busch 501st Honorary Member Trading Card
• a set of six different Matt Busch related stickers!

75 RUNNER UPS
Included in this prize package is:

• A signed copy of PUCKER: The Seductive Art of Matt Busch
• a signed and numbered copy of the MATT BUSCH SKETCHBOOK
• a copy of AUTOGRAPH TIMES Magazine, featuring a 25th Anniversary STAR WARS wrap-around cover illustrated and signed by Matt Busch
• a BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Gallery Special comic book signed by Matt Busch
• an 8X10 CONJURE Movie photo signed by the stars
• a Matt Busch 501st Honorary Member Trading Card
• MattBusch.com stickers!

Here's what you need to do: Below are seven questions. You'll find all the answers here at MattBusch.com. Send the answers to paul@pmkane.com, along with your mailing address. It's that easy! Here are the questions: 1.) What was the first official STAR WARS publication that Matt Busch illusrated a short story for? 2.) How many different wallpaper images can you download at MattBusch.com? 3.) What is the title of the book Busch most recently illustrated the cover to? 4.) What is the first word of dialog, spoken by an actor in the CRISIS storyboarded script? 5.) Which video game did Busch fully restore for his own personal arcade? 6.) What is the nickname for the upcoming book The Worlds of Matt Busch? 7.) What year did Busch win an achievement award from the Library of Congress?

Find the answers and send them to paul@pmkane.com. Answers received first win bigger prizes. Don't forget to send your address or we can't mail you the goods! Prizes will be mailed when the contest ends March 1st. Limit one prize package per person. Number of runner ups may be extended, but further prizes are subject to availability. Don't be an idiot and send other people the answers- tell people about the contest, but make 'em work for it!

Good Luck and Happy Hunting!

January 23rd, 2008
THE WORLDS OF MATT BUSCH IN PREVIEWS!

"This book has everything," comments Busch, "it has chapters on Sci-Fi, Heroes, Music Art, Horror, and Good Girl Art." The last full color book that showcased Busch's work, PUCKER: The Seductive Art of Matt Busch, only focused on his pin-up and glamour work. The WOMB has a much broader range and has twice as many pages as PUCKER!

The WOMB features lavish layouts by designer Daniel Herman. Says Busch, "He makes my stuff look way better than it should!" The book also has information on individual pieces and personal stories written by Busch.

Be sure to ask your retailer (comic book or hobby shop) to order copies of THE WORLDS OF MATT BUSCH from PREVIEWS! It's in the BOOKS section under HERMES PRESS.

January 20th, 2008
NAME MATT BUSCH'S UPCOMING DVD DOCUMENTARY!

Says Busch, "There are literally hundreds of hours of interesting footage. We're saving the best of the best, and jamming it into a feature length DVD." Folks can expect looks at how Busch produces his art, a tour of his home studios, and obnoxious mayhem on-the-road. "This documentary will show it all, and isn't just a fluff piece. It's gonna show the good, the bad, and the ugly. For better or worse, it's very entertaining."

However, Matt needs your help! A NEW POLL has been added to the left, right under the navigation menu. 8 new prospective titles have been listed, based on the voting and comments from a previous poll. Please take a moment to VOTE for your FAVORITE TITLE, and help name the new DVD!

January 9th, 2008
ART SCENE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE!

The latest issue of ART SCENE INTERNATIONAL features a huge 12-page step-by-step tutorial written and illustrated by Matt Busch! The illustration covered? The STAR WARS: Revenge of the Sith Style D One Sheet movie poster!

From the first initial concept sketches through the final brush stroke- every detail is revealed. The article also includes side bars by Lucasfilm's Pete Vilmur, who art-directed the poster, and Paul Michael Kane, who did the typography and digital alterations. If you've ever been interested in seeing how a STAR WARS poster is put together, this magazine is a must-have.

No stranger to the magazine, Busch has had an extensive gallery, interview, and another illustration tutorial based on the TV show "24" in previous issues. The new issue of ART SCENE INTERNATIONAL is available now at Borders and finer book stores.

January 4th, 2008
MATT BUSCH COVERS WALT DISNEY!

Tomart Publications has released a new book on the life and times of one of the most celebrated creators of our time: WALT DISNEY: THE AMERICAN DREAMER. Written by Tom Tumbusch, the book takes an in-depth look at the man behind the ears, and digs deep into projects that haver even got off the ground. Of course, the retro-styled book cover features a 50's looking illustration by Matt Busch.

"There are challenges with any project," explains Busch, "And this one was no different. The reference I was asked to use was from a black and white photo, so adding vibrant color to bring Walt to life was the first hurdle. The second- the photo had Walt slumped over to the left, held up by his hand, which obscured part of his face. If you look closely, you can almost tell that the left side of his face is lifted slightly, as if a hand was pushing it up." Of course, these are details that you'd only notice if looking for them.

WALT DISNEY: THE AMERICAN DREAMER is available at finer book stores, and you can grab it at Amazon.com by clicking HERE!

December 28th, 2007
YOU CAN DRAW STAR WARS HITS TOP TEN BEST OF 2007!

Scoop, "Where the magic of collecting comes alive!", announced today their Top Ten BEST OF 2007. Hitting the list at #8 is You Can Draw STAR WARS from Lucasfilm and DK Publishing.

As many of you know, Matt Busch illustrated nearly 400 illustrations for the book, and has been very well received by fans and aspiring artists around the world.

Says Scoop, "Artist Matt Busch swears we can draw Star Wars, too. In this book he makes a good case for it. Though he still hasn't seen us draw..." Scoop is a collecting website sponsored by Gemstone Publishing and Diamond International Galleries. Check out more info and the rest of the list HERE!

December 18th, 2007
MATT BUSCH TO ILLUSTRATE INDIANA JONES!

During the last 14 years, Matt Busch has had an incredible tenure working with Lucasfilm on literally thousands of illustrations based on the "Galaxy far, far away..." However, for 2008, Busch will finally be involved with another Lucasfilm property you may have heard of.

The first INDIANA JONES movie in 20 years, Harrison Ford will re-team with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas on the big screen for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL this May. Expect Busch to be involved with many of the licensed products, the first of which will be hitting shelves this Spring.

Busch will be illustrating dozens of original hand-drawn sketch cards for the new INDIANA JONES HERTIAGE trading card set from Topps, Inc. Says Busch, "I'm a huge Indy fan! This certainly isn't the first time I've drawn him, but the first time I'm getting opportunities to draw him for official products. With the new movie, things are very exciting!"

Stay tuned for more info on this set and other Indy projects to be announced!

StarWars.com has just released 5 new T-Shirt designs that folks can vote on for the official STAR WARS Hyperspace shirt of 2008! One of the 5 was done by Matt Busch, and features a Hot-Rod style image of the Imperial Troop Transporter- the coolest toy from back in the day. You can see all 5 designs and VOTE here!

VOTE for your favorite STAR WARS shirt here!

October 17th, 2007
First Look: THE WORLDS OF MATT BUSCH!

In 2001, Busch's first art book, FANTASTIC VISIONS, was published by Avatar Press, but the color section was relatively small, and it only featured drawings and paintings of properties that Busch owns. Last year, Busch's second art book, PUCKER, was published by SQP. While this was Busch's first full color art book, it featured only glamour, pin-up and good girl art.

Finally, The Worlds of Matt Busch will show all the different sides of his art. From Sci-Fi to Horror to many of the Music acts he's worked with... From Movies to TV, posters, book covers, comics and trading cards... This book will have it all! From STAR WARS to THE CROW to LORD OF THE RINGS and more!

Designed lavishly by Daniel Herman, this huge book actually has twice as many pages as PUCKER! Extra glossy and thick stock paper- this book will be classy! If you're even remotely fond of Matt Busch's work- this is definitely the book to get!

You can preorder The Worlds of Matt Busch right now at Target - click HERE!