Ben 10 Going Hero (and his Aliens) by Dave Johnson
Artist: Dave Johnson (All)
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DescriptionWe all have those things that we look back on in a fond, nostalgic way. For me, one of those things is the early 00's Cartoon Network hit "Ben 10". For those who might not know it, it's a show about a ten year old, Ben Tennyson, who happens to find an alien watch which gives him access to ten alien heroes. Considering I was ten-ish at the time of airing and loved comic books & sci-fi, you could see the appeal. Together with his family, he goes on a road trip in the US & has plenty of superhero adventures.None other than Dave Johnson was the character designer on the show & created the look for all the major players. The first batch of aliens, as well as Ben & his family. Unfortunately, there are reasons why he doesn't look back too fondly on his time on the show. Nevertheless, he was happy to do a commission at FACTS end of October this year & to commemorate that part of my childhood. For this piece, Dave drew a Ben at his "going hero" moment & debating which hero he would pick. I made sure my favorites Diamondhead, Heatblast & Four-Arms were present. Dave added in Grey Matter on his own. He definitely leaned more into the design element for the piece: the circles fit (logically) well with the aesthetic of the show and are a great, economic way to add in the different aliens. There's also some almost Kirby-esque Krackle to the background - again, in line with the show. The marker work, highlighting the green light that would emit from the Omnitrix watch, is also such a nice touch. This commission's size is 10x14 & it was done in pencils, inks & markers - the only piece in markers which he did at the show, actually. Social/Sharing |
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Michael Sullivan
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 11/3/2022
Fantastic and meaningful. The good Rev deserves much more than he gets for his part in Ben 10. He is a master designer.
Killian Cramers 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/3/2022
Michael Sullivan wrote:
Fantastic and meaningful. The good Rev deserves much more than he gets for his part in Ben 10. He is a master designer.
He really does. For me, as a kid, it was all about the "cool looking aliens" and not a lot more at that point. A lot of the love for the show comes from his design work.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/3/2022
Johnson uses a cover like design and makes it almost a one and done image as it satisfies on all levels!
Killian Cramers
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/4/2022
Marcus Wai wrote:
Johnson uses a cover like design and makes it almost a one and done image as it satisfies on all levels!
That's what he mentions when I talked to him - he really wanted to lean heavy into the designing, as that's what he does & likes best! I'm back & forth on bringing this to shows where he's at to add more aliens, as the balance in composition is already pretty perfect.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/4/2022
Killian Cramers wrote:
That's what he mentions when I talked to him - he really wanted to lean heavy into the designing, as that's what he does & likes best! I'm back & forth on bringing this to shows where he's at to add more aliens, as the balance in composition is already pretty perfect.
I don't think you need any more on this. Get a digital color version if you must.
Killian Cramers
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/4/2022
Marcus Wai wrote:
I don't think you need any more on this. Get a digital color version if you must.
Leaning that way, as well! Thanks for chiming in! Have a great Friday!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/4/2022
Fantastic commission by Dave Johnson! He is such a terrific artist and really shows his stuff here! I love your story about how much the TV show meant to you and I love that you commissioned Dave to recreate Ben 10 one more time. Congrats!
Killian Cramers
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/4/2022
Bill J wrote:
Fantastic commission by Dave Johnson! He is such a terrific artist and really shows his stuff here! I love your story about how much the TV show meant to you and I love that you commissioned Dave to recreate Ben 10 one more time. Congrats!
Thank you, Bill! It's definitely among my more personal pieces in the collection!
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