NouVeau Studios – Logo Design

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On April 11, 1996

The original scan for this logo was manipulated in Photoshop to correct a “cut-up” at the top of the N and V that occurred during the scanning process. PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD is a versatile thinker known across Philadelphia, Europe, and even in the vast Multiverse as The Electic One. By day, he excels […]

1996 – THOR – PROMO CONCEPTS

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On March 24, 1996

When coming up with something new, wait that didn’t sound right let’s start over. When you have the freshest of the freshest ideas one of which is a take on a character that is dated back to the 60s you need promo images to get people excited. The goal is to sell millions of units […]

RENAISSANCE Award for Gesture Drawing A National Commitment to Excellence in Education

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On March 6, 1996

About this program:Jostens Renaissance: A National Commitment to Excellence in Education Jostens Renaissance is a proven school culture and climate framework designed to help teachers love their jobs and students thrive in school. Launched in 1988 by educators in partnership with Jostens — the longtime leader in yearbooks, class rings, and graduation products — the […]

Hussian School of Art Mini-Poster Contest (1996)- Entry 002

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 23, 1996

PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD is a versatile thinker known across Philadelphia, Europe, and even in the vast Multiverse as The Electic One. By day, he excels as an IT Mastermind, assisting individuals, both big and small, with a wide range of simple and complex solutions. In contrast, he is also a talented illustrator, a […]

1996 – Thor – 2 concept pieces

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 16, 1996

1996 – Thor – Long Hammer Concept

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 16, 1996

I recall part of this pitch would be to temporally change The Mighty Thor title to simply GOD OF THUNDER similarly to Journey into Mystery transited into Thor than Mighty Thor, yes I’m still a bit hazy on what the beats of that are. Maintaining a numbered continuity but treating the title change as a […]

Hussian School of Art 16th Annual Miniature Poster Contest Rules and Regulations

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 5, 1996

Hussian School of Art 16th Annual Miniature Poster Contest Announcement

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 5, 1996

1996 THOR – Character Art

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 2, 1996

Continuing my journey to make The Mighty Thor as cool as possible here is a concept of how to achieve that. The 90’s tropes are here raging hair, crazy effects, and God-like (pun intended) proportions. Also, note the Akira-influenced levitating rocks rising from the ground. Artwork Details Material: PencilSurface: White Construction PaperSize: 18×24 Other Posted […]

1996 Thor – Promo Concept

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 1, 1996

It’s shocking to think but back in 1996 Thor, you know the OL’yee Mighty One desperately needed an upgrade on the level of how McFarlane cranked up on Spider-Man to the point of making your eyeballs pop. This was very much the attitude a spectator/creator like myself approached any property that wasn’t in the Wizard […]