In 1996, Hasbro asked Dorman to create more artwork for its 12-inch G.I. In 1994, Dorman was commissioned to do the artwork for a series of 90 trading cards for the Ultraverse comic book setting.

Hasbro commissioned Dorman to paint over 100 pieces realistic artwork for its 3-inch series of G.I. ĭorman began his professional career in 1979, and has done illustration for comic book companies Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse, but his break came in 1983, when his artwork first appeared on the cover of Heavy Metal magazine. As an illustrator, he describes himself as self-taught. Next, he attended The Kubert School in New Jersey, but left after one year because their curriculum only taught black and white illustration and Dorman wanted to be a cover artist. Mary's College in Maryland, but left after a year because it did not have an illustration component. This is a master class in comic book illustration.ĭorman attended a graphic arts program at St. He is also a co-founder of Comix Academy, along with Durwin Talon, Scott Hampton and Christopher Moeller and John van Fleet. Dorman has been asked to teach workshops at Flashpoint Academy and the American Academy of Art, both in Chicago, Illinois. The head of the art department at the time was Durwin Talon. Dorman also taught a week-long seminar at the art department of Savannah College of Art and Design in the mid-1990s. Together, Dorman and his father won numerous awards for their model building projects.ĭorman attended Saint Mary's Seminary and University in Maryland and The Kubert School in New Jersey. Dorman attributes his attention to detail to his father and credits both parents with giving him emotional and financial support early in his career. Jack Dorman created historically accurate interiors for the planes and was an expert at model building. ĭorman's father Jack Dorman was renowned for his work and awards in the field of radio-controlled airplanes. He has a son, Jack, who was born in 2004. Dorman is married to award-winning TV/video producer, writer and publicist Denise (McDonald) Dorman of WriteBrain Media. Star Wars: The Art of Dave Dorman, Rolling Thunder: The Art of Dave Dormanĭave Dorman (born 1958 in Michigan ) is a science fiction, horror and fantasy illustrator best known for his Star Wars artwork.ĭorman's parents are Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jack N.

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