Jon Sommariva

Marvel Stunt Squad! This is a brand new line of chibi style marvel characters that I designed for Marvel/Hasbro. They look so cool! I definitely need to hunt these down for my shelf. Thanks to @mrstevie18 for the video and pics! They are available now to KIDS of all ages 😎 #marvel #chibi #toys #figure #spiderman #ironman #venom #modok #toydesign https://www.instagram.com/p/CoucM9syQSe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some of my favourite pages in Neverlanders were the ones where we got to introduce and show off our characters new magical suits. This is Gracie, who can do anything a lizard can do and just kinda steals every scene she is in. She’s a lot of fun to draw and I always wonder how she would look drawn by some of you talented people out there… @tomtaylormade and I just got some news telling us how many copies of our book sold in that first month, and I can say we are kinda blown away. So once again, a HUGE thank you to all who have given this one a look. 💚💛❤️ We’re hyped to get started on book two! #comics #art #graphicnovel #ya #ink #drawing #lizard #cute #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/ConigoASgrV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

El Batman. Just 22 pages left to draw on this series and I’ll be on to my next thing. Can’t wait to show you guys what’s been cooking! #dccomics #batman #ink #art #drawing #batcave https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVo31MSU6N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Very cool to see the book that @tomtaylormade and I released recently, Neverlanders, is in the latest @scholastic_au book club news! Was happy to see it in person when my son brought the paper home with him. Hope this means way more kids getting their hands on the graphic novel. Even though we are in the ‘teen reads’ section, I have heard from many, many 8 and 9+ year olds that this book is cool as $H!+! (Maybe not in those words, although Tink would be proud) Can’t wait to get stuck into the sequel! #calmbeforethestorm #neverlanders #graphicnovel #comics #drawing #art https://www.instagram.com/p/CoI46NYSM5R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Just finished watching Andor season 1 and it reminded me of this Rogue One commish I did a little while back. Would love to hear what you guys thought of the show. I felt like it started quite slow, but once you get used to the pace, you feel how incredibly well written and acted the show is. We’re really taking the time to develop these characters and the world they are in. We get to see how and why the empire comes to be feared and the birth of the rebels. Can’t wait to see how all this plays out in season 2 and then tie in with Rogue One which I am happy to say is my favourite Star Wars movie… well, maybe after empire strikes back. Anyway, haven’t been around much cause work and school holidays are keeping me super busy at the moment, but I’m almost finished with that top secret DC comics project I’ve hinted at. Can’t wait for that one to start coming out. Let’s go 2023!! #starwars #andor #k2so #chibi #markers #art https://www.instagram.com/p/CnlGpspyEZl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Stan Lee would have been 100 today. This is my salute to the generalissimo. #stanlee #stanlee100 #marker #art https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmuzuj5SQWA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Bought myself a little birthday present this year and it only just arrived. This is a VAUGHN BODĒ original prelim sketch. The full piece has all 3 panels from this strip. It’s easily one of the coolest things I own, and I love it. Also found a copy of cheech wizard recently. Such an incredible, unique voice from an artist that was not afraid to just do his own damn thing. Still inspiring. #pencil #sketch #graffiti #junkwaffle #lizard #vaughnbode #art https://www.instagram.com/p/CmNgS4SySmD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Canberra! This weekend, Saturday 17th, I’ll be at Dees comics (@deescomics ) in Belconnen from 11am - 2pm. 🎅🏼 This is mainly for people wanting to gift or get a signed and personalised copy of Neverlanders for Xmas! I’m especially inviting those who have already read the book and own it to come share it with someone they think might enjoy it. If you liked it, help us share it around! 🎁 And since it is the season for giving, I will include a brand new nifty set of Chibi TMNT stickers for free with copies of Neverlanders bought from the store! Aside from that, I’ll also be bringing the usual prints, stickers and posters as well as some harder to find copies of books I’ve worked on and time permitting I’ll be happy to do some very affordable head sketches on the day. Should be fun! Hope to see you guys there for some Xmas shopping! #canberra #comics #christmas #xmas https://www.instagram.com/p/CmC6PXMSdKj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sketch book session. Drawing for fun. #tmnt #michelangelo #ninjaturtles #marker #art #sketchbook #ink #graffiti #tattoo https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl7HE35SBeD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Something AI will never ever be able to do… warm up sketches! (Or create original art - or arguably any art that is even original). No matter how good it gets, it will only ever be able to produce a print at best in the physical world. Knowing this makes me happy. Have a nice day, everyone! #pencil #tmnt #ryu #mario #humanart #sketch https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4aaOhSmKX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Dr Doom Chibi in tattoo and graffiti - Wanted to send a shout out to the graff writers and tattoo artists who have used my art in their work. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love to see it, and it’s fun seeing the same piece translated in different ways. 👊 #drdoom #doom #graffiti #tattoo #chibi https://www.instagram.com/p/Cle10cWyD1b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Trying out this Hive thing! I don’t want to complain, but I have found IG to be more and more frustrating in recent times. Just a fraction of reach and engagement given the following I have and compared to what I used to get here, which just means that people who want to see my work are missing a lot of the stuff I’m sharing. Feels like they are doing everything to make you pay to have your stuff seen which I have never done and would never do. So, we seek out a better alternative. Hoping hive is the one! I’ll still keep posting here and on FB, so you’ll see me around. For now, buzzing off 🐝 https://www.instagram.com/p/ClPS--WSjoG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

R.I.P #greenpowerranger #powerrangers #chibi #jasondavidfrank https://www.instagram.com/p/ClPKHCNy8aW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Out now! My variant cover art for Harley Quinn: the animated series: legion of the bats! 2 - Good luck to those wanting to get their hands on a copy! #harleyquinn #comics #dccomics #art #poisonivy #chibi https://www.instagram.com/p/ClANqTyS2SZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

General Tink con sketch, drawn inside a Hardcover copy of Neverlanders! #ink #art #drawing #comics #bookstagram #tinkerbell https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck9VIHoSa8-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Last Ronin - drawn on a sketch cover. A great request that I enjoyed working on! #tmnt #lastronin #art #markers #ink #drawing #ninjaturtles https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck4VXeTSyq9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sad to hear the news of Kevin Conroy passing. What an absolute legend. His voice is what I imagine anytime I am reading or drawing Batman. I’m sure it is the same for everyone of my generation. Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the world of entertainment and comics, sir! https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1iQDsSoQT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=