The Wonderful World of Shum

Karlie Kloss

2012-01-23T03:38:00.000-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Karlie Kloss. Like Taylor Swift, I want to bake cookies with her.

Daisy Lowe

2012-01-16T03:53:00.001-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Daisy Lowe.

Sophia Myles

2012-01-10T03:52:00.000-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Sophia Myles. She's brilliant in one of my favorite "Doctor Who" episodes, "The Girl in the Fireplace."

Lana Del Rey

2012-01-02T03:53:00.000-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of singer Lana Del Rey (Lizzy Grant). If you don't know who she is, you will soon.

2011 Howard M. Shum Awards

2011-12-27T02:58:00.000-08:00

Alas, the only year-end list that matters. Onto the awards!

Best Film - “Midnight in Paris” Written and directed by Woody Allen. This is a magical film which tells one to live for the moment and that the so called “Golden Age” of art and culture are different for everyone and may not be as grand as we think.

Best Director - Michel Hazanavicius, “The Artist” Only a great artist would have the boldness to make a silent film in the modern era that is also a tribute to the films of that time. Michel does it masterfully with his beautiful visuals and storytelling.

Actor - Jean Dujardin, “The Artist” If we can tell how you are feeling without any dialogue, that is good film acting. Dujardin is also great in the "OSS 117” films.

Supporting Actor - Albert Brooks “Drive” Brooks can be more than just funny. Recognize.

Actress - Felicity Jones, “Like Crazy” The movie does not work and would be super boring if you don’t care about her character. Since she improvised her part, all credit goes to her.

Supporting Actress - Shailene Woodley “The Descendants” Shai holds up to George Clooney. She’s going to be a movie star.

Screenplay - “The Skin I Live In” by Agustín Almodóvar & Pedro Almodóvar, based on the novel by Thierry Jonquet. Of all of Almodóvar’s movies, this one is by the far his craziest and I mean that in a good way.

Cinematographer - Robert Richardson “Hugo” This guy can shoot any type of movie and have it be beautiful and fit whatever mood it is supposed to give.

Underrated Film - “Sucker Punch” Directed by Zack Snyder. Written by Zack Snyder & Steve Shibuya. All you haters will come to your senses one day. This is an amazing looking film with some of the best action scenes ever in cinema. The story is also deeper than people want to give credit.

Television Show Drama “Breaking Bad” Not only is this the best TV show of the year, it’s also the best TV show ever! Strong writing by Vince Gilligan and his staff and superb acting by Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Giancarlo Esposito and the rest of the cast. No other TV show is even close to being this great. No other TV show even tries to be this good.

Television Show Comedy “The Inbetweeners” This BBC America show about high school losers is crazy funny.

Quarterback - Peyton Manning. Look at the Indianapolis Colts’ record without Peyton. Look at the Patriots' record without Tom Brady. ‘Nuff said.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T15:45:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Alexandra Daddario

2011-12-13T22:58:00.001-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Alexandra Daddario.

Lauren Marie Young

2011-12-07T03:07:00.000-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Lauren Marie Young.

Felicity Jones

2011-12-01T23:07:00.001-08:00

I saw "Like Crazy" tonight. It has a great performance by Felicity Jones. Here is a drawing I did of her.

Nina Agdal

2011-11-23T03:13:00.001-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Nina Agdal.

The Artist - Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo

2011-11-15T00:44:00.000-08:00

I saw Michel Hazanavicius’s "The Artist" tonight. It stars Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo. It's an fantastic film set in Hollywood during the silent film era. It is beautifully shot and acted. Here are drawings I did of Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo. I also enjoyed their work in Michel's "OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies." If you like great movies, watch both of these.

Shailene Woodley

2011-11-11T03:06:00.001-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Shailene Woodley.

Grace Helbig

2011-11-02T03:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Grace Helbig. She's the funniest person on G4's "Attack of the Show."

Bald Bryan and Alison Rosen

2011-10-25T03:40:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Bald Bryan and Alison Rosen from the Adam Carolla Show. I like them, but I find it insane that someone paid them over $1,000.00 on eBay to cook dinner. Bald Bryan better do it topless for that kind of money.

Doutzen Kroes

2011-10-19T03:16:00.001-07:00

Here is a new drawing I did of model Doutzen Kroes.

Check out Bobby Rubio's and my new art and photography blog Beautiful in L.A.

Emilia Clarke

2011-10-10T03:19:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Emilia Clarke when she's not in wig and costume for "Game of Thrones."

Julianne Hough

2011-10-04T04:25:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of dancer-actress-singer Julianne Hough.

The Inbetweeners

2011-09-27T04:51:00.000-07:00

It appears that I'm the only person in Los Angeles who watches The Inbetweeners. So I would like to thank BBC America for broadcasting the show just for me. Here is a drawing I did of Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, Blake Harrison, and James Buckley as Simon, Will, Neil and Jay. Watch the show. It's funny.

Lindsay Ellingson

2011-09-21T04:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Lindsay Ellingson based on a photo by Russell James.

Lilly Robbins

2011-09-12T02:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of former Miami Dolphins cheerleader Lilly Robbins. She was good on the "Louie" episode "Duckling."

Kate Upton

2011-09-09T02:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Kate Upton. My buddy Bobby Rubio and I started a new blog called the Gentlemen's Drawing Club. Each month we will draw a new girl. This month is Kate. Check it out here.

Harmony Moniz and Landon Swank

2011-09-05T04:13:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Harmony and her magician fiance Landon. Vote for Landon on America's Got Talent.

Zooey Deschanel

2011-08-29T03:14:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of multi-talented Zooey Deschanel.

Riki Lindhome

2011-08-22T03:03:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Riki Lindhome. I like her podcast.

Britt Robertson

2011-08-15T02:41:00.000-07:00

Britt Robertson is an amazing actress. I saw her in something last week that I can't write about because I signed a NDA, but she was fantastic in it. She's going to blow up. Here is a drawing I did of her.

Erin Heatherton

2011-08-08T03:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of super cute model Erin Heatherton.

Check out my new online comic strip True Hollywood Adventures.

Mollie King - The Saturdays

2011-08-01T00:55:00.001-07:00

I was watching "The Graham Norton Show" about a couple of weeks ago on BBC America. A British girl pop group was on. The one that stood out to me was Mollie King so I did this drawing of her.

San Diego Comic-Con 2011

2011-07-26T22:52:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos I took at SDCC 2011.

Bobby Rubio, me, and Rad Sechrist.

Me and Kimberly Leemans.

Bobby and some girls he drew.

Bobby and Kimberly about to chow down.

Pierre Bernard and Laraine.

"Community" creator and writer Dan Harmon, me, and "Community" and "The Onion" writer Megan Ganz.

Some caricatures I did during the con.

Brit Marling - Another Earth

2011-07-19T00:22:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of writer-actress Brit Marling. Go watch her new movie "Another Earth." It's beautifully shot by co-writer and director Mike Cahill.

To those going to San Diego Comic-Con 2011, Rad Sechrist and I will be at my buddy Bobby Rubio's booth #1943. We will have copies of my new book "Fusillade" and other cool stuff.

Alison Rosen

2011-07-17T00:14:00.000-07:00

While listening to the Adam Carolla Podcast, newsgirl Alison Rosen told a poop story that I had to put into comic strip form. It's all true. Listen to the podcast.

Click on the image to make bigger.

Candice Swanepoel

2011-07-11T04:21:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Candice Swanepoel.

People of Los Angeles: Rad Sechrist and I will be signing copies of my new book Fusillade at Meltdown Comics this Wednesday July 13 from 6-8PM. My buddy Pierre Bernard ("Conan") will also be there. Come by and tell him how much you love his drawing of Martha Kent with huge boobs. Stay and watch TJ Miller do stand up at 8:30.

Flight of the Conchords

2011-07-05T03:27:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement from Flight of the Conchords. It's too bad they got deported back to New Zealand. I blame their manager Murray.

Super 8

2011-06-30T20:54:00.001-07:00

While watching "Super 8," I couldn't help but notice that all the main kids had distinct head shapes. I wonder if that played a part in J.J. Abrams casting them? Of course I had to make them into cartoons. Here are Zach Mills, Elle Fanning, Joel Courtney, Ryan Lee, Riley Griffiths, and Gabriel Basso.

Doctor Who and Amy Pond

2011-06-27T03:07:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Matt Smith and Karen Gillan as Doctor Who and Amy Pond.

Sophie Holmes

2011-06-20T04:16:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Sophie Holmes.

Diane Lane

2011-06-14T04:05:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Diane Lane.

Kate Upton

2011-06-06T02:58:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Kate Upton. I believe it's the best drawing I have ever done.

Rebecca Pidgeon

2011-06-01T03:25:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of amazing actress Rebecca Pidgeon. She's in one of my favorite films David Mamet's "Heist."

Caroline Trentini

2011-05-30T04:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Caroline Trentini.

Star Wars Galaxy 6

2011-05-26T18:12:00.000-07:00

I did sketch cards for Topps' Star Wars Galaxy 6 set. These are the cards I get to keep. Send me an e-mail if you want to buy any.

Kim Possible and Supergirl Commissions

2011-05-23T18:17:00.000-07:00

Here are a bunch of commissions I did of Kim Possible vs. Shego, Supergirl, Wonder Girl, Deadpool, Kannen Doom, Bonnie, and Chewbacca.

Katy Perry

2011-05-16T04:22:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Katy Perry based on a Vanity Fair cover. Watch out guys. She'll melt your popsicle.

Emilia Clarke - Game of Thrones

2011-05-10T04:30:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Emilia Clarke as Daenerys from "Game of Thrones."

Genevieve Morton

2011-05-02T00:35:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Genevieve Morton. On this momentous day, I also want to acknowledge the great work by the United States Military and Intelligence and President Obama in finding and killing Osama bin Laden. I'm proud to be American.

Fusillade

2011-04-28T02:49:00.000-07:00

I have a new comic book coming out this July called "Fusillade." It's a collection of character-driven action stories in various genres with incredible artwork by Antonello Dalena, Rad Sechrist, Armando M. Zanker, Gunt, Régis Donsimoni, Francesco Abrignani, Lelio Bonaccorso, and Dustin Foust. All the stories are written by me.

You can preview pages here.

Preorder a copy at your local shop now or do it online here.

Girls of Community

2011-04-25T04:05:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of the girls of "Community," Gillian Jacobs, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Alison Brie.

Lizzy Glynn

2011-04-18T04:48:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Lizzy Glynn.

Amber Lancaster

2011-04-11T04:13:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Amber Lancaster.

Amber Heard

2011-04-05T04:42:00.000-07:00

Here is a new drawing I did of Amber Heard. Hopefully her new TV pilot will get picked up.

Alyssa Miller

2011-03-30T04:15:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of gorgeous model Alyssa Miller.

Miranda Kerr

2011-03-28T03:24:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Miranda Kerr.

Teresa Palmer

2011-03-22T05:01:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Teresa Palmer.

Jaime King

2011-03-17T01:02:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Jaime King.

Faraday and Charlotte - Lost

2011-03-11T04:41:00.000-08:00

I pencilled this drawing of Jeremy Davies and Rebecca Mader as Daniel Faraday and Charlotte Lewis from "Lost" about two years ago. I set it aside and it got lost under a pile of other art. I found it and finished it today.

Suicide Squad

2011-03-08T04:16:00.001-08:00

Here is a recent commission of characters from a comic from the 1950s called "Suicide Squad" penciled by the amazing Matteo Scalera and inked by me.

Sarah Shahi

2011-03-02T22:07:00.001-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Sarah Shahi.

Battle of the Planets/Gatchaman

2011-02-27T04:18:00.001-08:00

Here are some recent commissions I did of Princess/Jun and Mark/Ken from Battle of the Planets/Gatchaman.

Kate Upton

2011-02-22T02:52:00.001-08:00

My favorite of the new 2011 Sport Illustrated swimsuit models is Kate Upton. Here is a drawing I did of her.

Kat Dennings

2011-02-20T02:13:00.000-08:00

On this rainy L.A. day, I did this drawing of actress Kat Dennings.

Anna Torv - Fauxlivia - Fringe

2011-02-17T03:00:00.001-08:00

I like the direction "Fringe" is going in the current season with the alternate universe angle. The only bad thing is that alternate universe William Bell died a long time ago. I'm certain if alternate universe William Bell was still around he would be rocking a goatee. Here is a drawing I did of Anna Torv as Fauxlivia.

Sofia Vergara

2011-02-14T04:29:00.001-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of Sofia Vergara.

Krysten Ritter

2011-02-08T04:17:00.000-08:00

Krysten Ritter is an amazing actress. She was on the best show on TV "Breaking Bad." Here is a drawing I did of her.

Hilary Rhoda

2011-02-03T05:42:00.000-08:00

Here is a new drawing I did of Hilary Rhoda.

Gillian Jacobs - Martian Manhunter

2011-01-28T01:01:00.000-08:00

On Attack of the Show today, Gillian Jacobs said she wanted to be Martian Manhunter so I did this quick drawing.

Genesis Rodriguez

2011-01-24T05:00:00.001-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of Genesis Rodriguez. She's good in Will Ferrell's new comedy "Casa de Mi Padre." I'm sure she will star in many more Hollywood movies.

Gillian Jacobs

2011-01-17T03:21:00.000-08:00

Here is a new drawing I did of Gillian Jacobs. She's funny on "Community."

Batgirl and Supergirl

2011-01-13T16:24:00.000-08:00

Here are drawings I did of Batgirl and Supergirl based on poses by Candice Swanepoel.

Katee Sackhoff

2011-01-09T03:46:00.001-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of Katee Sackhoff.

Beau Garrett

2011-01-04T03:32:00.000-08:00

What did I like best about "Tron: Legacy"? Beau Garrett. Here is a drawing I did of her.

Alpha Monkey

2011-01-01T05:06:00.000-08:00

In 2007, DC Comics asked my to create a new comic for their online division Zuda. I dusted off a concept that my friend Bobby Rubio and I came up with for animation called "Alpha Monkey" and used that. DC liked it and I got my super talented "Hyperkinetic" team, Matteo Scalera and Oscar Celestini, onboard. Here are all the pages we did.

Written and inked by Howard M. Shum
Penciled by Matteo Scalera
Colored by Oscar Celestini
Created by Howard M. Shum & Bobby Rubio

Alpha Monkey™ is ™ and © 2011 Howard M. Shum and Bobby Rubio.

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T04:47:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas, everyone!

2010 Howard M. Shum Awards

2010-12-21T03:05:00.000-08:00

As the year closes, many of you wish that some all knowing comic book artist would make a list of the best of 2010. Rejoice, you wishers of simple things, for I grant you said wish.

Best Film - “True Grit” Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen based on a novel by Charles Portis. In the old west, a young girl seeks vengeance against the man who killed her father. Her allies are a one-eyed marshall who has seen better days and a blowhard who thinks he is cooler than he actually is. This film shows what it is to have extreme fortitude and determination.

Special Shum Award - “The Secret in their Eyes” Directed by Juan José Campanella. Written by Eduardo Sacheri & Juan José Campanella. Based on a novel by Eduardo Sacheri. This film came out in 2009, but I saw it this year, therefore the Special Award. This is what cinema is all about. All films should aspire to be this good. Instant classic.

Best Director - Joel and Ethan Coen, “True Grit” Few people can do intense drama alongside laugh out loud humor as well as the Coen brothers.

Actor - James Franco, “127 Hours” A guy is stuck in a rock for 90 minutes and the film is interesting. Kudos to director Danny Boyle and great performance by Franco.

Supporting Actor - Geoffrey Rush “The King’s Speech” I’m not a royalist and I like Rush’s portrayal of a guy who doesn’t kowtow to royalty.

Actress - Hailee Steinfeld. “True Grit” Some would have you believe that Hailee’s role was a supporting one, but it is fallacious. She is on the screen as much if not more than Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon. Her character instigates the action. It is a lead role and the 13 year old (at the time of shooting), first-time actor did a tremendous job and more than held her own with Bridges and Damon.

Supporting Actress - Chloe Moretz “Kick Ass” Chloe steals the movie as Hit Girl and makes it more fun and interesting.

Screenplay - “Toy Story 3” by Michael Arndt, story by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, and Lee Unkrich. The story was surprisingly emotional. To be able to do that without doing easy obvious stuff, like killing a dog, is a great achievement.

Cinematographer - Robert Richardson “Shutter Island” The beautiful light, shadows and color add to the creepiness of this film.

Television Show Drama “Breaking Bad” There is no other TV show that has characters evolving and devolving like this one. Storylines venture into unexpected and dangerous territories that other shows fear to tread.

Television Show Comedy “Bored to Death” Crazy characters having crazy adventures in New York is funny to me.

Disney Princess - Rapunzel from “Tangled” Beautiful designs by the great Glen Keane and amazing animation by Disney (which is more gorgeous and ambitious than anything Pixar and Dreamworks have done) makes Rapunzel my new favorite Disney princess (sorry Ariel).

Face - Barbara Palvin. She has perfect eyes and lips. She should model. Oh, she does. The drawing here is one I did of her.

Angelina Jolie

2010-12-13T03:35:00.000-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of Angelina Jolie.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Rise of the Bounty Hunters

2010-12-08T23:52:00.000-08:00

I did sketch cards for Topps' Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Rise of the Bounty Hunters set. Here are the ones I get to keep. E-mail me if you would like to buy one.

Hailey Clauson

2010-12-07T03:42:00.000-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Hailey Clauson.

Janet Montgomery

2010-12-02T01:58:00.000-08:00

Here's a drawing I did of actress Janet Montgomery. Watch her on "Human Target" on FOX.

Jessica Hart

2010-11-24T03:07:00.000-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Jessica Hart.

Sasha Pivovarova

2010-11-18T03:49:00.000-08:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Sasha Pivovarova. She is also a good artist.

Carey Mulligan

2010-11-09T23:29:00.001-08:00

Carey Mulligan is the best young actress working today. Here is a drawing I did of her.

Taylor Swift

2010-11-04T20:48:00.000-07:00

I did this drawing of Taylor Swift for Chelsea, a young girl from England who has an amazing art collection. Chelsea is a fan of Taylor's and I think Taylor is a great writer.

Danny McBride - Kenny Powers

2010-11-03T02:32:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Danny McBride as Kenny Powers from "Eastbound and Down." Funny show.

Harmony Moniz

2010-10-27T01:22:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Harmony Moniz. Check out her music by her group BelleVoxx on iTunes.

Destiny

2010-10-20T03:20:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Destiny.

Jessica Stam

2010-10-14T03:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Jessica Stam.

Anne Vyalitsyna

2010-10-06T03:23:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Anne Vyalitsyna based on a Sports Illustrated photo.

The Empire Strikes Back

2010-10-04T03:16:00.001-07:00

I did sketch cards for Topps' Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 3D set. These are the cards I get to keep. E-mail me if you want to buy one.

Gemma Arterton

2010-09-30T18:25:00.001-07:00

Last night I saw "Tamara Drewe" written by Moira Buffini, based on a graphic novel by Posy Simmonds and directed by Stephen Frears. It stars Gemma Arterton, Dominic Cooper, and Luke Evans. It's a funny film about a young woman who goes back to an English village where she grew up. Dominic and Luke are nice guys and Gemma is adorable in person. Here is a drawing I did of Gemma.

Analeigh Tipton

2010-09-26T23:15:00.000-07:00

I saw Steve Carell's new movie "Crazy Stupid Love" last week. It's a funny movie, but what I was most impressed with was actress Analeigh Tipton whom I have never seen before. She is really good. She will have a big acting career ahead of her.

Kim Possible watercolor

2010-09-24T17:09:00.000-07:00

Here are a bunch of Kim Possible watercolor commissions I recently did.

Eloise Mumford

2010-09-21T00:58:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Eloise Mumford. She is starring in the new FOX show "Lone Star."

Aly Michalka

2010-09-13T03:29:00.000-07:00

Yes, I watched "Hellcats" last week. No, I am not a teenage girl. Here is a drawing I did of the star of that show Aly Michalka.

Tori Praver

2010-09-06T03:21:00.001-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Tori Praver.

Vanessa Paradis - Heartbreaker

2010-09-01T18:15:00.000-07:00

Last week I saw "Heartbreaker" written by Laurent Zeitoun, Jeremy Doner & Yohan Gromb and directed by Pascal Chaumeil. It stars Romain Duris and Vanessa Paradis. It's a comedy about a guy whose job is to break up women in relationships. It's clever and funny. I'm sure Hollywood will be remaking it as a not as cool version so go watch the original.

Here is a drawing I did of Vanessa.

Elizabeth Banks

2010-08-25T03:29:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Elizabeth Banks.

Yvonne Strahovski

2010-08-18T02:52:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Yvonne Strahovski.

Whitney and Amber Heard

2010-08-12T16:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a photo I took last night of sisters Whitney and Amber Heard. Both of them are nice and as great as they look in this photo they even more stunningly beautiful in person.

Amber Heard

2010-08-11T16:21:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of actress Amber Heard.

Victoria Justice

2010-08-06T02:44:00.000-07:00

I've never seen Victoria's TV show "Victorious." I saw some photos of her in Teen Vogue and was inspired to draw her. I also like her name. It sounds like a name a comic book character would have.

Brooklyn Decker

2010-08-02T00:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of model Brooklyn Decker.

Zachary Quinto - Spock

2010-07-27T20:49:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did of Zachary Quinto as Spock from Star Trek.