Drew: I'm sure this is asked ad infinitum: Will there be any new Rocketeer material, either art pieces, comics or tv/movies?

Stevens: There is currently a three-issue mini-series in the planning stages, I've written the story, but won't actually be drawing it. I will be providing cover art and may be doing some of the interior inking as well. At present, it's being done through Dark Horse Comics.

There are also two art prints which will probably come out by the end of the year.

As for tv/movies, nothing to report so far, but I'm optimistic.

Mike: Do you still use models/photographs for reference or was that just your technique for initially learning anatomy/proportion/lighting, etc.?

Stevens: I've always used models and photographs as source material for drawings and paintings. Always will. I don't like "faking it" and insist on getting things like anatomy and lighting drawn as accurately as I'm able to.

In the upcoming book, "Vamps & Vixens" (a selection of my pinup cover art) I talk at length about the importance of finding good reference material, and shooting your own as well. It's a crucial component in producing successful art images. I would suggest it to anyone who's concerned with doing quality work in an illustrative style.