Ep. 29: Nicholas Baltra

Nicholas Baltra is Florida based freelance sketch artist who has done work for Topps, Upper Deck, Fright-Rags, and Cryptozoic. Originally from New Jersey, just across from Philadelphia, he still is an avid fan of his Philly sports teams. Instagram: @nigelweatherbottom Facebook: @nicholasbaltra Web: http://www.nigelweatherbottom.wix.com/home Email: [email protected] Bio: From Facebook: ‘Started drawing at a young age, over time having works printed in GamePro Mag., Wizard Mag., ToyFare Mag., some comic books & sketch cards for Upper Deck & Cryptozoic. Working with all mediums, from drawing & painting to digital work & photography & everything in between. A huge love for movies, music & comics, which are usually bases for designs & artwork.’ Running time 1 hour 5 min ******************** Podcast Listeners: Friend of the show and sketch card artist Ben Abusaada is giving our listeners 20% off sketch cards on his Etsy page - http://Etsy.com/shop/KSGeekMan using coupon code "REBELBASECARD" ******************** Current Star Wars podcast listen list: The Cantina Cast https://thecantinacastpodcast.libsyn.com/ Coffee with Kenobi https://www.coffeewithkenobi.com Full of Sith http://fullofsith.com The Rule of Two https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rule-of-two-a-star-wars-podcast/id1209885447 Star Wars Autograph News http://starwarsautographcollection.libsyn.com Current/Upcoming releases from Topps and Star Wars Authentics: https://www.topps.com https://www.starwarsauthentics.com Now: SWA: Gwendoline Christie autographed Star Wars Authentics photos here in 8x10 and 11x14: SWA: Dual-signed photos featuring Gwendoline Christie and John Boyega from Star Wars: The Last Jedi here:   SWA: Gwendoline Christie’s sequentially numbered autographed trading cards available in Red (1-of-1), Gold (# to 5) and Blue (# to 10) here: Topps: Rise of Skywalker Trailer set (Cards 11-20) available until 10/29/19 Topps: Living Set/Star Wars Galactic Moments: topps.com direct Topps: Topps Chrome Legacy: Hobby exclusive Topps: Star Wars Skywalker Saga: Hobby and Retail SWA: ‪SWA Blind Pack Series 2‬ ‪SWA -New official photos from The Mandalorian; New official photos from Jedi Fallen Order; New official photos from TROS‬ SWA- Resistance Season 2 premiere photos November - Topps: Masterwork: Hobby Exclusive ‪11/13 – SWA: The Mandalorian episode 1 photos with weekly updates‬ ‪11/15 – SWA: Jedi Fallen Order official photos‬ Dec - Topps: Stellar Signatures: Hobby Exclusive Dec 20 - Topps: The Rise of Skywalker Series One Hobby and Retail ‪12/20 – SWA: Episode IX official photos and autos‬ ‪2020: Episode IX Series 2 (expected)‬ ‪Return of the Jedi Black & White (expected)‬ ‪3/2020 Women of Star Wars ‬ If you are a sketch card artist and want to talk about your Star Wars art, drop me a line at [email protected] If you have any feedback or tips for collectors, you can put a comment in the post for the episode and/or send the feedback via email to [email protected]