Monday, July 18, 2011

*STUFF* HAPPENS IN DOC BIZARRE MD!

That's right! Stuff! Things! Something!

I edited out a key plot point for those of you looking to enjoy the printed version spoiler free.
The colors are coming along okay, but just when I'm the slightest bit pleased with my progress, I become disheartened and discouraged after seeing someone else's artwork that's exponentially more skilled. I feel like no matter what my stylistic intentions are going in to something, my animation background creeps in, for good or for bad: line weight, color, shading, "cartooniness" of character designs, etc. I'm at the point where I don't even know what my *style* is--I just hope I didn't repeat too many of my very green mistakes I made previously on CHARLATAN BALL.

I suppose I am getting better, although there is an anxiety that came with doing a book with so many pages and looming publishing deadline. Hopefully I took the time and care where needed, incorporated 'shortcuts' when prudent. I was fortunate to get (as far as I could see/google) all favorable reviews from my former collaboration with Joe. I hope this new book will warrant more keen eyes and word of mouth on it. Some folks will dig it, others will pick up other books.

Check back for more sneak peeks.

4 comments:

Korak said...

Don't get discouraged; I can't wait to see more of this... I'm lovin what I'm seeing so far!

shane oakley said...

i think your animation background is what makes your comic books stand out from the crowd; got energy, wit and personality in buckets.

this page is a treat. looking forward to getting my mitts on the book.

wolfboy said...

Thank you for the kind words. I hope other's feel the same. I still feel like I could push it further. Who knows.

TBiddy said...

"I become disheartened and discouraged after seeing someone else's artwork that's exponentially more skilled."

Ha! I thought the same thing after seeing YOUR work! Looks awesome! Can't wait to see it in print.