Just Popping On...

To show what I did this morning (and last night). It doesn't look like much but I added the third human into the piece, so I'm happy.


I also have a working sketch of the next theme-of-the-week challenge, "You're Killing Me". I couldn't decide which way to go, so I just shoved them all together with a bonus homage to Romero and his love of zombie clowns.


Shortly I'm off to Babylon A.D. Ta ta!

*sigh*

I can't believe I spent the whole day doing this and it doesn't look that different. I like the changes so far, but still...ugh.


The concept for the black version is filling it out with intestines. There would be gore around the outside too. Or blood spatter or something. I'm not sure yet.

Ugh.

I've spent all day doing art, which is good (aside from the hand cramp). Unfortunately, the coloring contest was not working at all, so I figure with 3 days left I'll just catch the next one. So I spent the rest of the day working on my entry for Coey and Shy's contest. Got the basic linework done on everything except the girl. I don't like the sketch I did yesterday so I'll try against tomorrow (or later today if the cramp goes away.) Other than that, just want to give it some punch. Which probably means trying some new things and failing first. At least I have a few weeks left.

Coey and Shy's Contest

All right, so an artist that I watch on dA is having a contest. I wanted to try to submit something, but then I got all intimidated because so many good artists have submitted (and will I'm sure). But then I realized that such things were silly reasons not to try. It doesn't matter if I win, just that I put in the effort. I'll get the chance to do some darker stuff and maybe a few of the people watching the contest will check out my stuff. That's like winning right there.

So I have two designs I want to go for. The first is pretty simple, two characters + monster + sewer. I chose the setting and monster because people seem to be avoiding it and I don't want to copy anyone else.


The second design I'm going for is a heavy ink T-shirt print kind of feel. All the characters and monsters in one lump + gore. I'm really excited about it. I have the two boys done (I think the girl needs a new version) but that still leave 8 monsters and one girl before I get to painting. *sigh* But it's a start.

Sketching Monday

I've spent most of the day away from the computer, which is a nice change of pace. Been sketching to zombie films. Finally got back to some character design for the graphic novel. I think Jack (one of the main characters) is coming along a lot better. Needs some scars (and possibly tattoos). We'll see.

I also started working on his companion, a blue healer mutt.


And on a completely unrelated note (save for the zombie connection) I've been in contact with a fellow that's working on his own comic. It's superhero, but delightfully funny. I'm doing some fanart at the moment, but there might possibly be potential for full collaboration, since he doesn't have an artist and likes my stuff. I'm just worried about committing (he wants his to be printed and not on the web and full color) since I have no experience and lots of my own projects. If there was a monetary deal on the table, I'd consider it, but...yeah. If you have any questions, he can be reached here. Subject matter belongs to him, used with permission.

Mr. Clean is a domesticated zombie (the Superman-like character tore his jaw off). Apparently he's a big fan of hot pants.

This is just some quick sketches for a test panel for an early scene with Presidential Dwarf and a koala. More to come.

Nap time then back at it.

Post-Fay (my first tropical storm)

Finally finished In the Closet and got it up on dA.

Looking forward to starting something new. Had a fellow mention some stuff about a comic he's written, but he doesn't have an artist for. Maybe if I was better at the superhero style...either way, he's granted me permission to sketch one of the characters (a zombie, surprise) and I'm actually really excited about it. I'm hoping in will get me re-motivated about my own graphic novel. And there will be a new theme of the week tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to that too.

I'd also like to revamp my website that I haven't touched in over a year and some change. Guess it's time to get that done. I'm excited to see if I can manage better this time.

Another Update

I am so boring. But at least I'm getting further on it.



Finally turned off all of the sketch layers, so yea!

Tropical Storm Fay is showing up shortly, so I might be away from my computer for a while. We'll see how it goes.

In the Closet Update

Just trucking along. Not too much done today, but the day's not over yet either. I'm pretty excited about how things are coming out, especially the eyes which are what I've spent most of the day on.

So I already fell off the wagon once...

For a month apparently. But I'm going to endeavor to update this at least twice a week.

In the meantime, I have actually done a little work. *gasp*

I finished a zombie for hopeful publication in a collection, but I haven't heard anything back, so I'm disheartened.

Blood
No Blood

A friend got me to try my hand at a few Paper Children, which I admit, were a nice change of pace.

Nicolae
Uriel

I also started up with the Theme-of-the-Week club on dA.

Chasing Birds

And now I'm back and a bit more refocused, still looking at the previous pics for the 100 Pic Challenge as well as working on my new submission for Theme-of-the-Week.

In the Closet WIP.



That's what I have now, but here's to hoping I'm doing more soon.