This took a while to sketch up, by I really enjoyed doing it. The fact is I can't compete with other webcomic creators in the speed category. It's just not going to happen. My heart lies with detailed work. I like the challenge of seeing what I can do with a pencil and pen. I can't wait to see how the two page spread that's coming up will turn out. I get to draw ruins! Woohoo!
If I can sketch and ink the pages at this level, I think we'll forgo most of the toning. The books I've been reading on inking have given me some interesting tips that I'd like to try. As long as I don't over-render and make things look confusing to the eye we should be all good.
Tomorrow is for the clean sketch of page one. As I said earlier, I'd like to get a pile of sketched pages ready before I begin inking. Let the fun continue!
"Draw your pleasure, paint your pleasure, and express your pleasure strongly."
-- Pierre Bonnard
3 comments:
The light at the end of the tunnel? Going toward the light??
I still like his smoking footprints. :-) And what are the little round things by his feet? Marbles? Rocks? Button mushrooms?
It's seeing awesomeness being built (burning) step by step :D
@Iron Ed: More like a composition trick. The dark of the trees should direct the eye towards the lighter area of the image, which is around Roderick. This should make him stand out once the color is added. :D
The round things are a few of the little berries from the bush.
@Hex: Thanks. I've been really enjoying these last few days of sketching. :D
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