At present, this is my favourite part of the process because I love drawing, especially in pencil. In fact, I think my work looks best in lead. I prepare my watercolor paper by using my 7 by 7 inch cardstock framer to render six panels per 18 by 24 inch sheet of Strathmore Watercolor Paper [...]
This is an essential step for me. I never start pencilling on watercolor paper until I have a solid set of thumbnail sketches for a concept in my sketchbook. Thumbnails are extremely rough with chicken scratchy artwork. The aim here is just to record the core concept and essence of an idea on paper. Minimal [...]
I have random intermittent sessions where I plant myself down, crack open a beer, and dis inhibit my mental space. The resulting ideas are recorded in my sketchbook for future reference. My thinking is scattered, tangential and full of loose associations. Very similar to the sickest of my thought disordered psychiatric patients. Most of the [...]
Here is the second part of my tips on how an artist can better prepare themselves for transitioning into the webcomic medium. Points five through eight are discussed below. Give yourself time to research the medium Engage in self teaching Use the Internet Use the library Invest in books Consume cartoons, graphic novels, comic books [...]
As I learned what type of tools were required for the production of Black Rainbow, I also spent time schooling myself on the webcomic/cartooning medium. This is the first of a two part series. I give tips on how an artist can better prepare themselves for transitioning into this brave new world. Points one to [...]
