Now for Something Completely Different
October 13, 2020 | Blog
I don’t usually draw people, but when I do, I stress about it for way too long. If I drew people more, it wouldn’t be such a big deal, but I don’t, so it is. I have a couple characters I want to flesh out, to add a human element to Survival Anxiety. Let’s see where this all goes, shall we?
New Pen Day!
October 7, 2020 | Blog
I haven’t been happy with my comic lettering for a while now, so lately I’ve been looking for a different pen to try. Again.
A year ago, I started with a .7 Copic Multiliner, but I didn’t like the plastic tip. Also, the ink faded more than I liked under the eraser. Then I tried a C6 nib, but the strokes terminated a bit too pointy. It was also scratchy on the bristol, but the ink was great (Deleter 4). Other dip nibs were similarly unsatisfying. I followed that with a Koh-I-Noor .6 Rapidograph. Lovely pen, but it was also too scratchy, and just a hair too thin. Their ink was surprisingly good though, especially since it was from an unopened set from the 80’s I bought off eBay.
So, I wanted to try a pen that was smooth on the bristol, so I could print in a natural feeling way. I wanted to be able to choose my ink, have a relatively stable line, and a stroke thickness a bit wider than my tech pen.
I landed on a TWSBI Eco fountain pen. Medium nib. I’ve loaded it up with Platinum Carbon Black ink. It faded a bit under the eraser on the last comic, but the pen writes fairly wet, so the heavier ink flow might fair better. I have yet to try it on a comic proper, but lettering tests on scrap bristol look very hopeful.
It’s a very cool pen, man. Analog drawing tools are the best.
More Like a Magical Beating, Amirite?
September 30, 2020 | Blog
Squirrels exist, whether you want them to or not! Mistakes were made. What can you do? Platinum Carbon ink fades a bit under an eraser. Maybe it’s the bristol. I think I prefer Deleter Black 4 for brush and dip pens, but might keep the Platinum for tech pens, etc. Very happy with the bizarro layout. Read the full comic.
Magical Thinking
September 30, 2020 | Comics
A comic about crows, squirrels and acorns
In this comic, the crows discover that squirrels are real, whether you believe in them or not.
He Had it Coming
September 26, 2020 | Blog
This is my favourite panel from the comic I’m working on currently. I don’t endorse violence, but let’s be honest, he had it coming. Trying Platinum Carbon ink on this one. So far so good.
The Secret to Great Adventure
August 30, 2020 | Blog
Robot and Francis the Sheep have another harrowing misadventure! Not to worry, it’s all part of their plan. Read the full comic.
The Secret to Great Adventure
August 30, 2020 | Comics
Robot and Francis are in another spot of trouble
In this comic, Robot and Francis discover the secret to great adventure.
Inky Black Space
August 27, 2020 | Blog
I entered August intending to make more comics, but the month is almost over and I only have one in progress. It’s almost done. I’m fairly sure scanning this page will be a hot mess, but that’s a weekend problem. Stay well, peeps!
Death Takes a Break
July 30, 2020 | Blog
Death gets the importance of mental health. Take a break now and again. Feed the pigeons. Rest. Work can wait.
Death Takes a Break
July 30, 2020 | Comics
Even Death deserves a short rest
In this comic, Death takes a short break from work, only to find his work doesn’t take a break from him.