Making art – Page 4 of 8

Blog posts about making comic and illustration art. Work in progress, creative process, design, art tools. The works.

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Robot Upgrades

March 5, 2021 | Miscellany

A short look at my Robot comics through the years, from The Good Little Robot in 2003, the revival in 2016, and Robot and Francis in the present.

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Crows Past and Present

February 27, 2021 | Miscellany

I was thinking recently about how much my drawings have changed since I started making Survival Anxiety. This is the first crows comic I drew in 2016.

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Soft Boiled

February 25, 2021 | Miscellany

Progress is being made on my new Robot and Francis comic. It’s nearly finished, here is some ink detail to tide you over.

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Patio Lanterns

February 24, 2021 | Miscellany

Work in progress, making comics. Robot and Francis enjoy a day at the space spa, relaxing and drinking healthy space drinks.

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Squirrelly Straws

February 23, 2021 | Miscellany

Tonight’s comic panel in progress featuring Lou, Hot Squid Masseuse, future employee of the month, and all round swell space-squid.

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Gasp!

February 22, 2021 | Miscellany

Currently working on a new Robot and Francis comic. Here is a panel of Robot breaking out of a spa egg, which is a totally normal space thing to do.

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Crack!

February 21, 2021 | Miscellany

Comic work in progress for a new Robot and Francis story where our heroes enjoy a relaxing spa day in space. This is my favourite panel tonight. Crack!

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It’s a Good Mess

February 20, 2021 | Miscellany

I share a photo of my drawing table complete with work in progress Robot and Francis comic while Helen the crow manages the mess.

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She Seems Relaxed

February 18, 2021 | Miscellany

Pencil progress of a Robot and Francis comic panel. I wish I felt how Francis feels. Robot always uses Napkins. Good bot.

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Caw Caw Comics Comics

January 24, 2021 | Miscellany

Wanna see a work in progress photo of a new crows comic? You do, right? I knew you did. Right this way kind human!

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