Making art – Page 4 of 8
Blog posts about making comic and illustration art. Work in progress, creative process, design, art tools. The works.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!