Making art
Blog posts about making comic and illustration art. Work in progress, creative process, design, art tools. The works.
Now for Something Completely Different
October 13, 2020 | BlogI 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 […]
New Pen Day!
October 7, 2020 | BlogI 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 […]
More Like a Magical Beating, Amirite?
September 30, 2020 | BlogSquirrels 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 […]
He Had it Coming
September 26, 2020 | BlogThis 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 | BlogRobot and Francis the Sheep have another harrowing misadventure! Not to worry, it’s all part of their plan. Read the full comic.
Inky Black Space
August 27, 2020 | BlogI 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 | BlogDeath gets the importance of mental health. Take a break now and again. Feed the pigeons. Rest. Work can wait. Read the full comic.
Comics? Don’t Mind if I Do
July 24, 2020 | BlogI think I need a vacation. I got to use my new Rapidographs a bit on this comic, so that was fun. Was promptly reminded that ink drying times vary. Been dragging my heals, but it’s almost finished.
It Must Be Tuesday
June 25, 2020 | BlogCrows have opinions of little importance on our apparently imminent self-destruction. Read the full comic.
