Inspiration: Eastern and Western Comics

A big part of my making comics are the comics I've read growing up. At a younger age I read a lot of manga, and as I got older I began reading superhero comics. The thing I really love about superhero comics is the style. I would give just about anything to be able to draw as well as Neil Adams, or paint as well as Alex Ross. But a lot of superhero comics fall just short where manga goes too far. Manga is huge with its quiet moments. Another major point is pacing vs content. Manga, particularly shoujo, focuses on relationships (all types) and focuses on a little action in most cases. Shonen and superhero comics tend to have more in common. There's not as much focus on the relationships, but darn it if kicking butt doesn't take up 90% of the book. These are all things I keep in mind. I'd like to have a product that everyone can enjoy, and I try not to keep too much of one and not enough of the other. More progress reports tomorrow. Enjoy stuffing yourselves sick tomorrow!

Tuesdays progress

I've started sketching the pages. So far up to six pages sketched. This will help to place my horizon line when starting to throw down perspective grid.

I also finished writing issue four and have since gotten five pages into issue five. still trying to figure out what to post for inspiration tonight. See you then!

Character Spotlight: Harris

Today's character spotlight in on Harris, first mate to Captain Valkrias. There's nothing he hates more than taking his time to bother with Mikala--but, orders are orders. It's not completely certain why such a young man would have devoted his life to pirating. The queen's fleet is, after all, always looking for useful young men. The longer he's near Mikala, the more agitated he seems. After taking care of a ship, a spoiled belle is an annoying and tiring task.

Sunday

I got back a little later than I'd hoped, but i did finish a panel on page two.

Saturday's progress

So I got a little drawing done tonight after the wrestling show, here's the pic. Also on livestream you can see my practice my inks on some of Paulina's beautiful character sketches.

Week in Review 11/16/12

Ready for tonight's progress?

You'll find it live here: http://www.livestream.com/alkeneartlive

I'll be streaming from 7-11, and I may even come back for a 12-2 stream. See you all there!