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[Apr. 4th, 2012|10:31 am] |
I suppose now that Sarah ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif?v=92.1) no_mikoto has received them, I can post these without ruining the surprise:
Two Akikos, one based on historical Japanese prints, and one that's just meant for the pretties. I kinda like doing marker and pencil crayon together, I'd never done it seriously before. Also, can I just say I'm amazed that years after college, most of these markers are still nice and moist? 'Cause I am. Amazed. |
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| Trying Something |
[Mar. 24th, 2012|09:58 pm] |
A little experiment in productivity. I've been timing myself for 30 minute intervals, both to see how much I can do in that time, and to see how long I can stay focused on one artistic task. When the 30 minutes is up, an alarm goes off, and I switch to another project.
I've been doing this the past two days, and here's some of what I've accomplished:
I think it's working, though I'm finding switching tasks every 30 minutes a little tiring, so I'm starting to cheat a little and spend maybe an hour on one thing, and an hour and a half on another.
I've just got to find a groove that works. Since I started my new "irl" job last month I've been sick on and off all that time, so I've been obeying my pounding sinuses and sleeping a lot, rather than whipping them into submission. So I have no rhythm, and it's making drawing a chore rather than a pleasure. This cannot be borne! |
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| Hourly Comic Day |
[Feb. 2nd, 2012|12:30 am] |
It's Hourly Comic Day and I am remembering to participate at last!
Will update this post as we go... Done!
( Read more... )
Oh. My. Goodness.
Working with the deadline of one strip every hour? Why did I do that to myself?!
Well, at least I know now what it's like. And although it was frustrating for trying to do anything else, it was nice to feel that productive...
So there you go. A day in the life of me, more or less.
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| If you haven't read this yet, what are you waiting for? |
[Jan. 17th, 2012|09:28 am] |
 Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud
I am kicking myself for not reading this in school when it was "recommended reading" for an animation class.
When one struggles through art college with fine art teachers calling your narrative and iconic inclinations "trivial," one could have used an intelligently-written essay like this to validate one's dreams of becoming a comic book artist. I want to give this book to my cousin to give to his English teacher who gets mad at him for reading graphic novels I gave him for recreation.
But beyond the validation we seem to need as we duck our heads in shame and admit we love to read, collect, and/or make comics to others, it opens up the world of possibilities for comics that even the most seasoned fan might not think about. Because even we who love this art form make assumptions about it. I do. How else can you explain how in my early days I wanted to be a comic book artist but had no interest in superheroes and so I thought it was not the path for me?
The essay delves into semiotics, art history, and even the fundamentals of communication to show how comics fills a void that no other art form can. And comics does it in unique ways that I never really thought about. (It might help to know a little about art history and comic history as certain names are dropped--but not necessary.) In the end I love a book that articulates something I have never been able to say--that the special capabilities of comics are magical for storytelling, and why.
And I find it hilarious that it's an essay on comics in comic form. Perfection.
So don't put off reading this book. Whether you love comics and want to expand your understanding, are any kind of storyteller, or have just a passing curiosity, this is a must read. I regret taking so long!
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| iPhone Vanity |
[Dec. 8th, 2011|03:27 pm] |
I have to show off my iPhone skin:
 
I couldn't decide what to put on it so I covered it with Zoes!
gelaskins.com is the site I used, and it was really, really easy--and plenty of other artists' work on there if you don't want to use your own. (The Mucha skins were sooo tempting...) |
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| Ina |
[Nov. 13th, 2011|05:39 pm] |
It's finished! ...I think.
When you can't work on your comic, you work on concept art I guess.
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| Speedpaint: Shooting Star |
[Aug. 17th, 2011|04:28 pm] |
Guh. Who else wishes they could skip over the work and arrive at a completed project that's exactly the way they imagine? |
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| New Portfolio Site |
[Aug. 17th, 2011|02:45 pm] |
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I've finally redesigned and shaved down my portfolio site, implementing Lightbox2 in the process. Don't worry, the URL remains the same.
If anybody finds it looking wonky in their browser, wanna let me know?
And to all my artist pals, if you have a current site and you want to do a link exchange, just give me a shout, too. :)
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