So I am moving forward with my "graphic novel" idea. There will be no text or dialogue. I have some character reference sheets completed and have sketched out the first two "panels" for the first submission. I don't know if everyone is going to "get it" or appreciate it at all, but it will be a nice project for me. I am going to experiment with some different techniques like brushes and textures and really try to push myself. Once I have the first page done, I am going to start telling people where to find it. I'm not expecting a huge following at all, but I think the few people who really appreciate my art will definitely be interested.
And I will be honest and up front about what it is. People will know that it's not a comic, and it will not be updated weekly or really with any kind of predictable frequency. And really...there won't be a recognizable plot at first. But hey, this isn't something I'm trying to make money on. I'm not even trying to gain popularity with it. I just want something to work on to help me improve artistically. This is really going to challenge my skills and I think every artist needs that.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
starting over
My plan to make a comic was flawed from the start. I honestly have no idea how comics work. I don't really know what I was thinking...
But now I have a ton of decent sketches and a lot of reference material to use for...who knows. Something sort of like a comic, but...not shitty?
I don't know. I'm not a writer. But I do want to create a sort of backstory/atmosphere for my characters based on what I have in my head. I don't think I necessarily need to write it out for that to happen.
I think I can create a series of still images, like screenshots. Maybe with some writing....maybe not! I'll have to decide if I need it or not. I want to not need it.
But I feel kind of relieved. I was really close to publishing what I had so far and just jumping in. But I didn't feel ready and now I realize that I just wasn't satisfied with what I had started. I can do more with less.
Well, I'm going to try anyway.
But now I have a ton of decent sketches and a lot of reference material to use for...who knows. Something sort of like a comic, but...not shitty?
I don't know. I'm not a writer. But I do want to create a sort of backstory/atmosphere for my characters based on what I have in my head. I don't think I necessarily need to write it out for that to happen.
I think I can create a series of still images, like screenshots. Maybe with some writing....maybe not! I'll have to decide if I need it or not. I want to not need it.
But I feel kind of relieved. I was really close to publishing what I had so far and just jumping in. But I didn't feel ready and now I realize that I just wasn't satisfied with what I had started. I can do more with less.
Well, I'm going to try anyway.
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