Scanners acting funny, need to correct it later (hence the grey 'tone' at the top). At least this way folks can see how I start to rough out a sketch.
I'm fairly beat so what I'll do is post a quick list of recommended reading for those of you that are looking to self-publish and call it a night (also some miniatures just came in the mail, and as I'm an avid war-gamer, I'm dying to open the package up).
1) True Facts: Comics' Righteous Anger by Larry Young (the title is very tongue in cheek, relax) If you are thinking about self-publishing go out and buy this book NOW. Invaluable. BUY IT ASAP and digest book immediately.
2) Digital Pre-Press for Comic Books by Kevin Tinsley. Another must have. It will tell you a lot about the physical process of preparing your comics, and you need to read this before you start.
3) (For color comics) Hi-fi Color and Mastering Digital Color by Brian and Kristy (SP?) Miller. Similar to #2 but a great look at the process of coloring a comic from starting flats to finished product.
4) The art of comic book inking by Gary Martin - if you are going to be inking your own work, buy the book (reasonably cheap) and go through ALL the exercises. I wish I had this book when I had started on comics in the past - I wouldn't be fighting against bad habits I learned before reading this book.
5) Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud. Even if you don't plan on making your own comic I recommend this book more than anything else for comic fans and artists alike.
That's it for now folks. Good night and good luck.
(Also don't turn off the lights. . .that's how the Grue get ya!)
[yes that was a Zork reference]
-T
Scott McCloud is just plain awesome. And what's the deal with the crucifix on Suicide? Does he believe that the Dino-Christ died for his sins? (Forgive me if that's not what it means... I'm on the other side of the aisle.)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea! Suicide needs the chain that links his nostril to his 'ear'. And some more spikes and maybe a torn leather jacket for added kicks. Needs the facial jewelry and its awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'll add the facial jewlery tonight. I was thinking similar but I want to link it to his frills and I can't seem to find a reference on dinosaurs that shows where the frills fold into. As for the cross, while I haven't figure out all of the characters yet, I get the sense he wears it as a 'fashion' piece. It conveys the basic jerky-ness of the character. And Dino-Christ died for all our sins. . .unless you're a mammal in which case. . .
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