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Just to show I'm still alive and kicking, though the majority of the work I'm doing is over yonder.
This is the sketch for page 19 in the Across Thin Ice comic. For those interested, there's a bunch of other finished page sketches and a few shots of some near-finished painted pages on the Nordguard LiveJournal (nordguard.livejournal.com) and on the Nordguard blogspot (nordguard.blogspot.com)
This is the sketch for page 19 in the Across Thin Ice comic. For those interested, there's a bunch of other finished page sketches and a few shots of some near-finished painted pages on the Nordguard LiveJournal (nordguard.livejournal.com) and on the Nordguard blogspot (nordguard.blogspot.com)
Category Artwork (Traditional) / All
Species Unspecified / Any
Gender Any
Size 675 x 895px
File Size 410.5 kB
I'm not sure what you'd quantify "experience"! I've been drawing since I was young, but I never really took it seriously (or improved much) until I decided to go college for art. So, since then, I guess about six years of doing art everyday and improving a little bit here and there over time. Still learning, though, which is the case with art. You're never "done." :]
Well, a few years of actually college work, then a few more doing my own freelance thing (which probably forced me to learn the most.)
I am an infinitesimal spec of artistic talent when you look at the world around you. I just enjoy what I do, glad I can make a living from it. :]
I am an infinitesimal spec of artistic talent when you look at the world around you. I just enjoy what I do, glad I can make a living from it. :]
Do you use different sized paper depending on whether you are working on something like Nordguard (a panel) versus an individual piece of art? I found when I was doing pen-and-ink illustrations for my research that I liked bigger pieces of paper (although when you have to stipple it is a pain).
I just took a commission for a comic like you're doing here, but I have to draw my own world, not something easy like the old west. (i'm kidding) anyway would it be easier to draw the whole thing out and paint the finals instead of using the tablet?. a problem I would have with that would be I don't have a scanner big enough for a 24 inch sketch pad. I'm using paintool sai, photoshop cs4 and corel essentials 4 with a digitizing tablet. I am drawing by hand most of my characters and probably will for the architecture and rural scenes outside. I guess my question is should I draw and paint each page in real paint instead of digital?
I had to take a commission because I'm laid off from work and there are no job prospects. so I'm selling my art for FA affordable prices. just to stay alive.
I had to take a commission because I'm laid off from work and there are no job prospects. so I'm selling my art for FA affordable prices. just to stay alive.
Er, I'd say work in whatever medium you're most comfortable. :]
Both digital and traditional have their pros and cons, so it's whatever gets the job done, right?
As to scanning, you can just scan pages in chunks and reassemble them in Photoshop. My scanner is letter-sized, so I patch together the larger pieces I post.
Both digital and traditional have their pros and cons, so it's whatever gets the job done, right?
As to scanning, you can just scan pages in chunks and reassemble them in Photoshop. My scanner is letter-sized, so I patch together the larger pieces I post.
oh okay, I did that once before.
I mention the difference mostly because the tried and true is to draw bigger then photograph down (clean up lines) or use the magnifier in digital drawing. Although I notice your textures and hair lines are better done in by hand than in digital, due probably to being able to get detail is easier with a fine tip that one pixel {I know you do acrylic then use either coptic or pencils to finish) I don't have much patience anymore with acrylic paints, but I can't disregard the results being always perfect
I mention the difference mostly because the tried and true is to draw bigger then photograph down (clean up lines) or use the magnifier in digital drawing. Although I notice your textures and hair lines are better done in by hand than in digital, due probably to being able to get detail is easier with a fine tip that one pixel {I know you do acrylic then use either coptic or pencils to finish) I don't have much patience anymore with acrylic paints, but I can't disregard the results being always perfect
Actually, I paint mostly in watercolor and then add a little bit of acrylic in the end for highlights, etc. I only use colored pencils every now and then, and then in conjunction with markers, not paint.
The Nordguard comic will be primarily watercolors, since that's the most enjoyable medium for me.
The Nordguard comic will be primarily watercolors, since that's the most enjoyable medium for me.
Yeah, that's pretty darn thorough. In addition to the gumstrip, I tack in 6-8 finishing nails while the paper dries, and then just take out any that get in my way when I'm working. I haven't had any problems with the paper coming up after it's been properly stretched and dried.
as someone who is a fan of your artwork and trains in general I just wanted to say that the detailing on this is very well excecuted. It's not easy drawing trains since there so many moving parts but you got the undercarriage anotomy drawn correctly and for that you have my applause. Can't wait for this next year
ok so i know it's an odd question.... but are there going to be any....naughty parts.. in this one?
the reason i ask is because i REALLY want a copy when it's finished, but my parents won't let me buy it unless it's clean..
looking foreward to seeing it, *is silently hoping that it will be done by next year's RMFC so i can buy a copy*
and how much do you suppose that you are going to charge for a copy (so i can start saving)
thanks
~Uru~
the reason i ask is because i REALLY want a copy when it's finished, but my parents won't let me buy it unless it's clean..
looking foreward to seeing it, *is silently hoping that it will be done by next year's RMFC so i can buy a copy*
and how much do you suppose that you are going to charge for a copy (so i can start saving)
thanks
~Uru~
For me the biggest kick I get from looking at this is seeing every damn line placed with perspective and an inordinate amount of reference and understanding of the subject, even the chains on the panel with the train bogeys look like they'd be jumping and jerking with the motion. The railings, window frame details, curve of the roof .. everything thing, screams TRAIN and nothing looks 'made up'.
All this work to illustrate the fact that the Husky has a hangover? :D
Screeeeeeeeeccchhhh...
All this work to illustrate the fact that the Husky has a hangover? :D
Screeeeeeeeeccchhhh...
Please know that I admire much the time and effort you are putting into this! 90 odd pages (x3 volumes) of detailed sketching then painting of full scenes, landscapes and interactions that resemble the quality found on 11x17 sized paper in panels a third that of a 10x14. I'm am very impressed! If anything I promise to buy these in order to spend as much time as a can admiring and taking in the artistic quality. I don't believe I can last as long as it took to complete each page but I hope to give it its due.
Thank you for posting these progress scans. I love studying every stroke that goes into a piece as it gets placed. I find the process of putting lines and colors in the right fashion on paper to create beautiful pieces fascination. I may not notice it all the time but doing that improves my understanding of the artistic process and helps, at least subconsciously, refine my own artistic prowess. It's an educative process, so thank you.
How long did it take to complete this sketch and what estimation of time to complete the painting?
Thank you for posting these progress scans. I love studying every stroke that goes into a piece as it gets placed. I find the process of putting lines and colors in the right fashion on paper to create beautiful pieces fascination. I may not notice it all the time but doing that improves my understanding of the artistic process and helps, at least subconsciously, refine my own artistic prowess. It's an educative process, so thank you.
How long did it take to complete this sketch and what estimation of time to complete the painting?
Thank you very much for your words! :]
To answer your question... This page probably took about a half an hour to thumbnail/layout, then 8-12 hours to sketch and clean up. (And if you want to count it, a couple hours driving to a near-by mountain town that had the right kind of train I could take reference photos of.)
Pages with fewer panels like this are actually quite a bit quicker to paint, so probably about 15 hours worth of work there. I'm guessing though, since I usually work on a couple pages at a time, to keep from going insane.
To answer your question... This page probably took about a half an hour to thumbnail/layout, then 8-12 hours to sketch and clean up. (And if you want to count it, a couple hours driving to a near-by mountain town that had the right kind of train I could take reference photos of.)
Pages with fewer panels like this are actually quite a bit quicker to paint, so probably about 15 hours worth of work there. I'm guessing though, since I usually work on a couple pages at a time, to keep from going insane.
Wow, that train is great. I love the angle you presented for it presentation... lots of power there. Backgrounds always get me; the establishment scene is beautiful.
You really can do it all :)
I have no doubt this will just be a fantastic work of art, in both visual and narrative qualities. Your choice of subject for the comic is so intriguing! I think the watercolor medium is the just perfect for it. Very inspiring.
*continues stalking LiveJournal*
You really can do it all :)
I have no doubt this will just be a fantastic work of art, in both visual and narrative qualities. Your choice of subject for the comic is so intriguing! I think the watercolor medium is the just perfect for it. Very inspiring.
*continues stalking LiveJournal*
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