Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Arrow-Eye Funnies #2

Well, here's a ballpoint pen drawing that's been GIMP'ed up. This type of sketch comes about after reading tons of Weird Pulp Fiction.

Here's an incredible adventure story idea! H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, and Clark Ashton Smith go questing to stop the elder gods from rising up. Check it out!


Saturday, August 13, 2011

Arrow-Eye Funnies #1


In an attempt to put out a regular-ish web-based comic I've decided to do something varied and simple. Ladies and gents, I give you "Arrow-Eye Funnies!"

Look for new posts as they appear weekly or bi-weekly (depending on my schedule).

I hope you enjoy this and future posts. Make sure to comment. Feedback is priceless.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Progress - Some Images

Here's a page I'm feeling okay about. You'll see the process. Pardon the angle shots that make the character's face look unusually long.








At the drawing board again...

Work still continues as I struggle with myself page after page. I'm having a difficult time learning the lesson of settling on work I've produced instead of nagging myself into apathy about its aesthetic quality. If I were to let a sketch or a rough page set for a few weeks, maybe months, I'd come back to it and correct it and maybe even improve upon my previous work.

There's just no time for that kind of nonsense.

I am forcing myself to sit down, sketch, draw, and finally ink what I've decided will work for my panels. Some of it bothers me and some of it surprises me. Regardless of my feelings on the look and my desire to try and retry, I have a book to get out.

I'll post more progress photos as time goes on, and I WILL have the book done before the end of this month. I don't have any other choice.

Till next time, friends.

Friday, August 5, 2011

A switch has been flipped

Something happened to me today while I was listening to Wil Wheaton read his book "Just A Geek" over the car stereo. I was thinking about all the unfinished work I have sitting around and all the neglected ideas I have floating around in my head. Hearing Wil talk about his move from actor to writer and his feelings on what was most important, in an odd way, inspired me.

I think I've not only found my drive to finish projects I began a while back but a general renewed confidence in my abilities. This might be just the thing I need to not only finish the zine/comic I've been promising but to also tackle all the other comic and writing projects I've had on the back burner for close to a decade now.

I'm tired of working for the Man and letting my heart stay sunk in the lowest parts of me. It's time to suit up, kick this pig (sorry, oh, little porcine one), and light some fires. It's time to finish my comic, get it into the hands of those who've supported my efforts and not given up on me (a trillion thank yous to them/you), and time to work myself into a life supported by my talents.

Wish me luck.

For all of you who have been waiting for a bit of the comic, here's a completely finished page!