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Wow this first page took entirely way too long.

But I learned alot!

I learned that I'm not doing this comic completely in traditional media like I thought.

Which is huge actually. Especially when you get more than half way through and decide you hate it. Then you have to start completely over on the computer.

So my stuff is not going to show up for awhile. The other artist is still working on her chapter so I am trying to get a bit ahead in that respect. I have the thumbnails down for page 3 already too.

I got the pencils laid out for page 2, just need to digitize and do my thing then.

If you're the least bit curious about the story you should check it out here: [link] .

I am chapter 2 so one should at least familiarize themselves with it so they know what's going on.

I hope this preview makes you curious. I am putting a TON of work into it.
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=KabukiKatze Jan 18, 2011
Interesting! I like the style you're working in for their faces and anatomy. I can't wait to see the whole thing!
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~SyntheticPlatypus Jan 25, 2011
Soon enough. I'll let everyone know when the chapter is live.
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~celamowari Jan 17, 2011
Wow, it's a very intriguing look at your capabilities!

I like the stylized art, as I think that is probably what is best-suited for you at this moment for storytelling. Supply the necessary detail without getting too bogged down in extraneous bits. It's an appealing derivation of what you've done in your past work, and it's easy on the eye.

The colors are vivid, but perhaps more importantly, balanced. The mountain/sky contrast is excellent, and you've avoided being too garish or too drab.

I can't comment on your storytelling until I see the actual layout of the page, but it looks promising. The body language of the dude in the door and the girl in the bottom panel are nicely realized. They have a life and personality to them, and that's a hard thing for a novice to pull off in putting together a page.

It's off to a promising start. Good luck in tackling this project!

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~SyntheticPlatypus Jan 25, 2011
Well reading a ton of webcomics helps with the color thing. Doing it on the computer and knowing its going on the web is really helping me with the design.

Body language is really important to me. I love figure work lately and I really want them to have some fluidity to them. Which I honestly felt was a little lacking the first chapter so far.

Thanks for the well wishes.
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=SilverVulpine Jan 16, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Wow, I certainly hadn't expected to see something like this.

Marvelous work, m'lady! :)
You really have a unique style and a great flair for color.

If you sharpened up a couple of details you could develop your style into something really marvelous! :)

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-Orson Welles
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~SyntheticPlatypus Jan 25, 2011
The color is my favorite thing I think. AZ has soo many colors in it I love playing with it.

I know there are quite a few kinks, but doing lots of sketching and reading to try to shape it up.
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=SilverVulpine Jan 26, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Well, I imagine your environment would have some effect on your artwork. For the better in this case, It would seem.

Well, keep at it, my dear! I have faith in you.
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-Orson Welles
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*Gunmetalblack Jan 16, 2011
Lovely work! I love the crisp bolds colours here. :) Looking forward to seeing more of this!

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~SyntheticPlatypus Jan 25, 2011
Page two will be done soon. I'm pretty excited. I've been doing a lot of reading of Scott McCloud.
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*Gunmetalblack Jan 26, 2011
I'm looking forward to seeing them! :)

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