Just finished some Old School inks for this throwback cover of Walt Disney Comics from 1945! I haven’t pulled out the ole’ dip pens for quite some time, but I do think it’s important to preserve (and use) the old methods. This will be particularly true when the machines/AI take over and no longer allow us to create our own art!
As promised (to my students) here is the full set – from pencils to inks to full color for the “Tales to Astonish” No. 14. I’ll have the Manga cover done soon. Stay tuned!
Here are the inks for a couple of pieces I did last week. The first, “Tales to Astonish” is a commission piece. The second, “Curse of the Serpent” was done for last weeks class, ‘Penciling for Graphic Novels.’
The students got to see the completed pencils, but wanted to see the full inks, so I’m posting this for them. I know they’re looking – ‘cuz I can hear them breathing on the screen!
These are photos of the inks. I will be posting the scanned inks, as well as the full color versions. It takes time, so stop pressuring me!
Two just finished pieces. “Yelp” Girl and “Cheese-head.” Both are Sharpies & Brush pens.
Just finished, hand drawn caricature. Done with Sharpies and a Tombow pen
Here is a pair of commemorative pieces I did as a “diptych.” They’re meant to be displayed side by side, giving a panorama of this couples life together!
“Jumping the Puddle” – a WWII era expression for flying over the Atlantic ocean. Here’s a commission I just finished for a family who will be doing just that – moving to Spain
I did a drawing, “Thunder Lizard,” for an adventure panel comic. I liked the layout but, as happens sometimes, as I was finishing it I realized the physics of the tail swing were off.
So I did a redesign. Now the physics are correct and the blacks present a much more balanced drawing while giving this long-neck more weight. I also added more texture between the lights and shadows. All in all, a better composition.
Here is the last drawing for the “Baby Animals” coloring book. You may note that this one has more shadow than all the others (which have none). This is because this drawing will be the “scramble” page, and the shadows make it easier for young drawers to discern the scrambled shapes.
Now, on to post production!
Just finished this comic book cover caricature commission. I lay out the drawing process on my Substack page: https://saturdayfunnies.substack.com/