Hopefully the last of these for awhile.

This one actually came out okay (after a few attempts.) The major reason that it’s “rejected” is that I’ve decided to draw something else for that point in the story. It will be a couple of panels instead of one long one.

One section of the story calls for “menacing Art Deco”. Still need to practice that. Atom looks mildly worried; that’s a good start.

Inspired by a photo.

“Seeking Solace at the Symmetry Shop (An Appreciation of Ben Katchor)” – a not-quite-review of Katchor’s books Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer: The Beauty Supply District and The Jew of New York.

“Grey Vampires and Green Cowboys” – A quick look (with lots of pictures) at the art techniques of Christophe Blain in his book Gus and His Gang, and of Joann Sfar in his book Vampire Loves.

Thanks to site proprietor Xerexes for inviting me to blather on!

Still working on the plant character design. I liked how the lighting came out in this one, but like the last rejected panel the colors got too bland.

Tough to get these looking on-screen as they do on the paper!

Here’s another ink doodle with paint applied haphazardly, with more improvisation in ink on top of the wash. Scale, perspective … these things are for lesser artistes. Ah, I see my long-handled cigarette holder has set my beret on fire. Back in a bit.

This one turned out a little too monochrome – too many washes of essentially the same colors. It’s supposed to be a dim bar, but not a dull picture. The composition is too symmetrical. And that bowtie, ugh, don’t even get me started.

I might try augmenting this style with some collage.