Changing things up a bit
So, in case you haven’t noticed, the strip has been a little…different lately. No, I haven’t dumped all the old characters and started the whole thing over. I am just trying out different things and going where ever the comic tells me. One secret (which I probably shouldn’t share,) is that I don’t ever plan any of the story lines out in advance. Each comic is simply wherever the next joke or funny thought is.
Part of the change in the look was necessitated by the fact that my computer decided to completely self destruct on me, and I was left Photoshop-less for the better part of a couple weeks. It’s funny, because we become so enamored with the wonders of technology, that we sometimes forget how life existed before and without it.
The hand inked and water colored comics were a simple result of continuing to produce the comic with whatever supplies I had lying around. But you know what? I really love doing them this way.
So will it stay this way permanently? I doubt it. But who knows?
josh
May 6th, 2009 at 8:24 am
I like the changes. I wouldn’t mind more updates of this kind. If you like it yourself, put the old stuff on the shelf for a while and try something new.
May 6th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Not sure if you’ve checked them out, but GIMP and Inkscape are getting better and better. Short learning curve, and you’ll be a master.
May 6th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Thanks for the comments. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Photoshop. I just haven’t worked with actually pen and paper in years, and am truly enjoying it. I am super glad that people are accepting the rather sudden change in style. I have started up a second project that is 100% Photoshop, so I am getting my PS fix currently, while still able to continue with the water color strips.
I’m glad you guys are enjoying it.
May 6th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I really like the look of the hand done strips. Hand coloring has a certain quality thats impossible to get from digital. Its a nice change of pace from the other online comics out there.