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| Gerald McBoing Boing | ||
| Jan 14, 2010 11:42 am | ||
| Here’s a delightful cartoon based off a Dr. Seuss cartoon. I love the simplicity of the line work, and also how it’s easy to identify with the characters.
I’ve been sick recently with a cold that just won’t go away. It’s frustrating, but I actually feel pretty happy about how things are right now. I feel like I’m finally starting to adapt to the independent, solitary, cartoonist lifestyle. I’ve been developing a new style recently, which I’m excited about. It is kind of a progression of the style I used in the college 101 series. I like it because, unlike my recent Mal and Chad style, it seems able to handle darker, more serious stories. I’m hoping I can develop a good story that syncs with this style. Progress on the Mal and Chad book is going at about its usual pace: slow. To let the story breathe a bit, my editor decided it would be good to add a couple more pages to certain scenes. So the new page count of the book is 221 pages! I’ve got about 50 pages inked so far, and I am itching to see the book finished. In spite of how long this is taking, I really feel confident that the book will be some of the best work I’ve ever done, and that people will enjoy it. It’s hard being patient though! Thanks to everyone who has been reading the journal comic. Here are a couple new ones. | ||
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| Comics Class | ||
| Jan 20, 2010 11:10 am | ||
| This February I will be teaching a class on becoming a professional cartoonist, and there are still spots available! If you live in the Albuquerque area and have any interest in expanding your skills as a cartoonist, you should consider signing up. Or, if you know someone that might enjoy this class, let them know! Here’s the course description:
When you open a newspaper, do you immediately flip to the comics section? Do you enjoy graphic novels or manga? Have you ever wanted to launch a webcomic? Have you ever wanted to draw comics for a living? Whether you are an accomplished artist or still struggling with stick figures, this course engages people of all abilities. By the end of the semester, you will have an intimate knowledge of storytelling, composition, penciling, inking and the business of comics. Please bring a sketchbook and your preferred drawing implement to the first class. We will meet Thursday nights from 6:00 to 9:00pm, starting on February 4 and going for 8 sessions until April 1. The tuition is 100 dollars, which I believe comes out to only 12 dollars for each 3 hour class. We will be using Scott McCloud’s book, Making Comics, as a textbook. This course is being handled by the UNM continuing education program. To register online, go here, and to find out more, go here. Also: new journal comic. | ||
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