Tuesday, July 31, 2012

The Slight Curve

I've been working away at a mini comic, The Slight Curve, that is rather apropos for summer time. Generally, when I work this way, I start off with rough watercolor sketches.


Then I design the pages and make a key to figure out the size of my panels. I layout panel borders and sketch out the words and images in pencil.



Afterwards, I paint all the images. Then I paint the words, the panels and finally I ink the outlines (see below for finished art).

Enjoy The Slight Curve and give me some feedback in the comments section. And, if you are interested in using or repurposing the story, please be in touch. : )

A bientot!
 
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4 comments:

  1. K. GrantAugust 2, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Your drawings are great! Thanks for sharing your process.

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  2. Helen N. HillAugust 2, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Glad you enjoyed it- your next, I'd love to see a mini comic of your own.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    SO cute! I love it. Was this from personal experience?? lol.

    I love that you showed the process too. I look forward to seeing more!

    Thanks for commenting on my blog. :) Hope to see you again at one of the book fairs. I'll be at the Princeton one on September 8th -- maybe see you there?

    Best,
    Melissa

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    1. Helen N. HillAugust 27, 2012 at 6:51 AM

      Hi Melissa- Yes, I suppose I shouldn't admit it, but art does imitate life in this instance!

      I'd love to go the Fair at Princeton but I can't make it . . . perhaps another time.

      Helen

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