October 2011
42 posts
Rob Stenzinger: Polytechnicast - Jonathan Rector on Exploring Manga Studio →
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In this episode of the Polytechnicast I’m joined by comic artist Jonathan Rector. We chat about his recent delving into Manga Studio, how he used it for his 24 Hour Comic, what it’s like when you’re coming from an Adobe Photoshop background, and about using only digital tools to make…
Thirsty, Knox, and Gibson Re-Imagined
More on the blog. I’m liking this new look quite a bit. Starting to entertain the notion of doing a new Front story in this style.
Orange Guy Re-Imagined
Notes and size comparisons on my blog.
Max and Gaelin Re-Imagined
Full-on shots of each of these guys can be found on my blog.
Rex Re-Imagined
More thoughts on the blog, as usual.
Dick Kourage Re-Imagined
Trying that Faker pose again, but in the re-imagining style
Sketching Faker While The Kids Work
Practicing Word Balloon Spotting in Comics Class
Drawing Great Big Giant Comics in Class
Asymmetrical Cowboy-Bot
“Start with Kevin Kelly’s 2006 essay in The New York Times Magazine arguing that authors would come to support themselves with performance — and John Updike’s appalled reaction to this “pretty grisly scenario.” I’m not suggesting that authors become merely actors after their books are done. I’m suggesting, as Garber does, that talks, events, symposia, blogs, hangouts… — discussion with smart people in any form — should come before the book. The process becomes the product; the book (if there is one) is a byproduct.”
—Jeff Jarvis responds to Megan Garber’s brilliant piece on whether books can go viral (via)
CAG 33 - Teens Make Comics
Comics Are Great! 33 is ready for watching/listening, featuring a panel discussion with some local teen cartoonists. These kids drop some serious food for thought for their fellow beginning cartoonists, but I think there’s a wisdom in their words that we experienced artists would do well to give a listen.
