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KimLuster on Feb. 21, 2013
Alright, had enough of New Orleans for a while - been there so many times now. Maybe again in a couple years….
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So I read some forums where people talk about watercolor techniques and some in there say that ‘real’ watercolor artist never use black… Really now? I had been using heavy black in a sort of ‘inking’ manner, so now I try to do like the ‘purists’ say for this page (and the next). End up hating how it looks so I then go back and try to add heavy black after the fact. Lines are too thick here and there with little control. Oh well…. I'm still searching for my ‘look’.
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Storywise, I've had dreams where I can do some pretty amazing physical things. In those dreams I swear I'm NOT dreaming and I'm ecstatic that I can do that stuff. But I've also had lucid dreams (a lucid dream is one where you're conscious in a manner and are actually aware that you are dreaming) and doing amazing stuff is fun in a game/movie way. Those never last long enough. The induced dreams in this story are supposed to so incredibly real that you have to have something to help you realize that it is indeed a dream - for Kimber Lee it's doing what she considers the ‘physically impossible’. It's her ‘totem’ (if you haven't seen the movie ‘Inception’ watch it soon…). Seems like rational thinking…. right?
skyangel at 4:14PM, Nov. 12, 2014
I have to remember to check my boobs if ever I'm not sure if I'm dreaming or not, it has to be more reliable than pinching myself. XD
KimLuster at 9:55AM, April 24, 2013
@iRogue: wow....hmmm, tons of things. I've had the basic plot in my head for years. As for why... who knows? I do love Philosophy, esp. about the nature of mind and reality. I love movies and books with a similar theme. I love dreams (I am a vivid dreamer, as I've divulged here and there) and the concept of virtual realities. Finally, I love vulnerable characters that still can kick your ass if pushed to the wall! Ha, feels weird to look into my own head...
IRogue at 8:59AM, April 24, 2013
I'm really curious as to what influenced the plot of your comic. Was it dreams that you've had? Or movies you've seen (since you mentioned 'Inception')? I'm just really into the idea of it and I MUST KNOW! ;)
KimLuster at 12:54PM, April 23, 2013
I hear you Banes - I too have had so very realistic flying dreams. I've 'flown' over my home city and consciously selected streets down below that I'd then follow the paths of. Numerous times I've had trouble gaining altitude and crashed into power lines and treetops. Frustrating but so wickedly awesome!
Banes at 11:31AM, April 23, 2013
Years ago I had a "flying dream" that was so vivid and detailed that I feel it might have been a real journey out of my sleeping body. Lord, it was awesome. You're right; the lucid dreams are too few and far between and never last long enough!
KimLuster at 5:08AM, April 23, 2013
Thanks cres0055. Yeah, these pages (got a few more coming) are sorta recap, explanatory, bring together what we know so far. Story is far from done so full disclosures are still a ways to go (if ever, dream stories, ya know). As for color, I'm sticking with it for a while. It does take longer, but if I can refine it I think it'll be worth it.
cres0055 at 11:12PM, April 22, 2013
Wow this explanation page helps a lot(provably even more to the general comic reader). Well she still has a bed she can sit on. Of this page I think the first and second panels turned out really good. Great detail in them, plus nice colors. Man I am getting too used to you using color it just looks so good, but I do tend to like colors. Anyways great page. Well keep searching for the art that you want.
KimLuster at 6:56PM, April 22, 2013
Heh that was the feeling I got as well :)
IRogue at 6:03PM, April 22, 2013
"Real" watercolor artists sound like a bunch of snots. :P
KimLuster at 1:44PM, April 22, 2013
Yeah, she might need that eventually - don't break nuthin' else Kimba :)
Peipei at 12:04PM, April 22, 2013
Lol she destroyed her seat xD
KimLuster at 10:28AM, April 22, 2013
Thanks Paul :) I think we'll all just ignore the 'real' watercolor artists for the time being :)
PaulEberhardt at 9:39AM, April 22, 2013
She's got a good point. But if she's not dreaming she maybe should have a talk with those so-called "real" watercolour artists. ;) I concede that using black may be tricky in some watercolour styles, but that doesn't make them any "purer" or "realer". These guys should have a look at this comic so they learn how it's done. :)
KimLuster at 5:24AM, April 22, 2013
Indeed - she better not break her toilet ;)
plymayer at 9:02PM, April 21, 2013
Now where will she sit?