page 09
edbang on April 26, 2009
You ever kinda thought you were going crazy? You ever hear on the news those fanaticals that just go out and kill everyone and their dog just because they heard some voice in their head?
I just wanted to address it here, but it does seems kinda harmless to know who Jesus is better.
I used to hate coloring, but it's kinda cool to see everything come together. I never thought I'd use gradients… but here we go. I haven't figured out how to use the airbrush yet… or maybe its just too dumbed down in my version of photoshop elements… :-/
May 4th, 2009 update: Usually I update on mondays, unfortunately I was not able to make it today. I should get it up by tomorrow, though… I'm about 90% done on the current page.
edbang at 5:23PM, April 30, 2009
@JNP: Thanks for the heads up. The links're fixed now. I didn't even know they were broken. No worries about the plug... They're good comics... It's fun making up your own rules when doing something. I just hope I found something that works for me. It's good to go over the past for a bit, but I think it's more important to go forward. Forward, ever forward! As for the interpretation vs actual... It's hard to tell what is the truth sometimes, but I think that is why we have our own conscience and other people around... You're conscience should take care of the easy stuff, and the other people are there to bounce ideas off of when its confusing. The trick is hanging out with the right people. Like a lot of literary works symbolism is just luck or unintended. Sure some was deliberate, like the road, and the rosary, but I don't think half of the stuff I see now I even meant to do. Maybe I was just guided? That'd be cool! :-)
JustNoPoint at 3:13PM, April 29, 2009
btw the link to DLP and Shades does not work thanks for the link... you didn't have too!
JustNoPoint at 3:12PM, April 29, 2009
Oh this looks really neat. Like japlander says, you have a very unique style forming here. It's tough to choose how you want your colored work to look. Over time it will reshape and grow into so much more. But you'll still feel an attachment to earlier styles. Like you should maybe go back to them and see how they look NOW. At least that's how it is for me. The conflict of what God actually taught us and what was manipulated over time is always in my head. I try to function under the "will this harm others or myself" philosophy. The fun thing about a comic like this is that you wonder what all was intentionally symbolic. Like the 2 roads in the 1st panel :)
edbang at 9:10AM, April 27, 2009
@EEN: Thanks for the advice... I stick with Elements because it's legit software I got for... freeee! :-) (it came with my scanner, although my scanner did cost a lot) If I make money off my comics, I'd be able to justify getting better stuff, but for now... it does what I want it to do... Maybe when I upgrade my laptop... *tries to save cash* @nyj: That's a good point. How many times have I given art advice thinking "am I messing them up?"... Ah, well good intentions... Thanks for the comments, I'm glad you like it! I was really happy how this page turned out, despite some laziness.
n_y_japlander at 7:42AM, April 27, 2009
Nice job!!!! I color comics, but non are posted yet.. but my program of choice is OpenCanvas and Paint Tool Sai.... But please do not change a thing!! Many people will try to give you pointers, and say "Your art is Ok, but if you......." This is original! It would be better in the long run to keep it original!!! Again very VERY good job!!!
Evil Emperor Nick at 6:43AM, April 27, 2009
Elements is pretty bad from what I've been told. Photoshop Pro or Manga Studio seems to be the tools of choice but I'm told that some alternatives are getting better. At least better then Elements anyway. Perhaps you should ask around and see if anyone can suggest one.