Thursday, July 27, 2006

Workspaces!

by Nathan

We're switching it up this time. No illustrations, just photos of our hi-tech, state-of-the-art studios! You're burning with envy right now, aren't you?

First up, Frank-O:



This is Frank's temporary studio while he's transitioning to New York. If you look closely at the third photo, on the shelf next to the badass drawing, you'll find a lovely issue of Penthouse magazine peeking back at you. Frank claims he ran out and bought it right when he turned 18, and we believe him.

Next up, Joshie-Poo:



This is what Josh has to say:
"My workspace, tools and dogs: Cody and Porkchop. I use a G4 Powerbook with not enough RAM. Lots of pencil lead (because I draw too heavily). Gouache and Rives BFK...though I've recently made the switch to watercolor paper. Also, it is important to note my two secret weapons: coffee and high speed (Japanese) electrical eraser."

Last, and arguably least, Nathan (which, to everyone's amusement, sounds like "older sister" in japanese):



Neisansan says:
"This is my current workspace in Japan, which I'll have until I head back to smoggy LA in two weeks. Unlike my previous workplaces, this one comes with a stunning view of the japanese countryside, three fiesty cats, and two beautiful japanese women (who constantly point and laugh at me). I am ridiculed wherever I go.

My work materials include sumi brushes, winsor newton series seven, various inks, arches watercolor paper, books that have nothing to do with my work, and the obligatory glass of iced coffee."

Thursday, July 06, 2006

Swordsman Monster Slayer: MONSTER REVENGE!

by Frank






Updated! I just finished the colors on these, it took a lot more work than I usually spend on coloring because I was trying out some new things. I had to break up the panels to make the color work, but that's fine, the whole thing was a big experiment, and I'd say it went rather well.

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Hello,

This was a fun little compositional warm-up comic experiment that I co-wrote with my eight year-old brother. I still plan on coloring it; part of this experiment was leaving out information to be done with the colors on purpose. I'll post those when I get them finished.