Artists and Envy
I’ve got to say, I’m sometimes jealous of the artistic skill of guys like ZZoMBiE13, who can produce such beautiful drawing in such short order, making it look so darn easy. Part of the reason why I use screenshots from Halo 3 is because I really thought it would be use to use that medium for a comic, but part of it, too, is simply that I can’t draw to the quality level I really want. So, I fall back on something that I can do, which is play photographer around staged scenes. The result is sort of a pseudo-hybrid between machinima (which I also can’t do because I don’t have the necessary equipment for video capture) and hand-drawn comics. The process is still fun, but it doesn’t always keep back the envy towards those guys (and gals) who can really draw. Ultimately, though, my forté is storytelling, and the story I have to tell right now is that of the Reclaimer, a lone warrior facing insurmountable odds. And I’m just as curious as my readers to know how it all ends.







January 31st, 2008 at 11:08 am
I think you’ve done a great job so far!
Like you I don’t have the resources to create machinima, and I am completely lacking in drawing skills ;)
I do however write and can use graphic programs. Your work has inspired me to look into creating somthing similar using a similar technique :)
I’m just in the background research stage right now.
January 31st, 2008 at 12:10 pm
re: FoxmanFX – Thanks for the positive comment, Foxman! It’s much appreciated. And hey, let me know when you get your comic up and running. I’ll certainly tune in! And I’m no pro, but if you need any tips or advice about any part of the process, don’t hesitate to give a yell.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Well I’ve got a site up – not much there yet – but it will come.
I see you’re using comic press – I took a look at it and it seems easy to use :)
Check it out :)
http://www.calgarygamer.com/argonaut