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Character sketch (pre-digital painting)

Kidz — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:47:17 +0000

This is a sketch for a digital painting I’m going to try. Tablets are a good tool but unless you can define some style all your own, as naturally occurs when artists work directly with natural materials (paper, canvas, board, brushes, pencils, etc), then the artist risks being elbowed out in favor of the tablet’s default expressions.

Creating your own style isn’t always easy, (which is why we have plagiarism and remakes of older successful times) so an artist must push themselves, push the materials, the expression, and risk failure to seek success. These words are pretty grandiose for a simple sketch but I am always reminded of Paul Gaugin’s words, “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes.” …. Keep creating to achieve your best artwork!

To Be Or Not To Be Grown Up

Kidz — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Waxing philosophical beneath the Oak tree.

Oak Tree (digital painting)

Kidz — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Sorry no comic for this week; I didn’t have time between other things. In it’s place I’ve uploaded a low resolution digital “sketch/painting” I completed for a children’s book submission I’m sending off to publishers.

I hope it doesn’t take forever to download every time :-/

* Photoshop
* Wacom Tablet Intuos 4
* Digital pen

Strike Uno!

Kidz — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

As usual, Conrad fulfilled his own self prophecy for failure. Poor lil’ guy.

MISSED UPDATE MONDAY: Yesterday my girlfriend had highway accident. We were in Emergency ward all day. 18-wheeler hit her twice (side and rear (not shown)). Luckily she is out now. I may not be able to update next week as we know have to find time to buy another car. Thanks for your patience.

HOMEPAGE – Character interviews

Kidz — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 14:16:10 +0000

Worse Than Imagined

Kidz — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Sometimes fear is worse than reality. If Conrad could stay calm he might be able to rise to the occasion. He started off good but his old self seems to be taking over.

*** This strip appeared earlier when I was learning about CP pre-publishing, but now that the storyline is playing itself out correctly I had to repost it.

Baseball Unconfidence

Kidz — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Every generation has different morals and ethics regarding individual character, but sports still commands an Old School mentality. Conrad is about to rise or fall in the face of these boyhood challenges.

Mother Nature

Kidz — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Walking to school can be hazardous to your health if mom ain’t on your side!

Guess What Happened!

Kidz — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Rudo seems to miss the point of Conrad’s rhetorical phrase. On the football field Rudo is years ahead of his age, but everywhere else he’s usually a bit behind.

School to him seems to be more struggle than success.

Ice Cream Man

Kidz — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:00:00 +0000

On humid summer days not even the Avengers can save children from hot baseball fields … A different superhero is needed!

MG: It was nice to see an old friend drop by. Just that day I got Engima’s greatest hits — go figure!