Also known under the title “Mondo’s Gigantic Ass Is Stuck In The Cat Door.”
Don’t worry about him, this happens. A lot.
So, two things I want to address. First of all, in a comment in the previous comic, Krulle asked me why I simply didn’t add a photographic background in comics. It’s not a bad idea – it would save me a great deal of time, and effort, and while I would still be producing bilious hate, it would be at reduced levels.
But there’s one critical flaw to that plan; it wouldn’t teach me how to draw a moon, or an aerial map of Paris, or any of the thousand other images that have tempted me to take an easier way out. Before artists had unfettered access to Google image search and Photoshop, they learned to make all this and more themselves, and their work was important, as it became reference for countless others in turn. I don’t care if Leonardo WOULD have used Photoshop had he had it in his time, I still think DIY analog is a noble endeavor. To quote Chris Onstad’s alt-text to a comic he made with an intricate table in it, “I hate that table, but hate does not make me draw better.”
Secondly, while the bonus art run is over (yay!), I will now be going on a short hiatus (oh, f*** you!). Not only would I appreciate a little more time to get Chapter 4 launched in style, but I can use that time to finish work on the SinisterCat book (yes, there’s going to be one), get the site store launched (designed by webmaster Nat!), upgrade my computer and scanner and oh yeah . . . get some Christmas shopping done. 😉
Anyways, thank you for your understanding, or your frustration, whichever is forthcoming at the moment. I shall be back with a refilled quiver on the day after Christmas!
We *are* going to miss you – not to mention being impatient for the next chapter of the adventure! (But we can wait as long as it takes for Mondo to wriggle through the cat flap, I’m sure 🙂 )
Blessed Yule, Merry Christmas, Happy Festivus, Happy Kwanzaa, and anything else you feel like celebrating. Stay well, and stay happy – don’t forget to give *yourself* some little gifts, even if it’s just real whipped cream instead of store-brand marshmallows in the hot cocoa. (Or one of Angechat’s heavenly cupcakes.)
Chris Baldwin (Bruno and many other comics) sometimes used photos as a basis for his background art, but the final line work was his. And M.C. Escher often said he only drew what he saw, so hope that helps with perspective. Keep doing what you’re doing, and love the story so far. Looking forward to the next chapter!
Actually, what I proposed was to make a photo of the drawing (instead of scanning). This can give very good results in the transfer, if you’ve got the setting and lighting right.
Scanning, in my opinion, causes more loss than a good photo. But here’s the catch: a *good* photo…
I know you want to make the art yourself, and that’s why I love your art.
But you complained about the quality of scanning (the loss of some details
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I confess, I DID add the moon’s corona in post. But yeah, when you scan something you paint, all the brushstrokes just end up looking patchy instead of artistic. I miss that.
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A photo of the art can sometimes still show the brushlines.
Anyway: have a wonderful christmas time.
Enjoy it.
You deserve your hiatus, so enjoy it.
Also: put a pen and paper beside the bed, in case you want to note down some ideas before you forget them again,…..
So, best wishes,
and read you all soon.
Krulle
Also:: Best wishes to all readers/fans ehre!
Oh, and I am looking forward to pages drawn with a quiver!
Feliĉa zamenhofa tago!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamenhof_Day
Happy Solstice, everybody!