I liked the experience and people seemed to like my take, so I've done a few more illos here and there, especially if I find myself stuck drawing one of my own stories and need to loosen up a little. Anyway, here's my take on everyone's favourite webslinger - Spider-Man.
![Spider-Man](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLAml3IPYWf_N2qNC8EhreBGGSaub8x3tTgw-e30asZycvtl4Y3-ObGRsBjndBSxC6slURx3xpNZ59IW75LTAL9LbRvYEQsDRq6zII5y0Y8EXA9PZD-VKahI9pgDH_VZOWaJg/s320/Spidey.jpg)
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So what's happening with that big graphic novel project you're working on you ask? Well, slowly but surely progress is happening. I did a big chapter breakdown recently where I mapped out exactly what would happen in each chapter of the book. When my lovely agent/editor Sam Haywood gently mentioned that if I did that story it would take me 10 yrs and would be 400 pages long, I had to agree it was too much.
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Anyway, I finally figured out a better structure and did up a new chapter breakdown that got the thumbs up from Sam. The story is much more streamlined now and stronger. I had put the drawing on hold while I worked all of this out and am glad I did, or I would have had to toss all that work out.
So - back to the drawing board literally for me. I am re-energized and ready to go!
Griffin!
My daughter's best friend is named Griffin and I did this sketch to explain to Rosie just what a Griffin is. I'm going to run off some copies for Griffin and Rosie to colour together!
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1 comment:
Excellent! I am looking forward to the Gerald Bull story, I've had customers asking me, how far along you were...the fans are waiting!
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