05-16-2012

I think I drew this page like 3 or 4 times before I finally settled on a design that worked for me. >.< But I think the end result is pretty good. The shading really helps this page I think. I'm still figuring out the best ways to use the gray markers, and Christmas Capers is really the place I've been playing with them. That said, I think the end result is pretty good. A bit weird in places, but for the most part, solid.

I've been continuing to work on the background for Capers lately. When I first concieved of the series, I literally sat down, created Holly and Missy, and then came up with some villains and wrote the stories. I did very little concept work or anything and I think that it shows to some degree. I got about halfway through the pages for this first story and realized what was wrong with it, conceptually. So I want to go back and rewrite the others, but only after I know what I'm doing. So I've been sitting down and plotting out the history of Santa Claus, of the elves, the Early Frost, and the broader lives of our main characters. My hope is that, when I sit down and re-write the Second Day of Christmas, it will work that much better.

Haven't been able to do much work still. I managed to get page 13 inked today (Thursday) while Dwight and I watched Disney's Tangled. He hadn't seen it yet and it's one of my personal favorite Disney films. And that's saying something! I'm a bit Disney fan yo. Only 4 DVDs left for me to pick up! Although that's still a ways out.

We also watched the movies Warrior (which was great) and Tucker and Dale VS Evil (which was GREAT). Highly suggest both.

Alright, I'm out. Enjoy the new page folks and I'll see you on Monday!

Peace!

- Ben Hobson