Archive for November, 2009

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thank you baby?

by Johnny on November 30th, 2009
thank you baby?

let’s admit something.  we’re selfish.  in varying degrees, one way or another, we’re all selfish.  perhaps a nicer way of saying it is, we reciperacate.  so, if someone takes care of you, you’ll probably want to take car of them.  either because you’re a nice person or because you want to repay the debt.  the question i have is, can you get to the point in a relationship where the reaction and expectation for reciperacation goes away entirely?  can the character elle give and give, and never want for anything back and be happy?  not sure, but i think in a relationship, that’s the attitude one should have.  keep giving, keep expecting nothing, and be happy.

friend and i recently did a 10 hour comic stip day where we go for, well, 10 hours straight of working on our comic strips.  pretty happy with the way some of them turned out and excited to when i finally post them.  december marks the beginning of working on megacon orlando for me.  got lots to do!!

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what more do you want?

by Johnny on November 25th, 2009
Posted In: finn blogs

elle sitting on a bed

elle sitting on a bed

finally cracked open a book i got as a gift awhile back called Creative Photoshop by Derek Lea, and learned some new tricks with photoshop.  i’m sure i didn’t apply the lesson to the best extent, but hey, it’s a learning process right?  hope you enjoy!

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the down side

by Johnny on November 23rd, 2009
the down side

not much to sayhere besides being sick is not fun.  although, i have to say, the one silver lining with being sick is having an excuse to lay on the couch all day, under a blanket, and watching box seasons of tv shows, like How I Met Your Mother.  or better yet, watching Battlestar Galactica again.  hmm, maybe i should try to get sick…

it’s always fun to draw realistic once in awhile.  this time we mix in some drastic color changes too.  but i am starting to feel abit stagnant in my growth here.  i think i need to challenge myself a bit more.  i know every line in the drawing is supposed to add to the punchline (if i have one!), but i feel like i need more line at details.  after seeing the finalist from the Amazon Comic Strip Superstar, i realize i need to up my game artwise!

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if elle was in real life

by Johnny on November 16th, 2009
Posted In: finn blogs

elle_real

as promised and WAY overdue, some sketching and coloring!

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sick days

by Johnny on November 16th, 2009
sick days

for me, one of the best and most humbling feeling is when you’re sick or injured and you can rely on someone to help out.  from getting food ready for you or helping you lift something, whatever it is – it’s a very nice feeling to know you have someone willing to help you out in a time of need.  with my independent type personality, i rarely ever need the assistance, but if they offer to get me food, i’m not gonna complain!

artwork wise, i’m pretty happy how this one turned out.  bigger first panel to set the stage and story, and then the facial expressions on finn all worked together well.  i think i need to start flexing and challenging myself some more though.

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time flies

by Johnny on November 9th, 2009
time flies

this happens to me pretty frequently – when the day just blurs together.  so many things to do in one day that by the time you goto bed, it just seems like the day flies by.  so, how do we make time slow down?  not do anything?  i don’t think that works cause there are plenty of days where i do nothing and they fly by too!  so, what’s the key?  to be honest i don’t think there is one.  in fact, if your day flies by, i think that’s a testament that you are doing something you like to do all day.  if you were bored all day, time slows down!  so, i say, look back upon your day and see if it went fast or slow?  if it’s fast, then you’re doing something right.  :)

got a little playful with photoshop to help tell the story, in regards to the motion blur between the activities of the panels.  not sure if it really gets my point across but i’m still learning!

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positive coordinator

by Johnny on November 2nd, 2009
positive coordinator

so this week we dive a little deeper into what it means to be the social coordinator.  last week we saw some the negatives, such as always coordinating and worrying about the people.  and this week we see some of the positives, which is namely you (as the coordinator) usually get to pick when and where!  thus guaranteeing it will fit in your schedule and you’ll like the venue!  hmm, but now that i think about, i think i found another negative – the lack of commitment from people.  what if you take the time to setup a pretty good event but nobody commits?  i think that’s another strip for another day…

artwork wise, we do some more panel within panels.  i think it livens up the strip and keeps the action going.  feel free to comment on what you think!

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