tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300267746822221258.post6011759108210705993..comments2011-02-02T04:59:16.534-08:00Comments on ACGalaga's Tangents of Insanity: Christmas Comic Challenge!ACGalagahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493780573974745196noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300267746822221258.post-6829505364066236752010-12-27T21:04:32.006-08:002010-12-27T21:04:32.006-08:00Alan, thank you for those kind words and truly ins...Alan, thank you for those kind words and truly insightful notes. It was a great day, and a real cartoon workout for both of us! I really like your ping pong analogy- it was just like that! Back and forth so fast, with no real time to think.<br /><br />As you say, we hit each other open-ended visual cues; some which took (the space ants, the window), and some which didn't (robot girl?) I must admit, I did notice the plug in her neck, but by that stage I was only thinking about progressing the space ant aspect of the story.<br /><br />OK- the materials! Admirable as it was, I definitely feel that the crow quill was the wrong tool for the job. This was an exercise in rapid fire toonage, and I think felt-tip was more suitable. For the kids at home, I was using a Kuretake brush pen, and a Uni-ball 0.5mm gel roller for the details and fine lines. For the lettering I used a 0.5 and 0.8mm Pigma graphic pen.<br /><br />Overall I think the second page is better in terms of us creating a cohesive style, and I think this has a lot to do with your space ants, Alan. We each took a couple of panels to refine the design, but I think it paid off.<br /><br />And the ending is just gold! I was so pleased to see you went for a comedy finish. This is more often than not the best way to wrap up such a short story, and I think we'd already established a good sense of humour earlier.<br /><br />Thanks again, Alan. I can't wait for our next art jam, but for now I'll content myself with the awesomeness that is Tangents of Insanity!Davehttp://sundayink.comnoreply@blogger.com