Guise of Normalcy

...is the title of my second assignment for Shanth's comics class. Basically the same assignment as last week, but the whole thing had a few structural requirements (as far as panelling) and had to be done in the ligne-claire style. Not entirely pleased with it. Definitely some drawing issues, but I feel compositionally and as a whole it's solid enough.

As a bonus, below that is another one-hour master copy done in-class, this time no pencil drawing allowed. Source was a very famous page from Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind manga. Better than last week's effort.

Comics#1111111

I had my second comics class today and turned in my first assignment (One finished, self-contained page). I  can see how far I am right now from where I would like to be in terms of technical skill, composition, etc., and it is more than a little disquieting. View my first comic for the class below, forgive the necessary profanity. Also note the hour-long Moebius master-copy Shanth had us make from a projection in class. It's shocking/humbling/embarrassing to think that this is all I can accomplish in an hour.

So much to study and draw. So much to read and watch. Gotta run.

"For the Sport"

In-class Moebius master-copy

Wake Up for It

Another meaningless but mildly entertaining sketchbook comic. Profanity on the second page, be careful!

Rapidograph Love

Some sketchbook pieces made with the rapidographs my parents were so generous to gift me.

Gross self portrait

Excuse to use ALL THE COPICS

Sketches of Late

I've been doing a lot more sketches than usual in anxious anticipation of the school year starting. Here's a sample...

Inane Comix

Action Figure / Gestures

Typical of my time at a coffee shop