Sunday, September 6, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Not much
Meh. Not much to post these days. Looks all the same to me. But I guess you'll be interested to see inked page that unnecessary gave me trouble awhile ago. Some posters in the background and visuals on the computer screen are still missing. That will be added later in Photoshop. This is all manual, ink on paper. Mostly brush, some quill for the smaller figures and markers for straight lines.
Oh, and I've ditched my old love Winsor & Newton Series 7, size 3 for the new, thinner, anonymous brush Tonci introduced me to. Is that a sign of midlife crisis? : )
Oh, and I've ditched my old love Winsor & Newton Series 7, size 3 for the new, thinner, anonymous brush Tonci introduced me to. Is that a sign of midlife crisis? : )
Friday, August 21, 2009
Oh, no! That guy again!
I'm sorry for the lack of posts lately. It's just too hot.
Not much new stuff anyway. Here's the guy from previous post again. This time with a bit of context.
Not much new stuff anyway. Here's the guy from previous post again. This time with a bit of context.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Photo shoot
On Sunday Jutarnji List should bring an article about Croatian comic artists. For this purpose I had to smile for the camera. Thank God I have a dog, to improve the impression! : )
Photo by Neja Markičević, CROPIX
Photo by Neja Markičević, CROPIX
Monday, August 3, 2009
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
With a little help from my friends
Sometimes I just get stuck, can't think outside the box. Running around in circles. I've already bitched about this page, but now that the problem is solved, let me share it with you.
One of the opening scenes of the book required the following; main character is talking to a young boy while doing signing at the convention, on his right are two of his mates, a queue of fans in front of him, monitor beside him and two men watching over behind him.
On first sketches/doodles I did on the script while reading it, I went for a straight shot looking from the crowd, but ditched it rightaway because it's obvious I want be able to show everything needed. Shot from the above comes natural.
So, this is how I did the layout.
But it didn't look right. It was dull and hanged onto the right side. I tried some variations, but none of them were good. So I started penciling the page, still unhappy.
Couldn't force myself to finish it and decided to ask for help. I've sent an e-mail to Darko and Tonci and here's what they came up with.
Tonci did basically what my first idea was, except he lifted up the camera a bit.
Darko moved two men in forefront, to the left.
Later that day I met with Bob and Talaja and asked for their opinions. They didn't do their own versions, but we analyzed what was done before. We agreed that my version was correct but boring, Darko's had a problem because two men were on the left and their dialogue comes last, Tonci's was spot on! Our main character was in the center of the panel, the whole composition and perspective leads the eye to him and with little adjustment we'll be able to see everything we need, and subjective POV (we're in the crowd, waiting for signature) was more then welcome.
Drawing time, finaly! I didn't bother drawing perspective grid, just had fun finally drawing the damn piece.
And ... oops!
After completely finishing the page and sending it to the crew, I've realized two men in the background are huge! Ten years ago, I'd have to redraw them, but now, thank God, there's Photoshop! : )
I don't know, some of you might find all this big fuss about nothing. And I would even agree, especially since the solution was so simple, but sometimes you just can't see the woods from the tree. Funny thing is, these situations never happen when deadlines are breathing down your neck! : )
One of the opening scenes of the book required the following; main character is talking to a young boy while doing signing at the convention, on his right are two of his mates, a queue of fans in front of him, monitor beside him and two men watching over behind him.
On first sketches/doodles I did on the script while reading it, I went for a straight shot looking from the crowd, but ditched it rightaway because it's obvious I want be able to show everything needed. Shot from the above comes natural.
So, this is how I did the layout.
But it didn't look right. It was dull and hanged onto the right side. I tried some variations, but none of them were good. So I started penciling the page, still unhappy.
Couldn't force myself to finish it and decided to ask for help. I've sent an e-mail to Darko and Tonci and here's what they came up with.
Tonci did basically what my first idea was, except he lifted up the camera a bit.
Darko moved two men in forefront, to the left.
Later that day I met with Bob and Talaja and asked for their opinions. They didn't do their own versions, but we analyzed what was done before. We agreed that my version was correct but boring, Darko's had a problem because two men were on the left and their dialogue comes last, Tonci's was spot on! Our main character was in the center of the panel, the whole composition and perspective leads the eye to him and with little adjustment we'll be able to see everything we need, and subjective POV (we're in the crowd, waiting for signature) was more then welcome.
Drawing time, finaly! I didn't bother drawing perspective grid, just had fun finally drawing the damn piece.
And ... oops!
After completely finishing the page and sending it to the crew, I've realized two men in the background are huge! Ten years ago, I'd have to redraw them, but now, thank God, there's Photoshop! : )
I don't know, some of you might find all this big fuss about nothing. And I would even agree, especially since the solution was so simple, but sometimes you just can't see the woods from the tree. Funny thing is, these situations never happen when deadlines are breathing down your neck! : )
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Skeletons in the closet
I've planned to write an extensive post about the tour in Germany, because I had such a great time there, but gave up. Partly because I'm too lazy to type, partly because my camera suck and batteries kept running out. So, here's a short version ...
We were doing the signings in comic-shops where they would have everything prepared and previously announced. The fans would buy some of our books and, by doing so, qualify to get a sketch (in the books, on separate papers or sketchbooks). Signings are for free and there were some people with literally a dozen of my different books.
The whole thing was lots of fun and our hosts were great, but the best thing was to meet two great guys and talented artists.
Riccardo Burchielli of the DMZ fame ...
... and Davide Gianfelice, the co-creator of Northlanders and The Greek Street.
I did my part of promoting Mafest quite vigorously! : )
This is the rest of the crew: Mike Rote from Planet Bongo Studios, Alex Bubenheimer and Steffen Volkmer fro Panini Comics, and Danielle, Davide's better half.
We were traveling around in the van and it really did felt like being a band! : )
For the last three days we were in Munich, attending the festival there. By then my camera completely died on me, so no pictures from there, but here's the interview I did during the panel held by Joerg Krissman. I wasn't quite aware it's gonna be aired later on the web, so I might've said something awkward. It's almost an hour long and I can't stand to listen to myself (speaking in English!!!), but if you have the nerve, stomach and spare time, give it a try - there surely are some skeletons in the closet! : )
Introduction is in Germany, but after that Q&As are in English.
We were doing the signings in comic-shops where they would have everything prepared and previously announced. The fans would buy some of our books and, by doing so, qualify to get a sketch (in the books, on separate papers or sketchbooks). Signings are for free and there were some people with literally a dozen of my different books.
The whole thing was lots of fun and our hosts were great, but the best thing was to meet two great guys and talented artists.
Riccardo Burchielli of the DMZ fame ...
... and Davide Gianfelice, the co-creator of Northlanders and The Greek Street.
I did my part of promoting Mafest quite vigorously! : )
This is the rest of the crew: Mike Rote from Planet Bongo Studios, Alex Bubenheimer and Steffen Volkmer fro Panini Comics, and Danielle, Davide's better half.
We were traveling around in the van and it really did felt like being a band! : )
For the last three days we were in Munich, attending the festival there. By then my camera completely died on me, so no pictures from there, but here's the interview I did during the panel held by Joerg Krissman. I wasn't quite aware it's gonna be aired later on the web, so I might've said something awkward. It's almost an hour long and I can't stand to listen to myself (speaking in English!!!), but if you have the nerve, stomach and spare time, give it a try - there surely are some skeletons in the closet! : )
Introduction is in Germany, but after that Q&As are in English.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Trying, inking, crying ...
My apologies to all of you who are visiting to see my drawings and not my shameless self-promotion. I'm not too comfortable yet with showing recent work, but here's a piece of unrelated drawings loosely based on pics from various newspapers. Done just for trying out inking tools.
Upper row is mostly classic Winsor & Newton Series 7, size 3 and a little bit of quill that served me well through the whole Chas mini series. Now the quill became quite flexible and suitable for the different approach (middle row, except the girl with the glasses). Bottom row (and girl with the glasses) are inked by some no-name and cheap brush I got from Tonci. And it works great! Thanks, Tonci! : )
Upper row is mostly classic Winsor & Newton Series 7, size 3 and a little bit of quill that served me well through the whole Chas mini series. Now the quill became quite flexible and suitable for the different approach (middle row, except the girl with the glasses). Bottom row (and girl with the glasses) are inked by some no-name and cheap brush I got from Tonci. And it works great! Thanks, Tonci! : )
Monday, June 22, 2009
Remembering Eddy
Today, Eddy would celebrate his 40th birthday. He would have at least six Eisner Awards on his shelves, Alan Moore would beg him to work on his new book and his editor would try to reach him, unsuccessfully, because he would be missing his deadline. Today, he would be occupied calling friends to show up at his place, buying booze and snacks, putting together playlist of his favourite songs to last until the dawn and would clean up his den at least a little bit. He would celebrate his birthday and I'd celebrate along with him.
But life is a bitch.
So, there won't be any party today. Just memories.
And for those of you who weren't lucky enough to know him in person, here are few picks from his vast legacy ...
But life is a bitch.
So, there won't be any party today. Just memories.
And for those of you who weren't lucky enough to know him in person, here are few picks from his vast legacy ...
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
German tour
Next week I'll be in Germany, thanks to Panini Comics. First, I'll be doing signings at these places:
Monday, 8th of June - Sammlerecke, Hindenburgstrasse 169, 73730 Esslingen
Tuesday, 9th of June - T3-Terminal Entertainment, Grosse Eschenheimer Strasse 41A, 60313, Frankfurt
Wednesday, 10th of June - Comix, Goseriede 10, 30159 Hannover
Then I'll be at Comicfestival in Munich (Munchen) from Friday, 12th of June to Sunday, 14th of June.
I'll be signing my books and selling original art, so come and visit if you're in the neighbourhood.
Monday, 8th of June - Sammlerecke, Hindenburgstrasse 169, 73730 Esslingen
Tuesday, 9th of June - T3-Terminal Entertainment, Grosse Eschenheimer Strasse 41A, 60313, Frankfurt
Wednesday, 10th of June - Comix, Goseriede 10, 30159 Hannover
Then I'll be at Comicfestival in Munich (Munchen) from Friday, 12th of June to Sunday, 14th of June.
I'll be signing my books and selling original art, so come and visit if you're in the neighbourhood.
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