Sheltered
"Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon
Years back if you asked Shari where she saw herself in comics, it probably wouldn't be as a colorist. She could have stuck with what was familiar: black and white comics; a lot of people do. But I think it's a mistake to stick to only what you know. You may be good at it, but it also limits oneself, and opportunities can be missed.
Anyway, in the end, she added colorist to her skill set. First was Kill Shakespeare: The Tide of Blood which recieved good reviews. The last issue should be out this or the next month. Her next work released yesterday, Sheltered.
A PRE-APOCALYPTIC TALE OF SURVIVAL AT ANY COST.The men and women of Safe Haven have been preparing for any-and-all end of world scenarios for years. However, their bunkers, weapons and training can't save them from the one threat they never could have expected: Their own children. [1]
I'm happy with the reviews. Pre-orders were good, and hopefully people will continue to enjoy the series.
Now I'm just going to enjoy the nice things people have said:
[...] a great example of storytelling by the colorist! ~ heliossacrifice
The mix of Christmas’ inking and Chankhamma’s color palette perfectly represents the grim winter setting of Safe Haven, and as the story turns deadly, the colors turn darker and the inks heavier. ~ brokenfrontier
Chankhamma, the colorist, contributes hugely by maintaining an appropriately faded, hazy palette that lures you into a false sense of security with gentle scenery then kicks into high gear as everything goes pear-shaped. ~ destroythebrain
The colour choices of Chankhamma are excellent; dull hues expose the ‘bulk-buy’ similarity of the equipment and dress of Safe Haven’s inhabitants, and provide its practical and no-nonsense design an extra layer of believability. This also gives room for expression, when in the more frantic moments the line work and colours combine in bursts of unexpected vivacity which feel appropriately out-of-kilter with the sedate setting. ~ geekchocolate
Shari Chankhamma's color choices are equally well-considered; they're vibrant when appropriate and muted when they need to be. ~ IGN
Rounding out the creative team is colorist Shari Chankhamma, whose contribution proves invaluable. Given the slightly odd, angular character designs of Christmas, I think it would have been easy for a colorist to go rough and scratchy, or for a washed-out Dave Stewart styled pallette that often compliments the stark imagery of a Sean Phillips or a Dave Aja well. And that would have been effective enough, but it would totally have changed the vibe of the story, something more along the lines of pulpy noir. Instead, Chankhamma goes rich and lush, having the flush of a cheek, the texture of skin and the brightness of clothes really pop against the stark white, snowy landscape. It adds a warmth to the atmosphere, makes the characters feel more human and vulnerable, giving the story an almost fairy tale quality. It’s amazing how much the choice of colorist can impact your comic. ~ johnleescomics
Shari Chankhamma delivers some beautiful colors as well [...] She fooled me with her sparse colors of snow in the background. ~ unleashthefanboy
Years back if you asked Shari where she saw herself in comics, it probably wouldn't be as a colorist. She could have stuck with what was familiar: black and white comics; a lot of people do. But I think it's a mistake to stick to only what you know. You may be good at it, but it also limits oneself, and opportunities can be missed.
Anyway, in the end, she added colorist to her skill set. First was Kill Shakespeare: The Tide of Blood which recieved good reviews. The last issue should be out this or the next month. Her next work released yesterday, Sheltered.
A PRE-APOCALYPTIC TALE OF SURVIVAL AT ANY COST.The men and women of Safe Haven have been preparing for any-and-all end of world scenarios for years. However, their bunkers, weapons and training can't save them from the one threat they never could have expected: Their own children. [1]
I'm happy with the reviews. Pre-orders were good, and hopefully people will continue to enjoy the series.
Now I'm just going to enjoy the nice things people have said:
[...] a great example of storytelling by the colorist! ~ heliossacrifice
The mix of Christmas’ inking and Chankhamma’s color palette perfectly represents the grim winter setting of Safe Haven, and as the story turns deadly, the colors turn darker and the inks heavier. ~ brokenfrontier
Chankhamma, the colorist, contributes hugely by maintaining an appropriately faded, hazy palette that lures you into a false sense of security with gentle scenery then kicks into high gear as everything goes pear-shaped. ~ destroythebrain
The colour choices of Chankhamma are excellent; dull hues expose the ‘bulk-buy’ similarity of the equipment and dress of Safe Haven’s inhabitants, and provide its practical and no-nonsense design an extra layer of believability. This also gives room for expression, when in the more frantic moments the line work and colours combine in bursts of unexpected vivacity which feel appropriately out-of-kilter with the sedate setting. ~ geekchocolate
Shari Chankhamma's color choices are equally well-considered; they're vibrant when appropriate and muted when they need to be. ~ IGN
Rounding out the creative team is colorist Shari Chankhamma, whose contribution proves invaluable. Given the slightly odd, angular character designs of Christmas, I think it would have been easy for a colorist to go rough and scratchy, or for a washed-out Dave Stewart styled pallette that often compliments the stark imagery of a Sean Phillips or a Dave Aja well. And that would have been effective enough, but it would totally have changed the vibe of the story, something more along the lines of pulpy noir. Instead, Chankhamma goes rich and lush, having the flush of a cheek, the texture of skin and the brightness of clothes really pop against the stark white, snowy landscape. It adds a warmth to the atmosphere, makes the characters feel more human and vulnerable, giving the story an almost fairy tale quality. It’s amazing how much the choice of colorist can impact your comic. ~ johnleescomics
Shari Chankhamma delivers some beautiful colors as well [...] She fooled me with her sparse colors of snow in the background. ~ unleashthefanboy