A bit o'updates...

[trecomics]

-Starting in June, GC will update twice a week. This is to insure weekly updates while I'm moving, and build some buffer. Things will go back to normal in July. (Also, new page is up.)

-The FKMT anthology will see a release towards the end of summer. Again, I apologize about this. Because of the move and my *sarcasm*AMAZING*sarcasm* organizational

Comments

[chasecorbeau]

I don't remember if Manga Studio has decent "layers" or not, but if so (or if you were to run over to Photoshop), you could do the main (simple) linework on one layer, and do the shading on another layer, so if the crosshatching looks like ass that day it's easier to erase or switch to dots or whatever you want to try.

I get good textures from 005 ink pens when inking on real paper, but it depends on what look you want at the moment. The smaller pens are better for when you're trying for more photorealistic, pencil-ly or gritty, since you can get more gradient levels out of them.

If you can't figure out how to do the star bursts on the PC (I still have issues with doing linework on the computer), you could always draw one on paper, scan it, and save it and use it over and over. Just rotate/transform it and inverse parts of it for shadow, etc. You can buy books with things like that already done for you if you're lazy.

I'm sure you already knew all that, though. >.>

[trecomics]

Eh hee, yup, I know/do all that. Thank you, though. (´；ω；｀) I'd like to learn how to balance pure black and white more, depend less on crosshatch and tone.

I like playing with different pen sizes too! I do notice a bit more of a detailed look with more older pages, but I fell in love with the thick brush-like size while doing that superhero spoof. I adjusted it a bit more for the pages after that--but I keep wanting to go thicker, lol. I worry about the main lineart lines becoming too thick.

MS has different types of layers, but the common raster layer is just like PS. I work with a lot of layers--separated by: lineart, character details, hair, SFX, special effects, bg linework, and bg details. Good times, bouncing around.

MS also has a nifty burst and speed line tool, it can create all sorts of effects and you can adjust it to bend completely to your liking. It's easy to go back and change it if you want as well. (・∀・)ノ

[chasecorbeau]

Oh, one little thing I wanted to bring up -- horses. You might want to do some studies of equine anatomy. Your horses are mostly okay, but they could be better, especially the legs. I need to do this too, come to think of it.

[trecomics]

Eep, yup, I'm pretty weak at them right now. orz I've been finding different sources online besides my only HTD Horse book. I really like this site, explaining a horse's balance and movements.

http://www.ridingart.com/balance.htm

In a short (I guess long for webcomics) while there will be a lot of pages with horsie action, so I hope I'll see an improvement after all that, lol. ;; I'll keep at it!

[chasecorbeau]

Oh, neat site...