Yes, it is true, I finally got off of my lazy rear end (technically I was using it while illustrating) and finally got around to illustrating another comic style work. Now, this one is different from previous works, which I will post in another entry, in the sense that it was not created from scratch in Illustrator. This particular work was, behold, done by using a reference of a sketch. I finally broke down and decided to bring some of my sketches to life. Needless to say, I am very pleased with the outcome. The part that rings the most positive in this case is the speed of the work flow. Working from scratch can have its rewards in the sense that the work is never going to be what you intended… this is only good if you’re randomly practicing your skills. With thumbing, sketching, and refining the final sketch you already have the idea and thus the process becomes more constructive, seamless, controlled, and with purpose. Hopefully I’ll be able to pump out another quick illustration before the semester starts, during which time I become bogged with other projects and end up cycling older/unused material for more entries… I know, it is boring in theory, but I assure you that my work will never bore you, the reader. Below is a full illustration of Zingtron and the sketch from which it manifested. The largest size of the work is actually 35″ by 40″… it’s frigin’ huge. Thank you for your time, and enjoy.

Used: pencil, pen, sketchbook, illustrator CS3, Photoshop CS3 (polishing, print prep).