Saturday, May 18, 2013

Best First Mate in the Fleet!

My dabbling in printmaking is ongoing, and here's what I have to show for it so far.
It's an interesting addition to my regular process of illustration. From idea, to forming the concept, to formatting for printing. 

But, mixing the colors is fun, a nice reward to the more tedious aspects of the process. 

Still, all in all, I enjoy the process, even to a certain extent, the reclaiming of the screens when all is said and done. I like the visceral mix of art and production, almost physically taking a concept from my head and crafting it by hand into something physical. 

Also, all of these prints are available for purchase on my etsy


Boldly go, my friends, 

Jams

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Small Wonders


Wow, it's been a month already since I last posted. Work, friends' wedding, tomodachi's were met, new friends were made, countless late nights. Got some prints in process, and enjoying the focus on just illustration and design recently. I find just putting my head down and drawing helps clear up blocks and refocus on storytelling.

Had another fun artwalk at Gab last night. Switched out some pieces, and even sold a couple. 




Also, I got another bundle of comics, and I must say, vol.2(mark V?) is looking pretty sharp. Will be available here soon. 

Came across this in my search for print sleeves today. I have been trying to spend less money on comics in the last few year, but there's something about a good find that just feels right. I can't wait to devour it. 

 
 And, finally, after holding off all week, I let myself read the issue of Copra I had been sitting on. The first arc is dynamic and unique. In the 6 months since I first picked it up at Locust Moon, I have truly looked forward to it every month. I have been moving around alot, so it's the only series I am buying right now, and it really satisfies.

Small wonders in a big, frantic world. Best to all my loved ones and theirs,

Kaiju