Happy April everyone!
It's been a few months since we've posted on what we're up to, but most posts are to the effect of editing/revising/drinking and whatnot. That remains true.
Dave has done some pretty stellar paintings in the past few months as well, and though they are separate and unrelated to the Seven Stars, we hope to share them with you at some point all the same.
For myself, in February I managed to finish the first draft of a fantasy novel (also unrelated to the Seven Stars). It's about 98,000 words and, taking Stephen King's advice, I've moved on to other projects before immediately jumping into editing mode.
For now, I'd like to share the first few pages of dialogue from The War of All (a prologue to The Seven Stars). We are hoping to have the first part of this prologue ready later this year. The timeframes that Dave and I typically set for ourselves are never in stone because, as there is just the two of us, disruptions to our schedules are frequent and substantial.
In the meantime, read on, and please leave your feedback if you're so inclined!
Showing posts with label graphic novel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label graphic novel. Show all posts
Sunday, 6 April 2014
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Now on Facebook
Hey all!
As the title says, we've made the jump to Facebook. Click here to check out the page for The Seven Stars (yes, that's the real title we've been building up to all this time).
Dave has posted some new artwork already, so head over, check it out, and Like the page if you're so inclinced!
As the title says, we've made the jump to Facebook. Click here to check out the page for The Seven Stars (yes, that's the real title we've been building up to all this time).
Dave has posted some new artwork already, so head over, check it out, and Like the page if you're so inclinced!
Sunday, 27 January 2013
One Week Later
Well, it's been a week since we got the Wacom Cintiq, and I think because of that, it's also been a week since Dave has seen natural light.
Over the past seven days, Dave has created a surprising number of pieces. I'm sure we can chalk part of that up to how the Cintiq can streamline the creative process, but I should point out that I firmly believe, despite what Dave says, that he hasn't removed himself from the screen for seven days.
In short, he's on a roll. The muse is there, so why deny it?
But there's more that's new and noteworthy. Read on!
Monday, 21 January 2013
Wacom Unboxing and Our First Digital Portrait
What's this?
Two posts in one month? When was the last time that happened?
It's been a while, to be certain. Earlier this month, we brought to light that we would soon have our very own Wacom Cintiq 22HD. Update: We have it. And it is glorious.
It was in October that we got to test drive the larger 24HD Cintiq, and we were pretty blown away.
So we got one.
Getting the Cintiq and setting it up was an experience. It was draining, but incredibly exciting at the same time, because we didn't know, and as of this writing, still don't know the potential that this device will afford us.
Well, it was almost immediately necessary for Dave to take it for a test drive. How did it turn out?
Below you'll see two images: one of which is a work in progress, the other is the finished product. Also worth noting is that this was Dave's first attempt with the Cintiq. Both images are 100% digital. At no point did pencil touch paper.
Halfway through:
Finished!
Perhaps within the next few weeks we'll have another post to give some background info on the above character, who looks like he doesn't take guff from anyone (spoiler: he really doesn't).
So what does everyone think? Please leave comments below! And check out our other posts for more artwork!
Two posts in one month? When was the last time that happened?
It's been a while, to be certain. Earlier this month, we brought to light that we would soon have our very own Wacom Cintiq 22HD. Update: We have it. And it is glorious.
It was in October that we got to test drive the larger 24HD Cintiq, and we were pretty blown away.
So we got one.
And there was much rejoicing, in the form of mead.
Getting the Cintiq and setting it up was an experience. It was draining, but incredibly exciting at the same time, because we didn't know, and as of this writing, still don't know the potential that this device will afford us.
Well, it was almost immediately necessary for Dave to take it for a test drive. How did it turn out?
Below you'll see two images: one of which is a work in progress, the other is the finished product. Also worth noting is that this was Dave's first attempt with the Cintiq. Both images are 100% digital. At no point did pencil touch paper.
Halfway through:
Finished!
Perhaps within the next few weeks we'll have another post to give some background info on the above character, who looks like he doesn't take guff from anyone (spoiler: he really doesn't).
So what does everyone think? Please leave comments below! And check out our other posts for more artwork!
Sunday, 6 January 2013
A Step Forward
Happy 2013 to everyone!
I'd like to start off by wishing everyone all the best for this year, and to thank anyone who has taken even a passing interest in our progress over the past two years. We're going to get things started with a few updates.
You may notice the title of the blog has changed. Yes, I did start it off under the moniker "offblue harvest", which was a slight nod to Blue Harvest, George Lucas' code name for Star Wars when it was in production. But as time marches on, some adjustments are needed, and a code name is no longer appropriate at this stage.
The title Carthaniss Keep is not the title of our novel, but it does refer to an important location. If you want to take it as a sign of progress, we won't stop you.
Secondly, as far as the progress of the writing goes (Tim's constant challenge), we're about 30-40% complete. However, seeing as how we're still in a position to make creative changes, this number could change as well. As the scribe, Tim has found a more comfortable footing in terms of pacing, scene writing, etc, and as such will make changes to some major segments in parts of the book we had already thought of as complete.
Third and thirdmostly (thanks Bobby Bottleservice) we are less than a month away from obtaining our very own Wacom Cintiq, which will make the creation of the artwork much more fluid for Dave. When we actually do get the Cintiq, we're going to nerd out with D&D-esque board games and lots of mead (pictures will be provided).
As always, here is some sample artwork. What you see below is the actual layout of one of our very first scenes, and I think you'll agree with me that the quality of the artwork we've seen is always increasing.
I'd like to start off by wishing everyone all the best for this year, and to thank anyone who has taken even a passing interest in our progress over the past two years. We're going to get things started with a few updates.
You may notice the title of the blog has changed. Yes, I did start it off under the moniker "offblue harvest", which was a slight nod to Blue Harvest, George Lucas' code name for Star Wars when it was in production. But as time marches on, some adjustments are needed, and a code name is no longer appropriate at this stage.
The title Carthaniss Keep is not the title of our novel, but it does refer to an important location. If you want to take it as a sign of progress, we won't stop you.
Secondly, as far as the progress of the writing goes (Tim's constant challenge), we're about 30-40% complete. However, seeing as how we're still in a position to make creative changes, this number could change as well. As the scribe, Tim has found a more comfortable footing in terms of pacing, scene writing, etc, and as such will make changes to some major segments in parts of the book we had already thought of as complete.
Third and thirdmostly (thanks Bobby Bottleservice) we are less than a month away from obtaining our very own Wacom Cintiq, which will make the creation of the artwork much more fluid for Dave. When we actually do get the Cintiq, we're going to nerd out with D&D-esque board games and lots of mead (pictures will be provided).
As always, here is some sample artwork. What you see below is the actual layout of one of our very first scenes, and I think you'll agree with me that the quality of the artwork we've seen is always increasing.
Feel free to leave comments, and look for more posts! They should be coming more frequently in the days to come.
Cheers.
(Click here to check out some of our other posts!)
Friday, 19 October 2012
Hands-On with Cintiq
Today was a great day.
Today we got to test-drive the 24HD Wacom Cintiq tablet. And is it ever beautiful.
I was initially concerned that it might be unnatural to draw on compared to paper, but that concern was soon negated as Dave was able to sit down and effortlessly sketch out faces as though he'd been using it for years.
We're hoping wearen't too broke can afford the slightly-cheaper-just-as-awesome 22 HD some time this year so that we can have the first two books out in 2013.
Yes, we're playing the long game, but that's the only way to make sure the end product reaches its full potential.
Check out the Wacom Cintiq demo video, below.
Today we got to test-drive the 24HD Wacom Cintiq tablet. And is it ever beautiful.
I was initially concerned that it might be unnatural to draw on compared to paper, but that concern was soon negated as Dave was able to sit down and effortlessly sketch out faces as though he'd been using it for years.
We're hoping we
Yes, we're playing the long game, but that's the only way to make sure the end product reaches its full potential.
Check out the Wacom Cintiq demo video, below.
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
August Update: The Noble's Son
As Summer marches on, so too do we march on with our work.
Not only have we been going over our first book with a fine-toothed comb, we have been playing a LOT of Call of Duty while brainstorming.
We're both excited about the shape our story is taking. Needless to say, we are a long way off from the end and there are megatons of details yet to be finalized, but every day brings us closer.
Enjoy the latest piece from Dave's repertoire!
Not only have we been going over our first book with a fine-toothed comb, we have been playing a LOT of Call of Duty while brainstorming.
We're both excited about the shape our story is taking. Needless to say, we are a long way off from the end and there are megatons of details yet to be finalized, but every day brings us closer.
Enjoy the latest piece from Dave's repertoire!
Sunday, 3 April 2011
A Somewhat Grand Revelation
Welcome!
I will have to start off by saying that this is a departure from what I am used to, as I am currently writing on behalf of two individuals.
First off, Dave and Tim will each be giving updates whenever either of them see fit. This will be tremendously exciting for you, since you may not know who precisely is talking to you this very moment!
Calm yourself.
Thank you.
Now, get excited again.
As some of you know, and others do not, we have been working (sometimes diligently) over the past two years on a graphic novel.
In January, we completed the first written draft of the first of three parts. We ended up with around 110 pages of dialogue. This of course, when panelled out, will likely translate into several hundred pages.
Where are we now?
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| We are in a gang. No, you cannot join. |
I will have to start off by saying that this is a departure from what I am used to, as I am currently writing on behalf of two individuals.
First off, Dave and Tim will each be giving updates whenever either of them see fit. This will be tremendously exciting for you, since you may not know who precisely is talking to you this very moment!
Calm yourself.
Thank you.
Now, get excited again.
As some of you know, and others do not, we have been working (sometimes diligently) over the past two years on a graphic novel.
In January, we completed the first written draft of the first of three parts. We ended up with around 110 pages of dialogue. This of course, when panelled out, will likely translate into several hundred pages.
Where are we now?
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