I'm not sure this post belongs here, but I just had to share this...
I just stumbled across Travis Charest's "SpaceGirl" and I am COMPLETELY blown away.
I remember Charest's work from years ago. His stuff is mesmerizing. I don't think his storytelling is up to his visual level- sequentially speaking- but I can look at his work all day. ...Great composition, great control of lights and darks, fantastic drawing... very inspiring.
Here is the first volume of his story: https://picasaweb.google.com/travischarestmail/SpacegirlVol1?feat=flashalbum#
It's interesting, because for the last couple of weeks I have been playing with the idea of telling a story in a storyboard format just as he has done here. ...Does it work? I'm not sure.
Warning: I have not read this story at all- just a few panels- so I cannot vouch for the content. So, reader be aware! ...But enjoy!
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That spiderman pic is awesome. And also Dec. 13, 2011Black and White 13 page is sick. Especially 3rd and 4th panel. I'm jealous. Man I suck as an artist.
yeah. not everyone can do sequential art well. I am finding that it is a science. there are people who are not as talented but have great looking comics and people who have great talent but whose comics look awful due to layout and concept.
Funny, I scanned over a dozen of his panels and was in awe of the art, including the beautiful textures. But the plot and verbage was so clunky I thought he was trying out some retro parady of Flash Gordon. Then I read your commentary and saw your agreement. A real pleasure to view the art; thanks Steve!
this is cool. Looks and feels like Heavy Metal in the 80s. I am going to read through it later when I get a chance
Yeah, really great stuff, Steve. Love the black and white/grayscale of most of the panels, and love the way every panel is exactly the same size, but yet, such diversity. Watching the slideshow of these pics was a great way to be introduced to the story (even if they go by a little too quickly :)). Thanks for highlighting this!