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This comp I did today, first time in (pretty sure) over a year I've done inks.  One of the church's I go to is asking for donations for a nearby Foster program, one of the requested items is beginner art kits for kids and teenagers. After seeing that I thought an art kit would be cool, but the best thing in my opinion to give any youngster looking to start drawing is just to draw.  As you can see from the comp, I just want them to draw.  So when I saw a black Friday deal for art kits at Blick, I bought one, drew this comp and slipped it into the package.  I figured just telling them to draw would fall short (like it did me honestly) but to see a (relatively)decent drawing just for them saying "hey, forget about everything else, and just draw" would have an impact.  I would rather see kids draw with abandon and ignore all the haters, than see them tool around afraid to draw something or even show that work to others for fear of being told it sucks.    

I am looking for an artist to create a comic booklet that engages a Muslim audience with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The nearly completed script is engaging and non offensive in nature addressing typical Muslim concerns, contentions and fears about the Christian Faith.
Blessings,
eugen krahn
eugenckrahn@gmail.com

Here's the page I've been working on for the past 2 or so weeks.  I was trying to do 4 pages a month, but with Jon Acuff's advice of cutting goals in half, I feel I can put more detail into each frame on the page.  My problem still is consistency though, making an honest, intentional, conscience effort to draw.

"Return of the Seasonal Job" part 2 (click for full comic)

So I got a new scanner/printer and I'm hoping to post something new each week for critiques or just to show that I'm still drawing.  Of course the problem is I can only scan in Grayscale and I don't have the money (or the time) to ink digitally.  If anybody has any suggestions for quick touchups that are cheaper than schilling out for a full Photoshop subscription, please let me know.

This one is older, think I drew it last year sometime.

"Return of the Seasonal Job" part 1 (click for full comic)

"Benefit of the Donut" (click for full comic)

"Washed the Car" (click for full comic)

"What's Prosciutto?" (click for full comic)

I'll be starting work on a composition in class of my version of a scene from a story. I chose "This Present Darkness" by Frank Peretti. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. I'll post work soon. :)

"Calcium Silicate" (click for full comic)

I thought posting the first panel might be better than just the thumbnail.

"Tire Pump" (click for full comic)

"Glazed Fried Croissants" (click for full comic)

Based (loosely) on a true story...

Also, I've added a new feature on my site. The LABS archive now has an option to view small thumbnails with strip titles.

“Jesus is calling.”

   I have a deep love-link to Jesus which leads to an emotional jolt every time I hear his name.  I’ve had to control my reactions over the decades of teaching teens in the Latino culture, whose parents have honored their sons with biblical names, including Jesus. It helps me to give Jesus the Spanish pronunciation, ‘Hey-sus’ but over the years these blessed students respond to either pronunciation.  I’ve had to get used to exhorting Jesus to do homework more consistently and occasionally given Jesus a tardy to class…all while keeping a straight face. 

But last week, in the middle of a noisy classroom activity, one of the students standing close to me said, “Jesus is calling.”  “Wha-what?!” I responded.   Seeing my startled look, he repeated himself and I looked up to see one of my students from across the room waving to get my attention.  “Oh…thank you. Better not keep Jesus waiting,” I replied and merely got a puzzled look in response;  but personally I was thinking about my savior for the rest of the day.

On one level, this story is just a funny little chuckler, or a point of connection with those of us who enjoy and admire the Latino culture.  However what this really reminds me of is John 11:17-44 when Jesus calls for Mary in verse 28. She is totally wrapped up in deep grief, oblivious to what’s going around her. But when her sister leans close to her ear and says, “The teacher is calling for you,” it re-orients Mary’s world.

Jesus.

"Georgia's Intern" (click for full comic)

Finally moving on from the long fidget spinner story line, and bringing back Georgia for a one-off strip.

"What About the Souvenirs?" (click for full comic)

"The Giant Fidget Spinner Project Must End" (click for full comic)

Hey, I'm drawing a broken mirror, which I've never done before. 

Does anybody have advice?