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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.
"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.
"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?
Hey All,
I thought it would be fun (and helpful) to shoot a survey out there to all the other independent creators.
If you have independently published a comic book, take a moment to answer the questions below!
1. What are the titles of the comics you've published?
2. How long have you been self publishing?
3. What is your biggest challenge as an independent creator?
4. What are some mistakes you've learned from?
5. What social media platforms do you use to promote your work?
6. Do you attend conferences? Which ones?
7. What is your average sized print run?
8. Do you print your comics in the US or China, or somewhere else?
9. Is your target audience primarily Christian, or general audiences?
10. What is something you've learned through hard earned experience that will help other Independent creators out there?
It's that time of year again. My mailbox gave me my free Professional's Badge to the New York Comic Con. I've been getting one of these each year and have been attending the con since 2006. The Lord our God continues to bless me with a wonderful career. #NYCC #comics
Making fixes to AN ACT OF FAITH: THE SWORD OF EDEN is time-consuming! Got me two-hundred plus more pages to go.
As previously noted, in the panel on the left, I gave Gloomtooth a more traditional-looking thought balloon. Before now, I think that I was lazy with my creating thought balloons.
The panel on the right was completely redrawn. I was not happy with the original panel. In Rebecca’s word balloon, I changed (the original version's use of) from “Synagogue” to “Shul,” which seems more appropriate.
#anactoffaithcomic #comics#ChristianityandComics #christiancomics
Listening to GISH while redrawing (old) panels from AN ACT OF FAITH: THE SWORD OF EDEN... #anactoffaithcomic #comics#ChristianityandComics #christiancomics
While tweaking artwork from AN ACT OF FAITH: THE SWORD OF EDEN, I've decided to go back to using traditional-looking thought balloons... #anactoffaithcomic #comics #ChristianityandComics #christiancomics
"Planning the World's Largest Fidget Spinner" (click for full comic)
I'm experimenting with a longer story line than I usually do.
