30 down, 1 to go!

Hey everyone!

I'm still feeling a bit ill from sinus issues but I managed to finish penciling and inking page 30 of Kale tonight. That leaves ONE MORE PAGE. Holy crap guys. I cant' believe its' almost done. I remember getting home from Nekocon last November, my head spinning with ideas and ambition, and here I am today, almost full circle.

I'd like to take a moment and thank all of my friends, and strangers on the interwebs, who have given me support, kind words, and constructive critiques for Kale over the last year. Without you guys I would have been in the dark and unable to reach my full potential. While this is my first comic issue, and is not perfect, I'm really proud of it and I'm looking forward to sharing it with everyone. Not to mention completing the entire story. At first I planned it as one bigger volume, but due to time it had to be cut in half. Now that I've rewritten a lot of it and am getting used to the pacing, I think it may become three issues in total. Here's hoping other people enjoy it as much as I have :)

Here is a sneak peek at the newest completed page:



Also me after finishing it.



Kale to do list:
+FINISH THE LAST PAGE YO!
+Kale logo/tweak and complete cover
+Scan pages
+Add text to pages
+Format pages
+Format and add 'Extra Content'
The 'extra content' is going to be drawings, doodles and concept art, the 5 page 'Snow of the Wilds' mini comic, some Kale Fanart, and character designs.

I also found out my Alencia wig arrived safely at my parent's house, so I get to play with that this weekend. I also need to finish my costume, and try to make her tunic/dress as canon as possible. I've been having trouble with the sleeves, hopefully I can get some fabric off of the 'skirt' to use for them. Otherwise she won't be 100% accurate but hopefully close enough for one con. I'm looking forward to my good friend Michelle cosplaying as Kale. I will be sure to spam this blog with photos from Nekocon when I get back from it. We're hoping to get some photo shoots done <3 I am excite.

I will return later with the last page and many words of excitement before I get back to work putting this baby together.
PEACE!

Finals Looms like a Thunderstorm in the distance

It's not that bad really. Just a little nerve racking. Especially with Italian and then two more big Biology tests. Here I'll just make a list:

FINALS:
+Finish all paintings
+Write a detailed paper evaluating myself and my work this semester for painting class. Due May 10th.
+Painting meeting on May 10th
+Bio Exam this Friday
+Bio Final next week
+3 days of Italian review left
+Italian Final
+About one more Bio Lab class? + extra homework.
+Finish summer class presentation before end of semester.

Here are a few non-school things I've managed to squeeze in:


WIP photo of Zombie Ramla and Satruday. Just for fun.


Dr. Sketchy's Tropical Fun by ~Spork-Bunny on deviantART
My last Dr. Sketchy's session. The next one is Steampunk Themed! I can't wait :D


Ceil Sketch Card by ~Spork-Bunny on deviantART
Ciel from Kuroshitsuji. Part of a mini series of cards.


Madam Red Card by ~Spork-Bunny on deviantART
Madame Red from Kuroshitsuji. Also part of the mini series of cards.

Once the semester winds down I'll try and scan some sketchbook pages and I'll post my summer presentation once its' done.
Back to homework for me!

To do list #236436643

A little to do list for myself.

+make new CWQ blog header
+work on Kale cover
+work on Kale chapter illustrations
+storyboard/rewrite chapter 2
+color lolita bookmark illustrations
+Kale bookmark
+find out where to get prints made
+see about getting Kale logo tees made
+figure out how much fabric/other resources are needed for Lina costume.
+design business cards

Poictesme

So over the weekend I emailed my illustration submission to Poicetesme (VCU's liteary/art student anthology) and I got a reply from them today:

Thank you very much for your interest in Poictesme. These are good illustrations, though not what we typically publish. I can go ahead and forward them to our art director, though I would suggest that you take a look at some of our previous issues (which can be found at poictesme.vcustudentmedia.com ) to see the kind of work we have published in the past.

If you have any questions, please do not hestiate to ask.

I'm hoping the art director likes my (one) illustration that I submitted (known as "Monster Smash" on my Deviantart). I actually have seen the art they've published in the past and I think my illustration would be a nice addition to their collection. I've seen paintings, photographs, drawings, and I don't see why my illustration wouldn't be a nice addition to the mix. They also don't say what kind of art they would prefer you to submit on their website. If they don't want comics or anything that looks like something you haven't done in class then they should probably say so. It's just a tad misleading. However I'm still hopeful and keeping my fingers crossed that I can get in. Here's hoping! 8D

To do:
(non-school related)
-Relic contest pic (due 30th)
-Threadless contest entry due (Dec. 1st)
-finish Ankia bookmark
-color lolita prints
-prepare prints/envelopes to send out
-print christmas cards

(school related)
-redo portrait
-start clothed figure portrait
-other stuff?

Updating while tired

Here are some recent drawings from my DA page:


Spider Man to my Mary Jane by ~Spork-Bunny on deviantART

This is a picture I did for my fiance Ryan for our 5th anniversary that was on Nov. 1st. He makes me so happy.


Finnley Girls by ~Spork-Bunny on deviantART

A Christmas present for my awesome friend Ian. I'm quite proud of this one :D


I'm also working on two contest entries,
one for a french comic artist that I like- http://relic.poisoncage.com/
and a contest at threadless.com for a horror design- http://www.threadless.com/loves/horror

To do:
-Relic contest pic (ink/color)
-Threadless design (ink)
-Make prints for people (get manilla envelopes and boards to send them out)
-OMN christmas card (finish coloring)
-Lolita prints (color)

Current Art Status

To Do:

-Zelphia/Hildagard fighting off monsters illustration (possible submission for Poictesme) (ink it)
-Illustration of Sarah Winters from Clockwork Queen as another submission for Poictesme
-Or Maybe Not Halloween picture
-Finish coloring gift art
-(Possible) C.C. Halloween pic
-Or Maybe Not comic pages
-Gothic and Sweet lolita prints- COLOR THEM
-gothic lolita bookmark-color

I'M GETTING THINGS DONE!!! 8D

Finnley Girls Fighting off Monsters

Monster Smash by ~Spork-Bunny on deviantART

I guess I can cross that first item off my recent to-do list.

New To-do:
-Zelphia/Hildagard fighting off monsters illustration DONE!
-Illustration of Sarah Winters from Clockwork Queen as another submission for Poictesme
-Or Maybe Not Halloween picture
-Finish coloring gift art
-(Possible) quick C.C. Halloween pic
-Or Maybe Not comic pages
-Gothic and Sweet lolita prints- COLOR THEM
-gothic lolita bookmark-color

I'm off to get started on the second item on the list. See you all later!

Current To-Do List

To Do:

-Zelphia/Hildagard fighting off monsters illustration (possible submission for Poictesme) (ink it)
-Illustration of Sarah Winters from Clockwork Queen as another submission for Poictesme
-Or Maybe Not Halloween picture
-Finish coloring gift art
-(Possible) C.C. Halloween pic
-Or Maybe Not comic pages
-Gothic and Sweet lolita prints- COLOR THEM
-gothic lolita bookmark-color

That's all I can think of right now. I'll be sure to post pictures as I get them done!

Ultra Artsy TO DO LIST OF DOOM!

Sorry, no arts today, but I must write this up for my own good! 8D
SRS THINGS TO DO WHILE IN SCHOOL TO HELP ME AS AN ARTIST

-Get published in Poictesme: VCU's Literary Journal:This is an anthology that the school puts out. I recently picked up a copy myself and it seems to mainly focus on literary work with some art in it. What better to do than submit a comic or two :D Art and Literature FTW! It says up to 5 pieces, I'll see if I can do a five page self contained comic. It's no Shoujo Phonebook club/anthology but it'll do.
http://www.poictesme.vcustudentmedia.com/

-Join SOCA and go on the New York Trip: I'm glad for the chance to do figure drawing with a bunch of my peers and have no teachers present. I can also use it for my figure drawing "10 sketches per class" assignments. Boy do I love those assignments -_- I'm also hoping to go on the New York trip in spring. I'd love to go to the galleries and emerge myself in art and all its glory! Super inspiration times too. Plus I've always wanted to go to New York.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2857073300

-Make some nice business cards: This is slightly overdue but I finally found a printable template for business cards that I can use on Photo Shop (and not MS Word) so I should make some. Because I r srs artist.

-Professional Website?: I'm still not very familiar with dream weaver and I haven't had time to really study it. I might just keep Deviantart and my art blog for now, but I'll defiantly do one in the future.

FOR THE WINTER/SUMMER BREAKS?
Or when I have time...

-Get an AA table at a con: This will most likely have to wait till the summer and hopefully by then I will have a job to. If I have a job I can pay to get prints and merchandise made (not to mention actual comics printed) and pay to get the table and ticket for said con; then I can sell stuff and hopefully make monies. THAT IS THE PLAN.
Possible merch:
-comic books
-prints/mini posters
-bookmarks
-buttons
-stickers
-maybe postcards and keychains

-Look into making website
-WORK ON COMIC PAGES!!!!!! Gotta have comics to make a comic book :P or three...
-Keep up a good sequential/illustration portfolio to bring to cons.
-Keep drawing everyday.
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I think this is a good start. I need to make some more in depth goals with deadlines, especially for completing the comics and which con I want to/can go to, and making things to sell (when I should finish the pictures, what to make, how much it costs to get made, etc).