Creative Descisions

[secondlina]

 Some of you may know (I wrote about it a few times), i'm working on expanding and creating a webcomic based on the idea behind the Oziad jokes I did a while back. The webcomic project has started, and i'm hoping to have the whole thing up and running by the end of the year. 

The webcomic would be a mix of fairytales and the fact that characters can travel to one or another. The story revolves around two sisters, Emma and Elaine, and the powers of names. A lot of characters got added and the story expanding a lot from the original joke. But fear not, the Wicked Warlock of the West still made it to the final cut (his name is not Link anymore though... But I kept his design. I liked it too much!)

The webcomic got a name "Namesake". And I have a delightful partner in crime to share the burden of starting a project like this.

I'll expand more on the story when it will be more concrete. Actually, I'm gonna keep the story a secret I think. But you guys will get to see development drawings.

I was spending a lot of time trying to find a style for "Namesake". Unlike the Oziad, Namesake is serious with jokes thrown in rather then a big joke with serious thrown in. So at first I drew very serious designs for the characters.



Yeah. It's a similar style to my printed comics like ROSE. It didn't fit quite right.

Then, under the encouragements of my partners in crime who loves the Lj's artstyle, I decide to try out a more "cartoony" or "animated" style that can be detailled and serious if needed. I like this result. Things are more flowy. Plus you know... Internet. It's a place of crazyness and fun. A webcomic needs a style that suits the medium. Plus I can really work their expressions this way.

But I really like both styles in a way.... Deciding is HARD!













I'm getting excited about this. Are you guys?

Also, would you prefer serious drawings or cartoony-er?

-Isa

Comments

[rosalarian.livejournal.com]

I am excited!
I must admit, I am partial to cartooney styles.

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

One vote for cartoony then!

I'm happy to hear you're excited about the project! After all, you're a webcomic artist I love and respect :)

[ichiban-victory.livejournal.com]

The problem is that both styles are good for different reasons, so I can't really give a definite "Use this over the other," answer. Anyway, I'll pick your brain more on it over IM and save space here.

[filia-umbrae.livejournal.com]

I like the cartoony bits....I think that they have a good tendency to lend more fluidity to webcomics, but it really depends on what you're trying to convey. If you want it to be serious with bits of comedy, maybe a more serious style is best. At the same time, a cartoony style paired with seriousness adds a nice juxtaposition that appeals to me.

But I'm perverse like that I suppose -_-'

Either way, it looks really awesome, and I'm digging the facial expressions, especially.

[amelia-seyroon.livejournal.com]

Cartooney style!

But in the end, it's up to you to use your own better judgment. ^^

[dqbunny.livejournal.com]

I have it on good authority that your partner in crime, whoever that person is, vastly prefers the cartoony styles.

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Lol does she? Well, she is indeed wise.

[bonemarch.livejournal.com]

I really like the first version of Alice. The outfit just speaks to me. And the facial expressions from 4-7 are great.

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

It's gonna be great! I'm for more serious depictions, myself.

[spankingfemme.livejournal.com]

Oh I'm excited! =D Can't wait to see more! XD

I liked the second versions best ;)

[earthstar-moon.livejournal.com]

Excellent! I can't wait to see this get started.

I like both styles, but I think agree with your "partner" that the cartoony style fits better. ^_~

[mathewglucharr.livejournal.com]

Hey, that first ones have something equal with LAST EXILE anime. I've just looked at, and recognized Alvis Hamilton and Tanya Visla )))

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Huh, really? I never actually saw that anime. Is it good?

[izo-chan.livejournal.com]

Excellent designs! I like both styles, but I think the cartoony route would work best here -- especially if your partner is more into the cartoony look too.

[kokumi009.livejournal.com]

definitely looks interesting!
my vote's on the serious side. XD

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

I iz exited too!!

And whatever style you think works best, love. I like both'em.I know, how wishy-washy of me...