There's a sea of bad puns out there my friends...

[secondlina]

 Today was brutal. I was pretty much as unmotivated as I could ever be. EVER. So yeah. I pretty much did nothing all day. Answered calls and emails from worried clients who worry about their system. Then I cleaned for a bit and ate. I my brain just started working again when I sat down at the drawing table. Today, I inked two Namesake pages and designed/sketched/inked/colored the cover for Psychopompes. Yay! I was pretty blocked about what to do with this cover. Sometimes the idea really doesn't come to you. I went thru a few cover ideas...

And ended up with this one. WHICH I ADORE.



What is it with me and skulls? characters seem a little small. I might still modify it... But it's a good start and then some. At least, it serves as a great temporary cover.

So yeah. I'm sorry. I didn't answer any emails today. Or really looked at my f-list. It was a"blah" day. 

Change is needed. Or something.

Blah. Sleep now.

*goes to her blanket cave*

- Isa

Comments

[earthstar-moon.livejournal.com]

Nice! I think that cover fits the mood of the story nicely. (I still think you should make yourself a skull bracelet. XP)

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

I should, I should.

[amelia-seyroon.livejournal.com]

Or a skull necklace!

I want one.

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Let's all go make some!

[elle-white.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is beautiful! I love it. It certainly conveys a scary, gothic-like atmosphere! Well done.

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Many thanks! :D

[ilikebigtoes.livejournal.com]

Er if you don't crit feel free to skip. For some reason the bottom half of the skull seems a little too small for the top part. Or the top half is top big? I dunno XD

I adore the idea and the way the girl's dress wrinkles reflects the tissue (I'm not sure what it is...) is totally awesome. The figure's size seem fine to me. Your inks are amazing as always. Gotta love that woodcut vibe.

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Ah, does it? Boo. I used anatomical models as references to make sure that didn't happen. Maybe it's because of those plant/vein things coming out of the jaw?

Woodcutting is always awesome looking! I wish I could do real ones *laughs*

[ilikebigtoes.livejournal.com]

Actually as I now look at it it seems fine. I majorly tired late night so I might have been seeing shit weird.

So, so awesome. I wish I could do it too ;_;

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Let's go far in the woods to learn! QUEST TIME!

[dqbunny.livejournal.com]

I agree with Joanne, it really does reflect the tone of the piece. What does the French to the right of your name mean?

[gullwhacker.livejournal.com]

'Under the ground', for a literal translation.

Spooky art, Isa!

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Stu is right, it's "Under the ground" (sous=under, la="female" the, terre=earth or ground). Though, literal translations are never that great, so it would be ab-libbed as "Underground" me thinks.

[shourimajo.livejournal.com]

Beautiful!! *-*

(I have a feeling that the text -might- look better at the bottom of the page so it doesn't weigh down the image, but books generally have the text at the top to see it faster, so ignore me. Perhaps for a poster? 8D)

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

I wanted it at the bottom at first myself... But the editor's sigil goes at the bottom automatically. So instead I invaded the top. Unless he doesn't mind. Then i'll probably reverse them.

[shourimajo.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's difficult to juggle all the items that have to go on a cover >< But still, it looks great~

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Urgh. It is. I wish I knew more about design.

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

It looks good!

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[spankingfemme.livejournal.com]

Skulls are always coolly :) I like my sweet! ;)

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

I know! One of my friends collects bones. I'm jealous. I want to steal her skulls.

[yukinoomoni.livejournal.com]

VERY nice =3.

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Sokka-Approved!

[yukinoomoni.livejournal.com]

AND OMONI APPROVED TOO!

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

THE BEST KIND

[rose.livejournal.com]

Your compositions are getting more and more bold! I love this so much! It's so gorgeous. I love how small the characters are. The impact is great!

Change can be rough, especially when it's coupled with work stuff. I'm so sorry to hear what has happened. Rughhhh. My best friend works in a call center, help line type thing. It's ridiculous. I can't imagine doing it myself. The stress of the customers coupled with the drama from that guy.... so gross. :( Bleh. Do take care. :(

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! I love playing with composition. You can really see the cover evolve if you look at my old sketch ideas. Thank you!

Gah, to be honest, I think most people don't have the patience for this type of job. And I don't think I do eaither. I,m officially done.

[putri-nih.livejournal.com]

This is an amazng cove

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm so glad you like it!

[engelen.livejournal.com]

skulls <3

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

They are awesome and under your skin.

[engelen.livejournal.com]

and protecting your brain :3

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

INSIDE HELMET!

[threeeyesworm.livejournal.com]

Nice. I really like the cover! Are the little lines that surround them necessary for the story? I think the image could be stronger without it.

Is Trip your logo? It might be better if the trip logo is moved to an upper corner and then enlarge the main image a bit. Right now it feels like there's a bit too much empty space. Another way that would help with the empty space is to have more ink splatters creeping into the center of the image. I love ink splatters!

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Who doesn't love ink splatters!? :D

The logo is not mine, it's for a little publishing house me and few artists are in.

Thanks for the tips! I'll try designing a second version see, which I prefer!!

(I got your email btw. I'm just waiting until I get off work to check out them pages!!!! I'm so eager!)

[threeeyesworm.livejournal.com]

You've got a publisher already? Crazy! That's so cool!

I am anxious and excited to see what you think. :P Looking forward to the critique!

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Well, it's kinda a buddy-buddy relationship, small publisher. But it's still a fun adventure.

[angelchan-2004.livejournal.com]

I absolutely love this design<33 I don't think the characters look off in size at all--in fact, I think they look best small~

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Really? Awesome! Thanks for giving me your opinion!

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

OMG, cover is AWESOME!!!!!! I hope I can by this when it becomes available somehow...

And I've totally had days like that. They kinda suck...

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

I,ll sell them here once more, lie I did with Rose. :D It's going to be french though...

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

I think I'll be ok. My French is a lil rusty, but I think I can get the gist!!