Huh, weird.

[secondlina]

Finished! I finished the 5 pages I had to draw for the comic magazine (the same one that published that mini-comic about the girl and the tree of hands - some of you may recall). The theme this time was *Why do you draw comics?* It's a good question. I think I draw comics for the same reason as I keep getting involved in fandoms and keep this journal updated... First of all, because it amuses me. Greatly. Drawing is really, really fun, for no reason at all. Second, it makes people happy and allows me to meet new people. Seriously, some of you love my drawings so much sometimes It warms my heart. :) Last and not least - I think I use drawings to express myself (DUH). I have a weird imagination and those of you who know me well know i'm not *quite* as well connected to my emotions as a healthy human should be. With drawing I feel I can get the stuff out of my brain and on paper easily. It's awesome that way.

This little five-pager focuses on the communication aspect of why I draw. and yes, there's me in it, since it's suppose to focus on my persona and such.

Yet another comic without dialogues, despite the title being TALKBUBBLE. I think working on Rose (that has no dialogues) have made me used to silent comics. I gotta find some way to insert witty comebacks somewhere, quick!

Now I go do my laundry (yyyyyaaaay?)











Eating paper makes talkbubbles! (A well kept secret). The whole eating paper seems highly symbolic to me since I was a little girl. I saw a thing on tv once about a spy who ate her letters to avoid them being discovered but also because she though it would make her assimilate the knowledge in them better. HOW WEIRD IS THAT?

-Isa

Comments

[yukinoomoni.livejournal.com]

You know, I have to say something, and I don't want you to think I'm kissing ass, because I'm not.

But this comic really makes me realise that your artwork is all the way up there. Like, up up there. This kind of obscure, interesting, intricate comic is akin to the masters, and you have it nailed. You make it look easy, which is what true masters do.

The most interesting part is that you're so young, and you have it nailed. You have SO MUCH to be proud of. FLAUNT IT. I'm serious!

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Wow, thanks! This is very kind! Sometimes I need compliments like these. It's hard to explain but to me my drawings look normal...Or how should I say? I see them so much that I don't really see the quality behind them anymore. They are just, in my eyes, my normal okay drawings. Thanks for your comment, it really warms my heart! s I mention above, people's reactions are one of the reaons I draw! This is encouraging me a ton! :)

NOT ASS-KISSING

[yukinoomoni.livejournal.com]

There is nothing normal of average about your drawings. I read alot of comics, both Western and Eastern, and I have yet to see a style that could be construed as similar to yours. You have your own style, your own flow.

You use alot of black ink in your black-and-white, but you make it work, which is unique. Most artists don't know how to do that kind of dramatic inking without ruining the work.

Your watercolours are so nicely done that they look like they're coloured in with cotton-candy, they look so soft and delicate.

While I like your ink work best, your coloured work is also nicely done. You use such vibrant colours, which makes your pieces really warm and fun.

I think the best part, however, is the emotion behind your characters. You know how to make people LOOK like people, LOOK like they have emotions and feelings, even if those looks are ugly (the expressions, not the artwork). You don't shy away from these things for the sake of making something glamourous: you draw it as it is, but also with so much more.

Does any of that make any sense? x.x

Re: NOT ASS-KISSING

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

If you are looking for some strong drawings from people who aren't afraid to ink, you should check out Bone from Jeff Smith. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_(comics) It's an amazing art and story.

Heheheh, cotton candy coloring! That is the cutest way of describing water color ever.

I put a lot of efforts in my expressions. Possibly more effort than anywhere else. I'm glad you like them so much.

Again, thanks for all the compliments!

Re: NOT ASS-KISSING

[yukinoomoni.livejournal.com]

Jeff Smith! I remember when he was just starting out, and one was an underground comic, still! He came to my school when I was smaller, and handed out free comics! Now he's huge! *ponders* I really SHOULD get the complete edition of Bone...it even has it in B&W, which I like.

Thank YOU for sharing your art. It's awesome.

Re: NOT ASS-KISSING

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Jeff Smith is one of my favorite gods...I mean artists.

*blushing*