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sparkforgedsparkforgedhttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/blogGraphic Novel Concept Work]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/12/05/Graphic-Novel-Concept-Workhttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/12/05/Graphic-Novel-Concept-WorkTue, 04 Dec 2018 23:35:51 +0000

Was working on character designs trying to iron out a process, settled upon the following:

Thumbnails

Define a general idea for the character e.g. A Victorian-era detective or a Medieval-era noble

Create a face and general body structure to suit the idea

Look up reference to consider different approaches

Devise thirty small thumbnail designs to illustrate the general shape and tonal value

Look back through the thirty, mark the ones you like and take notes on what you like, especially if they have commonalities

Costume Exploration

Illustrate four larger designs (iron out the details) based upon your notes and pick one you like, but note if there is anything you like about the others

Costume Variants

Take the base design and try to add the things you liked about the others from the 'Costume Exploration' stage. Also, try simple variations like moving hemlines, lengthening boots, rolling up sleeves etc

Costume Colouring

Flat/Block out the different areas using grayscale tones e.g. Jackets, boots, skin, hair etc. Try different value schemes for four variants then apply flat colours. For the forward facing design, shade and highlight. Iron out the designs for weapons/accessories

More character processes can be located on the 'Graphic Novel' tab

]]>Cordelian Reach]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/10/28/Cordelian-Reachhttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/10/28/Cordelian-ReachSat, 27 Oct 2018 22:29:16 +0000

Grayscale painting, colourised using gradient maps

]]>Forest run]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/09/28/Forest-runhttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/09/28/Forest-runThu, 27 Sep 2018 21:53:11 +0000

Spent a while trying to remove the lines of the drawing

]]>Jerboa postman]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/27/Jerboa-postmanhttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/27/Jerboa-postmanSun, 26 Aug 2018 21:46:55 +0000

Inspired by the work of Beatrix Potter

]]>Sky-side cruise]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/23/Sky-side-cruisehttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/23/Sky-side-cruiseWed, 22 Aug 2018 21:03:11 +0000

]]>19/08/2018]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/19/19082018https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/19/19082018Sat, 18 Aug 2018 21:34:10 +0000

Quick ink sketch

]]>The Mourning Sunrise]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/15/The-Mourning-Sunrisehttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/15/The-Mourning-SunriseTue, 14 Aug 2018 21:41:33 +0000

Testing out a new colouring method using gradient maps

]]>09/08/2018]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/09/09082018https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/09/09082018Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:10:09 +0000

Quick sketch, was working on a marker piece, which bled through, turned the blobs into this monk character

]]>Challenging the horse lords]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/06/Challenging-the-horse-lordshttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/06/Challenging-the-horse-lordsSun, 05 Aug 2018 22:02:19 +0000

Another piece for my graphic novel, got the chance to research the culture/clothing of the Mongolian nomads

]]>03/08/2018]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/03/03082018https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/08/03/03082018Thu, 02 Aug 2018 22:34:50 +0000

An old drawing inspired by Angkor Wat

]]>31/07/2018]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/31/31072018https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/31/31072018Mon, 30 Jul 2018 22:04:39 +0000

Quick ink sketch

]]>Lyra in the arachnid lair]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/28/Lyra-in-the-arachnid-lairhttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/28/Lyra-in-the-arachnid-lairFri, 27 Jul 2018 21:36:05 +0000

Example piece from my wip graphic novel

]]>25/07/2018]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/25/25072018https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/25/25072018Tue, 24 Jul 2018 21:39:54 +0000

Digital piece I've been working on recently for my graphic novel and as some composition/perspective practice

]]>Colouring experiments]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/22/Colouring-experimentshttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/22/Colouring-experimentsSat, 21 Jul 2018 22:01:38 +0000

Trying a new colouring process, moving away from a more cel-shaded look. Thought someone would also appreciate having the head turnarounds for reference

]]>19/07/2018]]>https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/19/19072018https://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/19/19072018Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:31:06 +0000

Quick ink sketches

]]>First batch - Completehttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/10/First-batch---Completehttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/10/First-batch---CompleteMon, 09 Jul 2018 22:27:03 +0000

Finished storyboards for 'The Exchange' a little later than planned, time to work on the next batch

]]>Storyboarding timelinehttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/04/Storyboarding-timelinehttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/04/Storyboarding-timelineWed, 04 Jul 2018 00:43:05 +0000

My plan (that I was supposed to write about two days ago), which I think is reasonable, is to create two boards per day, and since it's a 16 board scene, I'll be able to have something in my portfolio within slightly more than a week and if the pace keeps up, that's three different scenes within 24 days. So here's hoping.

]]>New beginningshttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/01/New-beginningshttps://www.sparkforged.co.nz/single-post/2018/07/01/New-beginningsSat, 30 Jun 2018 23:13:16 +0000

Starting a brand new set of opportunities on a brand new website. My plan is to consistently post my work, my thoughts and get involved in social media, but also build a brand. I'll post my planned timeline/schedule, tomorrow, 02/07/2018.

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