| I downloaded ArtRage as a backup plan to my somewhat questionable use of PS. Considering it's only 25 bux for the full version, even if it's a simple program, it's still a pretty good solution for a learning artist.
CL: Your panels are great in the OoT comic, but their progression is confusing. Part of this is the lack of line contrast, it would help if you differentiated between panel dividers and actual comic by increasing the thickness of the divider lines. The best example of how this works is the wall in the first panel - you used the same-sized (straight)line on it as the dividers. I honestly stared at it for a while, trying to figure out what you were trying to depict in the lower left "panel" for a good bit before I realized it was just the wall in a tall panel.
Similarily, you can keep in mind that thicker outlines on your characters/moving objects will draw immediate attention to them. The thinner lines are good in the background, to keep it from distracting the reader/viewer. You could also take a quick minute to use a transparent brush, and darken the parts the viewer isn't meant to focus on - I know it sounds like it would look too obvious, but in practise it's good for a subtle effect. Keep in mind that people only notice a failed directive technique, and not a decently executed one.
Also, try to stick with a left to right or top to bottom format, and it'll really help out.
Love the art in that one, aside from progression issues you really nailed it. And yeah, that's definitely happened to me at least once. It gets me cussing like a sailor, regardless of who's present. |