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Some thoughts.

Journal Entry: Sat Dec 22, 2012, 12:32 PM
  • Playing: Pokemon: White Version
  • Eating: nothing ;.;
  • Drinking: crystal light
I am getting way too slow with the comic lately. And seeing as, in 2 years, it will have been 10 years since I started working on the KS comic, and I'm only about halfway through... ugggh.
I don't want it to take another 10 freaking years to finish this comic. Dx

So I'm starting to think I need to figure out a new method of working on pages, that's faster and more efficient. My current process is to just work solely on one page at a time, but it might be time to stop being a baby about it and set certain days of the week to be dedicated to sketching/inking/toning etc... I dunno.

I know I should at least be getting 2 pages done a week. And it would be nice to get 10+ pages done in a month, if not an entire chapter...

My very jumbled thoughts aside, does anyone have any advice for being quicker about getting art done? I don't want the quality to take a nosedive if I try to do this...

--Kiki

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:iconwondering-souls:
Expanding on what Ceata said, why not make a schedule? You could split up each week into different sections. Sun - Tues could be sketching, Wed + Thurs could be lining and Fri + Sat could be toning. You could always try sketching two pages during your sketching period making you stay one page ahead each time so in the case that something happens (such as artist block or what-have-you), you have a fully sketched page prepared that only needs finishing.

You could set aside particular hours of the day where you only work on the comic. Force yourself into the habit and eventually it'll feel natural.

I don't know if you do this but thumbnails can be extremely helpful. Doodle out pages or chapters in advance with little stick figures. Saves time for thinking of layouts, character placement, etc. when it comes time to draw the actual page.

Maybe reward yourself for finishing at least one page each week? Adding incentives (or even punishments) may help you want to get the work done rather than dreading it.

No idea if the above may help you, but best of luck regardless! If it means anything, you're definitely one of my inspirations for comic artists c: I want to make my own one day and seeing you still alive and kicking through it is amazing to me :hug:
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=Kikirini Jan 21, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
:D Thanks. Yeah, I'm trying to put together a schedule. I hadn't thought of using two days for each part of the work, though, I think I will incorporate that. (It gives me wiggle room in case work or whatever get in the way.)

I really appreciate all the ideas. Thank you so much. x3
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:icondarkbullet777:
why was my immediate thought, find someone to help produce pages faster? xD;
but in all seriousness, you think maybe spend a month of time drawing and inking pages and then the next month you can tone and word them may help?

i'd offer help but 1. i'm not as good as you are, and 2. busy T-T
and a small 3. i doubt you'd wanna do that anyways xD
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=Kikirini Dec 28, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
If I knew anyone who had the time and motivation to help, I totally would do that. :( Dylan keeps saying he'll help, but he won't even learn how to use a tablet, so he's kinda useless xD;
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blakjrelkawra
Dylan D<
I'd say use Rachel but she doesn't even have the right programs for that kind of thing, let alone the faith in herself to learn them 8T
i can help ink stuff (base inks) if that'd help at all. i tend to shoot through those kinda fast, but i'd need you to tell me if i needed to correct anything in the sketches so i don't accidentally ink something i'm not supposed to xD
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=Kikirini Jan 21, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Well, if you ever have more time on your hands, I might take you up on the offer. :)
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:icondarkbullet777:
:3 sounds good once i get mah tablet up and running again.
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*Ceata88 Dec 22, 2012   Writer
not sure if this works for you but I know a lot of artists do what they call buffer. They make the sketches of the pages in bunches and just ink/color them when needed. That way you don't have to do the whole process at once and sketching pages takes less time.

Though you may have to take a break to get enough buffer lined up, and be sure to refill it before it runs out.

It's what I see a lot of comic artists do, idk how well it would work for you.
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=Kikirini Dec 22, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Yeah, I keep trying to make buffers but it's been very difficult to get it done on time >.< And even if I make a buffer, I still need to figure out how to manage my time so I can work faster Dx
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