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THE VALIANT #3 PAGE 6. 2014. Ink(ed by Joe Rivera)
on bristol board with digital color, 11 × 17″. |
This is what I would probably label as a "boring" page. Not a whole lot is happening, but it's necessary to set up the environment and develop the characters' relationship. It still requires a good bit of research, much of which can be used on subsequent pages. I chose an actual mall in Colorado as the basis for "Lyram Mall," but took many liberties. I usually do
character studies to keep their looks consistent, and in this case, had to keep track of Bloodshot's wounds, which slowly healed over the course of the scene.
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Malls, Malls, Malls |
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inks by my Pops! |
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blue-line print of pencils |
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pencils over digital roughs |
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digital roughs |
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digital layout |
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KAY MCHENRY STUDIES. 2014. Ink & watercolor on bristol board, 11 × 17″. |
I love see more from the valiant! It's one of my favorite comics. I've read it so many times the pages are falling out.
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