Sunday, July 11, 2010

another go at it

some things I've been kicking around with a really gifted animator friend who's interested in a comics collab. Still working out what the story and layouts are going to look like (his forte, my vice), so this is sort of starting material. I feel like I'm constantly mired in this creative phase though and never progress forward. I suppose I lack the tenacity, drive, and creative clarity of, say, a bazooka boy saga. But on the other hand, having a physical person here to give me a stern talking to and a good amount of finished work under his belt gives me confidence that this might not end up arrested in the same nascent phase as "adventure island". mayhaps this cooperative effort shall yield sweeter fruit? More deets on the story as it develops later. Suffice it to say that for now it revolves around a Middle Eastern styled society and internal rebellion and espionage.

photos ref for concept












concept art:












And more nudes...just broke a recent stagnation of almost 8 weeks of malingering in that dept
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Enjoy the game today Dave-o!

3 comments:

Ivan said...

I still find it hilarious that you can't draw men's junk. I believe in you Mel...

dave said...

@mel: huzzah a new project! the development sketches look quite promising and the jellyfish beacons seem a perfect continuation of your electric cuttlefish idea. hope this process gets your blood pumping and the creative juices flowing! now, who do i talk to about ordering a subscription?!

@ivan: but, but....ewwwwwwwwww

mel said...

@ivan: ah my friend,
can't != won't