Reader Pliny the In Between has a new cartoon, “Time Dilation,” on his/her site Evolving Perspectives (click to enlarge):
Making these cartoons is no easy job; in another new post, Pliny explains the work behind creating the characters and making the panels. It’s far more complicated and laborious than you’d imagine!
No, I can imagine it. I’ve fiddled with graphics a few times, and it’s remarkable how many steps there are to creating each element of even the simplest drawing. And that’s quite a complicated one there.
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There’s a bit somewhere on the Jesus’n’Mo site where the Artist describes why he adopts his, ummm, “simplistic” style. It boils down to “I’m a crap artist”.
With honesty like that, he’ll never make it as a “fine artist.” I hope he’s making adequate coin for the risks he’s taking.
J&M has improved quite a bit over the years, but he still keeps it simplistic. Fair enough, his message is in the dialogue.
cr
Having followed that link PCC gave:
http://pictoraltheology.blogspot.com/2016/05/making-sausage-occassional-discussion.html
Quite impressive. And definitely a lot of artistic talent required.
cr
That is beyond brilliant!
Great cartoon.
Since I first saw one of PIB’s cartoons on WEIT (though “cartoon” isn’t the best description for me) I’ve been impressed not only by the content, but the style and originality. Using recurring characters, themes, and an ingenious digital technique, the body of work creates its own discernible uniqueness; an alternative universe that is a delight to explore.
Keep ’em coming.
Well said! I wanted to say that but couldn’t find the right words…
Hi did some computer animated pictures 20 years ago but now computers have outdone me. I think computers but only make artists jobs easier and in general more effective.
Pliny,
Like you, I use Keynote for a lot of illustrations I do. Another tool I use quite a lot is Pixelmator. It has a vector graphics mode, the price is right ($30), and it is pretty friendly to use. You’ve probably already tried it, but if you haven’t, I encourage you to give it a go.
“Ok, that’s probably more than enough for now. Let me know if this is in any way interesting.”
Fascinating!
I’ve always loved that your main characters were strong, no-nonsense women. Greatly appreciate the middle-age main character, and fun to learn that she has a name.
In another thread we’re talking about what makes art art. I’d add, to all the great comments there, the compulsion to keep turning it out regardless (so far!) of any monetary reward.