The Dancing Pencil

Friday, April 6, 2007 - Going Spirou crazy

Pfoula, je n'arrête plus avec Spirou moi... une vraie drogue. Une fois qu'on y a gouté, l'univers est tellement riche qu'on ne peut plus s'arrêter... voici donc, en vrac, toute une série de sketches faits ces derniers jours, pas forcément dans l'ordre chronologique d'ailleurs.

L'idée est non seulement de m'amuser avec les personnages mais surtout de parfaire mon encrage. Et pour l'instant ça va plutôt dans le bon sens...

Here's today's Spirou fix... it's amazing how much I'm drawn to this character. The idea isn't just to have fun with the characters, it's also to practice a somewhat bolder inking style... and I'm pretty happy with the direction it's taking.

Sunday, April 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by walrus

I really like the bolder ink style coupled with the clead colors. Really nice work! The only image that isn't working so much for me personally is the shot of him kicking in the lower right, It doesn't feel like he's putting that much effort into it... perhaps a stronger pose througfhout the body, with mmore of a curve to his spine, stronger arm posturing, etc.? Anyhow, just an idea... Great work!

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Monday, April 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Salvor

Thanks a lot! Yeah, I know, that Spirou doesn't seem to be working for a lot of ppl... I kindda like the static / "not putting that much effort into it" attitude, it was pretty much my intention, but what you suggested would certainly work a lot better. Again, thanks for stopping by.

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