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The Bean in Color….. Every Tuesday
August 31st, 2010 |Posted In: Creating webcomics and comics, Travis Hanson News
I want everyone to take a moment and say hi to Ben Hunter. He is taking the task of coloring “the Bean”. A fantastic colorist and illustrator, Ben and I have worked together before and our styles compliment each other quite well. I was elated to find out that he wanted to work together again and so as I continue updating the story twice a week. Ben will start from the beginning and update the comic from page 1 every tuesday.
Ben has the ability to take the comic to the next level. He and I see and think the same and he is able to pull out extra details that b/w does not offer. I hope you take a moment and continue to encourage him and his talent. I really love seeing “the Bean” in full color. I hope you do as well.
So what happens to the books and the story? Actually nothing. The books will continue to be b/w. They are actually funding a full color graphic novel in the future. The comic will also update still twice a week on mondays and thursdays. Now with Ben dedicated to adding color to the tale I can still focus on telling the story. So I am moving on and have finished over half of the pencils to issue 7. Plus issue 6 goes to press really soon.
Ben’s main goal is to start from the beginning. We talked about just jumping in, yet we both felt that the beginning was a much better way to approach the comic. That way we could still work stress free. Work smarter not harder is idea. So enjoy the tale as it continues and then go back and start it again in color.
Thanks again Ben- you are making this dream an incredible reality.
Also take a moment and go visit Ben’s incredible work
Ben’s website www.ironhenry.com
Well back to the drawing board… oh and remember to vote for us:)
trav
The other night, I revisited an old fantasy flick that I had enjoyed as a kid. I found myself completely sucked back into the movie and really enjoyed the adventure once again, even with the graphics being out dated. The movie was Krull.
There are several other films that I go to for a moment of inspiration. Some animated, some old and some new. Yet I am not afraid to embrace what others enjoy. I find that some of the best fantasy flicks are older, for some reason they were not afraid to tell their stories.
So here is my list…..
Krull
The hobbit (rankin Bass)
Time Bandits
Raiders of the Lost Ark
the Dark Crystal
How to train your dragon
Battle beyond the stars
The fellowship of the Ring (the other two were ok)
Watership down.
Last Unicorn
the Dragon Hunters
Nate and Hayes
oh there are many more…. So what are your go to fantasy flicks?
trav
UPDATE
Issue 6 cover is now finished- Just click on the pic for a bigger look see. Also I am starting issue 7 tonight. I am really excited about that. Plus I finished the script on issue 8. It was an emotional ride for me. Anyways more to come later.
Trav-
Issue 6 Cover Update and book updates.
Well it seems that inspiration has returned. Especially in the direction of the coloring for Issue 6’s cover. You can click the pick for a larger view. The book is moving really smoothly right now and is in edits. That means it should go to press in about a week or so depending on how many corrections I need to do.
Thank goodness for editors. Especially since I struggle with spelling anyhoo:)
I have added shadows now to the cover and still have some more work on it to do. My goal is to finish it this evening and add highlights and hopefully have a finished piece for tomorrow.
There are some spoilers in the cover, yet that is how it is. If you want to find out ahead of time what is going on in the storyline I would encourage you to buy the books at the store.
Anyways happy speculating
trav
