I was asked the other day on why I offer “the Bean” as both a webcomic and a printed piece. In fact the question was if I thought I was sinking my own ship by offering it up for free. Yet in a time when Indy comics are getting harder and harder to produce and […]
The Bean in color – really?? Can it happen? Yes I am going to color the Bean. Patreon.com is a way that can make it possible. It allows you to help fund the coloring and get some cool rewards in return for your support. It’s new way to help fans become patrons of the arts […]
Behind the table at a con- One of the greatest things I have learned from doing shows is the importance of interaction. Especially with the kids. There is a reason I do FREE “Quick” (that’s the magic word) sketches. Not masterpieces, just sketches and that is because it allows me to take a moment and […]
Why I read Tolkien once a year…. At the beginning of each year, I usually dedicate my evening reading to one of my favorite series, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Right Now i am reading this adventure to my 5 year old. This though is usually preceeded by the Silmarillion which is […]
Your Adventure: Creating your story…. There are so many stories out there waiting to be told. Yet I’ve come to realize that it not my responsibility to tell them all…I only plan on telling one right now. As you craft your tale, you will be flooded with advice. What formulas to use, what not to […]
Talking Shop: Webcomics… Well “Bean” has officially hit the 4 year mark (568 pages, 3 graphic novels, and working on the 4th). I am pretty pleased with how it has evolved and the direction it continues to go in. Has it been easy? Honestly… Yes and No. Over the last two years of figuring out […]
Hello my young adventurers. As many of you know I am working on a new book. Don’t worry I am still working on the bean as well and it will update as it needs to. I just have other stories that are waiting to be told and now is the time to tell it […]
To start off – I’ve been exhibiting at cons for the last 13 years. I have a pretty solid idea of what makes a con work and what does not, though in the Game of Cons, shows can always surprise you. Over the years, I and several other exhibitors and pros take a moment to […]
The case for the iphones are in and look fantastic- As they sell out I will be replacing them with other images. It will help keep the cases unique and wonderful. I am now working on a galaxy 3 and 4 line, I hope to have those cases in a few weeks. So if you […]
Sitting here working on some more art- i find myself contemplating on where 2014 will take me. Right now I honestly don’t know, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding my future and what it holds. Which means I must be standing at a door looking into the dark and unknown- pondering if I should […]
Travis Hanson is an Eisner nominated fantasy illustrator with a huge imagination. His works include comics, children's art, fantasy and just fun illustrations that encourages the need for people to be creative. For more information on Trav's works, rates and ideas, just send a note to thanson@beanleafpress.com
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