Welcome to the world of the Bean. BIG UPDATE! Bean is going to color- 1 page at a time…. Since I am now working for myself, I am going to go back and start coloring Bean. The reason is as a b/w comic I am finding my possibilities to really share the bean very limited. […]
As many of you know I am working on coloring the bean. I am loving it. I am working patreon campaign to help fund this huge endeaver and if you want to know more about it- keep your eyes posted. Also if you want another way to help support the bean, please go to the […]
Here is the next page of the bean in color. It is a labor of love and a slow process, but as more and more people join our patreon campaign that allows me to be able to dedicate more time. For only a $1 update you can also become a patron of the arts. […]
Good morning- I am moving forward with coloring the Bean. I am very excited about this new adventure for me and would love to have you come along for the ride. If you have noticed for only a $1 per color update (only 2 a week) you can help me add color to the Bean. […]
Here as promised is today’s full color update. It is sooo much more sound in color in my opinion and I look forward to catching up to the current 591 page 🙂 but that is ok- We will day. Your contributions through patreon are helping. Thank you. If you want to help you can donate […]
NEW color update today. I am pretty excited about the direction of the color- and as we work through I am truly humbled by those that are supporting this comic through patreon to make it a reality. I love how it is coming out and I think it is really adding a whole new dimension […]
Next color page is up and looking good. There is so much more depth to the comic with these pages. I am really pleased with the direction and the feel and look forward to keeping the pages going. Thanks again for all the help – the support and the love. Keep creating trav
Todays Color update is brought to you by the good patrons of Patreon. They are helping making bean come to life in full color. Thank you. trav-
Hello my friends. I hope that you are having an incredible day, full of adventure and good times. Today we update. It is so nice to see the comic in color and I sure appreciate all the help in making it so. I hope you can see the visual difference and the power that […]
Wow, just got back from SDCC and I am still recovering. Yet I am working hard on the color updates. So much good stuff. Things continue to go well on the home front and look for the next color update on thursday. The SDCC report will be coming soon. trav
One of the cool things about going back and coloring all the black and white comics of the bean, is that I get to use color to enhance and change moods. I love how this page turned out, especially as we hear a glimpse of the story of bean’s father. I felt the reds really […]
Plugging away on the color pages. Color sure makes the story so much stronger. Thanks again for all your support, we sure appreciate it. It’s you that makes all of this possible. trav
Good Morning- Love this page so much more in color. I’m really excited about this adventure and it’s direction. Especially in color- I am also very grateful for the support so far in making the color possible. The more we have involved the more time it will free up for me to devote solely to […]
Good Morning my friends – Here is today’s color update. I hope you are enjoying it. trav
Good morning- There is sooo much good going on. First off we are getting close to finishing the art of book 4 – than it goes into edits. I have started scripting book 5 and I the color pages for the whole story are progressing wonderfully. Also I am prepping for a new show this […]
08.18.2014 -Welcome to today’s color update. This is so exciting, because now you get to see my world outside of the inn in the color. What a great day today. Also I am prepping for Salt Lake City Comic Con. Which is in a few weeks. So if you are up in the area and […]
Good morning and welcome to today’s color update. I do hope you enjoy it. If you want to read the comic the way it was meant to be… than just scroll down and click read bean from the beginning. I do hope you can really see how much more color adds to the story. Also […]
One of the things that I have enjoyed about updating the bean in color is that it has allowed me tackle the sky with a more softer feel. It has also let me make the backgrounds have a lot more depth to them. For example in this page. You can really see the forest disappear […]
Good morning- another color update and the last one of the month. This coloring adventure is moving along quite smoothly. Very pleased with how things are turning out. I do hope you are feeling the same. Now back to show prep for next week. Keep creating trav-
Good morning- there is a lot going on this week as we leave for the Salt Lake City Comic Con. So I will be scarce, yet I will have updates – that is my goal. I am constantly moving forward. There is a lot of exciting things going as well. I am amazed on where […]
Hi guys as promised here is my patreon color update. One of the cool things about color is the ability to add mood to a scene in a way that it was not there before. Well back to the salt lake comic con. I will have more to update next week – promise. Keep Creating […]
Good Morning – it is so nice to be back at home and working on the projects and pieces that I love to do. I had a good time up at the Salt Lake City Comic Con, which you can hear all about in my review. Right now I am pushing forward with the colors […]
Today is the day I take my oldest little girl to college. It’s gonna be a drive. I am sooooo proud of her and her accomplishments. Yet, I also feel a loss inside. What an incredible opportunity she has to do something that I never did. She earned every bit of it. I am proud […]
Good Morning- we have updated 24 pages today – with the help of those participating in patreon. It has been amazing how this program has begun the process of making this dream a reality. I am humbled by the kindness and motivated by the support of my patrons. You are what make this a reality. […]
Good morning- I hope you enjoy todays update- I am a little under the weather at the moment- but I am pushing through it. More art and colors to come- Keep creating and thank you trav
Today’s color update. I love how this page came out- So different than I originally planned it to be. Love it. Thank you so much for your help and I all I ask if you would tell others about the patreon I appreciate it. It is truly helping making the bean work. trav
Good morning. What an incredible adventure this is turning out to be. I am so glad you are along for the ride. I have never expected to see this comic in color and watching it unfold has been incredible. We still are plugging away at the color pages. I am curious though what people think […]
As I sit here and start my day. A day with a fun update I realized that I need to make a few changes on the site to make things a little more exciting for people and show people what is happening. Not many people and big fans of the story realize that the story […]
I get a lot of questions on why I do not update more of the story quicker. Well I am trying. This project is not an easy project, especially one that I share for free. Plus the only way at the moment to gain momentum for the book and story to grow is to color […]
Good Morning – what an incredible day- I am glad to be home and I am glad to be back behind my table working on the bean and several other projects I am involved in. I hope you are enjoying the color updates. It has been nice, seeing how this project is coming about. I […]
Good morning – Yesterday we launched our survey’s for everyone who backed my story Tanner Jones and the Quest for the Monkey Stone. I am really excited about this part of the project. It means that I will be able to launch book 4 of bean soon… very soon. (jan) Also if you missed the […]
Good morning- big things are happening, all over the place. It has been an incredible adventure and I cannot believe some of the things going on. Wow. I am looking forward to sharing some of the great news. Here’s the next color page. I am working very hard on getting the next 38 pages out […]
Good morning- here is today’s update. We are almost done with the first chapter. It is pretty exciting. Plus I should have some new things to show really soon. Also time is running out to pre-order a Tanner Jones book and get it shipped out at the tail end of the kickstarter rewards. Means though […]
Hi my dear friends and supporters. Here is today’s color update. I cannot believe that we are 3 pages shy of finishing Chapter 1 of the first book in color. I am setting up chapter 2 color modes as well. Plus I am still working on chapter 16 of the b/w comic. I am trying […]
Good morning- Today’s color update features the wrath and anger of Ogre. I personally would not want to be on the receiving end myself. Production is moving along briskly. I am preparing also for tucson and signed and drew in 500 Tanner Jones Adventure Books. So I am keeping busy and upbeat about where this […]
This update was supposed to happen yesterday, but my world has been a little chaotic. My laptop crashed on monday and I have had to spend some time in trying to recover data and still finish off some big projects that need to get done. I apologize for the late delay. trav-
In the midst of shipping kickstarter rewards and trying to keep sane. The color update is a day late. But I will be back on track next week. This is a FREE Patreon color update as well. I have really appreciated the support that people have given me and I am looking forward into jumping […]
Well chapter 1 is finished and boy does it look good. Colors have begun on chapter 2. This is turning out amazing. Thank you for your help and your encouragement. Also most of the kickstarter rewards are going out today and tomorrow. Books are shipping 🙂 Well back to the artistic grind. trav-
Good morning- Back from the Tucson Comic Con- it was a blast. I really enjoyed the show and now I can finally get back into the groove of work, bean and everything else I am working on. Thank you for your incredible support. You guys are incredible. Keep creating trav
Today’s update on the color is a milestone. 40 pages and I am in the underground. What is awesome is that you will be able to see my vision of what I have always felt the colors of the underground needed to be. Also I am starting to prep the kickstarter for book 4 of […]
 It is amazing how things happen and come together. Just watching this story flow and build itself up just blows me away. I am really happy with how the colors and feel of the story. I hope you are enjoying the colors and feels. Thanks again for everything. trav
This is one of my favorite pages. I just love how the colors came out and the feel of the whole room. The collector is truly one of my favorite characters. I am also working diligently on finishing off book 4. I am sooo looking forward to seeing this kickstarter happen in January. Book 4 […]
Good morning- I know that a lot of people at the moment do not see these new color updates. I am working on figuring out how to change that. I can always start the color pages as a new comic – so it hits their RSS Feed. Just thinking of ways to improve this process […]
Good morning my dear friends- I hope the holidays are treating you well and that you are taking a moment to enjoy each others company. Sorry for no thursday color update- It was Thanksgiving and I actually took the day off:) It was a very nice adventure. Well here is today’s color update. Thank you […]
Good morning- Here is today’s color update. Thinking of moving all the color pages to it’s own little spot so it will pop up in people’s rss feed. Any thoughts? Keep creating trav
Keep creating. Too often we give up on the dream. I would hope that you would not and continue to push forward, keep looking for new possibilities, new options, and hope. What ever the dream might be, it needs to be followed and believed in. This has been a very long ongoing dream of mine. […]
Updates are always hard during the week of shows. That is just how it is, because a lot of the time is spent working on show prep and such. I am still updating though and that is important. Thank you again for your support, and your believing in this great project. Keep creating. trav
I decided since I have missed a couple of days here and there in this holiday season that I would update 2 pages today. I am a little under the weather but I wanted to get these updates taken care of . Keep creating trav
2nd page update today- I am happy with this one as well. I love how the story is moving along with color.
Good morning- i hope everyone’s holiday is going well. I am in the middle of mine and trying to get everything into place. The biggest news is that I will be launching book 4 of the bean soon for kickstarter. Hopefully in the next week or so. I will also be only updating the color […]
Yup we are getting ready to launch our newest kickstarter. Which will be the next volume in the bean series. More info to come. trav
One of my favorite scenes and boy do I love how the color came out. This just makes me feel good, especially as I realize that I am almost halfway through book 2 on the colors. Very very exciting. Book 4 is almost done as well. This is a major accomplishment this year and a […]
Today’s update. Another page colored and some series production work on my newest kickstarter which is vol 4 of this series. I am combining chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 together. If you want a sneak peak and the kick and all the goodies just click the big graphic and it will […]
I really love how today’s color update came out. It has a lot more emotion now and I think it adds a lot to the mood and the piece. I am working on the kickstarter as well for book 4. I am almost ready to finish it off. Keep creating trav
Good morning- Here is the next color page completed. I love how this scene came out. It’s feel and direction. Things are moving along well. There is a lot going on all that is good and I look forward to finishing up chapter 2 in several weeks. The kickstarter is almost ready for book 4 […]
HI ALL! Here is today’s color update. Moving right along 🙂 Well I launched the Kickstarter on Thursday of last week and in 12 hours we hit out initial goal. I am totally floored about the response so far on book 4. I am really excited about what is happening and where things are going. […]
I just got back from Amazing Arizona Comic Con. It was a very nice show and we met and saw a lot of great people and had a fantastic time. Also the kickstarter is in full swing. The map goal is almost happening- just 1100 away. I am really excited about it. CHECK OUT KICKSTARTER […]
Todays color update is now available- I am also prepping the Long Beach Comic Expo. It looks like it will be a very fun show. I am excited to be there this year. The kickstarter is still going strong and if you want to be a part of it – you have just 14 days […]
The kickstarter is still going strong and if you want to be a part of it – you have only 7 days left 🙂 CHECK OUT KICKSTARTER PROJECT FOR BOOK 4 HERE! Also I hope you enjoy today’s color update. Keep creating and keep dreaming big . trav-
Today my kickstarter closes today- Really excited to see book 4 finished. I am also excited to see the color updates continuing. Your support has been incredible and I am very grateful for all the help you have given us. We are also over the halfway mark on chapter 2 of the book. This is […]
Here is today’s color update. It would have been up yesterday but there was work being done on the site. Keep creating trav
Just wanted to get this up- i have the next page to draw for the comic today as well, plus I am packing for ECCC this weekend. I am really looking forward to the show this weekend. If you are in the seattle area and have tickets come stop by and hang out with us. […]
Working on packing for wondercon today and – yet here is today’s update for color. Constantly pushing forward. trav
Sorry guys the color page would have been updated wed- but i was in a car accident on tuesday – which threw me completely off. I am fine- the car not so much- I find out tomorrow. Yet I still was able to get the page colored 🙂 Looking at closing in on chapter 2. […]
Nice seeing another color update. The dimension it adds is wonderful. I am really pleased about how it came out. This weekend I will be at the LA Festival of Books- if you are looking for something fun and free to do come on out and visit. It’s FREE to everyone. Well back to bean […]
Good morning- here is the next color page… Working hard on getting more pages done. trav-
I am excited as I get close to finishing off this section of the comic in color. This means I will have the first two chapters of the comic of the bean almost done. It has been a very long road, yet I know that the road, though rocky is worth it. So many people […]
Book 4 goes to print today- Wohoo…. It’s about time and I am excited about what is happening. Keep creating trav
New color update today. It has sure come a long way and I am really excited that the first two chapters are almost done. The bean books vs 1 and 4 are now being reprinted. I am excited about what is happening. Very excited. More updates coming trav
Good morning – here is the next color page- I am also packing up for Denver Comic Con this weekend. Its gonna be a fantastic show and if you are in the area, come on by for free sketches, great conversation and some new books 🙂 We’re almost done with the new book (#4) It […]
Hi Guys Quick update on todays color page. I hope you enjoy it. Looking forward to finishing off this chapter and start prepping it as a book. Thanks again for all the support. Also this weekend I will be at the Phoenix Comicon. I am soo looking forward to it and if you are in […]
Good morning- As many of you have noticed that the Bean coloring project has increased. Not only am I coloring the books from the beginning, I am also coloring the Bean from this time forward. Every new update will be in color. The reason is the only way this book will survive and grow in […]
I really have enjoyed working on this section of the comic. The color has really help set the tone for the Forest of Dark Leaf. It is amazing how this project is fleshing out and how this story is looking. I am also enjoying seeing the comic move forward in color as well. I am […]
On my way to the Amazing las vegas comic con this weekend. I am looking forward to doing FREE Sketches all weekend long and enjoying the heat. I heard it is going to be a hot one. I wanted to thank everyone for the incredible support and look forward to seeing where the book goes. […]
Good morning- here is the next page of colors to enjoy. I am almost done with chapter 2. One more page to go. Keep creating- trav-
The last page of chapter 2 is completed today. There is sooooo much awesome things going on and I am looking at setting up the kickstarter for the color book in a month or so. I am finishing off Book 4 rewards at the moment and hopefully shipping out the last of the Dark Road […]
Hi all – here is the new color update of the original pages. Working hard on pushing this forward. Also we just hit our first goal on Patreon which is really exciting. This means those that are patreons will be getting something special at the end of the month. I am also giving away a […]
This scene has always been one of my favorites. Gort is such a jerk. One of the things that coloring the comic has shown is time. Time within in the comic and how the environment effects the setting and emotional welfare of the characters. I like that you can now see that impact. To feel […]
Hi all. Here is todays color update a day early- because i have some traveling to do. I hope you enjoy. trav
Well good morning- Our coloring adventure continues. 🙂 I am also posting this months original copic piece to give away tomorrow on the patreon account. Thank you again for all your support. trav
80 pages into the story are colored. Wow- It’s amazing how this is going. As I go back and actually read the story in color, it is a much different story. I did not expect it to change that much. I love how much more alive my world is and how the moods are changing […]
Time for an update on the Bean. It’s good to see the legend Siv in color. He is one of my favorite characters. I also like the mood of the colors. I wanted it to be cold and feel wet. So that’s why I choose the color scheme… I think really makes him look miserable […]
The adventure thickens. It’s pretty exciting to see the comic come together in color. Siv is one of my favorite characters and I love how the color is making the story deeper. It’s all about mood. If you want to read the whole story from the beginning visit START AT PAGE 1 HERE Also please […]
Good morning- I finally got to color some goblins… oh yeah 🙂 Nothing like goblins in the rain and night in the forest. Well enjoy today’s color update. I will be at Long Beach Comic Con this weekend so come on by and hang out. Thanks again Keep creating trav
Good morning- Nothing like starting the day with some fun color artwork. I hope you enjoy the hunt. That’s what siv does best. Well back to prepping for Salt Lake Comic Con next week. trav
working hard on some new pages and pushing through on coloring some old ones. I really like how this is turning out and I really love getting back into the underground. Something about making the underground alive just makes me giddy. Also working on some daily sketches to keep my spirits high and my mind […]
Good morning- welcome to our weekly old b/w conversion to color page. Deep in the underground. Just steady working on the comic and several other productions. Have to eat, one day the focus will soley be on the bean and that will be good. Just this is part of the journey and the journey has […]
Deep in the underground we go. Some of my favorite scenes of the series are of the underground. I love going on these adventures and being able to design a world so unique and fun. It allows me to add a whole new element to my world. It allows me to make it alive and […]
Another day and another page. I am really excited about how this one turned out. The underground excites me and I imagine it to be very very alive. I love the feeling – the mood and the feeling of dread. Revisiting these pages to add color has really helped me see how magical this world […]
Into the darkness we go. I must say that when I created these pages, they were some of my favorites. I loved designing a world that had long been abandoned and yet was still alive. I really enjoyed working on the symbols of the Red Rock Trolls as well. It really added to the world. […]
Here is today’s color update. I would have more but i am on the road to Tucson’s Comic Con… I will be back on monday… 🙂 keep creating trav
Todays update. Moving through the underground. It has been a real treat revisiting this story and seeing it now colorized. I really like how it is coming out. trav
Today’s color update. Quick update though, because I have more pages to draw for bean. and another new book. Thanks for everything keep creating. trav
Its good to see the story progressing color wise- Almost done with chapter 3 🙂 almost…. thanks again for the support – trav
Good morning- working hard on getting everything color- I wish it could be quicker, but I am only one guy and so I apologize for having only two updates a week- one old – one new. I know it makes for the story seem to take forever. I will keep moving forward- promise- and once […]
This is one of my favorite moments of the comic. It allows Groggle to kinda of shine. More art to come. trav
The saga continues … and bean colors just make it better and better. 🙂 trav
100 pages of the beginning colored today. That is a major accomplishment at the moment. I am really happy about how it’s coming out. It looks like a real comic now. Getting ready for a couple of shows and some other cool cool projects that i can’t talk about just yet… Also working on more […]
Todays new page is up and ready to go. – i hope you continue to enjoy the adventure. I also just launched my newest kickstarter. It’s not a book – it’s a game- a card game based on the game of war. I hope you enjoy it. trav
It is nice to be done with shows for a few weeks. Feeling really good about getting back into these early pages, especially since we are closing in on the end of the next chapter of the bean. Thank you again for your support. If you want to come check out my kickstarter – just […]
Hey just thought I would make mention of this. If you are doing a webcomic or want to be part of this just click the link above. You can’t nominate your own stuff, and I am not asking for nominations myself. I just think this is kind of pretty cool and something people might be […]
Would you prefer if I talked a little more during my updates? I don’t usually do, I find it a little weird at times trying to digest an episode, especially when it is a continuing story line and I want people to find things for themselves. Yet, I think people are also missing some of […]
Well I’ve thought about it and after a bit of an internal debate, finally decided to update 3 times a week. That was a tough choice, because there were many factors that go into this. One reason though is it will add a bit of work to me, yet more accountability. On my blog though- […]
Well, as you can see I have been a little busy these last few days. There are many things I am looking at adding, fixing and taking away from the site. The only problem I have is time, but that is an aspect of life that I just cannot really change. One of the most […]
I am trying really hard to make sure there is something to posted here in the text section of the comic. I know it is important and I am pleased with the progress that I am making. I have appreciated the encouragement as well and the excitement over Bean. It has been very nice to […]
Well, I hope you are enjoying the new updating schedule. I also hope everyone is enjoying the new art section as well. I am looking forward to getting back into the world section, but there is only so much time in the day and I am knee deep into issue 7. Speaking of issue 7, […]
Thanksgiving has passed and I hope it was enjoyable. I am personally stuffed and looking forward to jumping on several other projects for this weekend. Almost all of them involve art. I am hoping to get several other pieces of artwork up as well. Also if you are bored, just take a moment and reread […]
Trials come in all shapes and sizes. Almost three weeks ago, my wife hurt her ankle pretty bad. There were some pretty tense moments there as we did not know the extent of the damage, yet do not fret all is better. Though she over did it a little tonight in getting around I am […]
Good morning- Lets do questions. I think since we’ve hit 174 pages, now would be a fun time to have a little Q&A. Mind the spoilers and remember, just cause you ask doesn’t mean I will spill all the beans:) Yet I will be pretty open about answering on anything relating to the bean…. almost […]
Page 175 and other Tid Bits- Well the Q&A on the last update was a bust, but that’s ok, I figure that the questions are answering themselves. I do hope the new updating schedule has been easy on you as well. I hate changing things up at times, yet sometimes change is good. Recommended Reads […]
Still plugging through issue 7 and working on several commissions. If you want one send me a note. I’ll post more later. trav
It’s been a fun ride so far. We are finally getting into parts of the story that really made me want to do this in the first place. As you take a moment to reflect back you will hopefully start to notice a few subtle and hidden things that are beginning to become reality. Everything […]
Well the big news is the contest. It doesn’t matter who (things pertaining to the comic)Â you draw- it’s just you have to draw to be entered to win. So remember to send your drawings to thanson@beanleafpress.com. Also we have several now. Hopefully I will be able to start posting some of those in the […]
Hi all- just thought i’d give a little note. 7 is in progress still, and there are all sorts of things going on. I’l fill you all in on tuesday. Have a fantastic day and boy are things getting dicey.
The CONTEST ENDS FRIDAY! It doesn’t matter who (things pertaining to the comic)Â you draw- it’s just you have to draw to be entered to win. So remember to send your drawings to thanson@beanleafpress.com. Also we have several now. Hopefully I will be able to start posting some of those in the next few days. […]
Well it is done. I have finally got all the prints up in the Travs Art section. You can now go through them all, you can like them, you can tweet them, you can comment on them… I wanted to make it a much more interactive section than I had before and I am very […]
tap…tap…tap is this thing on? Ahem…. Ok it is time to announce the winner of the Fan Art Contest. Remember it was not based on how well you drew, but the fact that you submitted. Which was then thrown all to together and pulled randomly from a hat. Really hi-tech. Yet I am really excited […]
Well I am going to shorten the intro here – so you can see the other blog aspects. Still looking at some other additional changes here and there. I’ve started to do a few tweaks to shoptalk. I figured I would start adding custom artwork to the blogs, instead of older artwork. I hope you […]
Thanks for all the candid comments. I appreciate the input. It helps me figure out how to make my comic better. I hope you all had an incredible christmas. More to come. trav
Been really busy with a few commissions, which is good. I will be posting these soon. In fact the commission section is the last part of travs art that I need to work on. I mean there are other things, I am just pretty slammed, which is good. Thanks again for all the support these […]
Well this is the start of book 6:) I still cannot believe that 191 pages are up- I am just finishing up the inks of 7 which took a little longer to do, yet part of that reason is the fact I am doing a lot more commission work. Kids got to eat, and until […]
This weekend I had a great learning experience. I learned how to prepare and can jam and applesauce. I had a blast and I look forward to playing a little more with this almost lost home art. Why am I even bringing this up? Well, because it really helps me think old world. It is […]
It’s nice to have a small lull before the storm:) Well good news I just finished the last inked page for issue 7. I am excited how it has turned out and I have started to finish the spot colors on the cover. I will be scanning the inks of the pages on saturday and […]
Well I am working on a few new pieces. There is a lot going on, yet I will be around off and on. I am looking forward to posting two new piece soon. It’s nice have a few commissions right now and I look forward to adding text to issue 7 on sat. Keep creating. […]
Well this is actually me looking into the future:) As of this moment my internet access is limited until Sat- So I am really grateful for automatic updating. I think I am getting the fire again. There is much to do and I am really excited with the current progress that is happening with the […]
I must say I was really impressed with monday’s response. I was blown away… I almost feel bad that we are entering a little transition – yet not that bad:). This is all about the importance of planning and working through one’s story. Don’t worry we will return soon- promise. Issue 7: all the text […]
Well- see i post the new cover and no one notices:) Oh well…back to making stew…. trav
Wow! 200 pages…. that blows me away…. I cannot believe we have gone this far and there is so much more to show…. well enough idle chatter on my part , back to work…. Onto the next 200 trav
well i am working on two new pieces not related o the bean- I will post some more on those soon. I am also finishing the edits on book 7 I would like it to go press on monday. We will say. I also have the first 5 pages to 8 penciled – it is […]
Last night I hung out at the Riverside Artwalk. Very cool experience, I was able to showcase my prints rather than my books and had a fantastic time doing so. Now back to work I guess:) I am prepping for the emerald city comic con in march. So if you are in the area- I […]
well this is the week that Bean 7 goes to print. I am a little nervous and excited. I am also a 4th of the way done with Book 8. The pencils are looking good. There is a lot going on as well. I am prepping for Emerald con in washington and also for Wondercon […]
you know- boy have I felt like this. Loads of tasks to complete and no love for the effort. It made drawing this scene rather easy. Especially when the frustration runs high and the jobs keep piling up. It is amazing how inspiration can come from ordinary task and trials that we face on a […]
I love transitions:) As you read the story as a whole you will see what I am talking about. Ok back in the groove. I just finished the first 20 penciled pages to book 8 and let me tell you, I am really jazzed and moved. It feels nice to get back into the flow, […]
Book 7 officially leaves to the printer today. I am happy with it and look forward to finishing 8. IÂ will be putting it up for sale in a week or so. Thanks again for the support trav
I have been in a few discussions of late about B/W comics and are they dead? It has been an interesting conversation, especially since I have been fighting with all sorts of directions on where I need to take things. I have really appreciated the encouragement and the eye opener that b/w comics are not […]
Some fun things are happening wit bean right now. Issue 7 went to press today. Also I finished the pencils on page 25 of book 8. Book 8 is moving pretty strongly right now it’s a bit emotional and I am so blown away on how well it is moving along. I am also looking […]
Well I am in the midst of prepping for emerald city comic con (seattle). It’s gonna be a blast I’ll post all the info friday. We will be for the whole show and will be debuting issue 7 there. Looking forward to sketching and having a great time trav
Well, first off, lets give a book update on what is happening behind the scenes. Book 7 will arrive here on Tuesday. Pretty jazzed about that. Also I have 13 pages left to pencil on book 8. I cannot believe how quick that one is moving. It is very nice to see it flow so […]
Well this is the week for Emerald City Comic Con. Booth 309 Come by for free sketches.. You can find out all about the show here at http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/ Also I am on two panels. Friday at 7 and sunday at noon. So come by for the fun. More to come trav
I should have another update today with some new art. I was going to post it last night, but I just got pretty busy…. sorry about that. So much to do to plan for my trip to seattle on thursday.
Well I am in Seattle for a few days, read the blog for more info on that if you would like. I am excited to be here and I will tell you this place is beautiful up here. I am a socal native so this is all new to me. Anyways I do not have […]
Well, Issue 7 is out and man am I excited. One of the drawbacks though of printed books is you have to price them so you can continue to print more. When you deal with a distributor this can be frustrating since they usually take 60% off the cover price, forcing you to push the […]
So I am working on a few things right now that are pretty exciting. I have 3 prints in progress and some visual changes to the store. Which works find but needs some graphic changes. Just a little better layout and feel that’s all. I really am happy with the back end though. I am […]
Well it is about time that I got around to doing this. I decided to put together a newsletter. I didn’t want to create some overladen text newsletter. I wanted it to look sharp and focus on artwork, adventures, appearances and even some special things about bean. If you want to be part of this […]
Ok I am working on the next newsletter and if you want in on it just click the link and send me your email address. Just click the graphic. What is in newsletter 2? Well I guess you are going to have to sign in and find out. Yet I will say this, it will […]
This page is one of those moments that I get all giddy about. There are several scenes in the Bean series that I see so clearly, that I have looked forward to drawing. This is one of them. You’ll see a few more as the series progresses. I have always been able to see this […]
Well it is time to munch a bowl of ice cream and take a breather. Life is busy and yet that is good. I did get a chance to reflect a bit at Tide Pools in CA and enjoy the peace of the sea. Quite a unique experience. I am also prepping for Wondercon which […]
So what’s going on with Trav? Wondercon is coming up fast and so I am in full prep mode. Yet that is not stopping me from current projects as well. So what is going on? Well first, bean issue 1 is now available as a pdf- I even added several pages including maps and some […]
And now there was one…. Well I am now moving into con mode. Nothing like a convention to push everything else back. Yet it is exciting and monday I will post all about the planning and where you can find us in the newsletter and online. I also went through the back end of the […]
Well the week of wondercon is upon us. I am really looking forward to this show, especially to see old friend, meet some new ones and draw a bunch of free sketches. So if you are in San Francisco, stop on by and hang out with us. This also means that the comic work will […]
Well, you all have gotten to see Siv, the barkeep of the Silver Dagger, in action. It feels good to have the story moving along now and a much faster pace. I hope you can also see why I took my time to get us here. It’s all about crafting a piece of art and […]
NOTE: To understand this scene you are going to have to back towards the beginning and re-read:) Well, I am at wondercon right now, actually i am staying with family talking about trying to figure out a new superhero that i should come up with. I am rather enjoying it. Listening to the badguy list […]
Well when this goes up i will be on my way back from wondercon. So enjoy- and sorry for the lack of trav commentary due to the fact i will be traveling. Still updates are good:) trav
Well I am digging into bean issue 8. I am pretty excited about it, especially as I work through this. I am on page 8 right now. I’ll keep you posted. Also the newsletter went out last night. so if you want in remember to sign up. trav
I started off the day in a lull and even a bit moody. That mood changed as I opened an email around 3pm and squealed like a little girl. I was nominated for an Eisner. I was floored…. I look at the talent around me and I am so humbled that I have been counted […]
Well here is todays update. It’s been a wonderful weekend and the new newsletter is off. I am having a good time putting that together. Ok back to the Badger. I must say I really like him for some awful reason. He’s a slob of a man, yet still intelligent in the ways of strategy […]
So the dust has settled. Its pretty easy to get caught up in the moment. After the shock, I spent some quality time reading each of the nominees. I was very very impressed. I am reading them all the way through and found some very beautiful and distinct story telling techniques. It seems we are […]
232 pages and still going strong. I also finished 2 more inks for the next issue. So we are pushing hard to keep that buffer full. So today lets make it a Q&A day. Anything about the bean, me, technique, inspiration … whatever. Though most of you know I’ll answer regardless even without a Q&A […]
Well the newsletter just went out. If you are not on it your missing out. 🙂 Also added a new article to the shop talk – dealing with the Color and B/W webcomics. Sorry it’s short – just a lot going on right now. see you in a bit trav
Transitions I am a fan of transitions. I believe that they allow for a nice balance in between scenes. The transition lets me build even more on my world. It allows me to show that the world is alive just as the characters are and helps me create a nice flow of tempo. Ok I […]
Ok -I will post later. It’s been a long week and i am trying to catch up.
One of the most important things for a weekly cartoonist is that you have to continually push forward. Even when you are worn down and don’t want to. This is what makes cartoonist successful. The willingness to keep drawing pages even when you don’t want to. Don’t get me wrong I love what I do, […]
Well we have had quite an awesome chat in the blog about why webcomics fail. So if you want to jump into it, I would love to hear your thoughts. It’s not about the bean either it is about webcomics in general. There are some awesome opinions and thoughts there. Also remember, the bean is […]
Well yesterday was a fantastic day for turning 40:) Gave me a lot to think about as well and I am really looking forward to the future of the bean and where it is going to go. Thanks for all the love. Also remember you can get hard copies of the comics at the store […]
So who’s your favorite character? why? just curious. Also the best way to read the bean is complete or in chunks. I understand that so if your feeling lost head on back a ways and start reading in groups. This is an epic… it is how i see it and I am not writing it […]
Things are just not getting any better for the Pers…. Ok since most of the people that read the comic read these posts and last time we did favorite characters – how about lets find the right actors to play the casts of bean. Yes we did this before a long while back.. but now […]
SOOOO SORRY HAD THE WRONG AUTO DATE – NEW PAGE UP Ok 10 pages left to ink for issue 8 -wo-wo! Now last update we started to cast the different characters of the series. We started with the collector. There were 7 great choices. I was very impressed. So when all the actors have been […]
Well life is good – Busy but good. I am prepping for the next show so i might not always be around. yet the post will be. Ok we have a bunch of great actor ideas for siv and the collector. I am looking forward to all the other characters as well. So on to […]
Trying really hard to get everything done for phoenix. My next newsletter will have that information. There is just a lot to do. I am also involved in several other commissions, so in the process of getting everything done, I am focusing on at least 3 pages a week. I am hoping to have issue […]
Short post today. Trying really hard to finish up on book 8 and had to redraw a page. I am really jazzed about everyone’s comments for the rest of our cast. I have really enjoyed it. So today Our casting call is for gort. He’s big and mean. So who do you think could play […]
Working pretty hard to finish getting everything ready for the phoenix show. My big post about the show will be latter this week. So I am sorry for my lack of hanging out. Yet I have really enjoyed all the voice selections. Keep up the fantastic work. So lets push forward on our acting names. […]
Ok small casting break. Issue 8 news – today i should finish all the artwork for issue 8. I am really excited, in fact I knocked out 4 pages yesterday. Which means I will be starting the cover art, which I will post soon. Also a new print will be introduced on thursday. There’s been […]
great day – i just finished talking at Riverside Community College’s Advanced Photoshop Department. Taught coloring, it was really cool. Enjoyed it. Ok back to work. More to come soon. trav
Well this is the week of phoenix- and man is there a lot of things going on this week. Updates will continue but i might still be scarce. Once phoenix is done we will be back in the swing of things and hopefully I’ll be around a bit more. My big phoenix update will be […]
Today is a packing day for phoenix- I will be on and off today, but i should have an update about the show- once the madness settles down we’ll get back into the groove soon
Ok back from the Phoenix Comic Con and what can I tell you? Well, for starters it was an incredible show. We had a blast and I really enjoyed talking and drawing for all the wonderful people that stopped by the booth. It was also wonderful to see so many other old friends and find […]
Small setback on book 8- the scans were all bad, cause my scanner went on the fritz, during scanning. So I’ve ordered a new scanner, which ended up giving me two days off. So what do I do on my time off? Well I gardened tonight which was quite nice, even got my lights up. […]
Well now that we know that bean is ok- it’s time to get back to the forest…. I am working on the layout for 8 and i have started the art for 9- It’s gonna be a fun week and hopefully i will have it all done by the end of the week. thanks for […]
I’ve noticed that my world here has been a little quiet. I am trying to fix that.There is just a lot to do and I am trying to stay very focused on bean. In fact I have two pages of book 9 done. I am actually tackling 9 different than 8. In 8 I drew […]
Well it’s sickness in the hanson household right now. A couple with the flue and one with a tummy ache. Yet I am doing fine. Just sitting on the couch and taking a moment to relax and enjoying the evening. I am really happy with how these next few pages came out.They are actually some […]
Watching Alakazam the Great, it is a cartoon from the 1960’s. I had forgotten how much I really enjoyed the tale. The animation is pretty good, though my daughter who is watching this with me just asked if this was really a kids movie. I guess it looks pretty freaky to her. Most of the […]
Life for the people of darkleaf is not peaceful these days. Plus, it looks like it is not going to get any better. So where are we on issue 8? Well issue 8 is in edits, which means it should go to press next week, if I can get everything fixed and changed. Also I […]
new update today. I have a lot of preparing today and I am working hard on 9 and 8- edits are almost done on 8 which means it goes to print hopefully late next week. I am also working on a graphic novel aspect of the bean. It is about time we start putting the […]
And here is Heartleaf. I have mentioned the city quite a bit in this tale and now we arrive. A quiet little town and a place to call home. Update- The dude with the stash… who is he? Well if you read back through the comic, you will get an idea of who he is […]
Well in two days I will be at the Albuquerque Comic Expo. It is a very new show and it will be the first time that we are going there. I am pretty excited about the show. If you are in the area – stop by and I’ll set you up with some FREE Sketches. […]
well guys- i am at abq comic expo- and this is day 1. It has a nice vibe so far, lets see if it pans out. Looking forward to dinner with my cousin and his family as well. I’ll post more about the trip later. trav
Quick update- this is the last day of the ABQ Comic Expo and by the time this post I will be flying home. So I will get back with a full update later in the week. Thanks trav
Well I am home, and I am trying to get back into the groove. Traveling and shows really take it out of me and right now i am in recovery mode. So it’s a Cartoon moment with my youngest as I start working on the graphic novel version of the bean. Yup there is going […]
Today is the day that issue 8 goes to the printer. I am really excited about this. I am also starting the covers to the Bean Volume 1. I love the fact that there is still life in my story after all these years. So let’s make it a question day… Anything you want about […]
Happy fourth of July- I must say that I happy for my freedoms, especially my freedom of religion, liberty and the pursuit to be happy. I am grateful for those men and women who sacrificed their lives so I could be here today. I am proud of my heritage. I know that there are others […]
well book 8 should be back from press in 2 weeks. I will have it for SDCC. Looking forward to that show and in the next week I will have my big post with everything about it. I also had to reprint issue 2. Can’t believe how well they are moving. I am also excited […]
I am a little bummed. I had to buy a new mac book pro, because my other one died. I did not loose any files, just it cost a huge chunk of what I was saving for the trade book. So I am looking at finding other funding. It put me in a funk, but […]
Well – we are getting gritty:) This is going to be a very busy week for us as I prepare for SDCC. Also I should have issue 8 by the end of the week, which is pretty exciting. I must say that it has been a very trying few weeks, hence no newsletter and limited […]
It’s getting rough…. ** SDCC update** If you are at the San Diego Comic Con next weekend come by E11 and hang out with us. That’s next week. I have other updates coming soon- I am though cranking out pages for issue 9 (page 15 will be done soon). I am really enjoying this issue […]
So we start to see a new side of mama- 🙂 I am really excited about how far I am into this again and in-fact I am just finishing up the script to issue 10. I added some stuff, that is really going be wild. Yet now is not the time to talk about that. […]
Hi All – this is the week of SDCC. I will be scarce but I wanted to share my two videos with you, that I will be using at the show. This will be showcasing the Bean, the other on the blog, showcases my art. I hope you get a chance to enjoy them both. […]
I am on my way to SDCC today. So I am scarce today- I will post more soon- enjoy the update. trav
day 3 of comic con starts today and tonight is the eisner awards. I a little anxious.:) anyways I’m checking in on my twitter and occasionally facebook. trav
wow- it’s a been a long, exciting five days. Full SDCC report later today. Right now I need to rest a little and recover. Enjoy- trav
Well, I am home and I thought I would have some time to put together a review of sdcc, but life is in the way. Family has been sick and there has been other obligations which I haven’t finished. In fact I haven’t even unpacked. Yet even though I am tired, I want everyone to […]
Finishing up the video for my kickstarter project for the graphic novel version of the bean. I will post more on monday. Keep creating trav
It is about time- I am pushing to take Bean to the next level in book format. No I am not redoing it. I just think it is time to start putting the individual comics together as trades. So Books 1-4 will make The Bean vol 1: Riddles and Shrooms. Now to do this I […]
Nothing like a little Barbeque. Also this is really exciting in 4 days we have raised $2000 dollars to print the trades of the Bean at Kickstarter. This is huge and we need 3 grand more. We have 62 backers and I am very touched at their support. All we need is 140 more at […]
Sorry about the late update- i just noticed all my dates are off… Here is the inkwork to the back of the new Bean graphic novel. It is full production and watching the support and pledges to the kickstarter project has gotten me excited. As you might of guessed I am going to be […]
I am jazzed to announce that we are $70 away from the $3000 mark. In 9 no less. We have 51 days to go to raise another 2000 and then the project will be funded. I am really excited about this and I am so grateful for all the support so far. Yet we still […]
Time for the next update. First off a big thanks to all those that have pledged so far on the kickstarter project. We are 65% funded and I appreciate all the support so far. Keep up the great work and continue to help us make our goal. The next book is also moving along fantastically. […]
WE ARE 75% FUNDED. I am so amazed by the support. The kickstarter project needs about $1300 to meet the goal. Anything else that comes in after that will go to Vol 2. If you want to help support the project just go here Bean Vol 1 Kickstarter project. I will be posting more later. […]
There is a lot going on – we have less than $900 to go and are 82% funded on the kickstarter project. Everything that goes over will go to the printing of vol 2- I will post more on that later. I am truly humbled by the power of kickstarter and how it allows artists […]
Today’s update. Well all heck is about break loose at the inn, yet even in the roughest of moments, one needs a drink:) Kickstarter update :89% funded Funding is at 90%. We are a about $450 shy of raising the $5000 grand for the graphic novel. I cannot believe how fast this happening. We have […]
We made the $5000 goal yesterday! I very grateful for all the support. If you want to see the whole post just look below. Well I need to get back to work. trav
There’s not much to say here but…. duck and stay out of blade length.
Hi all- well work and book production is in full swing. I am really excited about how the next chapter of the story is panning out. I have about 8 pages left to pencil and ink and then text. The Kickstarter Project Well things are moving smoothing with the graphic novel. I wanted to say […]
Well, one of the cool things about the eisners is dinner. We were privileged to sit with a young man and his sweet wife. Paul Roman Martinez is the creator and illustrator of the web/print comic – the adventures of the 19XX. He has been nominated for a few awards, including the Eisner Award for […]
To all those wondering where gort was, well here he is and doing what he does best. Also we are at $5800 on the pledges…. The Kickstarter Project $15 gets you a copy of the book and FREE Shipping, plus your name printed in the book as well. So if you want a copy before […]
Chapter(book 9) update….I have 2 1/2 pages left on this book. I am hoping to have all the text in and put into edits on monday. Still much to do- trav The Kickstarter Project $15 gets you a copy of the book and FREE Shipping, plus your name printed in the book as well. So […]
Page and a half left to draw. The last 5 pages completely differed from the original script and made so much more sense. In fact I am really jazzed how it came out and it made this part of the story so much more realistic. Also we hit the $6000 mark. Really excited about the […]
Have an incredible labor day weekend- see ya in a few days The Kickstarter Project $15 gets you a copy of the book and FREE Shipping, plus your name printed in the book as well. So if you want a copy before they become a available to the public in Nov and your name […]
A lot of good things have been happening. I finished all the art for the next chapter of the story and I am now laying in the text. I am really excited about it and should be starting chapter/book 10 soon. Also I have been pretty slammed with commissions and will start to put those […]
Just love the look on those guys faces. Well I should be working right now, but i have several home projects to do right now. A fence is the big one this weekend. Yet I am still on track meaning all the text layout is all but done. I have some tweaking to do and […]
Well it’s all winding down. I spent this weekend doing a lot of manual labor, so artwork took a back seat – sometimes other things just take over. Well I am beat so tomorrow – we’ll get back into book work Keep creating – trav The Kickstarter Project $15 gets you a copy of the […]
There are 14 days left on the kickstarter project. If you still want to help please just click below. Ok bean updates- Chapter/book 9 is done and edits are in progress. I am happy. so I started chapter/book 10 and it’s gonna be good, well I hope. Well back to work trav The Kickstarter Project […]
There are 11 days left on the kickstarter project. If you still want to help please just click below. so much going on- I am working on all sorts of projects. As for replying I will be on tonight to go over all the comments. I am still around though. Keep creating. trav The Kickstarter […]
There are times when I dread posting. Today is one of them. Yet there is a much bigger story at work here and the goal is to write a compelling emotional story. I hope I am doing so. I also know and have known that there are elements in a story that are crucial to […]
More to come soon. The Kickstarter Project $15 gets you a copy of the book and FREE Shipping, plus your name printed in the book as well. So if you want a copy before they become a available to the public in Nov and your name in the book… just put in a pledge. […]
Sorry if you notice some changes in the site. it is not my fault- I am having a few tech glitches. Hi all- been pretty sick the last few days… sucks, no drawing and a lot of sleep. This will be a short post. there are 4 days left on the kickstarter campaign if you […]
I am feeling a lot better, still stuffed though-Â thank you for the well wishes – though I have a feeling I am going to have to have a tooth pulled, but oh well, it happens. I also apologize that I have remained silent, I have read all the comments, but I just do not […]
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP! WE RAISED OVER $8000 TO FUND THE GRAPHIC NOVEL! I am so amazed on how much overwhelming support has been on “the Bean”. Thank you again for making the dream possible. -now back to the story- Also now would the time to go back and read through and see […]
Well the next few days will be APE. If you are up in the San Francisco are and want to stop by the Alternative Press Expo- come by for a free sketch and say hi. trav
this is the beginning of chapter 9 – the party is in full swing right now. Post will be light today due to the traveling i did the night before and no internet access on the 5- APE report soon. yet the show is better than last years so far. well be creative- trav
Sorry – no dragon returning just yet:) If you notice the store is down for a few days it’s because i am making some major changes. Plus I am finishing off the book, it’s getting really exciting trav-
Good morning – Working on finishing off the book – really excited about how it is going. It should go to press on sat- I’ll be back shortly trav
a lot going on today. The Bean Vol 1 is actually going to press today so my mind is all over the place. I have though really enjoyed the comments and thoughts. Thanks guys for all the support so far. Trav
So here we are- moving into the next big section of the story…. I kinda like being back underground, which I am working right now. Chapter 10 is moving along very nicely as well. I am almost done with page 10. I have til dec 28 to finish the next 38 pages of the story. […]
Well, after reading yesterdays posts i felt that i needed to be quiet until today:)Sorry the collector has not returned… Well some really cool things have happened with the Ben vol 1: Riddles and Shrooms… I signed off the proofs yesterday and it is on its way to print. In fact the books and bindery […]
The books are at the printer and they being printed right now as I speak. Really excited. Also I knocked off 3 pages in the last few days. It’s been a very busy weekend and I am now a little worn out. Keep creating! trav
I really should write these in the morning…. my brain is so fried at night, but the pen ventures on… keep creating trav
UPDATE: Tales of the Broken Moon wiki- I am currently opening up a wiki dedicated to the bean. It is quite bare- and if there are some of you that would like to help out – that would be awesome. I think it will replace the world section of the site. Any thoughts? You can […]
This week the books should be completed on monday or tuesday and then ship. I am really excited about this. It so cool to see everything finally come together. trav
Before we go further, I just wanted to say that these have been some of the hardest pages for me to illustrate. I would hope you would take a moment to go back and reread the sacking all the way to this point and you will start see things that an update every other day […]
Well I am halfway though the new pages of the next chapter. I like it’s direction and feel and I am happy with how it looks. Also I am prepping for my next show, which will be the Tucson Comic Con. First time there and I will be one of the guest. Gonna be doing […]
Book update- The book is being bound today. I am pretty excited about that. There was a a minor bump in the road but the printer fixed it and I will be using them again. I will have books for the Tucson Con and then the rest come next week and then I start the […]
it scenes like these that allow me to breathe a little. I personally love the transition pages. It is a nice break. I should be getting the books soon as well. Plus if you would like to see the new store look- just click the store link. In the transition of creating a new store- […]
Well back to the story…. Today I head out to the tucson comic con. Looking forward to an awesome weekend of sketching, talking comics and having a grand time. If you are in the area stop by and hang out with us. Also the books are now available for presale at the store. Order yours […]
getting ready to sign 362 books for the kickstarter project- not including the small comics – I will post a full article on this in a bit. Also the books are now at the store and are ready to ship- plus a new store design
Hi all- see I am not so evil. Anyways the books are on sale now at the online store. They are also in two arizona stores and we are looking at a few others as well. It’s a good feeling and If you want to see 360+ books being signed enjoy the pic below. Kickstarter […]
First Batch of Books ship tomorrow – if you were not part of the kickstarter project…. you pick up your copy here. It helps us get vol 2 out… keep creating. If you are interested… this is partly in the past….:) partly … trav
well i almost have all the kickstarter rewards done- there are 225 packages ready to ship- i have the big ones still to do and then we are done for now. I am though getting ready to start the vol 2 kickstarter project. I sure appreciate all the support and help. You guys have been […]
I hope everyone had a fantastic thanksgiving. I also hope that life is treating you well. For those that are interested, I have set up the next kickstarter project for the bean. I am really excited about getting volume 2:the Lost Prince out there. There are so great deals as well A $20 pledge gets […]
Kickstarter update- we are at the 1500 mark- which means only 3500 to go. The best deal is the $30 pledge, you will get both vol 1 & 2. Thanks again for all your support. You can pledge here at the Bean vol 2: the Lost Prince. trav
Well – i am working hard on finishing the next section- 9 pages left to go- hopefully we will have it all done and ready by the end of the month. There is a lot going on- i just wanted to say hi- and hope everyone is enjoying the story. Kickstarter update- we are almost […]
Kickstarter update- We are almost at the halfway point with about 30 days to go! The best deal is the $30 pledge, you will get both vol 1 & 2. Thanks again for all your support. You can pledge here at the Bean vol 2: the Lost Prince. If you enjoy this tale please tell […]
Kickstarter update- We are over halfway there with 29 days to go! But still have a ways to go. The best deal is the $30 pledge, you will get both vol 1 & 2. Thanks again for all your support. You can pledge here at the Bean vol 2: the Lost Prince. If you enjoy […]
Kickstarter update- $2300 to go! We are over halfway there with 27 days to go! But still have a ways to go. The best deal is the $30 pledge, you will get both vol 1 & 2. Thanks again for all your support. You can pledge here at the Bean vol 2: the Lost Prince. […]
Well there is a lot going on and i mean a lot- I am working really hard on finishing several commissions and the pages for vol 3. It is part of the reason why I have been quiet these last few weeks. I must apologize for all the spelling issues these last few updates. Everything […]
Scene change…. Also starting at the beginning of the year we will go to twice a week for a while- with so much going on – i dont want any break in updating …. this is the best – we will move back to tues and fridays if that is ok. Also please help our […]
Just finished off several commissions and i have a few more- i will be posting those sometime today. Its just been a really busy season. Also please help our Kickstarter project for vol 2-Â we broke the $3000 mark and have only $1800 to go- We could use all the help we can get. Plus […]
Working on the cover to vol 2, I am really excited about how it is coming. I’ll prob start inks later this week and the back cover art. REMINDER Starting January 1st my update schedule will change to twice a week for a few months. I am so sorry – it’s just the only way […]
Here are the inks for the cover of vol 2. I will be posting the back art on friday. This has been pretty exciting, we have about $800 to go on the kickstarter and I am finishing up most of the commissions this week and then I’ll finish the layout on the next chapter of […]
Well time for the cover to vol 2. Pretty cool. here it is…. It really captures the full essence of the next 4 books. I will be posting the back art hopefully next week. Other great news, we have about $450 to go on the kickstarter and I am finishing up most of the commissions […]
What a fantastic way to end the year. The holidays have been wonderful this year and I am really happy with were the bean has gone this year. Funding the first bean graphic novel- now funding the second one has been …. well… amazing. Bean vol 2 funded the other day. There are 8 days […]
I figured that I needed to start putting up chapter art as well. Sort of to help give a better view of how I am splitting the books up for the graphic novels. There are 6 days left to pledge on Bean vol 2. The lost prince. If you want still get a copy with […]
Well we are down to the wire on the funding of vol 2. If you would like your name in the book as well as FREE SHIPPING on the book. You only have 3 days left. The best deal is the $30 pledge, you will get both vol 1 & 2. Thanks again for all […]
VOL 2: the Lost Prince – just FUNDED! THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE! Today’s update and other tidbits I want you to know that sometimes drawing architecture drives me nuts. It just does, and here I wanted to have a vaulted ceiling with all the trimmings. I do like how it came out […]
Leave it to a dragon… Fighting a bit of the flu- which has seemed to attack the whole family and as luck would have it I am the last one to get it. So I sit locked away in my room contemplating on how to beat this thing. Thank goodness it only last a day […]
Distribution and Monopolies: So today I found out that Haven distributors went under a few weeks back. This is a very frustrating bit of information to swallow, because now Diamond is the only one left and they haven’t been very friendly to independents. Why is this an issue for me, well it just makes it […]
Thought I would take a moment and share the whole illustration process. This piece just came from a blank piece of paper. Most of my images do. It was shot with over 5900 stills, which were meshed together at high-speed. It’s just a quick glimpse into my madness…. feel free to share and keep creating. […]
Hi all- working hard at finishing off vol 2. It’s looking really good infact I am adding some new art to it right now. Also I am pushing through vol 4. I am halfway done (that’s about 2 chapters/books of artwork). There is a lot going on and I will also be posting my new […]
I realized that one of the things that made this fun, was the importance of sharing the process. There is so much going on that I felt it would be cool to invite you into my world on where I am at with the story and what the future has to hold. Thanks jason of […]
sorry – got busy last night on editing and forgot to say hi today… so hello. so today will be open-subject – anything anyone wants to get off their chest? trav
time for a little history lesson 🙂 Vol 2 should go to press this week and i am very engaged in vol 3- started chapter 11 last – ok i had to rework the first page twice but it was worth it.
So here is vol 3’s update. I have the first 3 pages done of chapter 11. I am pretty excited about that. I have some more news but i will post that later. keep creating trav
Well the book went to press today. It was exciting and now I am driving to work through vol 3. I am into the third chapter of vol 3 with knocking off 3 pages this week. What is frustrating is there is a lot going on so I am doing a one man juggling act. […]
I hope you take a moment and look at some of the other recent posts. I have been trying to add more to the blog. Also I should be getting the proofs to vol 2 today. keep creating trav
Sent the proofs back for vol 2 today- things are looking good. The book looks fantastic. Well back to work… Trav
Small update…. been really sick the last few days and the whole family has been down for the last two weeks. With 5 kids you expect it to go around. It’s part of life and signed up for it so I am not too distraught that my productivity has tanked. I am feeling better and […]
Nothing like fresh proofs. Right now vol 2 is on the press. This means that it should be in my hands the first of march. I will probably make it available several days early for pre-orders. Also on another exciting note – Vol 1 is now available for tablets and readers. It is a pdf […]
Hi all- working hard. Vol 2 is off the press and they are sending me a copy tomorrow and so that means it will or should ship tomorrow afternoon to us. I am soooooo excited about getting the hard copy of the book. Also Vol 1 and Vol 2 is now available at the store […]
book 2 should arrive this week. i am excited. also i should have the newsletter out and working hard on book 3. keep creating trav
Hey gang – i will add more in a bit- i am trying to repair the store…. I have some really cool things to talk about – talk with you in a bit trav
Sorry for the lack of silence this last weekend. I’ve had quite a bit of repair work to do to the shop. Yet it is done and the end result is a store system that is more friendly, better designed and very functional. If you posted an order in the old store- i still have […]
Hi all- I hope you are enjoying the adventure so far. So there is a lot going on, a lot of fun stuff. If you might have noticed there have been some minor tweaks here and there on the website. One of the biggest things that have happened is a brand new store front. It […]
If you need something to do this weekend- and you are in SoCal, head on over to Wondercon and visit with us at booth 717. Click the image below to see the map. It’s a new venue but it still looks like a lot of fun. Also the story is getting good here at the […]
doing taxes right now…. sigh…. hey if you need something to do this weekend- and you are in SoCal, head on over to Wondercon and visit with us at booth 717. Click the image below to see the map. It’s a new venue but it still looks like a lot of fun. Keep creating […]
“Like a flower in the garden the success of it’s beauty is cultivated through months of nurturing and caring. Creating original art and stories are the same… for months and years the world seems to be against or just ignores you, yet in the end… the beauty of ones endurance shines through and the critics […]
We learn a little more of our mysterious new elf. I would also recommend going back and reading the first few 100 pages- a little bit more of the puzzle is completed. Also I have had the opportunity to go and play a bit with watercolors. It has been 14 years. I am using a […]
This week is Emerald City Comic Con- I will be there doing a kickstarter panel at this show. If you are in the area stop on by, it’s going to be an awesome week. Also I have a tumblr account- just another outlet for my creativity. I am also changing my artwork section again- I […]
WELL I AM OFF TO EMERALD CITY COMIC CON! It’s gonna be a fantastic weekend- even though i did a very costly boneheaded travel blunder and booked my flight for last weekend and not this weekend. It cost $1400 to rebook for my crew and I. A learning lesson for sure, one that was quite […]
I am heading home from one of the most incredible shows on the west coast. I had a blast and let me tell you the adventure was worth it. I would hope if you are ever up in seattle you need to check out the show, which happens in march. I’ll do a full write […]
It’s nice to get the drive back. I have felt that it has been a rough couple of months, yet eccc has really put me back on track. It feels nice. Refocused on Bean and almost all the books have been sent out for the kickstarter project. If you are interested i wrote a huge […]
(if the comic looks small, refresh your screen please) It’s really late- in fact in about 10 minutes this is going up anyways.There is a lot of cool stuff I am working on right now. I am very pleased with the current bean pages as well as this new project I am involved in. You […]
been a wild weekend- had a tooth pulled on friday. Still feeling the pain- so today is a short comment – Found a very awesome Review of the Bean as well on CBR by Greg Burgas. http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2012/04/15/review-time-with-the-bean-volumes-1-and-2/ Check it out:) it’s for the printed books. keep creating. trav
still nursing a sore jaw – hopefully i will be back to normal soon. trav-
hi guys- sorry i’ve been brief lately- working on several big projects. trav
First off- i turned 41 on saturday. Kinda surreal. My sweetheart and the kids made the day really nice and yes I even took a day off. I still am overloaded with work- which is a good thing- so I will make this brief. We are coming up to the end of chapter 10 and […]
Ok – I am trying to get back into my groove- It’s amazing how much one’s health can slow things down. I had oral surgery a few weeks ago and have been having problems ever since. It’s been rough and has really destroyed my work ethic. last night was the worst. I went back today […]
Best day so far health wise- I have to go back tomorrow- I am not thrilled about that but I am trying to get my health back in gear. Jaw is still tender and sore, but it is healing. Nothing like trauma to the jaw. The only issue is the last 3 weeks my work […]
380 – I looked at this today and said – wow- and then did a double wow as I prepped page 412. That’s a lot of pages and I still have a long ways to go. I do get frustrated though about the time thing. I wish I could draw this all day long, then […]
Time for the next chapter-Â 11- Huge prep for phoenix comicon going on right now. It’s getting exciting, this is prob one of my favorite shows. Anyways I will be posting more info in my newsletter this week. Also some new prints are coming. Keep creating trav
We start into chapter 11 today, that’s a good thing. Also it’s a week and a half to phoenix comicon. I still have a lot to do and work on to prep for this show and the one after it. I’ll be posting info and new prints on mondays update, including where we will be. […]
This is a big week for us. There is so much going on these next few weeks- yet it is not doom and gloom:) It’s just busy. If you read the blog, you’ll see my phoenix comic update. It’s gonna be a wonderful and yet very exciting and busy weekend. I really love the phoenix […]
On route to the phoenix comic con- if you are in the area- see you there…. keep creating trav
Well phoenix comic con is done and I am home- Full show write up coming in a few moments.
Trav’s Tidbits & Other Notes: There is something to be said about a good comicon. If the show is good, it can do re-jump start an artist in a very positive way. Phoenix Comicon was that show. It was a show I needed this year and one that has put an extra boost in my […]
prepping for ACE this weekend- I will post more in a bit- promise. keep creating trav
I am traveling today to the ACE show in New Mexico. If you are in Albuquerque stop on by to the Albuquerque Comic Expo. As usual if you are in the area and want a FREE sketch stop on by. It’s been a busy week and there have been all sorts of projects old and […]
Can you believe we are about to break the 390 mark. I am a little blown away by that. The scary thing is we have a long ways to go and I am just at the tip of the ice-berg. Well last night we got in at about 12:30. I am a little tired. Some […]
So many cool things happening right now. I wish I honestly had a little more time to get even more done. The biggest news is blog post Bean vol 3: Broken Souls & kickstarter preview… This is exactly what it means. The 3rd book of bean has a name and will start it’s kickstarter run […]
Check out my new imagination cartoons. A series that deals with how important it is to live in your imagination. I will update these on off days. There is no set dates, since I am just doing these for me and my kids, but I felt that it is important to share. To see the […]
So I had written this really awesome post here the other day. I mean it was inspiring and deep. I was excited that I was ahead of the game as well… Then I woke up this morning and realized … “hey were is it”. I thought I had saved it, but I guess I did […]
Good morning- there it’s a busy week. There’s a lot going on so I am here and I am not here. The biggest hing is this week i am building a video for the kickstarter project for book 3 – that should be released next week. Also we are getting ready for SDCC which is […]
This week is video production week. I am about half-way through it. Flash has been fun to learn but it’s cutting into my work week, which hasn’t. Deadline is Sat- so hopefully – fingers crossed. OK back to work – Keep Creating… trav
VOL 3 KICKSTARTER IS NOW LIVE WE’RE UP AND RUNNING! We went up at 7:04 and I am amazed at where we are at already. Almost a grand by 8am. I am very humbled by the outpouring of support. This supper exciting and I am looking forward to finishing off the 3rd book to start […]
WOW! we hit it in 3 days!!!!! WOW! WOW! WOW! well we have 57 days left- so for those that want to continue to invest in this project and we would love to have you part of this. As the funding grows I am going to add some stretch goals. I figure at the 10000 […]
Our kickstarter is in full gear now. Since making the initial goal I have set some stretch goals, which one will include the printing of a second book that will ship with book3. Your support makes this story possible and I appreciate that and know that you are the driving force behind my stories. So […]
We are pushing forward with our stretch goals. I need your help as well. Please share, tell your friends. If we meet the 10000 mark I can add more pages to the book itself. SAN DIEGO COMIC CON Comic con starts this week – actually today and for the next 4 days I will be […]
Hi guys – back from an incredible time at SDCC. I will post more and photos in the next day or so. Just a little tired keep Creating trav
Added a new update at our kickstarter project. Big artwork update there as well just click the graphic to go check it out. Plus we are moving towards our 10000 mark. That means 8 extra pages for everyone. Tell your friends. Ok on to other information and updates. I have 33 pages left to finish […]
Added a new update at our kickstarter project. Big artwork update there as well just click the graphic to go check it out. Plus we are moving towards our 10000 mark. That means 8 extra pages for everyone. Tell your friends. Ok now that that is out of the way I am also posting new […]
Added a new update at our kickstarter project. Big artwork update there as well just click the graphic to go check it out. Plus we are moving towards our 10000 mark. That means 8 extra pages for everyone. Tell your friends.
There is a cold reality to war… Hopefully our band of refugees will make it to the lower halls. We are moving towards our 10000 mark. That means 8 extra pages for everyone. If you want to get your books before anyone else and all the little goodies sign up.
Crested over the 9ooo mark on our kickstarter. 236 people are getting their books before we release them to the masses as of right now. There are 29 days left and if you want in – head on over to our kickstarter project. Also I have been posting more art in the imagination series- I […]
A lone wanderer trudging through the snow. BIG NEWS WE ARE ALMOST AT THE 10000 MARK! 500 shy and a little over 3 weeks to go. The 10000 mark means 8 more pages of extras to book 3 🙂
I just love this page for some reason- i don’t know, it just feels cold and lonely to me. Time is running out on the kickstarter project!
Well I now have 8 pages to add to book 3. I am looking forward to it. I am really excited. Our next stretch goal will be a new book- though i am thinking of adding one at the 15,000 mark. Thanks again for helping get the word out and supporting this tale. The more […]
Time is running out. We are almost done about 2 weeks left. Also school started for my kids so this is a little short today. keep creating trav
That’s right only 10 days left to back the Bean Vol 3. If you back this project you get all sorts of cool benefits — like your name in the back of the book and a free sketch in the front of every printed book. There are also other perks to backing the bean. 8 […]
That’s right only 7 days left. This is the push. Please share, push, invite everyone you know that loves fantasy and indy comics to come back the bean. We are almost done:) Also here is the cover ink to vol 3. When designing the covers I try really hard to find a moment in the […]
Just 4 days left and $1000 shy of our stretch goal of $15000. Thanks so much for your support of the art. Also hope you are enjoying the story so far, especially about the dragon:) keep creating trav
the Bean vol 3: Broken Souls is now funded! Thank you so much to all those that shared, pushed and backed this project. I am humbled, honored and excited that people enjoy my work enough to fund it. (one day we will do color). I could have never done this without you! thank you. To […]
Well – here’s today’s update. I am really sorry about the spelling issues in the last few pages. I will try and make sure it is better. The good news is that before it goes to press, it goes through a lot edit passes. I really feel bad about the last few days, and there […]
A little more to the puzzle has been answered. Working hard on finishing the book- Also getting ready for comikaze next weekend. I will post the information on monday. trav
This is a pic of my friend Troy and myself (I am standing). It has been 25 years since Troy and I have seen each other face to face. When I moved from LA we lost contact, until a year or so ago when we found each other on facebook. We’ve changed a bit from […]
Working on several things right now. I am prepping for Comikaze in LA is in two days. Plus I am working on all the bonus material for the kickstarter project as well as some new prints. It’s been quite busy. I am also dealing with some health issues, just trying to sort things all out. […]
update- Comikaze Review… and how to make young cons better! Is now up – see what a vendor thought of the con here. Good morning- (or afternoon). I am reeling in the aftermath of comikaze. I will be posting my review of the show soon from an exhibitors point of view – so it will be […]
I remember the age when I first fell in love with fantasy art. Dragons, goblins, trolls, wizards, spiders, wood elves, dwarves and a hobbit. I was 6 years old when Rankin/Bass created their version of the Tolkien’s work the hobbit. I remember my dad letting us stay up to watch it when it aired on […]
Hello all- I hope everyone is doing well and being creative. So here are the updates on Book 3- I know a lot of people are curious on what is going on and how the whole process works and where I am at with things. We will start with the inside pages. I have 2 […]
Time to jump into the newest chapter of the bean. The book is in final edits with it’s 3rd editor. You might find mistakes on the web, but all of them should be taken care of. We went through every page on the web and took all that was pointed out and dropped them into […]
I hope everyone is enjoying the story so far. So I have question for you first of all before we get into the nitty-gritty. Who’s your favorite character of the story so far and why… I like to ask this every now and then. Ok on to comic updates and book progress. Book 3 has […]
Win an original ink by Me- Yup an original one of a kind, dragon ink. You have to enter the contest and to find out the rules, just click the image below to find out all the details. Book 3 updates. I am almost done with it and it should be heading to press next […]
Today is the day we call the winner of the $150 print. Click here for all the fun. Also Book 3 is going to the printer today. Pretty wild to see this happening. Ok gonna be a busy day – prepping for APE this week as well. Anyways keep creating- trav
Quick update-The books are at the printer.Very excited about that and the to all those that backed our kickstarter project, your digital version of book 3 has been sent to you. Keep an eye out in your spam folder. Ok I am prepping for ape now and will be off and on for the next […]
sorry- got back from ape- no journal update with this update – but I am working on the APE review and the a new shop talk keep creating. trav
Well it’s time to do another FB contest. This is for the Travis Hanson Bean Fan Page. I am giving away another custom piece of art. This time with a twist, every time we hit a hundred shares, I will add another winner. This contest goes until Oct 30th. Also the digital version of book […]
Today’s update – I really like today’s update. I think it adds so much more to the character of thaddeus and his motivations. Something that has been discussed these last few months. Also book proofs have been sent back to the printer and the book is on the press. We are almost at the end […]
Finished the first page of book 4- That is good. Exciting. Book 3 is on press. They told me after the 5th it should all ship. I hate waiting personally 🙂 But once we get the books we drop it all to get the rewards out. Also finishing all the little extras, Maps, etc… Well […]
Back in town- which is good. We should have book 3 in about week. Now back to being creative- trav
Getting ready for the tucson comic con this weekend. Last show of the year and then i get a few month off. I have a lot of appearances already set up for next year. I will post my con schedule for next year in a few weeks. Today’s update: As you can see there is […]
Back from the tuscon comic con and still sick as a dog… we’ll talk later. keep creating trav
Still sick – but at least i am improving- it is nice to finally be back working- now i have a lot to catch up on. People to pester and art to create. keep creating trav
Hi all There is a slight delay on book 3 the spines were damaged from the printer. They are repairing everything and working at getting me about 500 or so to fill all the kickstarter updates. This problem adds about 3 weeks before i will get them – meaning they might ship late decemeber. I […]
Back to the underground we go. As with this being thanksgiving i will be in and out. Though i am working on penciling the next few pages of book 4- lots of fun. keep creating trav
Also I will be around more often. I have a lot of cool things going on. I should be getting book 3 also this week. Which means I will be doing a lot of signing and sketching. Keep creating. trav
So tonight, or last night, depending on when you have read this page. I started a very exciting project. I tried to sign about 600 books – 3, 2 and 1. Nothing like finally getting the kickstarter rewards in full gear. Books should start shipping in about 2 weeks. Well back to signing. Keep creating […]
Ok almost done with all the kickstarter rewards, the sickness and the side projects. After this week we should be able to jump back into the world of bean full time. Thanks for the support and keep creating trav
Amazed by how some educators, teachers and people in general treat comics and comic creators. Like we are all lazy, non-talented story tellers, who produce work of nothing but pictures that has no value for kids and that our careers are basically a joke…. you are really misguided. Comics are not just about zombies and […]
1st off – thank you to everyone that participated in the kickstarter project to get book 3 printed. You were amazing and I can tell you that all the books and rewards have been sent. I could not have done this without you. I am grateful and humbled by your help. Also for everyone that […]
Things are going good- Working on some awesome projects right now, including book 4. Pretty excited about where book 4 is going, it’s really been a wild ride in scripting. Also if you want to pick up a few prints and some books, head on over to the store. If you order before the 20th […]
From my family to all of you, we would like to pass on some warm christmas greetings. May your days be merry, bright and we hope you remember that you take the spirit of the season, which is giving and apply to your whole year. Serve each other and be kind- love travis, janell, krystia, […]
From my family to all of you, we would like to pass on some warm christmas greetings. May your days be merry, bright and we hope you remember that you take the spirit of the season, which is giving and apply to your whole year. Serve each other and be kind- love travis, janell, krystia, […]
New page and prepping for the new year. Hope you guys are having a fantastic day- keep creating- trav
Happy New Year. I hope you enjoy the updates- Make your goals your adventures. Let them become a quest and every quest needs a good map. So just dont write out your goal, map it out and then follow the path to the x. Watch for traps and pitfalls, look for the clues to make […]
Webcomic artists- a little shop talk – If you are telling an epic story with your webcomic, don’t be afraid of backgrounds and environments. Seriously, make your world stand out. If you cannot draw backgrounds, rooms, places etc… I would suggest you start to figure out how. You limit your ability to tell a story […]
Settling into the new year. Book 4 is in full swing- and I mean full swing. I am averaging about a page a night. Got a strong goal to get this done by oct of next year. The goal is 20 pages a month. This includes new prints, some new website redesign, and some other […]
Today is update 450. Can you believe that? 450 comic updates. I am very happy with that. Here’s to 450 more updates and then some. Thanks for helping make this possible. trav
No matter how many times you edit you always miss something. It’s one word. It is also one of the few times that people will comment on the blog to show me i missed something. 🙂 Ok I know – it will be corrected in the 2nd printing. Not much I can do now, but […]
Just wanted to encourage you to stop by the shop and check out all my other prints and books. Thanks again for all the support that you have given me to keep the bean going. Keep creating. Trav
Keep creating my friends. I have all sorts of new art and adventures that I am working on. Bean updates are strong as well. I am well into the 4th book, finishing off the first chapter. It’s been a very wild ride. I am really excited to what is happening in the story right now. […]
So how is everyone doing today? I hope well…. me- just working – posting new art (you can see on the homepage) trav
If you hadn’t noticed I am in the process of a little redecorating. I am doing this because, one, I wanted to increase the speed of the site’s upload time and, two, I wanted to give people a reason to come back on non-comic update days. As many of you know I also do art […]
Bean webcomic update- ok the next 36 pages have been scanned. It looks good and I am starting laying out the text this week. Really pleased with how the story is evolving and changing. Also if you haven’t noticed I have added a lot of new prints and artwork not related to the bean. I […]
dont worry bean 4 is still very strong in production. 🙂 it should come out at the end of the year. The art book is for my prints- most everything is drawn there. 🙂 It’s gonna be groovy trav
Bean updates Working on prepping the next 38 pages of the Bean. It’s looking good. Many times I talk about the need to create a buffer. This is how I do it. Hopefully in a week or so I will have these pages uploaded which is 19 weeks of updates. Makes it easy, especially as […]
Sorry for the late delay- but something fantastic has happened- just watch the video and it will explain everything trav
It’s out. I am working a special book that is dedicated to imagination and creativity. It’s a full-color hard cover book and I am funding it through kickstarter. I am running a very limited run on this, because I want it to be special. There are some fantastic rewards and we are gonna have a […]
I guess it popped up a day early…. no worries – anyways- the kickstarter project has almost reached in initial funding point- we are almost there. So if you want in on this very very limited artbook- nows the chance to do it. Stretch goals are coming… 🙂 – Just click the image below Also […]
coming back from seattle – more to come. Thanks keep creating. trav
Book 4 Bean update- working hard on book 4, in fact monday we start updating book 4 here. So jazzed about that. Kickstarter update – 300 people are now sharing my adventure. I am really excited about this. If you want to join this adventure just follow the kickstarter link on the side of the […]
Bean update: Welcome to the next chapter of the bean. It’s nice getting into tons of new material. There’s a lot going to happen to our young hero:) Kickstarter update: We have 43 days left if you want to get one of my artbooks through the kickstarter program. Don’t get left behind:) There are some […]
Bean Notes: Nothing like a new character. It’s nice that I am out in the real world of the Broken Moon- I am looking forward to really watching it grow, develop and meeting new faces. It also becomes more about survival. Right now I am penciling and inking the 2nd chapter of this section. It’s […]
Welcome: If this your first time welcome. I hope you get a moment to experience my world. If you want to start from the beginning you can go here, you’ll be reading for a while, which is good. My story is epic and if you are reading it think Bone meets lord of the rings. […]
Kickstarter update: We are about to break the 1st Stretch Goal. I am really excited about this, I have designed a very special gift just for those that support my project. When we hit the stretch goal I have a print that will be made special for ALL reward tiers. This print will not be […]
Kickstarter Update: Here’s the finished cover and also the FREE Print that will come with the book. You must be a backer of the Art book to get the Free Print. I am not putting some of these stretch goal pieces up for sale to the general public. If you want to join in just […]
Kickstarter Update: Time is running down on the Artbook – In fact in less than 25 days the funding will complete and than we jump on finishing this incredible adventure. The way it looks, we will prob be able to do the coloring book as well. I am sure hope so. Wondercon 2013:Â WONDERCON Wondercon […]
Hi all, Just finished wondercon last night and realized that i had forgotten to put a small note here. As my fans know the page updates automatically, but I do like to personalize. This evening I will be posting my wondercon adventure as well as all the other cool things that have been going on. […]
Hello my fellow adventurers- Ok with just 2 weeks left- we are almost at our 2nd stretch goal, which is a COLORING BOOK! I am really excited about this coloring book. In fact I am looking forward to finishing this book off. The coloring book will be for every tier over $45 dollars. So if […]
Hello – I hope all is well.It is nice to be back in the underground:) The kickstarter is in it’s final 11 days. If you want to get a very special art book by me- you will need to go here TRAVS KICKSTARTER Remember to keep creating trav
Hi guys- just a quick heads up – there is only a week left to help back the art book- If you want to be part of it you need to go here… Keep creating = trav
Just click the image:) yup 4 days left and we are done with the funding aspect of my kickstarter project. We are also soooooo close to the coloring book stretch goal. Thanks again for all the help. …. and if you want to be part of this just click the images. Here is also the […]
We just funded – thanks for all the love, the support and the incredible adventure – thank you Keep creating trav
Good morning- my adventurers. Back to the world of the Bean, Art and other adventures now that my kickstarter is over. What an incredible experience and to all those that were part of it. Thank you. I am also happy to see people are reading the bean. There are times that no one says anything […]
Good morning my adventurers- I am sorry I have been quiet these last 2 weeks- there has been a lot going on. Some big news for the bean and also production notes for the artbook as well. First Bean- I’ve gone completely digital for the bean. Pencils, inks everything. Best thing I ever did and […]
Welcome back my fellow residents of the forest of darkleaf. Glad to see you around- I hope you notice that I am adding a daily sketch as well. These sketches are all over the map. Some will be from bean- others will be just sketches of ideas and practicing. I will update one – every […]
In con prep today and tomorrow for the very cool one day show at the long beach comic con this sat. So if you are in the area come on down to the show and hang out with us. CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LONG BEACH COMIC CON. I will be sitting next to […]
We are in phoenix comicon prep. Means there is a lot to get done before next week. I will still be updating daily with sketches, comics and other fun. Today’s update deals with the return of a crazed old creature. Keep creating- trav-
Today’s update deals with one one angry troll. I am really excited about seeing a familiar mad troll return…. Also a lot of big prep for one of my favorite shows of the year. The Phoenix Comicon will happen memorial day weekend. My big con post will be monday. Also finished all the pencil work […]
This week is the Phoenix comicon – a lot going on and I will be adding more info tomorrow. trav
On the road to the phoenix comicon- will be posting picks and all sorts of stuff this week. Come and hang out with me at booths # 473, 475. I’ll be doing FREE Sketches all weekend long and I am also on three panels. http://www.phoenixcomicon.com/Â Just click the link for all the comicon goodness. Keep […]
well I am back from the Phoenix Comicon. What an incredible show. There were sooooo many awesome highlights. So many wonderful experiences. I enjoyed my family being there as well. My crew had it down and the key to a good show, is an even better crew. The made the show incredible. The other big […]
Good day- I am in full artbook production right now- So as you can see I have been a little scarce. 🙂 Well let’s have some fun as we wait for the next update- If Bean were to be a movie, who would you cast. Actors can be living or dead…. sort of an ideal […]
Well let’s have some fun as we wait for the next update- If Bean were to be a movie, who would you cast. Actors can be living or dead…. sort of an ideal cast and realistic cast…. Bean…. This is a hard one- I would want bean to be both young and yet he has […]
Good Morning (unless you are reading this in the evening than good evening) So as you can see there have been a few changes to the site. I would say you can expect a few more as well. I just upgraded everything and now I am working on refining, cleaning and finishing things off. One […]
Why hello- First of Happy fourth! New update today – as well as a bunch of other cool changes to the site. First off I have a complete who’s who’s guide for the comic here http://www.beanleafpress.com/?comic=the-people-of-the-broken-moon-cast-page . Also if you notice on the side there are faces of who’s in todays update. You can see […]
Today is the 500th update of the BEAN. Can you believe it- 500 pages. I am really excited about it- It’s a celebration moment and a milestone. Also, if you have not noticed, I have a complete who’s who’s guide for the comic here http://www.beanleafpress.com/?comic=the-people-of-the-broken-moon-cast-page . Just look on the side and you will see […]
Time for a big reveal and a big reveal it is…. Grenels are not what they seem to be. Well back to SDCC Prep and on a side note, the art book starts the printing press. Really excited about it. keep creating trav
As you can tell its SDCC week. This is a busy week for me, so I will try to be around when I can. Yet if you are going to SDCC than come on by and hang out with us for a bit. Get a FREE Sketch and dress up. Keep Creating trav
I apologize right off the bat, if you posted a comment in the last ten episodes it might not be there. This is do to an small technical issue on importing that I hope to have fixed. I feel really bad, but i think there should be no problems from now on. tra
Today we updated page 512 of my comic. What an accomplishment and still many more pages to go. So to celebrate here’s a special deal for those looking at picking up hard copies of my comic book series. Until August 30th, if you type in the code: SpecialBookdealVictoria you’ll get 15% off all Bean Comics […]
Hello-Â we should have things back to normal- as for what normal is i am not sure. The slugs are off… but i checked and the sequence is correct. So it goes in order. This page hits kinda home for me. In more ways then one. I never realized I would be in a similar […]
Still struggling with a couple of comments not moving over to their correct pages- haven’t figured that yet. Other than that- we keep trudging along. Mind you this a rough… so there are grammar errors and spelling errors at times. When the books go to print this is all corrected
Everything should be fixed now. If you have a problem please let me know so we can fix it. Also let me know what browser it is on as well. Yet the site has been scrubbed clean:)
This has been a fun section to work on for me. It’s allowing me to look at the story more as a story than that of just a boy on a quest. We fixed the glitch-Sorry if you got redirected. Things are all clean on our end now- if you have any problems let me […]
Good morning – if you haven’t noticed yet- there have been some major changes here at Bean Leaf Press. Changes for the good. It has been a wild ride, all due to a hacker. Yet it has resulted in a more secure site with all my blogs, art pieces, and comics in one spot. Also […]
I do hope you are enjoying the new site. Still tweaking (not twerking) things here, but I am much happier. Also I hope you go to the home page. There is a ton of new art, new blogs, and some exciting news. Just trying to make things fun for everyone. Keep creating trav
I can’t believe we are over 530 pages. Pretty awesome. Also we are still working out bugs and other issues – plus looking at ways to enhance the site even more. Your suggestions are much appreciated. Also I have several NEW shop talks up about comics, facebook and establishing yourself as an artist. You can […]
Good morning my young adventurers. Just wanted to let everyone know that we are working hard on tweaking things here on the site. Including putting a button near the top of the page for all the fans of the comic. I hope you also notice I am adding more shop talks and updating the old […]
Good morning my young adventurers… A lot of fantastic things are happening. This weekend I will be at the Tucson Comic Con – if you are in the area come one by for some free sketches. Also I have 11 pages left of my new story which I will sharing soon. It’s about bears, […]
Good morning my young adventurers… I will be posting more about my Tucson adventure in it’s own post. Since i am traveling at the moment and I am not around my machince. If you want to read about my adventure- check out my blog postings on the home page. Keep Creating trav
Hi Guys – back from a fantastic show in Tucson. Had a blast. Now working on several projects, including the coloring of several KS rewards, should take about 2 weeks to finish. Also Setting up my show schedule for next year. Gonna have some fun. Also check out the new shop talks on the home […]
So much good stuff happening. Some very cools things coming down the pipeline for the bean as well as for my art in general. Also have a good veterans day. Especially those that have the day off to remember the sacrifices those men and woman did so people could enjoy freedoms that are taken […]
Greetings Adventurers. Been a busy week which is good. Planning for my last show of the year. The Long Beach Comic Con. Should be a good time this weekend. If you are in the area come on by and hang out. Get a free sketch. Also posted a few new shop-talks on the home page. […]
Hello my adventurers – I hope this update finds you moving into the holidays with good cheer and a desire for great adventures. I would also love to hear your thoughts on the story- surprises if any… do you like where it is going? the characters? be honest. I am enjoying telling the tale and […]
Just wanted to share a little of what’s going on artwise. I just finished my first batch of phone covers- they are completely unique and are available for presale. – just click the image below to see them all. Working hard to keep the art moving and trying to design some new things […]
Hope you don’t mind all my ads (note they are only for my artwork)- gotta keep the family fed and still keep the comic going and every bit helps. trav
I hope everyone had and incredible christmas. It was a fantastic two days of not doing anything. Now it’s time to get back into work, more pages incoming. trav
Just got back from the amazing comic con in phoenix- had a nice time though i lost my voice sat at 10 am. Not good when you are expected to talk at a convention. I will be posting my write up soon of the show. 🙂 keep creating
My heart is a little sad. As an artist and you get to do work for families, you get to know them a little more intimately, especially when they have kids. I love drawing for kids and families. Tonight i found out that one of these connections is passing on… it hurts. The child is […]
First off completely blown away from the review by I09.com. That was way cool. I am happy and the response has been incredible. I don’t even know where to be begin, so I will begin with a thank you. If you haven’t noticed 561 pages is a lot to read:). One of the drawbacks from […]
Saw the lego movie this weekend- all i can say was fantastic. It captured the way kids play as well as not dumbing it down. Loved it though i will say if they a made a movie just about batman- i would be all over it. Well worth watching. trav-
I am sorry for the silence the last few updates but this is the project I am doing along side the bean. It’s my newest book – a full color story book about the greatest treasure hunt ever. If you want to be a part of it- just click the link below. Bean updates will […]
I am sorry for the silence the last few updates but this is the project I am doing along side the bean. It’s my newest book – a full color story book about the greatest treasure hunt ever. If you want to be a part of it- just click the link below. Bean updates will […]
So much going on. The Bean is in full gear right now as well as my other story which is kickstarting right now. Book 4 should be finished by the end of the year. I am excited with it’s direction as I start chapter 16 soon. Thanks again for all the incredible support. keep creating […]
Getting close to the Emerald City Comic Con. Looking forward to heading up there this year. It’s a nice show to start the con season with. Also we are getting closer to the first stretch goal for my new book. Keep creating, trav.
There are a lot of changes going on in my life… All are amazing- One thing is I will have a lot more time for commissions, projects and other illustration work – the other is I will be able to put a little more effort into bean- I am excited about that as well […]
Its been a hard week for me this. One that has made me realize that for the next couple of weeks and maybe months bean will only update on mondays. It’s a hard choice and i still plan to update, but i need to make sure my family’s financial stability and my health come first. […]
My friends- thank you for your understanding about bean going once a week for several months as I continue to provide for my family (speaking of which anyone interested in a private commission – I am open) Yet I also want to share that my kickstarter has only 7 days left and if you want […]
hi all – just back from wondercon- it was a good show- more on that later… once i get settled in- Right now its the last day (meaning monday and part of tuesday  if you want to be a part of my new book- Tanner Jones and the Quest for the Monkey Stone.  Just click […]
Today I turn 43. A little older, a little wiser and a little more thoughtful. A big shout out to my family and friends that keep me focused and constantly moving forward. Thank you trav
Well after 15 years of being an art director I found out last monday that I am now unemployed. Grateful for the opportunity I had to help build that company from 11 employees to where it is today. I will surely miss working with them.Now there is a another door for me to go through… […]
Well hello, and what an incredible week it has been as I find my direction and follow the dream. As you can see I have joined Patreon and if you want to help support the coloring of the Bean comic, please do so. Patreon makes it easier for me to color and tell the story […]
I am amazed that we are hitting the 600 mark. It is really exciting. Also a big thanks to all those that supporting the Coloring of the Bean through the Patreon Campaign. I am working on the next two pages and there will be spoiler art posted and news posted in the Patreon secret blog. […]
So close to 600- wow and then we continue on. Also there will be color updates this week as well. I love how color makes the Bean’s world so much richer. Also thank you to those new patreon donors. You are making the coloring of the Bean possible. If you want to join in and […]
This is the big week- SDCC- There is a lot going on and I will be a little scarce, but updates both in color and b/w will still happen. If you happen to be there- stop by the booth and get a free sketch. Also keep creating trav
I hope all is well- we just got home from Comic-con – wow, what a trip. I will be posting my review in all it’s glory in the next day or so. Pretty beat down so I will just share the update…. Keep creating… oh and a new color page will be going up tomorrow. […]
I am so loving this section. Might have found one of my new favorite characters. I hope you are enjoying my adventure- And thank you to everyone that are helping with funding the coloring the bean. So if you want to read the bean in color- just click the beginning Keep creating trav
Can you believe it- just 4 updates away from comic 600. All I can say is wow…. Just wow and what a ride and I am still going strong. This has been fun and the story is getting so much deeper and what is most important is I am having so much fun creating it. […]
3 shy of 600 can you believe it and the plot thickens… well not really it’s just stirred a little. One of the things is that I like to craft a story. Take my time. I know it gets hard waiting for weekly updates – though I update three times a week- two of those […]
Today I am now 2 shy of 600 pages of the comic update. 2 shy, what an adventure so far… and at the moment, though I know there is still much more of the tale to tell, I am feeling very very accomplished. Also to read the story in color just follow the graphic. What […]
Hello my friends this is a show week. Yup we are heading off to the Salt Lake Comic Con. If you want to follow me you can follow me on instagram and fb. I will be posting tons of pics of my adventures. Looking forward to a incredible time with a lot of great […]
Well I almost missed today’s update. I took my daughter this weekend up to college with my wife. It was surreal and kind of a hard experience for me. Yet I am so proud of her on what she has accomplished. I look forward to seeing her in a couple of months. It will just […]
The adventure moves on – this is a big week for us as well. There are a lot of projects going on – including an adventure at the long beach comic con this weekend- where I will be a guest at. So if you are in the area this weekend come on by for some […]
Well, we are back from the Long Beach Comic Con. Had a great time, and I will be posting more about that in the next day or two. Plus a really big announcement in the next few days. Keep creating trav
Hi Guys I am heading home from APE. More on that later. I get a lot of questions on why I do not update more of the story quicker. Well I am trying. This project is not an easy project, especially one that I share for free. Plus the only way at the moment to […]
Good morning – Last thursday we launched our survey’s for everyone who backed my story Tanner Jones and the Quest for the Monkey Stone. I am really excited about this part of the project. It means that I will be able to launch book 4 of bean soon… very soon. (jan) Also if you missed […]
Time is running out to pre-order and get your book with the rest of the kickstarters- I will though have the book on my site very very soon. Thanks again for all the incredible support and keep creating. trav
Hello my adventurers. Welcome to today’s update. First off- The con schedule for the end of the year is up. Tucson and Phoenix Fan Fest. I am excited about both shows. Tucson is the November show and Phoenix is in December. It will be a very nice way to end the year. 2nd- Also I […]
Sorry – my laptop connected to my old scanner went down and i have to get things fixed. So I am a little occupied at the moment and should have things back to normal by the end of the week (just as I leave for tucson). Keep creating trav
Scanner is now up and running- sorry for the late update. Just got back from tucson comic con- so i am also getting back in the groove. A lot of great things are happening. trav
I’m excited… really excited – I just love where the story is at right now and where it is going. I am also prepping the Chapters 13-16 for Book 4. This Kickstarter will start in January. I am really jazzed about this, because book 4 has been a long time coming. I understand that there […]
Good morning… Today’s question is who is your favorite character at the moment and why? Keep creating trav
Good morning, I hope everyone’s holiday was peaceful and full of warmth and gratitude. I am currently working on finishing the art to book 4. I am almost done with it and I am looking forward to finally launching the kickstarter for this book. I am really excited about how it has progressed. Both in […]
Will be back in a moment:) promise- until then enjoy today’s update… trav
Just got back from Phoenix Fan Fest so I am decompressing for a bit. I will have a review up shortly. Keep creating and keep dreaming big. trav
Good morning- I just want to wish everyone a wonderful and merry christmas. Be kind, compassionate and be grateful this year. trav
20 years ago today – One gorgeous lady said she was willing to spend eternity with me. What an incredible adventure it has been. Literally through thick and thin. We have struggled, cried, laughed, dreamed and hoped together. It has been one of the most incredible rides I have ever been on and I am […]
Yup I am almost ready to launch the kickstarter to the next part of the story. Right now I am building up all the rewards (which if you have any suggestions I would love to hear them) as well as the graphics and the video. I am really excited about this book in the series […]
Yup I am hoping to have everything up and ready by late next week. If you want to see a sneak peak, or get a preview of what this kickstarter is all about come check it out. I am in the graphics and layout stages, so it has not been edited, but the rewards are […]
Good morning. I am working hard on finishing up the kickstarter for book 4- I have a video to finish which I will be working on this week as well as edits, clean up and all other sorts creative goodness. I should be launching soon- very very soon. If you want a preview of the […]
620 pages today. I feel good about that. I am almost done with the Kickstarter. That is a good thing. Right now I am editing all my errors 🙂 and I have the video up if you want to see it. Just click the big graphic below for the preview. I will be launching […]
Never mess with a angry woodsman. That is what I always say. and the kickstarter has launched!!!! JOIN MY KICKSTARTER PROJECT FOR BOOK 4 HERE! Keep creating and lets see were the adventure goes. trav-
HI ALL! Well I launched the Kickstarter on Thursday of last week and in 12 hours we hit out initial goal. I am totally floored about the response so far on book 4. I am really excited about what is happening and where things are going. I was not expecting to hit the goal so […]
I just got back from Amazing Arizona Comic Con. It was a very nice show and we met and saw a lot of great people and had a fantastic time. Also the kickstarter is in full swing. The map goal is almost happening- just 1100 away. I am really excited about it. CHECK OUT KICKSTARTER […]
WE HIT THE MAP GOAL! Yup everyone $25 backer or more gets a map- Now with 16 days left, we are working on the next stretch goal – which is completely unique and fun. CHECK OUT KICKSTARTER PROJECT FOR BOOK 4 HERE! Thank you again and I am also working at getting back to a […]
HI GUYS- I just got back from the Long Beach Comic Expo. I had a wonderful time and that show is just getting better and better. They are figuring out their groove and it really showed this weekend. I also was on some wonderful panels and met some incredible new people. Very grateful to be […]
This is it – the Kickstarter ends on Wed and I am finishing the last page of the book this week. I am really excited about this and getting everything completed. We are close to the last stretch goal, and I hope we can pull it off. Looking forward to seeing what we can do. […]
Good morning and what an incredible day. Today is the day I post the last page to book 4 🙂 We start chapter 17 next week which kicks off book 5. Wow I personally never imagined that I would be this far into the story. I am really excited about were it is going. Also […]
Chapter 17 – the hunted starts today. The first page of book 5…. 🙂 oh boy. Also I will be at the Emerald City Comic Con this weekend in seattle- come by for free sketches, for good times and great fun. trav
Good morning- IÂ am sorry that it’s almost mid-day and this update hasn’t gotten up. We just got back from a FANTASTIC Emerald City Comic Con show. It was incredible. I am though glad to be home and this update would have been sooner had it not been for the flight delay last night. We […]
Sometimes… one just needs to enjoy the scenery. Wondercon is now completed and the adventures move on. My next adventure is the LA Book Fair. Wondercon was wonderful and I am very tired but extremely happy – I really enjoyed the wonderful spirit of the show and how things turned out. There were laughs, smiles […]
Good morning my friends- Today’s update deals with the beginnings of the helixshire origins. Also Bean is still in edits… you know me and dyslexia 🙂 So there are a few. I am also working on the map artwork, which is coming out incredible. Thank you again for all your incredible support and being there. […]
Just got back from the festival of books. I am pretty worn out, but i still got the update up. It was a fantastic fun festival. Working on finishing the edits this week and hopefully in two weeks i will have abook ready for print. trav
Today is a big day- I am setting up Book 4 to go to print tonight- I am very excited with what is happening and how things are turning out. I am finishing off a few last minute corrections for the interior and the cover. This is exciting to see what is finally happening and […]
Good morning- I hope the day finds you well and the adventure exciting. Well we are back in the underground and the story is moving into a direction that I am really excited about. Also a lot of work is happening on the Kickstarter- Rewards are being drawn and the trading cards are going to […]
Good morning- Today book 4 went to press. It is about time I tell you. YAY. Also packing up for Denver Comic Con- Looking forward to being there. Oh and …. exploring some new themes for bean…. 🙂 trav
Today’s update-Â – well since i am coloring the comic from here on out- i need to start to going backwards as well to make sure this new chapter is in full color. It is a little bit of work – but in the end it is sooooo worth it. I’ll be updating these pages […]
Good afternoon- First off I bet you notice something different…. Well I would like to talk about the direction of the Bean, and one of the hardest choices I have ever had to face about my comic. I got back from 2 Huge comic shows in a 10 day period. I am little tired, but […]
See – i am not lying… it was not an april fools joke… Bean is really going to color. Right now I am coloring from both ends of the story:) Which is going to take a lot of work. Yet at the end of the day it will be worth it. In fact because of […]
I want to thank everyone for all the kind comments, your support reminds me that there are very good people out there- I have had a lot on my mind since the car was stolen last night and a lot to ponder about. A few main thoughts have gone through my head over and over […]
Coming in today from the Las Vegas Comic Con. Full update in a bit, so the blog will change mid day… until then- enjoy the newest page to the story and keep creating. trav
The kickstarter rewards are going out now. In fact I bet that many of you have now received book 4 already and are devouring it as we speak. A lot of good things are going on here. I have the first two chapters colored. I am looking at kickstarting the books in color this fall. […]
This is the week of comic con. If you are the show come visit me for free sketches and lots of fun at table e01. It’s gonna be a blast. Also I hope you enjoy today’s update. More questions than answers. Keep creating. trav
Sorry today was a little late. I just got back from the SDCC and boy am I tired. Really happy with how this page turned out. Now I am going to take a little nap. trav
Ever moving forward – and I am excited about how the color is adding so much more of a mood to the story. It is giving it such a more cinematic feel to it. So what’s going on with this adventure…. Well I did some major changes to my Patreon campaign. It’s now only a […]
I was sitting here looking at the title of the comic and realized that I have drawn over 646 pages of one story. I don’t plan to stop either. I am in awe over how this story has evolved and how I have grown as human being because of it. A tale of dishwasher, who […]
Good morning – or good day- depending on where you at. Today’s update is all about trust… or who do you trust? We are also moving into the new month of our patreon campaign. A great way to support comics or other art projects. There is no obligations but there are some perks. In fact […]
This weeks update throws us deeper into the world of Culver’s Gulch. So curious on people’s feelings about the color work at the moment. It’s been about a month since we changed the comic from b/w to color. The transition has involved more work but I feel that it has really added to the story. […]
Today is update 650. Can you believe it- 650 updates … wow…. wow. The saga just keeps growing and as I look back I am enjoying the growth and maturity in my art. It’s an interesting journey looking back over ones work for the last several years and seeing where it is going.
Good morning – Enjoy today’s update, it has been fun working on these pages and many more are to come. Nothing like a bit of intrigue to start the morning. So today is question and answer day… you can ask me almost anything about the comic and I will be more than willing to answer… […]
This week is Salt Lake City Comic Con week. I am soo looking forward to hanging out at this show. Come hang out for free sketches and all sorts of fun. trav
just got back from Salt Lake City Comic Con- it was quite the adventure. Glad to be home and it was nice to see that the show improved over the last year. More to come – taking a rest for a moment keep creating. trav
Today’s page… Really excited about where this is going… That’s all i can say…
Good morning – sorry for the late post this morning- i’m not feeling well this morning – but i am going to make sure the show goes on. Thanks again for the support…. trav
One of things that i enjoy about this story… is when I complete circles…Â Meaning events that were mentioned long ago now come full circle. This is one of those circles and I am really excited about finally getting to this point. In fact this was one of those sections of the tale, that I […]
Building an epic… I am amazed on how much work goes into building an epic. I am on page 659 and we are almost done with chapter 17. Then onto chapter 18. Much has happened with our young dishwasher and I am pretty excited about where this adventure is going. There is also a lot […]
Good morning. Quick update today. I am prepping for the Tucson Comic con. Looking forward to an weekend – but I needed to make sure that I got this page up. Keep creating trav
Good morning- sorry I am a little late today. I got in really late from the tucson comic con last night and what an incredible trip that was. I love the small to mid size cons, I love the big shows as well, but those small shows really allow me to chat and talk with […]
Sorry for the delayed update this morning. My intent was to get this done by sat… but I started a project at home and bit off way more than I could chew. Got it done and we really begin to realize what kind of man bean’s father is….
There is soo much going on during the next three weeks. Including fan fest – so I might be a little late in adding things. I hope you understand, but I am still working on pages 🙂 which is good. Very grateful at the moment… keep creating trav
The dark truth comes out. Legends and myths becoming reality… or are they. I guess learning one’s personal history can be pretty rough or exciting depending on how you look at it. This week will be wild- i will be at FAN FEST in phoenix this weekend- free sketches for everyone and i will be […]
Good morning. Back from fan fest and i am tired, but in a good mood. The show was fun and it was nice seeing family and friends again. Shout out to the phoenix crew, who put that together. It’s also nice to be back, with some open time for the next several weeks. I am […]
Sorry that i am little quiet today… I am getting sick. But we are onto a new chapter and Bean has a few challenges ahead of him. Thanks again for being there. trav-
Good morning- Well the pot boiled – That’s all that can be said. Also this week, I want to wish you an Merry Christmas. I hope that you take a moment and find an opportunity to do a little service for someone else. Ease a burden and make the day – just a little brighter. […]
Sometimes things just keep escalating. I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and are looking forward to a fantastic new year as well. I am setting up my goals for next year as well… and I am really looking forward to seeing what projects I will accomplish. It’s encouraging the thoughts I have, are always […]
It is still monday…. yet I am so sorry for the delay. The Holidays are now over and I am finally back at my desk working away to catch up. There is a lot to do. Some exciting things are happening as well. First I started a new redbubble account click here for trav’s redbubble […]
Bean makes a choice…. First I started a new redbubble account click here for trav’s redbubble store This is were you will find a ton of new shirt and mug designs. I finally figured it was time to offer my work on shirts etc… if there is a design you want to see online- than […]
Anger… it’s an easy vice to write about and create. Bean is literally unleashing his anger at the moment. Will this change him? Not sure… even now the line is blurred between the sword and bean and who controls who…
Today we learn that the sword’s power can be checked… but at what cost… trav
On the edge of a knife we sit…. It’s nice having most of the crew back together let me tell you… well some of them anyways. Keep creating trav
Today’s update- deals with coming to terms… more for the bean than anyone else. Something that he has had to do for a long time. Also I am running a NEW Kickstarter. It’s a Game- and it’s a wild game… The art, the story is quite different than anything I have ever done and I […]
Good morning- I just got back from the amazing comic con in phoenix and i am sorry the update is a little late- I got in late and it has just taken a bit to get back into the groove. Also the kickstarter game is going fantastic- a lot of good things are happening. Anyways […]
Just finished my second show in two weekends. I am little worn down but the update went up. Also the game is in full swing- come check the magic out… it’s been fun play testing at the shows as well.
Happy Leap Year today and for me tax day… so we can all say yay! So today’s update deals with consequences… sometimes consequences not looked for but that will still happen because of choices one makes. Plus My no mercy card game is still going strong -we are entering the last two weeks and i […]
Today’s update is all about “official business”. Also my kickstarter closes this week. So if you want to get the game early nows the time to get it. trav-
Today is national napping day! wohoo! that’s my kinda of day and it’s rainy as well. What more could one ask for.
Good morning- Been a rough weekend… had a car stolen in front of the house. 2nd time a car has been stolen, same car … honda civic… It’s frustrating to deal with and yet I decided that I was not going to let the situation control my emotions. So I went out … bought some […]
Just coming off of wondercon and boy am i tired… but I am happy-Â and that is important. anyways wanted to get this up for everyone. trav
From one show to the next- this week is the great emerald city comic con. Looking to having a fantastic time seeing so many of friends this week in washington. There’s gonna be a lot of great art, good people, awesome food and fantastic company. Here’s to free sketches and a lot of fun. Also […]
Sorry for the late update, I just got back from the Emerald City Comic Con – What a wonderful and incredible show. So grateful for all the help that came from some many people and spouses that made this show possible for our family. It was a fantastic weekend and now it’s time to get […]
Finally feeling that life is getting back to normal after the big eccc show- it is nice to be home- and it is nice to be with family. I am still worn out and I still have a lot to do at the moment, yet I finally feel like I am back on track. The […]
Page 685 goes up today and it is a simple reminder to not drink the water. I must say I love it when I get the chance to world build. I find that being able to create environments and creatures can be such a satisfying emotional release in a story. It also creates more and […]
Into the dark we go…. Working on a webcomic/comic is not an easy task. It takes a lot of personal drive and sacrifice. Webcomics and indy comics are usually one person shows as well. We write, pencil, ink and color. There is little fanfare most of the time and sometimes it can take a long […]
Some times the days just get worse…. New comic today. I am enjoying were it’s going to. One of the things that I find important about story telling is that you can cross genres all the time and if you do it right …. no one will even realize it. Keep creating trav
Oh the places we’ll go. Things are about to crazy, really crazy in the world of the bean. This is what makes what drawing this comic fun. It’s one of the reasons I enjoy drawing it. I have found that if I just let the story go in the direction it needs to go in. […]
Today is a day to remember. – So i remember him- He was called to serve and he went. He witnessed and saw horrible things I can’t even begin to fathom. He trudged in snow, mud, rain and human misery. He brought relief to those that were being murdered because of their religious beliefs. He […]
I am so sorry for the late delay today. We just got back from the phoenix show and it has been a long time since I have been up for 22 hours straight. I am beat. What a show as well. I loved that show. I will be doing my write-up soon. It was incredible […]
Good morning- Today’s update- Just prepping for Denver Comic Con. I leave tomorrow night so at the moment I am very very focused. I will be back and play nice. keep creating trav
Here is today’s update- oh it’s gonna be fun for our heroes that is for sure. It is also nice to be home. No Shows for a several weeks. The next one I am slated to do is SDCC. Well back to work I go. There is a lot of catch up to do and […]
Have an incredible 4th of July today- I will post more later- today is a nice day to spend with my family. Have a great day today Trav-
Good morning- and the week before sdcc… I love this time of year. A lot of work goes into prepping for this show, and to be honest, even during all the chaos, it is still a pretty fun show. Also yes i know another transition page, but I love those pages, because it allows me […]
Good morning- This will short and sweet today. Especially since this is the week of SDCC and I still have to pack for the show. I wish I could say I was being lazy but that was not the case. Anyways, cleanup on aisle 8 is the theme of today’s comic post- with a nice […]
Just got back from SDCC – and I am a little tired, ok I lied I am really tired. Yet I wanted to make sure that I got this page up:). A lot of good things happened at that show. A lot of opportunities and a lot of fun. For me SDCC is one of […]
Today’s update. We met today a new player in the game. I have talked about the velumni for years and now we meet one…. Also working on several other projects at the moment- Some big things are happening. Keep creating trav
WE HIT THE 700 PAGE MARK TODAY!!!! 700 pages of story completed. Feeling good about it. Now for the next 700 🙂 Also celebrating a fantastic day with a brand new 8 year old 🙂 makes the day a little bit brighter. keep creating trav
Today’s comic update…. A level of trust. Today’s comic we see a level of trust and still the determination to get the job done. Plus a reveal… Also getting ready for the Salt Lake Comic Con in 2+ weeks. Plus the no mercy game will be shipping this week. A lot of good things are […]
Today’s update. Yes, the comic is still going strong- I have begun fleshing out the next chapter, all I can say is that the adventure is going in a wild direction. War is coming to this mining city… will our heroes be able to get out in time? Thanks again for keeping this comic going. […]
New comic update today. Wohoo! Working on the next one, this week is also the Salt Lake Comic Con. I will be there as well. If you are at the show and would like a free sketch come on by and hang out… I would love to see you there. trav
Sorry for the delayed update today. I just finished the SLCC Â 2016 Comic Con. We had a wonderful time and I really enjoyed meeting so many new faces and hanging out with many dear friends. Â I am still traveling so I found myself trying to figure out how I was going to make this adventure […]
Its a good to be home-Â Nice to be with my kids and back at my desk. So i need to get back to drawing so this will be short. Thanks again for the support. trav
Sitting here in my hotel room at the Long Beach Comic Con at the moment and pondering the story of the bean. Looking at where it is going and how it is getting there. As new characters are introduced I must say I do enjoy the pull they have on the story, especially taking it […]
Dreams are meant to be followed. Even when the path is rough and the way uncertain, one must continue to have faith that when they started the journey – that following through to the end would be worth it. I believe in this adventure and I am grateful for those that push and support it. […]
Good morning- I hope that everyone is having a fantastic day. New page up today. Keep being creative. trav
Today’s update is a little bit of the city. I like how it builds the world a bit more. Also I am working on the next page and I think what I will be doing is a special livestream for those of my patreon supporters to go through the whole process. Penciling and inking. This […]
So today we did a private livestream on how I color and draw the bean. One of the reasons I was a little late. to be apart of these livestreams you will need to be on my patreon at the 5 pledge. We talk about a little of everything and how i approach my coloring […]
Good morning- What an incredible weekend at Phoenix Fan Fest. I had a lot of Fun and hung out with some incredible people. It was a fantastic adventure, one that left me very very touched and very excited about some of the future projects I am working on. I also livestreamed the coloring process of […]
Good morning and happy halloween. Welcome to today’s update. There is a lot of good things going on, alot of good things. The kickststarter is going well also, we are making some good headway. We are getting closer to the goal. If you want to be a part of it, come on and jump in. […]
Good morning- Just got back from the tucson comic con. What a fun show. I really enjoyed it. I had a really great time and I am looking forward to going back to the show. Still got the comic up on time and I am working on some incredible new stuff that needs a title […]
I just got back from the Bakersfield Comic con. It was a blast- I am now headed to New Jersey Comic Con… and then I think we get a break for a little bit. Thanks for all those that came out. Also remember… No Mercy closes soon- lets see if we can make this happen. […]
I just got back from the New Jersey Comic Expo. I am a little worn down – but I was able to get the page up still on monday. I have though been up since 2:30 eastern time and I live on the west coast, so I am excited I gained 3 hours, I am […]
Goooood morning. Here is today’s update. I hope you enjoy it. We are heading into the tunnels and mines of Culvers Gulch. trav
Today’s update. Sometimes you just find the wrong things in a mine. Its all about to break loose. trav
Merry Christmas and 720 pages later… What an adventure… WO-HOO!
and outside the mines… live moves quietly on in Culver’s gulch…. Also Happy NEW YEAR – may this year be fantastic and wonderful. trav
Today is a busy day because tomorrow I will be launching my newest kickstarter about Life in the party- Really jazzed about it- really really jazzed. trav
Good morning- I am tired- I have a kickstarter in full swing at the moment for another project- we are over the halfway mark on this story, but i wont launch the new bean kickstarter until we are closer. Thanks again for all the support. trav
Rest well bean – rest while you can…. Thank you again for being apart of this- Keep creating – trav
Good morning- what an incredible week- just hope you enjoy today’s update…. adding pieces to the puzzle… trav
Good morning- time for a bean update- I will work the edits when I get to print- I hope you are enjoying the adventure and now its time for the bean to get direction…. Keep creating trav
Good morning- Sorry for the late update- it has been a rough week as we deal with a death in the extended family and the mess that comes with it. I will still be around and will still post pages, just my be a little quiet…. Sorry about that. Anyways keep creating and enjoy the […]
Sorry I am late- just got back from Emerald City Comic Con- What a fantastic show- really tired- but I still got it up today. Keep creating trav-
Back to reality…. in both the world of the bean and in my own personal life. Nice to have a few things back to normal. I will start filming these pages once again… prob starting next week. trav
Sorry that we missed last week. My oldest daughter got married and so my week has been chaos, a good chaos though. I am back and working though and feeling good about where the adventure is going. Thank you for all your support- keep dreaming big- trav
Good morning I hope that everyone had a fantastic weekend- today’s update. – New page, new twists… Thank you for your support… trav
Good morning- Here is today’s update. Someone has some explaining to do…. 🙂 Keep creating. trav
Good morning and may you have a fantastic day today!!! New comic up- trav
Good morning- todays comic update and back from a great show this weekend- trav
the beast king comes…… a clash of two swords…. more comics coming… trav
Todays- update- we are heading back underground and rejoining a couple of lost friends.
We will be at the amazing Las Vegas show this weekend. So if you are in the area come on down and hang out. Get some free sketches and enjoy the adventure. Keep creating trav
Just got back this morning from the Amazing Las Vegas Comicon- it was a fantastic and fun show- i am a little worn out- now onto denver Comic con this weekend… Also I love this update for some- reason- i am not sure why it might be the door. trav
From one con to another – we have done a lot of traveling this year. It has been good and a lot of exciting things have happened. The comic keeps moving forward and this is a good thing. I love it’s direction. Next week is the big SDCC show- so if you have a ticket […]
Sorry for the month hiatus. We had to take a break- I had SDCC, 1800 books to ship, a reception for my daughter… can’t believe my oldest married, and a few other things that needed to be taken care of. It has been a long month. Yet it allowed me to really look at the […]
a little chaos this weekend coming up. I will be at dragon con and yes i feel a little mad 🙂
Next week we hit the 750 page mark- feeling pretty excited about that.
Its a milestone today- 750 comic updates – and no stopping either 🙂
now that the shows are done- and things have slowed down a little i can get back to my focus on the bean. sorry for being off and on – especially with lotp being such a huge hit as well. 🙂 Running two comics- can be tough. trav
I must apologize for the delay in the comic update. I have been sick and figuring out how do I make this labor of love continue. It has been a long few months- and yes I am working on another comic which is helping me feed my family which bean does not. Yet I promised […]
The adventure continues…. I will have announcement on bean in a couple of weeks. Something very big is happening with the Bean and it’s direction. Something that will make the Bean more available to everyone else…. I am very excited about it. I am sorry that i have been a little silent- just a […]
Sorry for the wait and such. Bean has returned… Right now i will be working in Black and White to keep the story going- but I am going to be working on the beginning chapters to get the whole story colored. The key is to keep the story moving forward along with LOTP. There is […]
Back in Culver’s – but things are not boding well for our mining community. Right now my focus is once a week with bean. Hoping to make wed at the moment the prime update day. As the patreon grows and I find more time I will add more and more update days. Thanks again for […]
I can't say enough good things about the atmospherics of your art. It's so immersive!
Sven Böttcher
the young Hero find “the sword” and must proof himself against a huge Monster. Hmm.. with the last Page i hear the “Bossfight Theme” from Secret of Mana.
Rumblefeather
Bob!!!! Oh goddess!!!!! What have they done to you?!