Pencil tests

I'm trying to use a method where you sketch with blue pencil and use regular pencil to "ink", thus eliminating the need to re-ink.
So far, they work, but to some extent.
The first one I realized the paper was creme, and I pressed down too hard with the blue. And my pencil wasn't dark enough.  The result is this.

The 2nd one I finished today.
Still not happy.

And honestly, I look back at my original roots, to when I made fancomics. I was far more comfortable sketching with pencil, and then inking.  Heck, back then I used to color/shade by hand too. With a tablet, I've done a lot by computer.
I'm currently trying to enter the Shonen Jump weekly manga competition. That's why I'm testing out with pencils and blues. But with the short amount of time I have, I think I just have to go with what's more natural with me.

Now, for the drawing. This is a really old character I created. This is Kanamo, the Seamstress. One of the 12 demigods of Trinio. She doesn't represent any particular race or group, but the title Seamstress signifies her vital role in creating threads and ties to the other deities. That and she can practically make magically-enhanced clothes and fabric with whatever she can find around her. Her magic power may not be the strongest, but she makes up for it with channeling inner strength through her specially-tailored robe.
[UPDATE]6/25/13
did my first pencil test for a dummy comic page. Surprisingly not bad. But clean-up is unavoidable.
Gonna do another one, except I'll try to add inks

Welp...I think I know what route I'm going with. Honestly it's more easier to ink the stuff. It's just been a while since I'm so used to the tablet and stuff. 

Funny Bible Study moment: True Story

This literally happened last Monday.

Eruti Test: Shadow's Collar [DONE]

Welp, here's what I've GOT so far  [pages 4/6]
Again, this is a test, experiment. So there might be some changes with the style or the size of pages.

If for some reason you can't see well on the blog, it's on my deviantart here.
I plan on doing more tests, maybe test out colored pages
But for now, I think the best course of action is to make some drawings for the comic, while working on the basic plot. It's still messy as heck.

idea behind "Turtle Pie" entry

Threadless has been hosting a design contest for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 25th anniversary.
Man, I love TMNT. Saw few glimpses from the old cartoon of the 80s.
But it was the 2003 show that got me really hooked.
New one on Nick, really REALLY love it.
Unfortunately my entry wasn't good enough for competing. Guess it still needed work.
This below is the finished design:

What inspired it? Well the idea is this:

 

Yep, just finished the comics today. Also on deviantart.
...I really REALLY need to finish the Eruti test comic.

If I got a Society6 or Zazzle shop, would it be a bad idea to use this rejected design?
More importantly, would anyone even buy it?

Ethelmay character sheet, DONE...for now

I'm done with these character sheets.
But then again, I think I'm putting waaay too much in these.

And...the test comic...I know...need to get that out.

oooohh! Ethelmay possessed?

Possessed? What madness are you drawing InYuJi?!!!

Actually, yeah. Being the prophesied "Harbinger" (title pending), she acts as a vessel for fairies, the head fairies. She can call on their power, but only for a little while. She has to be careful, because some certain fairies want control over her.

But yeah, I changed the spelling of her name. No way her grandfather would be able to know a chinese name "mei" meaning beauty or plum, something. So I decided to be random and say she was born in May. So unoriginal, I know.

Reference sheet for Jason

At long last, I've finished the reference sheet for one of my main characters for Eruti.
Meet Jason. Don't have a full character bio on him.
But for now, this is him.

Honestly, I'm really giving myself an excuse not to just work on the test comic. Bad me.

Ethelmay's character sheet is coming soon. I almost ALMOST considered changing her name, but nope.