thanks! Hey...I know we've all been occupied, but I really do want to do the anthology project. I realize that the deadline came and went, and the show in which to premiere the book is over, but I'd really like to contribute to a book.

So maybe another shot at a total worldwide Monster and Robot book?

That sounds great! I'll make it top priority. Let's make sure that this time we're all on the same page, and I think it'll work out fine.

Thanks! Your comics have been quite exciting lately, I'm going to have to send some cash out to you guys for more comics!!!

hahaha...thanks, I enjoy drawing things that freak me out.....and most ocean dwelling creatures are really alien in design.

>shudder

GAH! YIKES!
http://damewigginsoflee.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/monkfish540.jpg

also quite terrifing......

wow. That guy's pretty intense about his materials.....real fish parts and everything. I don't think I could play with skins, teeth, and bones all day. I have to admit that his creations are amazing though.....even if they're creepy.



It's like if Mike Mignola sculpted fish for a living......

Yeah. I use discontinued easterbrooke Falcon nibs for both lettering and inking (well, at least the Katmandi stuff....I also really like using a brush {a #2 sable hair}). Although I don't use an Ames lettering guide, but at one time, I played around with it. With these pages I rule out lines and just letter in a vague manner, hence the irregular sizing throughout the pages. I like the feel of the older materials....yet I draw in my sketchbook using gel pens, brush pens, and assorted newer utensils.

Man! That comic is pretty awesome!

The "trick" with good hand lettering isn't the letters, It's making sure that the space between the edge of the ballons and the letters aren't too close. I noticed that right away with your lettering on your comic. My advice, Letter smaller to keep your letters more consistent, and you'll have more space for you ballons to "breathe".....regardless how skritchy the letters can get.

ahhhhh, whatever, that's just my opinion.

Thanks Josh, you've been a machine lately with your art, and it's been looking real nice!

...extra creepy awesome.

Thankfully, I didn't have to use photo-reference of what real crabs/lobsters look like, I think the close up real pictures would've given me nightmares.

ew. PEOPLE EAT THESE ALL THE TIME!....well not the human handed ones....

Thanks, here's hoping I don't completely destroy it when I smear all my ink with water, and then try to salvage it with watercolor!

:(

Hey, thank-you! You're pages are looking nice as well!

Aw, geez...don't say things like that....


It makes me even more crazy and self-conscious about my work, but Thanks, I'm glad you like em' so far.

Well, It all should be in my archive, it's about 22 pages long so far......

hahahahah! Yeah it does sound like something you'd order at some swanky resturant "Tell me waiter, is the Crabmandi Fresh?".

Descend, as in move the ballon lower?

And if so, is it because it sits on that guys head? hmmmmm. I fear if I move it down it'll rest in the space between his ear and shoulder---merging it all into a single shape? Any ideas? (yes, and thanks for the kind words!)

D'oH! Yeah....ah, my bad spelling gets me in trouble. Thanks for the spot. I'll have to see If I can fix it in photoshop, or maybe scape it out.


Good catch!

Better? Geez....I sure HOPE so, or I'll never catch up to rest of you guys......


Yes, crabs freak me out. So do crayfish, lobsters, and well most crustaceans.

Why thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my efforts! Thank you for your very kind words....hopefully these don't get boring for you.

sure thing baby!


I hope you had a good thanksgiving!


-dug!