Cover of graphic novel IN UTERO by Chris Gooch.
Hark! A thread of comics I've been borrowing from the library! (Shout out @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social)
1. IN UTERO by chrisgooch44.bsky.social. Such a well-executed tale about friendship and self-discovery. Also has maybe the first-ever body horror imagery that's oddly satisfying to look at??
Like... these are the same people who advocate for book bans. Huge hypocrisy from b&n
Amazing job!! What a dream team 🤩
Such a triumph!! John and I were dying at a few of the references while the rest of the theater was silent -- I'd never felt more Canadian in my life 🫡
A crest-style sticker designed for A&M Cyclery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Stickers designed for A&M Cyclery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Wanted to share some fun logo work I did for a local business owner friend! Would love to do more like this.
This is the rub! I don't mind if it's clear from the beginning that I have creative freedom when it comes to SFX. But if they have a vision and don't convey it up front... Not cool to make you re-do it from scratch.
I think this comes up more when a comic script has been converted from a screenplay. It's easier to make clear that dialogue is coming from a loudspeaker (without showing the speaker) when you can add the necessary effects to the audio!
Another note on SFX: The thing or action making the sound should be shown in the panel with the SFX!
Like, if you have photography SFX in a panel ("POP" "FLASH"), ya gotta show that camera doing the thing. Either that, or show the source of the sound in a subsequent panel, like this.
Ahh, this is AMAZING!! So detailed and thoughtful. You're a gem as always 🫶🏻
Ugh, that's no good!! I *have* noticed more editors lately are giving the option to split GNs into chapter-by-chapter invoicing, which is MUCH nicer than working on something for 4-6 months without a penny in sight.
Exactly. I think my main issue is publishers set their own freelance policies that few people feel they're in a position to challenge, when a big draw of freelancing in the first place is being able to set your own terms with clients.
I just want folks to feel empowered to advocate for themselves!
Comics freelancers: How do we feel about publishers' typical net-30 payment terms?
AFAIK, many of us aren't paid anything up front and don't have much negotiating power.
It's frustrating, considering the small-press and individual creators I work with usually pay within a week of invoice!
Always so lovely to hear feedback like this!!
I'm available for comics lettering, design, and pre-press work through 2026 and beyond 😽
Where my Western lovers at?!
Back some awesome comics from writer @jamilscalese.bsky.social, who has my wholehearted endorsement as a super talented creator AND top-notch collaborator 🥰 Had a blast designing these books!
How many puddles of mud(d) are in Skyrim?
A cute grey cat with wide green eyes meows happily at the camera.
Also bonus pic of our recent rescue, Tuna -- a very snuggly girl (and common bagel thief, but we let that slide).
Love cats? Mysteries? How about cats SOLVING mysteries?!
Check out this Kickstarter from @amberunmasked.bsky.social, a really lovely human who I'm always proud to work with 😽
Wanted to give @longtalljodie.com credit 'cause I saw yours first (shout out RB 2🤘) but your quote-posts are disabled 😢
9 games that made me (my9games.com)
P.T. would be on here if they had it!!
Noooooo 😂😭
If that adorable fire dog ends up bipedal I'm gonna riot
If you'd be willing!! Take whatever time you need 🫶🏻
C-could I see your method too? 👉🏼👈🏼
One of the Best Ever™️!!
Sickkk 🤩 I'm curious what tools you'd typically use for hand lettering something like this?
I'd be happy to contribute!
I feel the same!! Whaa?! 😆
Or they try to sneak it in there like "must be willing to adapt and learn cutting-edge tools" 🙄
