Bean 119
New page up- Sorry about the delay- I've been a little slammed.
Imagination comes from all sources and this piece has a special place in my heart as I watched a little girl of mine, color away many years ago. I was never able to get it to print until now. I am excited because this piece has many different meanings for me.
This print will debut at the Phoenix comic con and will go on sale after memorial day weekend with Issue 5 which goes to press today.
Issue 6 update - I am at page 15 pencils and it is flowing well.
Issue 7 update - yes there is an issue 7 update. I started scripting last night. I added a whole new section which fills a whole I think the books created. I am really jazzed with where it is all going.
well more news to come and don't be afraid to say hi! I love to talk:)
trav
As you can tell, in-between books I go a little nuts on my b/w pieces. I use them to learn and develop my trade. Everyone needs to practice.
Some of my pieces are a little more involved as well. Like the one on the right. I have a salt water tank at home and I wondered what it would be like to keep a mermaid in there. How big, filtration system, etc.
So I set one up. Now personally I would have made the tank a little bigger, I do hate seeing animals in enclosures far too small, yet I did make sure the protein skimmer was there as well as a nice filtration system on the right.
Now before you set up your mermaid tank make sure you have your parents permission and the space needed to take care of them. Cleaning can be a bear at times, but honestly no one likes a dirty tanks.
To see all the other new illustrations - just click the pic or follow the link to more floating islands, pirates and a few other surprises.
Stay creative and keep imagining. More artwork to come.
trav-
Issue 5 Cover
As promised here is the cover to issue 5 (some spoilers for those following the web, yet if you bought the 4th book you might have an idea on what is going on:) I am at the beginning stages of the piece right now, giving it it's color treatment and trying to set the right mood. Music plays a big part in this process as I come up with the color profile. It puts me in the right vibe.
Also last night, I finished the interior to issue 5. All text, balloons and sound effects have been added and it is in edits. I cannot believe how well it came off. Plus I am starting issue 6 prob next week. I feel really inspired right now and I am so pleased how will the story is coming together.
Issue 5 goes to press on the 17 and should be on sale May 29th cross your fingers:)
I hope you are enjoying the tale. I would encourage to help supporting the production of the story by picking up the series. Your support helps pay for paper, inks and printing. It also allows the story to continue with out it becoming a burden. So pick up a set and enjoy. I'll draw in each book bought from the bean leaf press store. You can order your copies here.
I would like to again thank everyone who supports the cause and even helps promote my story. I could not do this without you. I will also post updates on the cover during the day so you can check the progress.
trav
