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Colors are so crazy

If you ever draw a background with normal, realistic colors, but you think that it looks a bit boring

Then all you gotta do is change the layer mode to Exclusion or Difference, and BOOM! It's a whole new atmosphere! Incredible!!

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any guesses for what the next illustration is? :)

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this is the second time the haiku bot has blessed me... what have I done to be worthy of his presence?

(i don't think there's 6 syllables in teleportation, but good hustle buddy.)

The lighting be giving mad scientist vibes.

Phineas has a teleportation pad. Where he gonna go?

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Hi I just wanted to let you know that I think your art is cool and I really like the Phineas and Ferb stuff you've been doing. Also,

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Had lunch with a friend so I was a bit late to reblog this 😅 New page out!

Under the Sun p.16-17

I've given this guy a different name, but in my head I just refer to him as Mr Mushnik. (like, from LSoH)

NEXT [Updates Saturdays] PREVIOUS Start from the beginning!

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Switching it up with a different chaotic boy and his best friend

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What is your process in making your comic? :o I'm trying to make one myself and would like some tips!

Sure thing! I'm assuming you're talking about this one Hope you're okay with a long answer

I'd say first, you figure out what is the most important goal for you, and base the process around it. Is it trying a new style? Focusing on backgrounds?

For me, there was two main technical things. 1. I wanted to make absolute sure that I WILL finish it. 2. I realized how much I missed having physical pieces of art. (I also wanted to use the story to get a feel for writing these characters... but. that doesn't affect the process. not for me at least)

First, I have the story mostly mapped out in my head. It's not super long, it's more of an introduction to the world. So my "scripts" are really just dialogue and a thumbnail scribbled beside it. I'll plan maybe 5 pages and then immediately start drawing it. It's fast, and keeps me on my toes.

I sketch and ink everything on Bristol paper, except for the very first page. It took hours to do the inks for that one, which is when I realized that it was taking way too long and ultimately switched to paper. Infinite use of Ctrl+Z is not always a good thing. I'm not clean whatsoever with my inking. Most people would be more careful, but I just use it as a way to ignore my mistakes and keep pushing forward. (I do have a white paint marker for the big messes though.)

I scan the pages, and adjust the levels so it's purely black and white. I might also fix obvious mistakes here and there, but I'm not picky about it.

Then I color! I'm still figuring out what looks good. Though I really like having either monochromatic panels, or two complimentary colors directly opposing each other. I also overlay it with a grainy texture.

I use CSP for everything, and they have really good text tools, especially for comics. I like to color the text bubbles to match the color palette of the panels they're in. Just a personal preference.

I think that's it? But feel free to ask other questions if you're interested!

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The delivery of "sixteen THOUSand dollars" will never not be my favorite thing

SOMEONE FINALLY BROKE VIC MICHAELIS

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An actual honest to gosh Christian on tumblr. Never thought I'd see the day. Good for you. Good art :) 👍

YESSIR! and thank you! I've been tossing around the idea of adapting a Bible story into animated/illustrated form... believe it or not there's a lot of intense stuff in that book XD. Especially when you start getting into the historical side of things. It's so interesting

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these are the best tags I've ever gotten

Tune in for the new season of Some Dude and Human Nemo, now streaming on Disney+

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the tumblr humans have made contact with me... So be on the lookout for one of my PnF posts being featured somewhere. Maybe an ad or smthn?...I think that's how that works? idk, it's kinda funny to think about, though

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FRICK WHAT

I DON'T WANT TO SOUND CONCEITED BUT DID I ACCIDENTALLY HELP FUEL THIS??

(my sisters and I finally watched the season 4 finale a couple weeks ago, and I just wanted to draw the boys... thats all ;-;)

And what’s this about?? 👀

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that one friend who is insanely smart, but also the most oblivious person on earth

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I LOVE your Maria survived AU and I was wondering if by any chance you knew of any fanfics about the idea? If not, does Maria love Bell and Sage like she loves Metal Sonic, Orbot and Cubot?

thanks! I think i vaguely remember reading one or two... but I'm not sure which one, and I don't save the ones I've read XD

Maria loves all the little robots, and she's set up a guest room for them whenever they stay over. They play pictionary

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Turns out I'm the kind of person who can make some pretty dang good Blackberry Cobbler, but still messes up Mac 'n Cheese.

(also I made orange chicken from scratch for the first time and it came out... decent I think?)

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I need you to know that I am obsessed with the way you draw Phineas and Ferb characters, especially the titular boys. Just, so good, so understanding of rambunctious but well meaning little boys. Also just love the way you translate their designs in general.

Aw thank you! I also became obsessed with my designs of the boys ;-; Purely accidental, I assure you. I think I just like drawing kids being goofy little kids.

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@agentlizardofowca okay. well. this post will have at least 8 drawings in it. So you have unknowingly guessed my plans XD

just.... just one more phineas and ferb thing. thats it