Using the model for layouts

So I want to do a panel with Brett watching TV and Patrice in the background asking him if he wants some coffee. I zoom around with the model until I find the angle I want.


And then I can sketch the scene!

I think this could really help me think about layouts. Of course I still need to setup the perspective with vanishing points etc. for finished drawings but all the fretting about where they need to go is lessened. Kinda fun too.

Patrice's Apartment from Google Sketchup

Cool little modelling app from google allows you to make a 3d model and then view it from any angle. Also has a ton of models others have built for reference. This could be helpful for seeing in perspective.

Here is a model I made for Patrice's apartment.



Another angle looking at the living-room area from the kitchen counter.



And another one looking back at the kitchen from the sitting area.




Also here is a model someone else did of Jerry Seinfeld's apt.

post buzz brett

just trying to see if I can draw Brett without the long hair. Threw in seedless and Patrice for composition practice.

a little scene....

Just doodling while waiting to go to the in-laws for thanksgiving.

Patrice sketch

Patrice 11/17

pony tail

yet another sketch....focusing on the hair and practicing her face. In this sketch, she looks a little heavier than the last one. I think this one is a little better. Getting closer.

another sketch

This drawing doesn't look good to me but it served it's purpose. I am basically trying to work out the body proportions and I think I am closing in on what I want. Also I think I am getting a handle on Patrice's basic look. However, this drawing looks a little dumpy/sloppy for some reason. I think part of it is the pen I used tonight. anyway more later.

more patrice sketches

another Patrice. longer nose bridge. smaller eyes....getting better.

Character Sketch....

Another sketch of Patrice...still needs work.

some initial sketches of Partice....still working on her face a little.

more lettering p 16

I wanted to add the words to this page since it mostly exists for the conversation. stil lnot sure if the flow of the balloons works. I thinned the balloon border by 1 pixel to see if looks better thinner on this page also.

pp14-15 lettered

lettered pp12-13

Some lettered pages...pp10-11

Up at the flickr site I posted six lettered pages but they are hard to read. Here they are...

tit-a-tete

exposed a boobie...practiced some lettering

progress on page 6

more work last night and tonight. The page is coming together pretty good.

Page 6-7 combo

started working on combining pages 6-7 last night. Here's what I got so far.

PAge 16 - cars

page 16 cont'd again

saving the cars for last....