The first Hogarth Pictures strip is finally online. Not much to say about the comic itself, it's just an introduction to Roddy the robin. Why a robin, you ask? It's an animal that is severely underused in the furry fandom and since it happens to be one I like a lot, I saw no harm in grabbing it. Originally the entire cast were going to be avians but once again citing the reasons above, I felt it gave Roddy more of a unique edge.
Many thanks to the brilliant Anonymous G for agreeing to draw this because I can't do artwork for toffee. You're a diamond, mate. A personal critique is that I would like to see this inked rather than just pencilled. G says he liked it this way but there does need to be a higher level of clarity. I will defend the use of water-colours as being Quentin Blake-esque, taking a cue from one of the world's foremost and most distinctive children's illustrators.
GLOSSARY
Skint = British slang meaning to be penniless or at least very low on personal funds.
21 Apr 2009 02:11 pm
hogarthpictures
A Struggling Business 1
The first Hogarth Pictures strip is finally online. Not much to say about the comic itself, it's just an introduction to Roddy the robin. Why a robin, you ask? It's an animal that is severely underused in the furry fandom and since it happens to be one I like a lot, I saw no harm in grabbing it. Originally the entire cast were going to be avians but once again citing the reasons above, I felt it gave Roddy more of a unique edge.
Many thanks to the brilliant Anonymous G for agreeing to draw this because I can't do artwork for toffee. You're a diamond, mate. A personal critique is that I would like to see this inked rather than just pencilled. G says he liked it this way but there does need to be a higher level of clarity. I will defend the use of water-colours as being Quentin Blake-esque, taking a cue from one of the world's foremost and most distinctive children's illustrators.
GLOSSARY
Skint = British slang meaning to be penniless or at least very low on personal funds.
Story © Scott D. Harris
Artwork © Anonymous G