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Published: 2008-12-17 14:44:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 4394; Favourites: 62; Downloads: 79
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made a good point about how I'm revealing too much of TGAF comic content.I do this for a couple of reasons.
One is for general exposure which is not a bad thing when starting the comic out. There are generally thousands of other web comics out there that are competing for a spotlight in the commercial market. And for those who don't showcase their stuff early on won't be getting much of an advantage than those who do present it to their target audience. Of course there are some exceptions to this theory as one can be patient enough to put years into a project - make the perfect comic and probably get a deal with the publishers immediately behind the scenes.
The second reason is to build up on my content and to also get people to spot out any errors on my English and punctuation. When I have my stuff ready I can get it published in the form of a book where people can pick off the shelf and read it at their own leisure without having to worry that about publication errors. has an excellent and original comic series running and she still shows it for free. It's a matter of how much the fans are willing to support your work - i.e. to buy the book, at least the money you spare is enough to put some food on the table.
Hope you'll enjoy the next chapter. There's much ass kick to do and I will reveal how I format my books for the New Year on my next journal entry!
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Chris: *walks by behind Ashworth and Ruby* Wow! It's like Alphonse Elric powered up!
Ashworth: Wha? How did this....guy get here?
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Drawing in perspective is quite difficult! Do you use auxiliar lines to do it? Or you just do it? I'm curious to know! ^^
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Nah I just do it from my head!
BTW I got your X-mas card!! 
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*Looks at Ruby's expression*
I approve this. LOL!!!
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i'm officially a fan of this comic now
keep up the awesome work!
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yeah its good to show your work ya know :3 you'll get fans and help and support on the way ^_~
ON my story I'm working on its need time and more work before I even think of sharing. I always change my mind and it sometimes good to keep somethings down low XD kekeke I'm working on this tale with my love 
IF I was where Ruby and Ash were I have no idea what I'll do XD
I might point out: "WOw! That guy tall : o " ROFL ROFL
keep the great work up dude ^_~ and do your best in what you love ^_~
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Thanks EvyCrystal! ^^ I appreciate the support and words of encouragement as always.
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That's brillaint, Elson.
That's great! I wonder what SEGA would be like if YOU worked there!
You'd be like, the next Yuji Naka of the Art Department or something.
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I do too. Heck, myabe one day Sonic team will discover DeviantART. Imagine all those great artists like you with a new job offer. XD
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Haha, I have so much to say, but so little ways to figure out how to say it. X_x;
However, in the top right corner, I can say one thing. The tones on the rocks/ground are extremely confusing to me. I can't tell who's standing on what! At first I thought there was a cliff, due to Ashworth's feet, then I thought 'No it's a mound of rocks' but then I got further confused because some rocks were seperated out.
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Ah cool! Thanks for the feedback about the tone on the rocks/ground Lin. They are all at just about the the same level on the ground.
The separation of the rocks was to keep it natural because it was something I've observed when I was caving in Australia and the U.S. - the natural formation of the rocks slowly cascade into a natural slide downwards to surfaces that have a lot of wear and tear from the drips of water.
So from Larcel is at higher ground on the slope that is going downwards towards Ash and Ruby.
The more simplified tones that is under Ash and Ruby's shadows help differentiate from the more rocky surface that Larcel was standing on.
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Ah, okay. XD I think that makes a little bit more sense. Whenever I go caving, I tend to go into things such as lava tubes so my experiance is a bit different. (The grounds are more smooth, and occasionally soft due to soot, ash, and bat quano.)
Although I think I see what you mean though, perhaps it would be easier to differenciate the gradual level maybe some very light burn tool shading on some of your hand drawn lines among the manga tones would help the reader to realize it's slipping in to eachother? I think it may just be confusing me because the boulder's look big, but the tones blending into them look small. For me it seems to make the eye uneasy, but again, I see what you mean now.
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Needless to say that your comic is coming along just fine, Elson. I really like how you were able to get Ruby's eyes so realistic, and the way she looks when she's frightened by something, that's just hillarious! The monster is also cool, and reminds me of some of the monsters that we have to kill in Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess. Great work as always, and congratulations for it, my friend. Keep it up!
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Cheers for the feedback and words of encouragement SonicPossible00. 
It's always fun to put Ruby in the tightest of situations - she has a ton of expressions waiting to be discovered!
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In all honesty, that perspective shot is not quite working for me. If you're interested and haven't already, you can check out some of the Andrew Loomis drawing books online. [link]
They have a lot of really good info. This one is especially good for perspective [link]
It may not be comics, but I think it would be useful. ^_^
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Please be a bit more specific in future your comment/critique/suggestion - did you mean bird's eye view of Larcel on the first panel or Ashworth from worm's view on the second panel?
It'll help me heaps more! And cheers for the links. *thumbs up*
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Whoops, I should have been more specific. I was referring to the bird's eye view looking down on the top right corner of the page.
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Ah okay, cheers for that!
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Well, I thank for the Advanced Previews, if it wasn't for them, I would never been able to saw something of this great story x3
The page is fantastic xD Ruby's face is priceless and the way Ash seems so calm xD
also the first panel is great o.o
fantastic work 
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You're going to publish this? Awesome! I'll buy all your comics because they're so awesome!
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I approve of Ruby's reaction.
I notice that her expression seems influanced by one piece, but the main art style seems to be more Sonic based... interesting.
Just out of curiosity, who do you think would win in a fight, Shadow the Hedgehog or Ashworth the Wombat?
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I best let the fans decide on that when I reveal more on Ashworth's power, abilities and potential.
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It would be an awesome fight, I'm assuming.
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Well...I have to confess that one year ago I thought in the exactly same thing. However now IΒ΄m pending for your strategy. Is no deal of the product without an apresentation of quality to a targeted public (for something is called marketing. IΒ΄m learning it basis)
Maybe in one...two years time I will face this personally.
About the pages. Well I couldnΒ΄t help myself when saw RubyΒ΄s expression, lol. I see that she is gonna be the queen of panic or something
However I took some time to understand what Larcel is actually doing. He looked dead for a while, but only now I see that is growing of frustation. That thing of perspective is very tricky, donΒ΄t you think?
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It was a very difficult angle to draw. At the end of the day I had manage to get the result that I had wanted.
Larcel is a little agitated from rocks and debris weighing a tonne that fell on top of him moments before.
Soon enough you'll realise what sort of action to take with your comics. Some artists show theirs for free on a temporary basis and rely on audience loyalty to keep the series alive. Whilst some make it big time when they've made a refined product from years of dedicated labour and care to the art - and when they do it's only a matter of maintaining that standard.
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Is really a question to ask ourselves if we are giving the best information for the readers. In my personal opinion, I think that in this way we can feel how the story starts and we know perfectly that is just the beginning. Besides to find the free time to make the comic itself and some extra artwork just for DA is hard. Everything takes it sweet time.
For that and for more that I donΒ΄t feel any ready to start the story. I need experience and to feel freely about comics. For now is just a hobbie and a daydream. Can never to become true. However IΒ΄m not the kind to think that is an impossible dream.
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Who knows when Cursed Tails or another inspiring project of yours will become a commercial success in the cartoon/comics industry one day.
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I don't agree with Ash... he seems VERY happy XD
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FAVED Your comics are great, I would just say though DON'T SHOW TOO MUCH e.g. spoilers. But I think you know what your doing.
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The monster arises again! OAO
Awesome work! Ruby's expression made me LOL
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Great work as always man. I can't wait to see how the TGAF guild gets started!
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So, you have an editor, right? By the way, seriously, listen to Lazarus! I just listened to Dear My Friend and thought that was great, but this is epic!
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No I don't. The only editor here is yours truly.
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Interesting... you know, if you do get big, they will want you to get an editor. xP But yeah, whatever, right?
Hav a awesom weeck, sur! xD
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I don't think you're revealing too much content (you haven't like told us how it ends, a secret ability/subplot, etc... or do you even know how it ends?! xDDDD)
I would buy the books even if it's for free online, just to support one of my fav artists!
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That's the spirit.
Cheers for the feedback - Ruby sure is freaking out! Ashworth is the cool, calm and collective type after all. XD
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I'm defiantly buying your book. And I will be redoing my own art too.
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xD Eventually you're going to have to make Ashworth be freaking out and Ruby calm, THAT would be funny.
Haha, there's tons of people that would support you/make sure you keep on/start rioting if you stopped (myself included)
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Both Ashworth and Ruby will be freaking out and joining in the riot if I ever quit!
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Too true, too true xD
The riot would be momentous! The size of a small country! Even though some would just be there to riot!
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