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-------------------------------------------------------NOTICE: NATE HAS MOVED TO A NEW DEVIANTART ACCOUNT.
My new username is NateSonOfSimp: [link]
I chose my original username poorly, and now the internet thinks my name is "Hugh." Though I hate to have to rebuild my watcher list from scratch, I've decided that this switch will only get more difficult the longer I wait.
Thanks in advance for coming along with me to my new home on DeviantArt!
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Original line art: [link]
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A page from Project Waldo. The color feels a little timid to me right now -- I think I'll have to come back to this one.
All of the pages for Project Waldo are drawn directly in Photoshop CS3 using a Cintiq tablet monitor. For line work I use default brush settings at 100% hardness (4-pixel width for thin lines, 7-pixel width for outlines).
For coloring, I use the popular Multifill and Flatten plugins ([link] ) to build selectable areas of color, and then I add new layers of color at different blend modes and opacities (this is a pretty random, haphazard, and slow process).
It usually takes me about a week to get a single page finished. Part of my reason for attempting this project is to learn ways to speed up my workflow.
Project Waldo will be released in 24-page installments beginning in 2010. For more information, and to sign up on a mailing list to be notified when the first issue comes out, visit the Project Waldo development blog: projectwaldo.blogspot.com.
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Comments: 70
evelynlinnane [2011-01-24 16:58:34 +0000 UTC]
This is incredible! my friend and i are trying to develop a webcomic and Waldo is a huge inspiration to us <3
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duanenicholsart [2010-08-31 11:50:17 +0000 UTC]
This is really beautiful. Good pace/storytelling.
I can't wait to see more.
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Cyber-9 [2010-08-15 00:40:22 +0000 UTC]
The level of detail and color is spectacular! Definitely a comic I would invest in, nice work!
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Maiolo [2010-05-22 22:48:55 +0000 UTC]
WOW! You have the BEST DIGITAL COLOR and PALETTE I ever seen... Iยดll save all you images, believe me! AHUAHAUA Awesome work, and keep the high level!
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hughferriss In reply to Maiolo [2010-07-04 05:25:18 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, Maiolo! Your gallery is beautiful -- I love the atmospheric effects you've achieved on those Athena pages. Moonlit clouds, God-rays... they're all very well done. I'm flattered that someone with your skills likes my color!
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Maiolo In reply to hughferriss [2010-07-08 20:46:23 +0000 UTC]
Thanks a lot man... I'll keep an eye in your deviant, 'cause your work is a reference in colors for me! Keep the wonderful work!
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hughferriss In reply to SamMooney [2010-02-09 15:56:02 +0000 UTC]
Thanks very much, Sam!
Your "trains" page is really nice. I love how specific it is -- it reminds me a little bit of Jiro Taniguchi. Just that attention to detail and choice of subject matter. I hope you do more like this!
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hughferriss In reply to fuurin [2010-02-09 15:43:52 +0000 UTC]
Thanks Nana!
Your stuff is beautiful. I am really jealous. The lines, the color, the composition... spectacular! I can't believe some of the stuff you can do with markers!
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fuurin In reply to hughferriss [2010-02-10 11:38:51 +0000 UTC]
Holy... you replied! Haha I guess being floored by someone's work elevates them above this world in my mind.
Just seeing the attention and detail in these pages... man... give me some of that saintly patience! I need to learn how to slow down...
I'm following your blog as well, looking forward to updates!
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hughferriss In reply to fuurin [2010-02-12 15:50:16 +0000 UTC]
Floored? Really? Wow, perspective is a strange thing. I am now following your blog, as well, and I'm blown away by your ability to remain a student (and I mean this spiritually, more than literally) after you've already attained such a high level of ability. Your blog taught me at least ten new things inside of half an hour. Especially the composition tutorials (the whole bit about where the eye settles). So great!
I look forward to seeing your future work. It's going to be spectacular.
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hughferriss In reply to RollingCherry [2010-02-09 15:39:23 +0000 UTC]
You are insanely great. Thanks for taking the time to comment here!
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MichaelMayne [2010-01-13 23:39:30 +0000 UTC]
I am floored. This is amazing. So much detail, so much work to appreciate!
I must browse more of your work!
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hughferriss In reply to MichaelMayne [2010-01-20 15:26:07 +0000 UTC]
Thanks again, Michael. It means a lot that someone with your talents likes my project.
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WillCaligan [2010-01-06 16:24:19 +0000 UTC]
You really have some nice work. Love your colors.
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hughferriss In reply to WillCaligan [2010-01-10 23:06:03 +0000 UTC]
Thanks very much, Will!
I really enjoyed your gallery -- there's a great balance between realism and funky cartoon proportions. I love that style. It's got a nice Mignola-type rhythm to it, too. Did you get your start in animation? It seems like only animators really get that kind of stuff. Wonderful work!
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WillCaligan In reply to hughferriss [2010-01-11 17:00:55 +0000 UTC]
It is my pleasure. Thanks so much for the kind words on my gallery. Wow, Mignola-type is a huge compliment. I did not start in animation. I have always wanted to work in animation but comic books is the only place that I have ever found paying work.
Thanks again for the kind words. Means a lot to me.
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DavinArfel [2009-12-28 12:46:52 +0000 UTC]
OMG O.O... I'm in love with your comic's project !!! It's just... astounding !!!
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hughferriss In reply to DavinArfel [2010-01-10 22:43:04 +0000 UTC]
Aw, thanks Davina!
Your gallery is HUGE! What a prolific artist... now that I know how hard it is to draw even one comic, I'm blown away by your productivity. And I love the moodiness of your color. It's just not fair that you've already done so much at your age! I've got a lot of catching up to do.
Thanks again for the generous comment!
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DavinArfel In reply to hughferriss [2010-02-23 22:08:09 +0000 UTC]
!!!
Aw Thank you so so much !!! It's a great honour to receive your compliments, and your observations!!!
I'm impatient to see more of your art !!!
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IlNedo [2009-11-15 10:29:46 +0000 UTC]
hi, i like your coloring tecnique, it works great with the inks.
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hughferriss In reply to IlNedo [2009-11-15 15:29:10 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, man! I'm glad you like it.
I love the weirdness of Fumetto Umanis. I can't understand the words, but I'm mesmerized anyway! Lots of very nice color stuff in your gallery, too.
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IlNedo In reply to hughferriss [2009-11-15 17:16:44 +0000 UTC]
thanks for visiting my gallery too.
Umanis was a short comic for a contest, is about powerful alien scientists with useless human "powers". Is a parody of golden age comics, like the early Fantastic Four
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REK-drawings [2009-11-03 22:22:45 +0000 UTC]
Great introductory page. And I really felt the vibration of that creatures steps (the one in the last panel).
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hughferriss In reply to REK-drawings [2009-11-05 05:25:22 +0000 UTC]
Thanks again! I'm pretty sure your Legolas drawing is the funniest thing I've seen all day. I snickered aloud.
I'm usually immune to puns, but that one got me.
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nicholaskole [2009-10-23 17:44:22 +0000 UTC]
This page just BLOWS my mind! I am SO excited to see where Project Waldo goes, and I have to say: for composition, color, and creature design you are definitely one of my favorite new comic artists. Can't wait to see all of this when it publishes!
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hughferriss In reply to nicholaskole [2009-10-24 06:32:14 +0000 UTC]
Dude, I just went and drooled all over your gallery, and then I came back and looked at my own stuff again, and I was filled with sadness. Man, you are so good. I'm stoked that you like my stuff -- that means a lot to me.
Thanks for the encouragement. And keep up the astonishing work!
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nicholaskole In reply to hughferriss [2009-10-26 17:22:25 +0000 UTC]
Oh, wow! The honor is certainly mutual, sir!
I definitely didn't expect that Thanks a bunch!
We are well met on these internets.
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squalljade [2009-10-01 03:26:21 +0000 UTC]
The colours are amazing! I had to keep coming back to look at it.
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hughferriss In reply to squalljade [2009-10-14 14:37:55 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much. What a nice thing to say!
You've got a great gallery! What a nice range of styles, and you nail it every time. I hope you go on to do something like this professionally.
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squalljade In reply to hughferriss [2009-10-14 23:36:01 +0000 UTC]
You're very welcome! And thanks so much, I'll definitely do it if I have the time.
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lucatos [2009-09-30 23:29:16 +0000 UTC]
this is great! leave it like that, it's awesome, and please keep going ahead with your project, I'm liking it
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hughferriss In reply to lucatos [2009-10-17 16:37:34 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, lucatos!
There are some very cool drawings in your gallery. The figure studies are quite accomplished, but War Dog is totally disturbing (in the good way)! Keep up the nice work!
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ensoul [2009-09-30 20:50:29 +0000 UTC]
The lineart on all of these is just gorgeous, and the delicate colouring.
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hughferriss In reply to ensoul [2009-10-19 14:30:24 +0000 UTC]
Aw, thanks! It's nice getting lineart compliments from the reigning King of Lines. Your gallery is astonishing! Are those etchings, or do you just use very fine pens? Or is it all (gulp) digital? However you do it, it's all spectacular stuff!
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ensoul In reply to hughferriss [2009-10-19 20:40:18 +0000 UTC]
Aw, thanks! Haha, not digital.. it's mostly just ballpoint pen.
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hughferriss In reply to 12snap12 [2009-10-19 14:49:56 +0000 UTC]
Really? Thanks!
Your paintings are gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. My only criticism is that I want more! Keep up the great work!
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Miyukitty [2009-09-30 17:51:45 +0000 UTC]
I'm loving the prehistoric animals - absolutely gorgeous setting... Your work is truly inspirational!
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hughferriss In reply to Miyukitty [2009-10-06 14:51:06 +0000 UTC]
It's just not fair that you're that good at your age. You're supposed to save all that awesomeness for later! Please tell me your eight mouse illustrations will end up in a book somewhere, because I'd totally buy it.
Thanks for the compliments!
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cabanaeclipse [2009-09-30 17:30:15 +0000 UTC]
Very good! I really love your style, and the colors are beautiful and subtle. Everything blends in so well! And your framing is awesome! I came across you because of the DD you received today I just wanted to say congratulations and that you are a very talented artist!
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hughferriss In reply to cabanaeclipse [2009-10-06 14:35:28 +0000 UTC]
Thanks very much! I'm stoked that you like the color -- that's the bit I'm most uncertain about. My neck gets a few notches less tense when somebody likes it. Much obliged!
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