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tracyjb — Lackadaisy Process
Published: 2010-11-08 19:57:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 201362; Favourites: 6692; Downloads: 48009
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I'm really, really sorry about the lack of update, guys. Struggling a lot with the comic lately.I put this panel process rundown together for Draw! recently, though, and even though it's not very exciting, I figured at least it's something I could share in the meantime.
This process has gotten vastly more complicated since I started working on Lackadaisy. Pages used to be almost 100% pencil with just a little sepia tone added digitally. Now, after penciling, a panel often requires hours of additional work. (Put 12 or 15 panels together per page, and it adds up to at least part of the reason I fail so hard at regular updates.)
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Very nice work and thankyou for the progression show...also...YOU GOT CAUGHT! hehe~<3
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Wow.... and how long does that usually take you?
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I find it funny I am looking at this while in my Photoshop class XD
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Don't feel bad! The good things are always worth waiting for. And your comic is definately one of the goof things.
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BEAUUUUUUUUUUUTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIFUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you for sharing this. Seeing your process helps me better clarify my own approach, especially in the tension between line and tone.
I must confess, every time I see your sequential work I want to take another shot at comics.
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Considering how extensive your process is, I can totally understand the lack of update. It always comes out beautifully though.
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Daaamn! That's amazing. Makes us understand why it takes so long to make em. With that said, take your time.
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Jeeze this is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing how you do your technique with all of us. <33
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But the work you do to give up multiple page updates is worth the wait. I enjoy just looking at your art.
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Why does the female [mammal] have human hair but the male [mammal] doesn't?
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my heart, as always, goes out to you on making this comic. Not too many people realize how much it takes, ( I used to make little animation type things that were around 5 min. a skit. At 24 frames per second that was alot to undertake.) And when you throw the rest of the day to day in the mix it gets hard to meet deadlines. that's why I have always loved Lackadaisy. The heart that you put into this shows in every page. Congrats on keeping this thing going. Cheers.
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This is a very comprehensive little tutorial, I'd say that I was impressed, but this is just par for the course when it comes to your work! Do you use a similar greyscale method for your color pieces?
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Aaahh, this is fantastic. I just love seeing stuff like this, and from such a skilled draftsperson at that! I regret not seeing you at SDCC - you had left the con already by the day I made it over to your booth (still bought some Lackadaisy stuff) - but this is probably exactly the sort of thing I would have asked you about 
So, thanks for posting this!
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The way I see it, you can't rush art. I'm always immensely happy to see updates when they happen, and expect them to be infrequent with as much work as you put into the comic. Keep it up!
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Thanks for this insight, really interesting to see how you achieve the unique lackadaisy-look!
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Wow... I had no idea it took so long... Good thing I'm the patient kind! (Not to mention humble! Did I mention humble?)
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Spectacular! I love the way he watches her walk in the door! You captured it perfectly!
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The initial drawing itself is a work of art on its own ;]
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This is of great interest to me, I'm thankfull for this cool look into your process. Great update and good luck with all the work. Can I ask how much work goes into a page or book in terms of hours? And how much you charge for it?
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Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! 
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Nice technique ^-^ i like the way you explained it all, i could actually follow what you were saying (unlike alot of other tutorials ive seen before) im still a photoshop newbie and its good to find things like this online. the last two parts where of most help.
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damn! that sure is alot of work. can't bring myself to work on comic pages because i'd probably rush things too much.
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DANG that all sounds complicated. But it turns out beautifully and is well worth the wait.
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I like seeing this 
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about how long does it take you to get from a rough work to a final, postable piece?
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You make it seem so incredibly easy! Amazing work as always. Good luck with getting rid of that artist's block!
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Looks so easy...haha....
Lovely!
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I don't mind how long it takes for you to post new stuff, if that means it's as good as this.
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A very inspiring insight into your process. Love the comic, very witty.
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Always lovely. Thanks for the behind-the-scenes peek
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oh my gosh. I can't believe you're on dA!
My friend bought a hard bacl copy of your beautiful comic; cherishes it like nothing. the art is so amazing!
I recognised this almost immediately. Wow.
Keep up the excellent production~!
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Oh - wow. Small world. Thank you...and I'm very glad to hear your friend likes the book!
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Thanks so much for making these tutorials, they're really helpful!
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