So for summer, I decided to take a DIVA (Digital and Interactive Arts) course, which is labeled as a web course. I thought: oh sweet, a web course! However, at first I was unaware that it was focused on a special topic— Graphic Novels. The course revolved more around the world of graphic novels than around the web. Wow, graphic novels, I never read a single one in my life! The only comics books I’ve actually read are Archie comics. (haha) Although, I’m a big fan of web comics, but then again, that’s not the same.. or is it? Ok, I’m not going to touch upon that controversy. Anyway, back to where I started, little did I know, we were supposed to create our own and put it up online. (scary thought, no?) Definitely a challenging (but enjoyable) class for me.
So I’m a designer, not exactly an artist. I can’t remember when was the last time I actually drew things (other than mockups/sketches) by hand, let alone comic art. I know there are many designers out there who draw alot, possibly every single day. Unfortunately, I’m not one of those. I wish I was. But when you have freelance clients and full-time school, who has that kind of time? I’m pretty embarrassed about my drawings actually, they look very child-like. I would love to clean up the work a bit in Illustrator one of these days, but for now whatever, just enjoy!
My “graphic novel”, based on many true stories and stereotypical chick flicks, titled: Help! (click to view)
