Lloyd and the Bear

So first time around with issue #12 I had a scene with Lloyd and Bear reflecting on their previous adventures. Bear points out that it’s only been several weeks since our two heroes met the Shoal and then we’ve Lloyd coming back saying it felt more like several years.

Now hey, this wasn’t Lloyd being glib (um, okay, maybe a little?) but more a chance for me to refer to how it had been three years since issue #1 came out (if you count from the point I originally released the comics in colour)

With the update I got to this point in the book and realised that it doesn’t really work any more. Even if I count from the point I updated the (updated) books it had gone past three years (I think) and so I decided to go with another self-reference and this time it’s Bear who gets to give the line (which also seems more in character don’t you think?)

Man, they really have changed. Not only in how they act with one another but yeah, my art style has changed A LOT.

Y’know, I had toyed with updating the old issues back in the day to reflect the current style but I kinda like it. I mean, it’s a bit odd looking at it now but at the same time I really want to retain some of the history of the old books and how they first looked. Like Garfield? If you look at the old strips he looks soooo different from what he does now (and personally I really like his old look)

Man, I sure hope keeping the old style in the early books doesn’t bite me in the butt…..

Right! Anyways, back to updating more pages and forgetting my inner fears! (Eek!)

More soon! Bear hugs!

PS. I’m now really beginning (yes, beginning) to dislike the old Comic Sans. I see what you see!

Wait, whuh? Okay, I know this sites really supposed to be about my work but a bear has to eat and MAN DO I LOVE MAC & CHEESE!

So with that I’m going to be doing a little side project reviewing different restaurants and other locations for the BEST Mac & Cheese!

Here’s our logo with my wee self stuffing my face (as usual!)

What do you think? I’ll have more information on this to come along with the title for my review site!

More soon! Bear hugs!

So firstly, I’ve not been on here for an age and I’m sorry for that. The big reason being that I was really focused on updating issue #12 and got really stuck on designing the main bad guy.

And yeah, you may question that I already showed you the big bad for this issue on one of my recent posts and you’d be right but all the same, I was still stuck on designing the big bad for this issue! Okay, I admit, I’m making little sense but all will become clear when the book comes out! #spoilers

So anyways, this morning I got to finishing page 12 of the book which by rights would mean that I’m at the half way mark but….

It’s not! (and hey, while you collect yourself with that revelation why not have a moment and check out this totally non-spoiler, non-clear final panel from page 12)

See, this is an extra large sized issue as I’ve got so many things that I missed out first time I released the book and so yeah, it’s bigger! There’s sooooo much stuff being added that I’m really chuffed about! And yeah, I’m really enjoying putting this book together and loving where it’s going and I really hope that once it’s released that you guys will totally love the book as well!

I’ve got a few things coming up and will be updating on here more in the weeks to come as I’ve plans for 2018 and trying new things!

Plus! Convention dates! Yay! I’m already missing conventions! Conventions are SO much fun!

Okay, back to work but do check back soon as there will be more news coming!

Bear hugs!