| summer’s gonna turn into fall | August 24th, 2008 |
Summers are always a bit chaotic, but I apologize for neglecting blog posting.
And below is recent documentation of my rural adventures visiting my sister in Nebraska — paired with an old doodle from my
Please note that I don’t wear a helmet while drawing or in everyday life. Posted in Habibi |
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August 24th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
hi craig!
Thanks for keeping up with the blog, i find it really encouraging to read.
I love your stuff, it never ceases to amaze me. Don’t ever give up!
August 25th, 2008 at 3:33 am
the drawings for HABIBI make me very curious for the result! keep up the good work!
August 25th, 2008 at 4:07 am
cool art. I wonder how you are reversing certain black parts to white (”I will provide for you” text) and if there’s any personal guideline for outlining shapes that are up against black areas before filling them in, to avoid messing them up.
August 25th, 2008 at 9:07 am
but you should, helmets really agree with you! hahaha
beautifull work.
cheers!
August 25th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Perhaps, Craig Thompson, you might want to consider wearing a helmet while drawing or in everyday life.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:42 am
[...] Craig Thompson offers a step-by-step look at the making of a page from his work in progress, [...]
August 26th, 2008 at 3:05 am
It seems great!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:21 am
Hi Craig, are those pages pencilled and inked on the same page, or do you use copies or lightbox to ink on? I’m asking because on that third photo it looks like the pencil drawing is underneath the original page. Regardless, it looks stunning as usual. I cannot wait for this book.
August 26th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Hello Craig! I like your work very much. Especially the book Blankets it ’s one of my favourites.. Real stories with deep emotions don’t come every day. P.S: A greek fan.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
thanx craig for showing us your steps. i like how you reversed the water (black) in step 4, from step 3 (intentional?).
do you know paul pope? he’s a recent fave (don’t worry…you’re still ichiban)
mark jaquette @
illustrationISM &
bammgraphics !
August 26th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Hi Craig, I’ve given you an award
Please come to my blog and pick it up
Vhrsti
August 27th, 2008 at 12:32 am
Ho ! I didn’t know you had a blog !
Everything looks very nice… bravo
August 27th, 2008 at 7:48 am
I’ve noticed a few times that you draw the “actual” dialogue/image before the more…metaphorical? Symbolic? Is that just a coincidence, or is there a method to drawing the actual before the symbolic/metaphorical/your term here?
-Jack
August 27th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
i love the metaphor your using, so very graphic to show how sacrificing ourselves for the ones we love is not always a beautiful image, that sometimes that gift feels more like a burden to those who receive it. Can’t wait to see the context!
August 27th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Beautiful work as always! Thank you for letting us in on your works in progress. I always leave inspired to continue with my own work, and I’m repeatedly surprised to discover that you’re actually human!
August 28th, 2008 at 9:45 am
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August 30th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
This new book looks really amazing. I’m always impressed by your high level of energy. To be able to compromise to create such long works is … well, I just can’t describe… I’ll just say I’m jelous ! :)))
September 28th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Hey Craig,
I love seeing the process!
I was wondering, do you ink directly onto the refined pencils? I usually have a hard time finding the balance between overworking the pencils (leaving grooves in the paper which affect the way I ink it), and keeping the pencils light while having enough detail to be confident with the inking.
Your pencils seem to be very dark and refined, but the inked version looks so natural!