Goofballs – brand spankin’ new comic strip!
Ok, here it is… the comic strip I’ve alluded to. It’s called “Goofballs” (as in hopped up on goofballs) and is an attempt to enjoy traditional materials a bit more, and draw a few gags in the process. These days I do a lot of illustration, and I miss the comic strips I used to do for my own comic Cruel World and magazines.
I’ve really tried to keep things simple with these. It’s all old-school materials; #2 sable brush, india ink and ink wash for grey tone on bristol or watercolour paper. I do use a couple of japanese pens for the lettering, too. And while I love black and white art, I know there are many people out there that need a colour hit… so I’ve added a quick wash of digital colour as well.
While I could do these a lot cleaner digitally, I’m using the strips as an exercise in ‘letting go’ a little. I’d like to see these get looser, still. And I’m trying to work fast – even leaving in most of my mistakes after I scan them. It adds character right?
Please let me know what you think. I’m still finding my feet in terms of the style, characters and humour, as well as trying out some new papers, inks, pens, and brushes to see what works the best. I’m not locking myself into a set cast or format; I have a single panel gag on the way, too.
But enough waffling…
Helper Walrus
Goofballs 'Helper Walrus' comic strip by Anton Emdin
Goofballs 'Helper Walrus' comic strip by Anton Emdin
A Visit From God
Goofballs 'A Visit From God' comic strip by Anton Emdin
Goofballs 'A Visit From God' comic strip by Anton Emdin
love it.
more please.
…..come on! why aren’t I holding the finished 200 page award winning coffee table book collection of this stuff in my hot little hands already?!?
dammit.
Nice Anton, love your comic stuff, always have and always will! great to see some more ‘rootsey’ stuff as much as i love you’re slicker more finished stuff.. can’t wait to see some more.
these a good. looking forward to seeing more.
Looking good mate. Keep on movin’ on and you’ll soon find ya groove!
I loved it, the old black and white style is my favorite.
Great stuff! Do you have any exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, individually numbered prints available for us to purchase of these historic first strips?
Thanks guys!
No prints as yet, Mr Speaker, but I am planning on selling original art here pretty soon. Goofballs will be available, plus I’m going to sell original ink sketches for nice and cheap. Watch this space! Woah… back up… not that close.