Posted by nullthread on Dec 06, 2021
I had the centerfold this time around and went the "poster" route (which I'll show in another post), but I had a tiny strip idea for the funnies. I jotted down the text in my notebook and found the time to draw it yesterday.
I first start with sizing the canvas (in Procreate) the final size they're looking for, which was 14.5" x 5.5". Because there are no bleeds, I don't have to account for them. I use the "drawing assist" to divide it roughly into 4 panels. Since there's very little movement in the panels, I just use the windows and characters as frame - no need for additional lines!
I had a lot of nervous productive energy last night so I just kept going. I imagined a city scape behind the drone, but opted to keep it simple. The heavy black grounds it, and your eye immidiately knows you're reading 4 panels.
I don't know which is my closest sentient copier, but I'm hoping they like to trade zines.