Progress? Progress!

So, I've gotten a few more scripts from Will for the comic, and I've actually turned one of them into a REAL script, and actually created some physical panels to work on. Like a REAL artist or something....I know, right?!?

That aside though I've been working on a new poster to go along with the new character addition and the new styles I've been working with. I'll post more as it comes along, but for now? Courage.

Later days!

Some fresh work

So, since there's a new convention coming up the inevitable conversation that we have over with the boys from Downe and Owte is "What can we come up with that might be new and worth some coin to people?". Well this time around we've come up with a new poster idea.

Or rather, I came up with a new poster idea and ran with the idea until I suddenly realized that I hadn't discussed this with anyone else and had to hastily take a screen cap and email it out in the hopes that everyone else would approve.

I tend not to make my best decisions at 4:47am in the morning, but it would appear that I do some of my best inking work then so meh, I'll take what I can get at this point.

Anywho, here's the picture of the work in progress. If the boys green light this then I'll finish it up and post the final version as well.

Later days!

Could new work be on the horizon?

In answer to the title of this post, yes. Yes there is a new project working its way forward although at this point it really is just a work in progress.

I've been thinking about trying out a new coloring style and with a new convention coming up I figured this was the best time to try out some changes as well as a nice big splash piece...or poster. Whichever you prefer.

I don't have too much else to say on the topic so I'll just show you what's come so far.

You may also notice a distinct change in art style. I like to mix it up and keep everyone on their toes.

Later days!

What DAY is it?

So, I definitely forgot that I had this page, and a big ol' shout out to +Google for adding it to the Chrome drop-down bar otherwise it may have been doomed to obscurity forever.

That being said, I think that for the time being keeping a daily art journal is going to be tough. Sleeping through the day, working nights, and working basically all the time limits what I have for availability on the projects I have running as it is over at www.downeandowte.com and jowte.deviantart.com as it is, but I certainly can't think of a reason NOT to post here. Especially whenever I have something new to bring to the table.

Moving on from there with the addition of www.downeandowte.com I suppose that I really do have some new stuff to show off. And sadly too much to exhibit here on this page, but I assure you I do intend to showcase some of the new material that's a cookin' up in my brain here as a sort of first look, and historical documentation (I'm counting on you digital back-up legitimacy!).

The Calgary comic con (CES) is almost upon us, and my friend Will, lady-friend Sheena and myself will all be participating as exhibitors over in the fan favorite of Artists' Alley. Downe and Owte has actually attained some level of popularity despite my lack of updates in the last few weeks. The comic itself is going to be receiving a fairly serious overhaul as well as some major workings done to it. As well as a secret project for the boys that I simply lack the funding to make a reality at the moment. (Again, as soon as I have anything solid, it will more than likely be posted here before anywhere else so stay tuned...ummm...me?)

I've moved twice in the last year which is a toll in and of itself, but there have also been some other *ahem* extenuating circumstances that have drawn we away from the joys of drawing in general. Not the least of which has required some medical attention, but that is neither here nor there so we'll stop that strain of thought before it really gets going.

Calgary is not the first or the last con Will and I will be attending, so you can certainly to look forward to us coming to your hometown at some point (assuming it doesn't cost me a minor fortune to travel and move merchandise that is).

I've started this new project of drawing a monthly themed penguin for my lady as she both loves penguins and my art style. So far there are only a few available to view over at jowte.deviantart.com, but I am in the midst of trying to make them all available since they seem to be pretty popular even outside of people that are seeing me in a romantic setting.

I don't really have anything else to say at the moment and have realized that I started to fall asleep twice while writing this. (Made even worse by the fact that I'm blogging from work....must stay awake regardless) So I suppose at this point I should sign off and wait until I actually have something new to say before I do one of these 3:00am verbal dumps again.

I feel bad simply rambling on and on so I'll add a picture here as well. That seems like a good idea. So here's two Age of Apocalypse inspired images and one of the aforementioned penguins. Enjoy!

Later days!