On the Easel - Fables TPB 8 "Wolves"
> I'm currently working the next Fables trade paperback wraparound cover. This is the sketch blown up and printed out, the sections taped together. I transferred the image onto a sheet of grey Rives BFK with blue transfer paper.
> My "drafting table" consists of a piece of MDF board propped on a paint box. A french easel holds up another piece of MDF board with the sketch taped onto it so I can refer to it while working on the final drawing.
> I inked the drawing and gave it 3 or 4 coats of acrylic gloss medium. I left the faces in blue pencil since I anticipate the edges there being softer than the rest of the composition. Now it's ready for paint this weekend . . . more updates after Labor Day!
27 Comments:
Dear JJ,
in the drawing I like the suave faces opposed to the wild-looking wolfs, and I love the surrealistic mood and the disclosure conducted between big and little figures. As (former) art student, I also wish to thank You for posting these photos, watching them I recovered the same steps I used to follow and since I really love your art this makes me more empathetic. Bye, Kurt
this could be your best yet...jean...would the sketch or finally painting be available?
and what happen to those prints mr jean?
This is gonna be good. I can tell already. And thanks for posting these step-by-steps. It's really sweet to take part of the process.
Hi James,
I'm really happy I found your website and weblog. It is great to get a view behind the scenes from you.
I can't wait to see what the final painting will look like. It looks very promising.
You, sir, are amazing. If you would post a detailed process in your next painting stages, that would be very interesting.
cool! can't wait to see the finished piece.
also..was your drawing for the host illustration ever available?
ps..saw the host monday nite...man it's good.
I'd lost some will to draw and paint until recently, but you've just helped re-inspire me. Thanks. The drawing looks great so far (from what i can see). I can't wait to see the painting.
I enjoyed looking/reading the process of how you execute your project. Its always good to explore other illustrators working habits and studio practices. Will keep a look out once Fables hits the comic stand.
Great post! its probably my favourite one, you explained with more details how you work and you showed a little bit of your studio space.
Have you ever thought of using a projector to transfer your drawings? i hate using transfer paper.
its really amazing how you can keep everything so clean. even your initial sketches. thank you for the post. its always great to see the behind-the-scenes stuff.
Can't wait to see the final art. What did you ink the final with?
Nice Horkey poster. ;)
Really cool to see a little of the process behind your greatness.
Always inspirational! Thanks for posting ... can't wait to see the final!
This really helps with figuring out a good way to set up a studio in the house. Small apartments aren't the best accomodations for studio space. I'm anxious to see what the final product looks like. So many good ideas that I can't wait to utilize. Thanks.
James! The first thing my Color Concept teacher told us was to never leave your brushes standing in water! :O
Man, I don't know how you do it. I can't wait to see the end result. :)
hey there,
i was looking on your webpage the first time since i enjoy the fables covers of yours so much and I suddenly saw that you were in Graz, my hometown - even funnier is, when you went figure drawing you drew the same guy (the old wrinkled one) I always drew when I went figure drawing. I love coincidences like that...anyway, I love your work mucho grande!
Anna-Maria
Really really awesome! This just makes me happy. I like how you positioned everything and i love seeing the steps and process. Can't wait to see it finished.
-Adam
when i'm drawing wolves you're drawings wolves, but.. so much better. i love how you captured the eyes. It seems really simple at times, but i think there is a real beauty to wolf eyes. great job! no, thank you required. :)
Oooo... waiting in anticipation. Can't wait to see the painted version.
Love the drafting table! ;)
Excellent work.
like "k" i can't wait to see the final version.
cheers
thanks so much for showing off the process of your work.
This is a beautifully romantic drawing. I absolutely love the composition. Can't wait to see the final version.
Having just stubled across this blog my initial reaction is that this work is sublime. I am currently listening to the GUILLEMOTS a british band and the music works so well with this wonderfully flowing life drawing. I shall return, if only to revel in how life drawing should be done. Thanks
First impression... WOOW
That looks beautiful , wild and crazy.
Love to see this piece when it's finished.
Youre a big inspiration, thanks
MBKKR
As always, it's a pleasure to see you work. Since the Snow White / Bigby Love Story is one of the best parts in Fables for me (always a sucker for romance), I was really taken by your cover to Fables 50 and am looking forward to the reimagining of the story on the cover for the trade.
With this, I hate hate it more than ever, that I will never be able to afford one of your originals... Maybe another print then :)
Always a pleasure!
Best wishes from Germany
Christian
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