Archive for the ‘Photoshop’ Category

November 17th: Coloring Catwoman

Tonight was another night for Photoshop coloring, with Whitney’s Halloween portrait as Catwoman on the to-do list. I managed to get through the entire process, even though I stumbled a bit when it came time to come up with an effect background. Altogether I think it was a success, though; the final version of the image was approved by the real-life Whitney, and that ultimately is what matters the most. :)

Hit the jump to watch the recording. The final version of the image has already been added to the post on the Peter & Company site.

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November 1st: Tutorial on Comic Theory

Tonight’s episode was a blast. The two hours were filled with Photoshop doodles and examples, lectures, explanations of comic layout and concepts, and rants against the artists of Archie Comics. It was a lot of fun to do and I really think we covered a RIDICULOUS amount of ground with it, even if it took me 20 minutes to get Photoshop cooperating with me. Yes, Photoshop, I know the computer that’s running you is 8 years old. That’s still no excuse to be a punk.

Hit the jump to watch the video. I definitely think it’s an important one for anyone to watch who is interested in either starting comics of their own, or simply refining their approach to the medium.

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