Ugh...I couldn't stand another day of looking at that horrible display of color in LOE 002. Seriously...they do get better as I get more 'in tune' with my own creation. Case in point...003.
There are two main things that the color version of LOE 003 that I'd like to bring to your attention. Number 1: This is ALMOST Allen's final color scheme. There's a slight change in 005 to his 'shoulder pads', and 'gauntlets', but after that...he's done. I really enjoyed the challenge of figuring him out. As an artist...I love to create little doodles and comic characters; but the creating is just step one. After you have the character, you have to begin to figure out mannerisms and moods, and facial tics...it's a process. Originally Allen was going to be the 'simpleton' of the group. That has slightly changed, and I'll touch base on that as we inch closer to getting into strips 7-9, where Allen and Dr. Skwidd...well...they begin to switch roles. Anyway...I enjoyed the challenge that Allen provided in terms of adding color. It was fun.
The other thing I'd like to point out is that I colored panel 1 last, and in doing so, came up with a final solution in how to add the 'shadow effects' to Dr. Skwidd. I was a little dissatisfied with the first three, but by adding a translucent darker 'skin tone' over some of the Doctor's face, I was able to create this idea of shadowing. Well, as you can tell, I took a different approach to shadowing the Changeling, and it's one that I have come to adopt when coloring the Dr. in future strips. And while I love this new strategy...as I mentioned a few posts ago, it adds about 15 minutes of 'coloring time' in the 'ol Photoshop.
I'll post more color strips this weekend. And hey...since you're here, make sure you become a fan of I DIG DUG COMICS on Facebook. You can find by clicking...right...HERE!
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