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Hi
A friend of mine and I have been working on a comic book/graphic novel project for about 2 years now. I am the artist and co-writer, but have been putting off really experimenting for awhile because I have been afraid to get stuck in an art style I don't like. Now, however, I am close to knowing what I want to do. It has been many a year since I've painted, but I really like the somewhat unfinished look of watercolors and the movement of paints that you do not find in digital media. I was wondering, what mediums would be best for digital reprinting, as in the form of a comic book? I would like to experiment and combine different paints, like gouche and watercolors and acrylic, as well as inks and some collaging. Thank you in advance!
Alyssa
Dear Alyssa,
As an artist who loves to experiment herself, I commend you on wanting to do so! Every media honestly offers different results when it comes to digital printing, and I can't say that one is necessarily “better” than another; they're just different. However, gouache and acrylic respond really well because their colors are very strong, though watercolors provide such a beautiful soft effect. Personally, I love using different acrylic mediums, such as Slow-Dri or matte medium, to give the paint different characteristics and workability. I do suggest that you be careful with your uses of any metallic colors and fluorescents, because those don't transfer as well with the printing process, unless you're using a special spot metallic color. The best advice that I can offer is to go forth and experiment away! It's a fun though sometimes frustrating activity, but it can yield the most surprising results when you least expect it to. If you're not already familiar, I would also suggest looking up Dave McKean's work (http://www.mckean-art.co.uk/). A friend turned me onto his artwork through a sequential style children's book titled “The Wolves in the Walls”, and he might be a perfect study for what you'll be doing.
Hope this helps and good luck!
Sincerely,
Gianina
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Gianina L.
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning most traditional mediums such as acrylics, watercolor, colored pencils, collage/cut paper, graphite, charcoal, and pen and ink. I also have strong, advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Powerpoint and Publisher; and beginner to immediate level knowledge in Illustrator, Freehand, After Effects, and Flash. In addition, I can cover miscellaneous subjects such as portfolio preparation, applying to art schools, art school study skills, color theory, basic design and drawing principles, basic animation techniques, working on personal art styles and exploring new artistic techniques. Topics such as the detailed legal aspects of art, web programming and Flash action scripting do not fall under my area of expertise.
Experience
Experience
in the Area
I graduated summa cum laude with a double BFA in Illustration and Computer Art
(specializing in 2-dimensional animation) from the Savannah College of Art and
Design, where as a student, I happily tutored fellow peers in all aspects of art
and created numerous illustrations for the school newspaper. For the past
several years, I have been illustrating seminar books, designing numerous
graphics, and creating short animation sequences for use in video. In addition,
I work as a private tutor and am co-director / co-owner of a company that
focuses on and promotes the local music industry. I assist with all the
day-to-day operations of this company as well as manage all art direction and
design.
Education/Credentials
Savannah College of Art and Design
BFA Computer Art, Illustration
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List, GPA 4.0
Awards and Honors
Induction into Alpha Pi Beta honor society for art and design, 2002
Outstanding Achievement in Computer Art, 2002
Outstanding Student for the academic year 2001-2002
Awarded "Most Dependable" for District, the student newspaper, 2002
Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, May 2001
Better Business Bureau Honesty in Advertising Essay Competition, Merit
Award, November 1998
Mary Renee Whelan Scholarship, Savannah College of Art and Design
Exhibitions and Festivals:
Embodiement; Myths in Animal Form, www.postpicasso.com, December 10 - January
10, 2005
SCAD Alumni Show, Stardust Café, Orlando, FL; December 2004
Finalist, International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show, www.dracoblu.com, May
2004 - April 2005
Finalist, International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show, www.dracoblu.com, May
2003 - April 2004
Senior Showcase, SCAD Pei Ling Chan Gallery, Savannah, GA; May 2002
2D or not 2D, SCAD Trustees Theatre, Savannah, GA; April 2002
Small Works, SCAD Exhibit A Gallery, Savannah, GA; November 7 - December 31,
2001; art was purchased
Magnanimata Animation Festival, May 1999
Publications
Quoted briefly in Animation World Magazine, "Predicting the Future of
Futurama" (April 1999) and "Ed, Edd, n Eddy: A Unique Approach"
(June 1999)
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