While the page art is complete, lettering will not be finished in time. As such, I’m pushing this week’s page to Monday. Sorry about the wait.
However, it’s not all bad. I’m working on a new coloring method that will premier with the next update. I’ve been looking for a system that creates a greater sense of solidity and volume while not increasing the workload. ( …by too much anyway. ) I think I’m finally getting close to that goal. But, we will see what you readers think.
As stated above, this week’s comic update will be late. It should land on Thursday. Sorry for the delay. Let’s blame it on holiday activities disrupting the workflow. ( Not to mention a weird wordpress bug I ran into when updating recently. )
Sadly, I won’t be hitting #100 before the year is out. The change in comic formatting and numbering soaked up the additional updates. ( I will be seven comics short. ) However, I will stick it out by making sure there will be comic updates each remaining week of 2018. There might be a short break in January. I will keep yall posted on that.
Also, on the Patreon side of things, the new Gomradi lore piece is also delayed. Principle art is about done and should post this Saturday. The poll to pick the next topic will be posted shortly afterwards. If you are a patron you can vote on the next topic!
In the meantime, the process vid for the last Muradjinn pic is ready to view. Check it out below!
Created on Procreate by Eldon Cowgur…as if I needed to tell you that…
The above is a comic page I contributed to a local anthology in association with the Cattywampus/Death Ray Expo maker/creator faire. ( https://gocattywampus.com/ ) It was recently only available to event visitors, but should be up for purchase online shortly. It is full of comics and content from NWA local creators. I’ll make a specific post when they are available. All purchases will go toward supporting further anthologies.
The Patreon post for today’s update has some preliminary design work for Argann and his Ogroon. Check it out for free!
Speaking of the Patreon, there will be a new lore update up this weekend. We will be exploring the Gomradi. New art and insights! The post will be free to read. However, only patrons will get to vote for the next topic.
The first of a new series of background lore articles is up on the Patreon page. You don’t have to be a patron to read it, but patrons will be able to vote on what the next article will be about. Click on the pic below to go directly to the piece. Enjoy!
After a short break we are back with a bloody new installment. And as you can see we are back in alien lingo territory. As before, translations will be posted in the blog area on Saturday. There is one change from the last time though. You can read the translation on the day of release on the Patreon page FOR FREE. It’s there for your perusal if you don’t feel like waiting.
Speaking of the Patreon page. There will be a new background lore piece on there soon. It should post on Wednesday. ( This will be free too. ) I will go into some depth about the Muradjinn and their background. Hopefully I can make these lore updates a regular feature. All this bonus content will be free, but Patrons will be able to vote on what topics are covered next.
And one more Patreon related thing, the process vid for the previous Emily artwork is available for viewing. Enjoy!
There won’t be a comic update for Thanksgiving week. Hope all my U.S readers have a happy turkey day. I’m still aiming to reach comic update one hundred before 2018 runs out. As such, I’m not announcing a Christmas or New Years break just yet. ( I’ll need to do the math first. )
In other news, I’m starting to renovate the old Astray3 art. It’s been over a year and it’s time to slap a fresh coat of paint on the old shed. Look for changes to happen throughout the remainder of 2018. ( And probably into 2019. )
Also, I’ll soon make all the concept art and character info public on the Patreon page. I’ve decided to stop putting exclusive content behind a paywall. You will still have to view it over on the Patreon page. ( So, temptingly close to that donation button. ) I’ll drop an announcement here when that change takes place.
