Even more new projects

More personal projects are on sight, this time a series of short stories that will conform a graphic novel or more.

At this time, 'Code:Humans' and 'The Messenger' are paused but I'm planning to finish at least 5 or 10 pages for 'Code:Humans' and use those pages to submit to different publishers.

The same thing for 'The Messenger'. It's possible that Rodrigo and me will start this project first. Time will tell.

Another new project

I've just finished the pencils of the first 5 pages for the project 'Deathmatch UK' written by Paul Holmes. The project is going to be submitted to various publishers. We'll see what happens soon.

Here's a preview of the first page, I've done the pencils, and Rodrigo Mavica the inks.

New project: Characters

I'm working right now in a new short 8-pages story written by Travis Gibb. These are his characters.
In this process of remaking the characters in my style (they were drawn by another artist before) I take the chance to test what style works better for the characters and the story. I think I'll be using both styles (shaded and lineal) for two different stories that are narrated in the same 8 pages.
The story is part of an anthology called 'Forbidden Paradise'.
You'll be able to know more about Travis at the Orange Cone Productions myspace.

Test Panels

Here's a test I've done for a publisher. Two panels that describe the script they gave me.

For this work I've used a more clean style than my usual work, and this will give a simpler job for the inker and a great chance for the colorist to create volumes and lights with the color.

I can use this style also for superheroic comics, but anyway I'll be uploading more of that specific genre soon.

Angels & Demons: Digital ink

Here's the same character from the previous post, now I'm using the same image to explain the process of digital inking that I've done, just like an experiment.

First I've done a really rough drawing of the character. I didn't detail a lot her face nor the clothes. Once the image is in the computer, I've used my Wacom tablet and Photoshop to start the inking.

The pro is that you'll be able to add lots of details. The only negative thing that I've found is that maybe it'll take more time than the common inking.

I'm still using markers for the inking, but I think I'll be considering the digital inking in the future.

Comic book: Angels & Demons

Here's an image from one of the characters in my story "Angels & Demons". I got this project aside at the moment, but as soon as can I'll be sketching all the pages and re-writing the script.

The story is about the internal struggle of a man in his way towards knowing himself, and in the search of his truth.

Code: Humans: Issue 1 preview

Here's Code: Humans page 1. These are the pencils digitally inked. However, maybe this won't be the final version.

This first page introduces the reader into the main character's dreams about his perfect future.

Let's remember that the story is set in a futuristic and decayed humanity.

Tiny Life: Issue 1 cover preview

Here's the first image of the cover for Tiny Life #01. This is just pencils, it'll be inked and lettered by Nick Jones, president of Sliver Ltd.

The concept was to show that this story is about a 'stick figure' character, so I've developed this image in where I show the difference between the main character and the rest of the people.

He's going to the left walking, and the rest is going in a rush towards the right side. He's also facing the sun, and the rest not.
Now I'm working on Tiny Life #03.

Comic books: Scripts status - Part 2

'The messenger' all the pages of 4 of the total 7 issues are already sketched by The EX3 Project team.

'America' right now the script is being developed by Rodrigo Mavica.

'Code: Humans' (image) it has all 4 issues sketched and now I'm deeply in the process of developing the characters designs.

Comic book: Code: Humans

Here's the first sketch for the main character of 'Code: Humans'. For now it's a short 4-issues mini-series, and thus far 2 issues are completely written and with their own story boards.

The story tells about a futuristic and decayed humanity, who suffers an alien attack leaving just a few humans alive on earth.

That's for now, I won't be revealing a lot until the work is more advanced, but I can tell that this isn't a typical 'alien invasion story'.

'Code: Humans' is being developed solely by Nicolás Colacitti.

Comic book: The Messenger

Here's a new design for the face of the main character in 'The Messenger'. However, it's possible that this won't be the final design. The story is set in the 1920's, and this man is in his search of a new beginning after his dark past in the Great War. He's now a private investigator, and the story is about his first great case.

The story involves mystery, horror, beliefs, and lots of symbols. We want the reader to take part and interact with the story to try to solve what's happening.

Let's remember that this story is the first that I do in group with the co-creator Rodrigo Mavica. The group is called The EX3 Project, and that blog will be updated soon.