Windows is a story told through windows, screens and frames. I created a version of this for the Art House Co-op’s Sketchbook Project 2013. I rushed through that version because I started late. I had decided on the concept and brainstormed and outlined, but I didn’t get to the actual drawing part until 48 hours before the deadline. I liked the idea, though, so I made this digital version. I haven’t finished it, yet. The drawings get more detailed as the story progresses, probably because I got the hang of what I was doing. I’ve been obsessing over this for the past few days. So many Photoshop layers! I plan to fix everything up and then print it as a little book. What do you think? Where can I improve?
Love the color. Fun.
Interesting. Had to ‘read’ it a couple of times to understand the story. I think you may be onto something new. I like it.
Thank you! I like that you reread it!
Looks interesting, is there going to be any words? What’s happening in the park scene where there are two trees and something on the ground, and is the figure with a long scarf part of a conflict? Conflicts are always helpful in stories. I like your graphic quality, color and scenes in shapes, especially the last two.
Hi Michelle,
I love your note on conflict! I think that’s the biggest flaw in this story. My brother suggested that this could be an establishing first chapter for something longer. I could integrate words, but I need to think about how I could narrate this story without making it too cheesy (as it is already quite harmless). I appreciate your feedback!
As far as your question about the park scene–
I was going to draw some people in the park, and someone laying on that blanket on the trees. This is a working draft, so I decided to publish it online before I added such clarifying details.
Brilliant!
I really like your drawings of people–they are simple but not caricatures and they have great expressions
Some great ideas there- I think you’re onto something special.
Thank you!
Clever clever clever clever clever clever clever clever idea!!!!!!!!!
I want to see what comes next in the narrative!!!!!!!!!
Solid tar pits mammoth!!! Legit plane wing POV!!!
Who needs words when there are so many windows through which to view a story?
Thanks, Lobster!
Wonderful set of illustrations with a great idea and story! I love the way you used different perspectives of windows.
For me it has a Beavers and Butthead quality just in a wordless version.
haha I like that interpretation!
I am glad you like it. I thought It would be funny to interpret it that way.
Hi there, thanks for visiting my blog and following! I love your illustrations, they’re a lot of fun!