Just some sketches from a new page in the comic. Archer and Arlo or getting into it. Obviously these are very early as I may change some poses, panel flow, expressions, or just flat out fix issues with them lol. Backgrounds generally start getting attention in the painting phase in scenarios such as these.
Anyway, just an update. :D
2020-10-05 04:04:43 +0000 UTC View Post
A friend of mine did the most adorable animation of young Arlo and Enzo rockin' out to some jams! I wanted to share! I added the background and music and made it loop a bit for maximum effect. I adore it. XD
Check out @WillWri on Twitter to see more of his great work!
The music is Night Flight by Franc Moody.
2020-09-28 02:55:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Just another night chugging. I was able to magically get this out this evening and decided to add my own caption. Drawing interacting / touching characters can be difficult, especially with lots of clothing pulls.
Archer and Arlo are uh.... not getting along at the moment. XD
2020-09-23 06:37:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a few new sketches of Archer in Volume 2. Some years have passed, but he's still the same OCD "by the book" person. As you can see, something has peeved him... gee I wonder what it could be? Cough... Ar... cough... lo. XD
2020-09-20 00:11:32 +0000 UTC View Post
I just wanted to post a little update along the next sections of the story. It appears property damage and endangering the public DOES get you landed in jail haha! Anyway, here's some sketches and new minor characters. They're always fun to experiment with as I get to play with new design language a bit. :P
2020-09-16 05:56:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Every now and then, I get in a rare mood and do something off beat, even fan art. In this case, I drew Serafine Savoy from the amazing graphic novel Lackadaisy, written and illustrated by the very talented Tracy Butler. Between 1920's bootlegging and jaw dropping artwork, I highly recommend checking it out!
This is a modern take on Serafine's character being reminiscent of a 60's bond film, complete with a safari-esque outfit and platform gogo boots hehe (at least that was the ins...
2020-09-15 01:27:37 +0000 UTC View Post
This still needs some tweaking as I've spotted some things, but thought I'd share a splash of color with my patrons. Color and light is something I'm really trying to improve at, along with my production methods and efficiency. It's still going to be a long road, but I hope to see this image 3 years from now and see improvement. Only time (and effort) will tell. ;)
Arlo loves his job. Can't you tell?
2020-09-04 17:43:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a few sketches in a sequence at the beginning of the book. As some may have life experience with customers like this, Arlo has to find a way to manage his anger. It uh..... doesn't go well. XD
FYI, her name isn't actually Karen (I have another one named that later on). Feel free to find the perfect name for this self entitled jerk!
2020-08-29 01:39:15 +0000 UTC View Post
I was browsing through old drawings the other night and got the itch to re-sketch one. I chose to keep it as close to the source material as possible, but update it with my new uh... abilities. XD On technical aspects, the feel the new one is better. Design wise, well I suppose that's subjective.
Anyway, here's Daphne after 6 years in her first nerdy and very toony variation! (and I didn't hide hands this time!)
2020-08-24 06:19:07 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been drinking a lot of coffee, but Arlo unfortunately has to serve it. Here's a few opening shots.... very unfinished of course. Lots of work ahead!
I sometimes like to do fast shading to get a feel for a scene, long before I actually apply the real lighting. Is it time wasting? Perhaps, but I'm OCD about it sometimes. XD
The interior main shot still needs some fixes and work, but I'm showing it anyway. :P
Happy Friday!
2020-08-21 21:41:16 +0000 UTC View Post
While the grind has begun, I can comfortably say the first 4 pages of Volume 2 have been completed! I gave it some thought and decided to throw my patrons the first page, considering all your support even in the hiatus parts! I'm still debating how I'm going to display spreads. While this IS a webcomic, I'm also adhering to print standards, margins, bleed lines, etc.
The first 4 pages are spreads and meant to be seen folded out in a physical book. I've divided them in separate pag...
2020-08-17 04:08:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Welp, I'm off to the races! Above is just a snippet of some rough sketch being converted to lineless final cover. As you may notice, this isn't the normal art style of the comic, but it's on purpose. If you've ever read a Disney brochure or seen a theme park promotional video, propaganda doesn't begin to describe it. I remember being let down a bit as a kid once I got there. Damn marketing teams lol.
Anyway, the first few pages of Volume 2 are a bit humorous, tongue in cheek, setting up...
2020-08-12 04:18:03 +0000 UTC View Post
I know most of my patrons have been informed of updates over the weeks, but I released another video before the kickoff of Volume 2! Just a heads up. :D
2020-08-04 23:34:54 +0000 UTC View Post
I just wanted to share a large special commission I did for one of my patrons! I also included a variant of the fish being um... an evil swordfish samurai by request hehe!
Anyway, it was nice to see the family together and happy again considering Volume 1’s outcome.... cough. With a wolf being in a cat’s world, I wouldn’t consider this canon, but it was fun nonetheless!
2020-08-02 03:13:49 +0000 UTC View Post
I just wanted to share a couple patron commissions that were recently done. There is another one in the works, but it will be a bit. Thanks for your support!
2020-07-24 05:59:16 +0000 UTC View Post
This was a patron tier commission I did of an older Enzo trying to figure out what went wrong with his radio project. Time for a last resort! XD
2020-07-17 03:06:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello patrons!
By popular request, I've finally opened up commission for the first time! Patreon is the first place this is getting released, so for anyone interested, you'll get in front first!
As far as prices and slots go, I've thought long and hard about this along with peer review. A balance of time, ability, quality, etc are major factors for everyone involved in the process, and I wanted it to be fair as possible knowing full well that it's impossible to please everyo...
2020-07-15 02:57:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons!
As I briefly mentioned in my "current state" message, a lot has been happening! Cutting a long story short, I finally moved into my new place, enjoying the new condo life! It's actually cheaper than my apartment was, and it's twice as nice, and bigger! I'll post some pics later once I think everything is the way I want it. There's a lot of home improvement projects I've been doing while trying not to die at the same time. :P
I'm now getting back into the art routine...
2020-07-07 05:15:56 +0000 UTC View PostFor my higher tier Patrons, I wanted to give you all a sneak peek at the opening scene of Volume 2. This is NOT the full scene, nor is it 100% final, but it's definitely gone through a few drafts. This is also a way for you to see how I outline and structure my writing before it hits illustration. I can't be sending these every week, but at least it's something for a Friday!
Also, the first draft of Volume 2 is nearly complete. I have about 1 more scene to write, but I've been pleased w...
2020-06-19 20:14:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings all!
First of all, I want to give a BIG thanks to everyone who have supported me throughout this project! It’s an honor and a privilege to have your readership and shared enthusiasm of this world and these characters! As you may know, the last page of Volume 1 was posted online. This marks the end of what I’ve called “a giant 150 page prologue” of the project.
By no means is this the end! I’d first like to say that I’ve been hard at work on Volume 2’s scrip...
2020-06-09 20:48:16 +0000 UTC View Post
I want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone that has supported me through this endeavor. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did making it! This is only the beginning, as I have big plans for Volume 2 which is currently in production. Stay tuned for further updates!
Thank you all again! HUGS!!!!!!
2020-06-05 15:10:01 +0000 UTC View Post
That's a wrap for Volume 1!
Thank you for all your support! I hope you enjoyed it! It's been one hell of a ride! However, this is by no means the end. Volume 2 is well underway, but it will be awhile before the pages hit the web. I have BIG plans for the next book! Stay tuned for updates as I will provide more information as developments happen!
<3
- Jared Hudson
2020-06-05 15:01:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Welp, it's done... I think? (is art ever done?) Anyway, here's a new and more detailed take on the city! I still want to work on my cloud skills as funny as that may sound. It's actually the reason I delayed it. Perhaps I'll just do clouds for awhile lol.
And for anyone wondering, a large inspiration in color palettes and feel come from a game I love... Mirror's Edge. If you haven't played it, certainly check it out! The second game, Mirror's Edge Catalyst is even better!
2020-06-04 02:42:33 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve now lined everything and started experimenting with the rendering and production. Still a long way to go!
2020-05-25 22:55:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Every now and then I finally get the nerve and energy to tackle a landscape again for the project. It's been ages since I ever tried to draft up a better realization of Hybolt City. I mean... drawing a city is kind of hard lol. I wanted to really seep into the city and capture the larger essence and scale of it.
This is a rough sketch with very rough values and a dash of color for effect. This has a long way to go, but thought I'd show the initial start I did the other evening. This one...
2020-05-20 03:22:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a patron art that I did not long ago. Abram and welding.... who'd of thought? That's right... no one. That's why his whiskers are on fire. XD
2020-05-17 05:24:23 +0000 UTC View Post
I wanted to take a crack at my landscaping skills again (thanks Bob Ross) as I felt I need to update a very old image of Cirrus Heights I had on the website. I brought a new take with different colors and composition, trying to show the vastness of the area. Anyway, here's the shot. :D
2020-05-11 15:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
