landscape
One of the things I always love drawing is landscapes and environments. Creating the world where characters play out their story. Here is another panel from OXYGEN. Echoes if Horizon on this one. Which of course is totally deliberate
EPISODE TWO – ORANGE
The linework is well underway for the second instalment of OXYGEN. Having left the ship we now travel with the Major and LUNA across the landscape. As with HORIZON, the landscape is not just a location, it is a place of challenges and reflection. It is a character in the story that helps us understand who the Major is. Much of it won’t be immediately apparent but more will become clear through the conversations between the Major and LUNA. This is how HORIZON worked as Ali and Moon travelled through HORIZON. One of the things that is already happening with OXYGEN is that as much as I had planned out how all 7 episodes would unfold, as I get to draw each panel new questions and challenges come up. New ideas and problems around the dialogue between Major and LUNA. But then I guess that’s just because I am on the journey with them.
SCULPTING THE HELMET
Drawing curved shapes in perspective is always a tricky one for comic book artists. I mean, we manage it fine but it’s always useful to have some reference, and if possible at exactly the right angle. A number of Comic artists use Sketchup for basic modelling so I thought I would give it a go. It’s a great package but really tricky getting started, especially for curves. Anyway, here is my attempt at the helmet. It is going to be really useful as I make my way through the remaining issues.
RED LAUNCH
OXYGEN Episode One: RED is now available
Check out the ONLINE COMIC at https://tinyurl.com/yaf8bgoc to see a part preview the book and to view the complete issue online for just £2
There will also be a print issue available at some point in the coming months depending on other commitments.
It has been a long journey to get to this point and a lot of hard thinking, writing, and drawing. As was the case with HORIZON, this seven-part series takes the reader on a journey with a character that will not only grip but with all its hidden clues it will also enable insights for the reader. After the reception that HORIZON had I now know that this narrative technique works and it is something that I will be expanding on in future projects.
‘A fascinating and thrilling journey through the psyche, simultaneously thoughtful and kinetic’ Dave Gibbons – Watchmen artist
‘An intriguing book that tells a great story in four wonderful dimensions: words, pictures, speech and space’ BBC Arts Editor
‘Very beautiful indeed’ Philosopher, Author, Broadcaster
To support the development of the OXYGEN project and to get your name in the book and a free copy, check out the Patreon Page where you can keep up with the developing art, story ideas and background spoilers etc.
Check out ONLINE OXYGEN to see a part preview the book and to view the complete issue online for just £1
Episode One: RED
Due to the lockdown over the Coronavirus I found myself with more time than usual. this means that all the art, colouring, lettering and design for the first issue is complete. There will be an initial digital launch where you can read the issue online followed by a printed launch at some point soon. To keep up with the news about RED and all the info and behind the scenes news about the whole seven part project visit patreon.com/andrewwildman Many posts are free to view with just some of the more ‘secret’ stuff being for paying patrons for a very small fee. All support will help make this project happen and is very much appreciated 🙂