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    Hello from Tasmania! Aspiring graphic novel illustrator

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    • blamillo
      blamillo last edited by

      Hi there, folks. First time posting in the forums - I’m Ben, from tiny little Hobart, Tasmania. Same city as the makers of Procreate!

      I’ve been quietly working on my first graphic novel project this year. I’m being forced to take a little break while I sort out some technical problems, but I’ve got 20 pages of finished art to show so far, out of a total of 34 for the first chapter. I’ve been shy about showing much of it outside of close friend circles, but it’s getting to a point now where I could really do with expert feedback (and maybe some cheer squad action as I get close to the finish line!).

      I’ll go into more detail on another thread, but in short: it’s an urban fantasy story for kids 9-12, with an autistic protagonist and themes of home and belonging. I’m autistic myself and involved in a few self-advocacy circles, so it’s got lived experience going into it. I’m hoping it goes some way toward offering authentic representation.

      Here are a few sample pages from early in the story. See you around the forums!

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      • K.Flagg
        K.Flagg last edited by

        Welcome Ben! These pages look great! Making a graphic novel is a lot of work. You have clearly put a lot of time into it. I love your use of lighting. Can't wait to see more 😀

        K.Flagg

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        • Heather Boyd
          Heather Boyd @blamillo last edited by Heather Boyd

          @blamillo Hello and welcome! I agree with @K-Flagg your lighting is nice and I think your colours really bring it to life (esp. on the first page). I would continue to read it, from a experiential perspective I've never had. But I understand loosing "place" and so I empathize.

          Instagram: www.instagram.com/heatherboyd.illustration/
          Website: https://heatherboydillustration.ca
          Shop: https://www.inprnt.com/search/products?q=HeatherBoydIllustration
          Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/heatherboydillustration

          Be blessed,

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          • Nyrryl  Cadiz
            Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @blamillo last edited by Nyrryl Cadiz

            @blamillo hello! welcome to the forum. I love your comics

            Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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            • Annaaronson
              Annaaronson last edited by

              @blamillo These are beautiful. I love your color consistency- and basically all of your consistency. Really well done! Can't wait to see more from you

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              • Pamela Fraley
                Pamela Fraley SVS OG last edited by

                These are great. Well done.

                instagram.com/fraleycreates

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                • aska
                  aska @blamillo last edited by

                  @blamillo i love this style! I would love to buy this comic once its done!

                  Aska
                  www.mugaska.com
                  https://www.instagram.com/mugaska/
                  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/mugaska

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                  • chrisaakins
                    chrisaakins last edited by

                    @blamillo these look great so far! Thank you for sharing!

                    Chris Akins
                    www.chrisakinsart.com
                    www.instagram.com/chrisakinsart/

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