A work in progress, this comic book combines the artistic direction of Don Newsome with penciller Brigitte Sleiertin and writer Pete Castiglia. The drawings shown represent the first artistic phase of a comic book . Pencil sketches are made, which will in turn be inked by the inker, and then colored by the colorist. The penciller created the vision, the inker provides definition and the colorist makes the drawings spring to life. In the Comics and Animation Forum Library are two texts, DRWTXT.3B and DRWTXT.4. These describe the process and technique used by inkers and colorists. Written by Rob Davis, who provides art for Pirates of Darkwater and Deep Space 9 comics, these are fascinating and provide great tips for budding artists as well as those who just wonder how these comics get done.
Look for the final version which will be available this July at most fine comic shops and bookstores. You may also purchase this directly from the publisher. For more information, contact: SILK PURRS PRESS, P.O. BOX 165, POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444-0165, or ask online about it.
