CBStrings

So a couple weeks ago I said I was going to start trying some digital coloring. So instead of just saying that and not doing it, I actually tried. So here is my first attempt at coloring. http://cbstrings.deviantart.com/art/mcwolf105-s-Logan-colored-138781253 The drawing is by a guy named mcwolf105 ~PatBoutin (https://www.deviantart.com/patboutin) check him out. So if anyone is reading this, let me know what you think and what I can do to improve. CB

Recently I have noticed that I prefer art that is drawn in a darker/sketchier tone. And that doesn't mean that the content of the art has to be dark and twisted, but that style really seems to speak to me. It just has a lot of character. And you would think with such a loose style it would be a lot easier to do, but having searched DA for artists who can pull off this style, there is definitely a thin line between a rough style that is good and a rough style that just looks, well, crappy. And there is a HUGE difference on either side of that line. Oh and here are a few who do it awesomely !JoshuaINK (https://www.deviantart.com/joshuaink) :iconmcwolf105: :iconrafaelalbuque

So I love DA, it is filled with talent, inspiration, and original thought on every page(ok maybe 9 out of 10 pages), but one thing it doesn't have is a lot of my stuff. I started a career as an art director 3 years ago and in turn haven't drawn seriously in years. But recently I've decided to start soiling my creative roots again. This time however I am going to try my hand at writing comics. I've been writing for a while now thanks to my job in advertising and really enjoy it. I find when I draw I stress myself out too much about details. While that's good and all, I don't have time for it. And while I won't say it is easier to write (someth