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Portfolio Day 15-finizheda
It’s finished! Yay!
As usual I would love to hear what you all think of this story. Here are my thoughts:
I wish people would wait till the end of the story before accusing me of things like “ignoring criticisms.” While I don’t mine fan speculation on the contents of my stories, I do mind when those speculations turn into accusations and people get pissy with me not realizing I had planned a storyline twist all along.
I’m not particularly happy with the artistry of this story. I felt it was a bit looser and not as refined as the Cleo story. Part of that has to do with the fact I’m working overtime on several important projects all at once and SYAC was kinda low on the list. Still, there are a lot more wonky artwork in this story and I feel bad about that. I’ll try to do better for the next story.
I liked the interaction with Tenko and Carl. I think if I ever do another story with them I won’t jump too much farther into the future. I want to spend time with Tenko while he’s still struggling before he goes off to college. I think I’ve successfully been able to transform Carl into a real character and I’d like to learn more about his story...
I’ve personally been to several portfolio days long before I was thinking about going to college. Like Tenko, my parents felt it would be a good idea for me to start early. I remember it always being rather unpleasant and boring, but not much else.
I mentioned this before but this storyline was not meant to be a “how to” guide, though some people seemed to think it was. Tenko’s portfolio is not at all how you should approach an actual portfolio day.
When building a portfolio it is important to include a variety of work to show that you are willing to learn. The professionals there want to see figure drawing studies, still life, life drawings, as well as more abstract things like cartoons and comics (only if you’re going into that field). Basically, show as many different talents as you possibly can, and make sure to pick pieces you feel exemplify your specific interests.
New SYAC strips will be going up again in a few days. I gotta get caught up on some of my other projects first. Thank you for reading and I look forward to hearing what everyone has to say about this storyline.
3rd February 2012
1:07am Tue 14th Feb #8186291
yeah your right andrew the art was a lot shittier this time but u gotta work.. we've all been there... lol..
yeah your right andrew the art was a lot shittier this time but u gotta work.. we've all been there... lol..
4:33pm Thu 9th Feb #8186221
The story is awesome. I like how you show the perspective in some of those pages. And I enjoy the direction you placed for SYAC. This is really good and I always read your min pages from the past too. I enjoy this and I'm looking for to reading more that comes on this site.
The story is awesome. I like how you show the perspective in some of those pages. And I enjoy the direction you placed for SYAC. This is really good and I always read your min pages from the past too. I enjoy this and I'm looking for to reading more that comes on this site.
6:49am Tue 7th Feb #8186163
Despite,or perhaps rather because of his gruffness, Carl does show a great deal of concern for Tenko. I like just how blunt and straight forward he is with him all the while nudging him to his ultimate goal...even if Tenko doesn't like him that much. I like how Carl is developing and would love to learn about his back story as well. Tenko's pretty much transparent, but considering his characteristics, that's not a bad thing. Since you won't be jumping too far into the future with Tenko, I have a suggestion: What if Tenko were to get into a local convention (be it anime, comic or whatever) and he were to manage to get an artist's table. Let's say his art has somewhat improved, but it still needs more refining and he faces the harsh reality of being a comic artist first hand by dealing with the fanbases. If you find a way to fit Carl in here to add to his back story then by all means (I had an idea of how he could've been one of the original founders of Tenko's favorite series which inspired him to draw in the first place, but artistic licensing would be to your discretion here, not mine ^^; ) But I really think Tenko should have a Con experience, big or small.
Despite,or perhaps rather because of his gruffness, Carl does show a great deal of concern for Tenko. I like just how blunt and straight forward he is with him all the while nudging him to his ultimate goal...even if Tenko doesn't like him that much. I like how Carl is developing and would love to learn about his back story as well. Tenko's pretty much transparent, but considering his characteristics, that's not a bad thing. Since you won't be jumping too far into the future with Tenko, I have a suggestion: What if Tenko were to get into a local convention (be it anime, comic or whatever) and he were to manage to get an artist's table. Let's say his art has somewhat improved, but it still needs more refining and he faces the harsh reality of being a comic artist first hand by dealing with the fanbases. If you find a way to fit Carl in here to add to his back story then by all means (I had an idea of how he could've been one of the original founders of Tenko's favorite series which inspired him to draw in the first place, but artistic licensing would be to your discretion here, not mine ^^; ) But I really think Tenko should have a Con experience, big or small.
2:17pm Mon 6th Feb #8186154
Love this story. I came back every day pumped to find out what was going to happen next!
Love this story. I came back every day pumped to find out what was going to happen next!
5:08am Mon 6th Feb #8186135
Carl really cares about how Tenko is doing with is talents.
Tenko, on the other hand, can't understand that. he is young and bold!
Story was fun to read and had something to tell to the Audience.
Nice work man!
Carl really cares about how Tenko is doing with is talents.
Tenko, on the other hand, can't understand that. he is young and bold!
Story was fun to read and had something to tell to the Audience.
Nice work man!
3:00pm Sun 5th Feb #8186126
Well, I keep coming back to read these, so there must be something I like about them...
Well, I keep coming back to read these, so there must be something I like about them...
5:54am Sun 5th Feb #8186125
Good story, interesting experiences to share. It was still very entertaining as an exchange between Tenko and Carl, regardless of whatever perspective difficulties you may have had, or facial expressions that might've been pushed further, or whatever...use of color...the story looks ugly like a high school gym, just like it's supposed to. Are you dissatisfied with the artistry, or are you dissatisfied with the memory of a high school gym? I know if I tried to draw a comic taking place in my high school gym(a 12 year old memory), I'd find it to be a really depressing experience because I hated being in that space, and then to remember the feeling in detail would be unpleasant.
Hmm you mind your commenters? People commenting on a webcomic that's free to view? If they get pissy about things, it's not like you owe them anything. Maybe you'd want to delete immature comments for the sake of information-reduction...it becomes a waste of space... not in terms of "web server space" or even "typographical space" but a waste of thought space in the minds of the (hypothetical) good people who read pissy comments.
Good story, interesting experiences to share. It was still very entertaining as an exchange between Tenko and Carl, regardless of whatever perspective difficulties you may have had, or facial expressions that might've been pushed further, or whatever...use of color...the story looks ugly like a high school gym, just like it's supposed to. Are you dissatisfied with the artistry, or are you dissatisfied with the memory of a high school gym? I know if I tried to draw a comic taking place in my high school gym(a 12 year old memory), I'd find it to be a really depressing experience because I hated being in that space, and then to remember the feeling in detail would be unpleasant.
Hmm you mind your commenters? People commenting on a webcomic that's free to view? If they get pissy about things, it's not like you owe them anything. Maybe you'd want to delete immature comments for the sake of information-reduction...it becomes a waste of space... not in terms of "web server space" or even "typographical space" but a waste of thought space in the minds of the (hypothetical) good people who read pissy comments.
6:35pm Sat 4th Feb #8186124
I simply loved this arc. The way you explored this CarlxTenko relationship was amazing and the plot twists were hilarious.
I'd love to see more of those coming up!
I simply loved this arc. The way you explored this CarlxTenko relationship was amazing and the plot twists were hilarious.
I'd love to see more of those coming up!
8:29pm Fri 3rd Feb #8186115
I really enjoyed this comic arc. I didn't notice any big difference in the art, but I know we all judge our own work differently. I love Curmudgeonly Carl - can't wait to see him again! I hope you continue Tenko/Carl stories, because they're always fun to read.
I really enjoyed this comic arc. I didn't notice any big difference in the art, but I know we all judge our own work differently. I love Curmudgeonly Carl - can't wait to see him again! I hope you continue Tenko/Carl stories, because they're always fun to read.
7:29pm Fri 3rd Feb #8186113
I love your comics because with a lot of them, I am still there as an artist, both at the conventions, both as an artist (only 1 though and i had very little sales) and as college student who does some cartooning. I wish my mother had taken me to a portfolio day before I applied for college. I really had to guess what to put into my portfolio, and made most of it the month before I applied. I did, luckly, get into my college program I wanted but didn't get any scholarship through my program. Students going into the arts should have experiences and mentors like this.
I love your comics because with a lot of them, I am still there as an artist, both at the conventions, both as an artist (only 1 though and i had very little sales) and as college student who does some cartooning. I wish my mother had taken me to a portfolio day before I applied for college. I really had to guess what to put into my portfolio, and made most of it the month before I applied. I did, luckly, get into my college program I wanted but didn't get any scholarship through my program. Students going into the arts should have experiences and mentors like this.
5:02pm Fri 3rd Feb #8186112
I really liked this story just like all your others. Well, personnaly, I knew you had a real plot all along. I mean, you can't really go on on a comic strip idea if you don't have a real plot, it's not really professional, but who am I to chriticise that?
Anyhow, I agree with you with the fact we should wait until the end to shoot our final critics about the story. I normally never comment, which is bad and which I really should, because I always fear to not be able to say real constructive stuff or get like other people and just make like 'LOL THIS WAS FUNNY' which I think is a bit inutile as a comment... especially since on DA I'm the type of person to answer all my comments, whatever they are.
But well, this isn't DA.
But yes, I'm looking forward for more Tenko and Carl! If you have more ideas about them, go ahead, we'll all be happy to see them both again! And I do really like Carl's character too, he reminds me of some of my old animation teachers and it's always fun to be able to recognise people we know through fictional characters. Same for Tenko with other students I was with, who didn't go through the whole program because they were too narrow minded.
Anyway, good job Andy!
I really liked this story just like all your others. Well, personnaly, I knew you had a real plot all along. I mean, you can't really go on on a comic strip idea if you don't have a real plot, it's not really professional, but who am I to chriticise that?
Anyhow, I agree with you with the fact we should wait until the end to shoot our final critics about the story. I normally never comment, which is bad and which I really should, because I always fear to not be able to say real constructive stuff or get like other people and just make like 'LOL THIS WAS FUNNY' which I think is a bit inutile as a comment... especially since on DA I'm the type of person to answer all my comments, whatever they are.
But well, this isn't DA.
But yes, I'm looking forward for more Tenko and Carl! If you have more ideas about them, go ahead, we'll all be happy to see them both again! And I do really like Carl's character too, he reminds me of some of my old animation teachers and it's always fun to be able to recognise people we know through fictional characters. Same for Tenko with other students I was with, who didn't go through the whole program because they were too narrow minded.
Anyway, good job Andy!
4:03pm Fri 3rd Feb #8186110
Couple things. One I thought this was a good continuation of Tenko's story. Well done. Second, I wanted to point out a few things. I felt that the older man's hand was very unperportionate to his head. Way too big. Also Tenko's mom's wrinkles seem more like whiskers. Other than that I believe you did very well.
Couple things. One I thought this was a good continuation of Tenko's story. Well done. Second, I wanted to point out a few things. I felt that the older man's hand was very unperportionate to his head. Way too big. Also Tenko's mom's wrinkles seem more like whiskers. Other than that I believe you did very well.
3:38pm Fri 3rd Feb #8186109
To me the most important lesson you've brought up in this comics was that it is important to know an artist's history, especially a beginner/student to see his potential through his improvement. Sometimes you can't fully and rightfully criticize an artist without comparing their latest work to older ones.
I'm saying this as a graduated art student, where our final grade was based mostly on our 3-year portfolio and how we improved during that time
I really liked how Carl's being really supporting of Tenko, even though he was only his substitute. I really loved Tenko's reaction to just about everything through this whole comics XD
To me the most important lesson you've brought up in this comics was that it is important to know an artist's history, especially a beginner/student to see his potential through his improvement. Sometimes you can't fully and rightfully criticize an artist without comparing their latest work to older ones.
I'm saying this as a graduated art student, where our final grade was based mostly on our 3-year portfolio and how we improved during that time
I really liked how Carl's being really supporting of Tenko, even though he was only his substitute. I really loved Tenko's reaction to just about everything through this whole comics XD
11:20am Fri 3rd Feb #8186105
I think the story was nice. A bit simpler than Tenko's first or Cleo's, but enjoyable nonetheless. It's good to know that Tenko is improving and listening to what people have to say, rather than blowing them off and insisting that he's the best artist in the world.
You did a really great job of furthering his relationship with Carl, too. I could tell that Carl really likes Tenko because he sees a lot of potential in him. Carl's a good mentor for Tenko - he says just the right things to get him to try harder. Everyone could use a Carl in their lives.
I can't wait to see Tenko's next arc! Can we see his art next time? I want to see how much he's improved, too!
I think the story was nice. A bit simpler than Tenko's first or Cleo's, but enjoyable nonetheless. It's good to know that Tenko is improving and listening to what people have to say, rather than blowing them off and insisting that he's the best artist in the world.
You did a really great job of furthering his relationship with Carl, too. I could tell that Carl really likes Tenko because he sees a lot of potential in him. Carl's a good mentor for Tenko - he says just the right things to get him to try harder. Everyone could use a Carl in their lives.
I can't wait to see Tenko's next arc! Can we see his art next time? I want to see how much he's improved, too!
9:50am Fri 3rd Feb #8186104
I've really enjoyed reading these, i've found aspects of it easy to relate to; the philistine father, the disapproval of comic art and anything resembling it from even the more artistic inclined people. I think Tenko is quite lucky to have this chemistry with Carl. He seems to be a good teacher and quite a nice guy, just I imagine he doesn't tolerate closed-minded people well, which Tenko certainly has appeared to be so far.
So I like that there's more character depth in this storyline, but i'd still like to see more of them both, perhaps a storyline featuring more of Tenko's family and friends, or even a lack of friends?
I've really enjoyed reading these, i've found aspects of it easy to relate to; the philistine father, the disapproval of comic art and anything resembling it from even the more artistic inclined people. I think Tenko is quite lucky to have this chemistry with Carl. He seems to be a good teacher and quite a nice guy, just I imagine he doesn't tolerate closed-minded people well, which Tenko certainly has appeared to be so far.
So I like that there's more character depth in this storyline, but i'd still like to see more of them both, perhaps a storyline featuring more of Tenko's family and friends, or even a lack of friends?
9:32am Fri 3rd Feb #8186102
I very much enjoyed this story arc; from start to finish. Learning to take useful criticism, as a young artist is a very important tool to improve your work. I wish I'd learned it sooner! Kudos for a well-thought out, planned and nicely executed story. Love Carl very much!
I very much enjoyed this story arc; from start to finish. Learning to take useful criticism, as a young artist is a very important tool to improve your work. I wish I'd learned it sooner! Kudos for a well-thought out, planned and nicely executed story. Love Carl very much!
M
Artwork..not too bad.
Decent storyline.
Too short?