Thanks for the kind words. I wanted to break away from my simple brush stroke style for this story ark. More of a throwback to cliffhangar strips like Buck Rogers.
Some of the comments on GoComics could be done by 1st graders who are self-taught critics.
There is room on the comics page for lush brushwork, and there is room for anarchic pen-scratchings. There are and have been McKays and Kellys and Caniffs, side by side with the Herrimans and Segars and McDonnells. With no offense to any Norman Rockwell as an illustrator, one may also find merit in a Ralph Steadman.
In defense of Cul de Sac, I think that a cartoon artist when creating a strip decides what style of cartooning would best match the statement he or she is trying to make. Cul de Sac is about young children and I think the drawing style captures the elements of the strip perfectly. One does not have to put incredible detail into a strip to make it work. Having said that Dog Eat Doug also captures Brian’s vision. Remember that Picasso started as a realist and switched styles with modest success. LOL
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
Something tells me you don’t want to see where you’re going anyway.
margueritem over 14 years ago
I think you’re right, BC13.
ARF2 over 14 years ago
Maps! It had to be a map!
sjoujke over 14 years ago
Who’s flying the dad-blamed plane?
thetraveller4 over 14 years ago
Sophie is flying, in those models of plane the pilot’s seat is in the back.
comYics over 14 years ago
Navigate man!.
Colt9033 over 14 years ago
Its cool she fantaizing in color!
pearlandpeach over 14 years ago
just find the river….go with the flow.
brian anderson creator over 14 years ago
Wait till you see the villian.
alondra over 14 years ago
Looks like you’re in trouble.
cleokaya over 14 years ago
Are they about to crash into the backyard jungle only to confront their nemesis Doug the Destroyer?
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
My thoughts too, Doc! Very good artwork.
Nighthawks Premium Member over 14 years ago
why does it always have to be snakes?
GoodQuestion Premium Member over 14 years ago
Love it!!! The way things are going, I’ll crack up too☼
Saucy1121 Premium Member over 14 years ago
Wonder if Sophie might encounter Snoopy and his flying doghouse (Sopwith Camel).
pearlandpeach over 14 years ago
Did Sopwith Camels fly in Egypt?
brian anderson creator over 14 years ago
Thanks for the kind words. I wanted to break away from my simple brush stroke style for this story ark. More of a throwback to cliffhangar strips like Buck Rogers.
fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago
Some of the comments on GoComics could be done by 1st graders who are self-taught critics.
There is room on the comics page for lush brushwork, and there is room for anarchic pen-scratchings. There are and have been McKays and Kellys and Caniffs, side by side with the Herrimans and Segars and McDonnells. With no offense to any Norman Rockwell as an illustrator, one may also find merit in a Ralph Steadman.
cleokaya over 14 years ago
In defense of Cul de Sac, I think that a cartoon artist when creating a strip decides what style of cartooning would best match the statement he or she is trying to make. Cul de Sac is about young children and I think the drawing style captures the elements of the strip perfectly. One does not have to put incredible detail into a strip to make it work. Having said that Dog Eat Doug also captures Brian’s vision. Remember that Picasso started as a realist and switched styles with modest success. LOL