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[Yncke]

That is one impressive screenshot! O.o Gratz on finishing the lines.

[Adam Masterman]

Yncke, on 07 September 2011 - 12:44 AM, said:

That is one impressive screenshot! O.o Gratz on finishing the lines.

Thanks, Yncke. I've actually finished the whole thing now and sent it off to the printer. Just a small run for NYCC for now, but it feels darned good to be finished. Here's a piece I just finished up, basically a big color experiment. Lots of things I want to do differently going forward, so this is me trying to figure some of those things out:

[Adam Masterman]

Hey guys,

Haven't updated this thread in a bit, but I finally have "news" that I can post. Here's my DA announcement:


Just a quick note to say that my book, Echo Callaway and the Knights of Lionskeep, is not only done, but will soon be available in both digital and print varieties (woo-hoo!). I'll do an official release post here as soon as it goes live, but the files are being processed by my distributors already, so it won't be long. I don't have all the details yet, but here is what I can share:

"Echo" is an all-ages fantasy graphic novel, released in chapters (or chapter bundles, depending on length).

This is a completely independent project; created, written, drawn, colored and lettered by me, full of that special creator-owned love that only personal projects really capture.

The chapters will be available as digital download pdfs, or in print, depending on how you like to read your comix.

This first chapter is called "Beginnings", and it weighs in at 34 full color story pages, plus 10 pages of extras.

This "issue" contains awesome pin-ups by fellow deviants trialsze and pencilmachine, as well as a custom font designed by prey74; its a deviantart extravaganza!

Future chapters will be quarterly releases; Chapter 2 is already well underway.

Anyway, I'm chomping at the bit to make the official release. Echo's art folder is here: [link] and I'll be putting up a healthy excerpt when the book goes live.

Fun stuff!

[Still_Waters]

Hah dude that's awesome. Big congratulations! I'll look for it to add to our library

[Yncke]

Congratulations, Adam! May it be the start of a lovely series!

[Adam Masterman]

Yncke, on 21 November 2011 - 01:32 PM, said:

Congratulations, Adam! May it be the start of a lovely series!

Thanks, Yncke, and Still_Waters as well. After a furious week of leg-work, the deed is done, my comic is live and in the marketplace! The digital one, anyway; print option is coming in about a month. Without any further ado, may I present Echo's website (which I actually built myself) (with a little help from wordpress in places). And if my charming personality isn't enough to lure you over there, here's a whopping 12 page preview for y'all:


Thanks for looking, and all the great advice and support, Outcasters. This is the first forum I'm posting this in, definitely a sign of how much I've come to enjoy this little corner of the web. Peace,

Adam

Edited by Adam Masterman, 28 November 2011 - 03:07 PM.

[Fedora The Explorer]

im enjoying this so far

[Yncke]

Thanks for posting these pages! They look great! Very interesting conversation they're having, there. I really like the Gollum falling down page, it works really nicely as transition to the flash back.

[Adam Masterman]

Update time: just finished up the first draft of chapter two. (!) Too ugly to show just yet, but here are some sketches and stuff:

[davidskeleton]

It all looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing.. some great stuff here for sure!

I will add that the monster tentacles has to be one of the coolest things I have ever seen. i want those tattooed on me.. they are awesome.

PS i don't think my wife is too excited about me getting monster tentacles tattooed on me..

[Yncke]

I really like the design of that faery, and his diet is a nice touch.

[rorschach-mentality]

WANT lol
seriously love the manga-esque style, vibrant colurs and your extreme perspective.
would love to get this in print good luck with issue 2!

[Adam Masterman]

Thanks, guys. David, those tentacles are courtesy of Aaron Houston, one of my favorite up and coming artists. Check his stuff out on dA: http://pencilmachine.deviantart.com/

Rorschach, the book is available in print, but its pricey (8 bucks). I usually tell people to wait for larger volumes, but if you are interested, I wouldn't complain about adding to my meager sales : http://www.indyplane...roducts_id=6466

Yncke, here's my description for that faerie design:

"Despite their portrayal in popular culture, faeries are typically a grubby, earthy little creature, cheerfully feasting on bugs and worms, and frequenting dank and smelly little nooks in the forest. If you can befriend them, you might become a little charmed-by-association, but its just as likely you'll be shooing them out of your vegetable garden."

[davidskeleton]

That is awesome.. I actually already follow that guy!

[Adam Masterman]

Still pluggin away at this story; actually finding myself more excited as time goes by. Had some exciting conversations with a publisher, and feeling very good about the work moving forward. Here are some new pieces; a style test and a few concept sheets. As always, love to hear what you think.