Hello from Tasmania! Aspiring graphic novel illustrator

blamillo

Hi there, folks. First time posting in the forums - I’m Ben, from tiny little Hobart, Tasmania. Same city as the makers of Procreate!

I’ve been quietly working on my first graphic novel project this year. I’m being forced to take a little break while I sort out some technical problems, but I’ve got 20 pages of finished art to show so far, out of a total of 34 for the first chapter. I’ve been shy about showing much of it outside of close friend circles, but it’s getting to a point now where I could really do with expert feedback (and maybe some cheer squad action as I get close to the finish line!).

I’ll go into more detail on another thread, but in short: it’s an urban fantasy story for kids 9-12, with an autistic protagonist and themes of home and belonging. I’m autistic myself and involved in a few self-advocacy circles, so it’s got lived experience going into it. I’m hoping it goes some way toward offering authentic representation.

Here are a few sample pages from early in the story. See you around the forums!

K.Flagg

Welcome Ben! These pages look great! Making a graphic novel is a lot of work. You have clearly put a lot of time into it. I love your use of lighting. Can't wait to see more

Heather Boyd

@blamillo Hello and welcome! I agree with @K-Flagg your lighting is nice and I think your colours really bring it to life (esp. on the first page). I would continue to read it, from a experiential perspective I've never had. But I understand loosing "place" and so I empathize.

Nyrryl Cadiz

@blamillo hello! welcome to the forum. I love your comics

Annaaronson

@blamillo These are beautiful. I love your color consistency- and basically all of your consistency. Really well done! Can't wait to see more from you

Pamela Fraley

These are great. Well done.

aska

@blamillo i love this style! I would love to buy this comic once its done!

chrisaakins

@blamillo these look great so far! Thank you for sharing!