Em v 3.0(?) (Patreon)

Feels kind of ridiculous to redesign Emily and Javier again but I’ve been hesitating from dabbling more in that series. For a while I wasn’t sure quite why, but I chanced upon a twitter rant from a graphic novelist that really hit home. <br><br>I forget the exact words but essentially it was: you have to simplify your art style for longer works, otherwise you’re going to risk burning out before you start.<br><br>Obviously it’s possible to create very detailed graphic novels. But often in those cases they’re created by an actual team of people. Pencilers, inkers, colorists, background artists, writers , editors... etc etc<br><br>Not to mention I actually prefer simpler comic styles anyway?<br><br>I admire detailed comics and gave a healthy number of them in my collection but ultimately the ones I find myself re-reading the most are the ones that blend simplicity with detail. <br><br>But to be totally honest? Before I dabble much more with design I’ve got to WRITE the actual outline. I know how it starts. I know the characters. No idea what’s in the middle or end. 😅