Something intresting

One of the web comics I'm working on is done as a series of landscapes with inset images (eventually). But my method of creating it is rather unconventional.

To date I have at least eight months worth of weekly updates made as single landscape images. I've not done the inset panels yet and when I do they will be small closeups or distant views to emphasise the point of the main panel. But the strangest aspect of the comic thus far in my opinion is the fact that I have yet to write a single word.

I've always intended that there would be words to the comic, but as I create the story, setting and character interaction it's moving along and making some sense without words.

Now the truth is that the panels will gain some clarity once I add words to them in some cases, but I'm fascinated by the idea that the story and events are unfolding visually and yet I have no idea what words will accompany each comic.

I do know that I intend to use Ohmu-Chan to add the words when the time comes.

Which brings up the next point of intrest for me. The application of dialouge and inset windows. The method of landscape creation that I'm using now is to make what is essentially a page sized image complet by itself. Then a few smaller images. I can place those images on the main image in a multitude of locations. And something similar is going to happen with the words of the comic. Sort of a cut and paste technique.

I'd not really planned all that out from the beginning, mainly focussing on the landscape art style that I had chosen. But the comic has lead me in a definate direction for it's future, and for me at least that is a good sign.

I've got to take care of some things for now, but I should be back by tomorrow night.
Take care of yourselves.
Rovingjack