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I wrote a growy macro story! Specifically, this is what happens when you cancel plans with an little red demon.
This initially started as a trade with a writer friend, but instead of letting him do his thing, I kept coming up with ideas and details and made the writing process hard for him. This was unfair to him, so instead I left him to his own devices and he wrote some awesome stuff for me on his own terms (and still is, seriously go out there and check stories out). So instead I wrote the initial idea myself. I'm happy with this, and I plan on writing more in the future, but the majority of my submissions will continue to be drawings.
Question Time! What's your opinions on stories vs. artwork? And if you are a fan of stories, what kind of stories do you like? Personally, I think stories are a lot more fun in the long run since you build a narrative that let's you understand the underlying characters a lot more. Comics work well for that as well, but they are an immense amount of work, so they are even more rare.
This initially started as a trade with a writer friend, but instead of letting him do his thing, I kept coming up with ideas and details and made the writing process hard for him. This was unfair to him, so instead I left him to his own devices and he wrote some awesome stuff for me on his own terms (and still is, seriously go out there and check stories out). So instead I wrote the initial idea myself. I'm happy with this, and I plan on writing more in the future, but the majority of my submissions will continue to be drawings.
Question Time! What's your opinions on stories vs. artwork? And if you are a fan of stories, what kind of stories do you like? Personally, I think stories are a lot more fun in the long run since you build a narrative that let's you understand the underlying characters a lot more. Comics work well for that as well, but they are an immense amount of work, so they are even more rare.
Category Story / Macro / Micro
Species Dragon (Other)
Size 120 x 72px
File Size 329.1 kB
Very great work. Its often hard to find a setup where someone can be intense with magic without seeming like a jerk, but I feel you found a great balance. It was fun not knowing how things would go, and even putting little lessons in the actions during the game. Will be excited to see more if you continue to enjoy writing :)
I'm glad you liked the story, I do plan on more writing, both as straight prose, and as comics. I've made Alan look a bit too much like a jerk to BLK in previous pictures, so I wanted to at least give a purpose to the mischief this time. He's still a little rough, but it was an important lesson to learn, so I wanted to make sure blame was not one sided.
Hey, this was the one you showed me all that time ago! Still as good as it was the first time reading it. Great job!
Being a writer myself, I'm of course more inclined to stories. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but pictures only capture a moment in time. A story can weave descriptions that go beyond that, and its part of the reason why I like to write.
That being said, I really need to make more time for myself dedicated to writing ^^"
Being a writer myself, I'm of course more inclined to stories. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but pictures only capture a moment in time. A story can weave descriptions that go beyond that, and its part of the reason why I like to write.
That being said, I really need to make more time for myself dedicated to writing ^^"
I'm going to admit I did fairly poorly in reading the past few years, at least with regards to novels; I did a lot of non-fiction reading, as well as stories hear and other shorter pieces. I just got back into reading and "stocked up" on some books before quarantine. I'm going through some Discworld books now.
This was adorable! Alan and BLK's chemistry together is always a treat.
As for your question, it's a difficult choice for me. I love visual art of the variety of techniques and styles that everyone uses, and how they choose to bring out aspects of design, pose, perspective, angle, lighting, or colors. Experiments are always fun, and sometimes a single image can provide a scenario not big enough to fill a story by itself that's still worth sharing on its own.
On the other hand, I love stories for how they help to contextualize, flesh out, and characterize settings and characters that we see in visual art often. They can provide insight, and breathe more life into those things than what most single images can do. They can also be engaging in a long-term sense, and allow for a different kind of creative freedom for experimentation, such as with story structure, themes of the narrative, or building the world as a living, breathing place.
I love both literary and visual art, but I might give visual art a slight edge in my preferences. This was a very fun read, though, and I'm certainly looking forward to your next work, be it a story, a comic, a picture, or anything else you feel compelled to try out!
I am curious, however: How is BLK's house scaled in size? The same as that of an ordinary human home? Given how big he grew in this story, I was surprised he hadn't broken through the ceiling even while hunched over! High ceilings in the living room, I assume?
As for your question, it's a difficult choice for me. I love visual art of the variety of techniques and styles that everyone uses, and how they choose to bring out aspects of design, pose, perspective, angle, lighting, or colors. Experiments are always fun, and sometimes a single image can provide a scenario not big enough to fill a story by itself that's still worth sharing on its own.
On the other hand, I love stories for how they help to contextualize, flesh out, and characterize settings and characters that we see in visual art often. They can provide insight, and breathe more life into those things than what most single images can do. They can also be engaging in a long-term sense, and allow for a different kind of creative freedom for experimentation, such as with story structure, themes of the narrative, or building the world as a living, breathing place.
I love both literary and visual art, but I might give visual art a slight edge in my preferences. This was a very fun read, though, and I'm certainly looking forward to your next work, be it a story, a comic, a picture, or anything else you feel compelled to try out!
I am curious, however: How is BLK's house scaled in size? The same as that of an ordinary human home? Given how big he grew in this story, I was surprised he hadn't broken through the ceiling even while hunched over! High ceilings in the living room, I assume?
I image the house is human scale, although one with tall ceilings, since prior to Alan's appearance he's for the most part able to fit in a normal building. His dimensions were designed to be at the size where he could still barely fit through a door (though he needs to stoop down because doors are around 6'8".
For reference, my ceilings are are 8'8", so roughly that for his house as well. I probably went a little too large on this story, but I assumed you could tuck in the legs and bend the neck to make up the difference in length when he got to the point of laying down. The tail is probably the worst problem given how long and thick I've made it.
For reference, my ceilings are are 8'8", so roughly that for his house as well. I probably went a little too large on this story, but I assumed you could tuck in the legs and bend the neck to make up the difference in length when he got to the point of laying down. The tail is probably the worst problem given how long and thick I've made it.
I like art and comics more than stories...too many words. :P
Ok ok, I read stories sometimes. But you can tell a story just through pictures and good character design. Sure yoou lose some of the inner workings, but I say that's just a limitation that will breed creativity.
Ok ok, I read stories sometimes. But you can tell a story just through pictures and good character design. Sure yoou lose some of the inner workings, but I say that's just a limitation that will breed creativity.
I’m noting the general trend that artists like visual media and writers like the written word, at least as a preference. That’s interesting, and both groups seem to think that one version, does a better job at story telling than the other, at least in their own way. I suppose that’s why I like comics, as it’s in the middle, even though sequential art is a lot of work. I should get animators, developers, and musicians in the conversation and see where that argument leads.
Cute little story. I genuinely enjoy the interactions between Alan and BLK and you always do a great job with describing the size and weight of the character and the havoc it brings on their immediate surroundings.
Also, for your question I will admit a technical bias. I prefer stories as I've never been able to draw despite the best attempts so I've always tried to channel my energy into writing. And as you said you can communicate a lot more in written format versus drawing, easier to describe the minutiae of body language or the way a scene smells or an internal monologue without having to worry about space on your canvas.
Or it could just be sour grapes talking.
Regardless, lovely work as always.
Also, for your question I will admit a technical bias. I prefer stories as I've never been able to draw despite the best attempts so I've always tried to channel my energy into writing. And as you said you can communicate a lot more in written format versus drawing, easier to describe the minutiae of body language or the way a scene smells or an internal monologue without having to worry about space on your canvas.
Or it could just be sour grapes talking.
Regardless, lovely work as always.
Thank you! As for the inability in drawing, barring a physical disability, anyone can learn to be an artist with enough practice, albeit a lot of practice and a willingness to accept criticism. If it is something you are interested, as it seems you were given your comment, I’d say take another stab at it. It may take a long time to get it looking good, but practice will see improvement.
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