Comments on: summer’s gonna turn into fall

By: Jon

Jon — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:36:56 +0000

Hey Craig,

I love seeing the process!

I was wondering, do you ink directly onto the refined pencils? I usually have a hard time finding the balance between overworking the pencils (leaving grooves in the paper which affect the way I ink it), and keeping the pencils light while having enough detail to be confident with the inking.

Your pencils seem to be very dark and refined, but the inked version looks so natural!

By: Dibumac

Dibumac — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:25:33 +0000

This new book looks really amazing. I’m always impressed by your high level of energy. To be able to compromise to create such long works is … well, I just can’t describe… I’ll just say I’m jelous ! ))

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By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:32:53 +0000

Beautiful work as always! Thank you for letting us in on your works in progress. I always leave inspired to continue with my own work, and I’m repeatedly surprised to discover that you’re actually human!

By: Jaybird

Jaybird — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:52:30 +0000

i love the metaphor your using, so very graphic to show how sacrificing ourselves for the ones we love is not always a beautiful image, that sometimes that gift feels more like a burden to those who receive it. Can’t wait to see the context!

By: Jackson

Jackson — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:48:28 +0000

I’ve noticed a few times that you draw the “actual” dialogue/image before the more…metaphorical? Symbolic? Is that just a coincidence, or is there a method to drawing the actual before the symbolic/metaphorical/your term here?

-Jack

By: capucine

capucine — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:32:53 +0000

Ho ! I didn’t know you had a blog !
Everything looks very nice… bravo

By: Vhrsti

Vhrsti — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:26:29 +0000

Hi Craig, I’ve given you an award
Please come to my blog and pick it up
Vhrsti

By: mark jaquette

mark jaquette — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:04:44 +0000

thanx craig for showing us your steps. i like how you reversed the water (black) in step 4, from step 3 (intentional?).
do you know paul pope? he’s a recent fave (don’t worry…you’re still ichiban)

mark jaquette @
illustrationISM &
bammgraphics !

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:36:59 +0000

Hello Craig! I like your work very much. Especially the book Blankets it ‘s one of my favourites.. Real stories with deep emotions don’t come every day. P.S: A greek fan.