Auto-Tailor - page 4 - Process (Patreon)

Since the colors and shading were done by my partner, Jade, I'm going to talk more about other aspects of my process in more detail.

1. This page uses a five-panel layout, three process shows and then one finished effect shot then something to lead into the next action. The arrangement of three process shots, all in in the same pose, all in a row, verges on the animatic in style and can be a fun way to focus on each reaction. The final panel, when the character sees an escape, helps keep the suspension going. How will the machine stop him from escaping?

2. Now I finalize the proportions of the character and rough in the machines. Roughing in the machine here mainly means recognizing the way the circle changes with perspective as it travels down the body. I'm reusing some elements of the character in each panel, for consistency, but it's important to include changes, particularly ones that show an emotive reaction.

3. Now I go in and add the final pencil work, adding final details to the environment and drawing the characters in full detail. Following the different shape of each circle, I can draw in the circle ring.

4. Then I ink everything, using a couple of different pens (one with a blunt tip, for outer edges, and one with a fine tip, for fine detail).