Polka Dots & Steel-Toe Shoes
I was lucky to be losing nothing but my sanity sitting at home unemployed during my first summer break of university. I was determined to find a job, and when I got one, I discovered that retail is no place to look for sanity.
Character Design
I started this project by drafting a script and testing different character designs. Deciding on my drawing style set the tone for the narrative, and the polka dots from uniform became an unexpected source of inspiration.
Character Design
I started this project by drafting a script and testing different character designs. Deciding on my drawing style set the tone for the narrative, and the polka dots from uniform became an unexpected source of inspiration.
Storyboarding & Layout
Comic design is about more than just what’s illustrated. How the panels are laid and the space between them (gutters) is equally important. In this comic lots I packed a lot into each page, and the general box pattern breaks down as the store erupts into chaos.
Inking & Finishing Touches
I decided to ink everything and keep a black and white color scheme with a pop of red. I laced this little homage to my atrocious uniform throughout the comic to convey a sense of urgency and stress.
Inking & Finishing Touches
I decided to ink everything and keep a black and white color scheme with a pop of red. I laced this little homage to my atrocious uniform throughout the comic to convey a sense of urgency and stress.