Well the newsletter just went out. If you are not on it your missing out.

Also added a new article to the shop talk – dealing with the Color and B/W webcomics.

Sorry it’s short – just a lot going on right now.

see you in a bit

trav

232 pages and still going strong. I also finished 2 more inks for the next issue. So we are pushing hard to keep that buffer full.

So today lets make it a Q&A day. Anything about the bean, me, technique, inspiration … whatever. Though most of you know I’ll answer regardless even without a Q&A day.

So keep creating…

trav

So the dust has settled.

Its pretty easy to get caught up in the moment. After the shock, I spent some quality time reading each of the nominees. I was very very impressed. I am reading them all the way through and found some very beautiful and distinct story telling techniques. It seems we are all over the spectrum as well. Fanstasy, prohibition, comedy…etc. That makes thing even more interesting.

Also now that the nods out, the opinions will fly. People will love us or hate us. Agree with the Eisner judges or not, who deserves it and does not. Personally I from what I have seen, I am delighted to see the Bar being raised. A legit feel to a group of creators that is often overlooked and I am proud to be counted amount these web creators. I encourage you to take a moment to see the worlds these talented people have created and immerse yourself in them.

I also would encourage to read their whole archive. If you only read 20 pages than you will miss the magic they create. So my hat is off and I look forward to continue reading some awesome comics.

Now that I am a little more grounded, yet still very excited, it is time to go back to the original plan. What is that? To finish telling my epic and to tell it my way.  To keep updating 3 times a week and then put them into books for you. That goal has not changed. So back to the table to pencil and ink a little more….and play in my own little world.

trav

2011 Eisner Nods (these are some FANTASTIC READS AND WELL DESERVED NOMINATIONS!)

• Abominable Charles Christopher, by Karl Kerschl, www.abominable.cc
  Great read here. I was familiar with it but I had not gotten into it until now.
• The Bean, by Travis Hanson, www.beanleafpress.com This guy well… you’ll have to make your own conclusions here.
• Lackadaisy, by Tracy Butler, www.lackadaisycats.com/comic.php My kids are a huge fans of Tracy’s work which puts them in a pickle on who to vote for, she got a good book as well. Hats off to her for helping bring webcomics up several notches.
  
• Max Overacts, by Caanan Grall, occasionalcomics.com Caanan’s stuff is fantastic. Another great read and his art is fantastic. Good Job sir.
• Zahra’s Paradise, by Amir and Khalil, www.zahrasparadise.com I am not to familiar with Amir and Khalil’s work. I will have to check it out, from what I have seen it looks interesting and pretty good. Worth a look.

Well here is todays update.

It’s been a wonderful weekend and the new newsletter is off. I am having a good time putting that together.

Ok back to the Badger. I must say I really like him for some awful reason. He’s a slob of a man, yet still intelligent in the ways of strategy and war. He’s just pure evil and though the collector was evil and nuts, the badger is more just evil and aggressive.

Also posted the new print for the chinese book. Go and check it out in the blog below.

Last but not least, if you are lost or not familiar with the book, just start from the beginning.

Well keep creating

trav

Well it is done. I have finally got all the prints up in the Travs Art section. You can now go through them all, you can like them, you can tweet them, you can comment on them… I wanted to make it a much more interactive section than I had before and I am very pleased with it.

I still though have to add the pieces to the commission section, which I will do on another day.

Plus look for other changes. I am thinking of creating a condensed character section for bean as well. I figure it will make things easy for those that just want to see who’s who instead of roaming the world.

The site is a constant work in progress. I want to make sure that it is easy to navigate and that it is visually pleasing. So keep your eyes out. I might even …. ok actually I am going to throw more spot illustrations into the mix as well.

LAST DAY TO ENTER

Today is it, you need to get your artwork in today and I will announce the winner on Monday’s update. Just email me the image.

Well have an incredible weekend and I look forward to seeing what people come up with. Have fun and keep creating…

trav

The CONTEST ENDS FRIDAY! It doesn’t matter who (things pertaining to the comic)  you draw- it’s just you have to draw to be entered to win. So remember to send your drawings to thanson@beanleafpress.com. Also we have several now. Hopefully I will be able to start posting some of those in the next few days.

Also see the like button. If you like the page all you got to do is hit that button and you share it instantly or you can just retweet it. All the help given is appreciated.

Color Changes

Ok gang I am pulling the color pages from the original comic and I will be posting them other places. I need to do this for a few reasons. One colors were placed on hold due to circumstances beyond my control and two I am submitting it for a few things and color is a distraction right now.

I will get back to finding a colorist in my spare time, but as I promised before it is all about finishing the story. I am sorry to tease.

trav

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