I am thumbnailing my 8th graphic novel, Super Boba Cafe 2. Thumbnails are the most important part of my graphic novel process. It’s where I transform a short written outline to the page-by-page book. I write and re-write dialogue, plan the panels, page turns and loosely draw the whole book.
I love this refreshing message and can truly relate! In the beginning stage, trying to make something pretty will truly drain all my creative energy. Letting the ugly out will always yield some glorious work! 💞 Thank you for sharing your process! I always wonder how artists make graphic novels because making a 32-page picture book is a ton of work, so making a whole graphic novel makes me shake in my little boots!
Being too precious in the beginning is absolutely an energy suck. When making a 200+ page work it's important to guard that energy fiercely! And ugly drawing is one of those ways (also naps)! Graphic novels are a feat but I firmly believe if the person who pursues it really wants to do it, they can! But it's also okay to not do everything ;) Picture books are tough enough!
Have you shared the written outline before? I'm trying to decide if I need a writing day of the week to script all my stuff out before doing thumbs? Trying to come up with a consistent process so I can avoid burning out and produce more and consistently. Feeling stagnant.
No I haven't shared that but it's pretty tight - focused on story beats. Process is so individual and there's no one size fits all. Whatever excites and motivates you is what you should focus on - process is refined as you go along. Good luck!!
As I move back into thumbnails, this is a great reminder! Love hearing your process!
I'm ready for another Breena book! BB!
I love this refreshing message and can truly relate! In the beginning stage, trying to make something pretty will truly drain all my creative energy. Letting the ugly out will always yield some glorious work! 💞 Thank you for sharing your process! I always wonder how artists make graphic novels because making a 32-page picture book is a ton of work, so making a whole graphic novel makes me shake in my little boots!
Being too precious in the beginning is absolutely an energy suck. When making a 200+ page work it's important to guard that energy fiercely! And ugly drawing is one of those ways (also naps)! Graphic novels are a feat but I firmly believe if the person who pursues it really wants to do it, they can! But it's also okay to not do everything ;) Picture books are tough enough!
Have you shared the written outline before? I'm trying to decide if I need a writing day of the week to script all my stuff out before doing thumbs? Trying to come up with a consistent process so I can avoid burning out and produce more and consistently. Feeling stagnant.
No I haven't shared that but it's pretty tight - focused on story beats. Process is so individual and there's no one size fits all. Whatever excites and motivates you is what you should focus on - process is refined as you go along. Good luck!!