I Didnt Know You Played

Patriot Jose asks:

I understand you use Illustrator to create these awesome images.
Did you ever use anything else in the past for the webcomic?

And, do you use traditional methods to create some pieces, other than the physical memorabilia like the poison bottles, etc?

I've tried to do more traditional alt-comics in pen and ink years ago, but I never got too far. (Not more than a page or two.) I have had decent inking skills; my first couple of years as a graphic designer were all pen and ink, and amberlith cutting - requiring a high degree of technical skill.

I use Illustrator to make comics for a couple of reasons. For one, I like how it looks. Two, it's very fast for me to produce printable work without a lot of cleanup.

As far as "traditional methods to create some pieces" - Yeah, when I can find the time. Dawna and I have been doing some gouache paintings here and there... some of my first real paintings since college. (Where I did a single acrylic painting.)

It's alright, though I'm 300% more confident that the time spent in Illustrator will lead to usable/sellable work. With gouache, it's a little hit or miss for me.

I do enjoy making physical things like the vendomat, steampunk props, and junk like that. In fact, I'm working on some really cool secret things right now, which you're bound to see this summer.

Keep the questions flowing, Patriots!

- Daniel