Spent about a day and a half on this. I really wanted to hunker down and do at least one image that felt, all the way around, the way I wanted the comic to look. I wanted a composition to start, a setting, a background and I wanted to pose for all the characters. I came up with an idea that I think worked pretty well; I set my camera really low on the floor using a mini-tripod. Then, using the timer, I kept the camera in exactly the same position as I posed for all the characters. That way, they should be all in the right perspective and placement relative to one another. Beats hiring a lot of actors. It did require some moving about but not a lot. I could get over this by putting tape marks on the floor, but I don't know that it's really necessary.

I'm not 100% happy with the image, but that's ok. It taught me where I need to look and, stylistically, what needs to be worked on. First off, I don't like Francesca. She's too stiff. I went to redraw her but found that because of the way I took the photos, it was really hard to get a new drawing to fit properly where the old one was. So there's that. Also, I could easily push my acting a little and will do so. Thirdly, in the case of two of the goblins, I stuck too closely to the reference and they, too are a little stiff. Have to remember that I'm cartooning here, not copying. I was happy that I was able to get all the different body shapes and clothing cues even though I never changed what I was wearing. Might try some costuming. At the very least I think I need to buy a cheap bathrobe if I keep Francesca the way she is.

Speaking of her, she needs something of a redesign. I just don't think she's that interesting looking a character and she needs to bear the same weight as the guys. I won't have her being anything less than equal. While Crow isn't all that interesting looking, because he's wearing different layers, he's got more to look at than her. So I will work on that. Still, I think this came out decently and does have what I want for the comic. It took a long time to do, which tells me that the comic's not going to be any quickie at all.