A Map
I want to start a little experiment.
Often I search through flickr (or google images) for references of people and backgrounds for my drawings. (yes, I do draw backgrounds sometimes, and they usually end up as some almost imperceptible color variation behind the characters and the speech balloons)
In doing this, i’ve found great pictures and interesting people and places, and I’ve thought about contacting them to ask permission for the use of the “model” but I didn’t, out of embarrasment I guess. So my question is: are any of you, readers of The Secret Knots, interested in inspiring a character for a comic? If so, send me one or two pictures of you and keep in mind my very lax updating schedule, and the possibility of inspiring someone really different from who you really are,as I cannot give any warranties of not turning you into a pervert nun, a despotic boyfriend, a lonely stamp collector or whatever. I can’t even assure that there will be a remarkable resemblance to the picture and much less to the 3-d you. But it might be fun?
Tell me what you think, and if you send me pictures, let me know if I can name you or link to somewhere to thank you, or if you prefer anonymity.
Update: Although everyone is invited to submit his/her picture, I must tell you that I need a male model photo right now, in order to make the next comic based only on readers photos.
February 25th, 2007 at 10:29 am
I would offer photos, but I don’t know what sort of models you’d be looking for for your sketches. My natural self-deprecation immediately thinks I would not be what you were looking for.
I think it would be a fun experiment, though. Definitely something I’d like to see the results of, as I sketch a bit too. (But rarely of real people, since I find it hard…)
Good luck though!
February 26th, 2007 at 3:25 am
I love these comics with a deep, firey passion.
February 26th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
I’m not expecting a specific kind of model, probably it has more to do with the expressions.
I ´ve received already some interesting anwers, but there’s room for more!
March 2nd, 2007 at 4:32 pm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Akumeon/DSCN0472-2.jpg
This is the best I have to offer you.
March 6th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
I just found your site yesterday. Your comics are really great, and I’m looking forward to reading more.
March 8th, 2007 at 5:05 am
These comics are amazing. Your style, the writing - it’s just beautiful.
I await the next with great anticipation.
March 20th, 2007 at 2:17 am
OK guys, the new comic will be ready soon. I apologize for the long wait, I’ve been dealing with some stuff that I don’t wanna bother you with, but I’m absolutely inspired for what is to come. Thanks, not only for your lovely pictures but also for the comments and emails. Check back later this week for the comic. Some of you are in it…
March 22nd, 2007 at 3:23 pm
I hate it when you draw me, even without knowing me
March 30th, 2007 at 6:35 am
your comics are one of the most inspiring things I’ve ever read on the internet. The footnotes one keeps coming back to haunt me, and the one with the cigarette lit with a candle. love them, thank you so much for putting them up
PS - also thanks for linking me on your (now ex) blog!
May 28th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
This is so beautiful.