Charlene

A two panel comic. In the first panel, Bex is holding up a sketchbook. She says, "I bought a physical sketchbook even though I hate drawing traditionally." The second panel is a close-up of Bex's grumpy face. She says, "Like, REALLY hate it."

A continuation from the previous comic. A tiny Bex is stood on a giant Sketchbook with a giant iPad behind her. she says, "I fucking hate that gen AI makes me doubt the value of my digital work now. Seriously, who gives a shit?"

A continuation from the previous page. A hand double taps a surface with two fingers, this is how you undo a line in Procreate. The text reads: My digital art is clean to a fault, something I've spent the last few years trying to unlearn. Is a wobbly line more authentic than a smooth line? Can you feel the artist through the tremors of their work?

A continuation from the previous page. A large panel that's mostly black, with some semi abstract white forms scattered about. They look like leaves or flowers, but it's not specific. The text reads: But it takes a lot of effort and study to daw a smooth line, even if it's digital. Is that effort not also authentic?

I bought a physical sketchbook for the first time this decade and I have some feelings about it
#HourlyComicDay #HCD #Hourlies

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Don't be fooled by Richard's pathetic soft boi exterior. He is also a little shit
#art #comics #originalcharacters

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Don't write for an audience. Make the comic for you. Feed your brainworms. Make it something you would read and obsess over forever. You'll be working on this thing for a long time, if you lose interest halfway through, then the rest becomes a slog.

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Fixed up the height chart of all my nekomimi characters!
From left to right: Felix, Richard, Tabitha, Duke, Indigo, Hazel, Robin and Amber
#originalcharacters #art #characterdesign

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White text on a blue background, a yellow pencil, and a black blot of spilled ink. The text says “share if you welcome artistic questions”.

Share your knowledge if/when you can. Teaching other people how to do what you do doesn’t lessen your art - it just means more and better art for everyone.

I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.

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Character designs for the next graphic novel I'm working on, Princess Hapunda and the Lake (1/3)
#characterdesign #art

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Cover features twins in clown costumes entertaining two of the leaders of the Underworld.

Cover reveal for the next installment in the TALES OF THE FEATHERED SERPENT GN series! THE HERO TWINS IN THE REALM OF FRIGHT narrates the harrowing & hilarious adventures of the Maya Hero Twins as they descend into the Underworld to rescue their father & uncle. Art by @charlenecbowles.bsky.social

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his newest installment of the critically hailed 'Tales of the Feathered Serpent' series received a starred review from School Library Journal: “Perfect for young readers and mythology lovers alike, this graphic novel is a triumph, one that is a dazzling tribute to the past and a beacon for the future.”

It has dropped! Today's publication day for LOS HÉROES GEMELOS Y LA MAGIA DE LA CANCIÓN, the much anticipated Spanish edition of THE HERO TWINS AND THE MAGIC OF SONG! Illustrated by @charlenecbowles.bsky.social, this graphic novel takes you on a mythic romp with mischievous Maya gods. Don't miss it!

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The Dragons' Call Ch2 Pg2 | Charlene Bowles Get more from Charlene Bowles on Patreon

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Realm of Fright Sketches | Charlene Bowles Get more from Charlene Bowles on Patreon

I got done with the sketches for the next book in The Tales of the Feathered Serpent series!
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The Dragons' Call Ch2 Pg1 | Charlene Bowles Get more from Charlene Bowles on Patreon

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Get more from Charlene Bowles on Patreon creating comics

I made a patreon! Join to keep up with what I've been working on!
patreon.com/charlenecbow...

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Artwork I made for my WIP graphic novel Possessed

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Coming October 29 from the Cinco Puntos Press imprint of Lee & Low Books ... THE HERO TWINS AND THE MAGIC OF SONG, the highly anticipated second book in the "Tales of the Feathered Serpent" middle-grade graphic novel series, illustrated by the super talented Charlene Bowles!

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Carmen & Selena 💖

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Beatriz 🔥

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Carmen 🌱

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