ZapDraws, Well, Draws!

ZapDraws · Jan 24th, 2013, 7:49:28 PM

Hey all, I'm Zap, amateur cartoonist and experienced webcomicker. Thought I'd share some of my work.

I've traditionally worked in pen and ink, as I'm colorblind, but I've recently begun to work digitally on the iPad.

And hey...this is a Pokemon forum, right?

Thanks for looking! More will follow!

Danmire · Jan 24th, 2013, 7:57:45 PM

GOD THESE ARE ALL WONDERFUL

Seriously, the expressions of all your characters in the comics are freaking amazing. You are very talented with pen and ink, man, it's all awesome.

Welcome to the Studio and hope you're here to stay!

Eagle4 · Jan 24th, 2013, 8:24:28 PM

Hello, and welcome to Smogon! Your art here is pretty impressive, and the expressions on each character are wonderful. That ghost's expression in the last panel was especially amazing, haha. Your pokemon art is also great, and I love how you've incorporated objects into the artwork for the pokemon to interact with. Join #smeargle on synIRC.net, for talking to the other notorious artists on Smogon :D Do you take requests?

Also why does the robot say he doesn't have any emotions when he looks sad aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

ZapDraws · Jan 24th, 2013, 8:33:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Eagle4

Hello, and welcome to Smogon! Your art here is pretty impressive, and the expressions on each character are wonderful. That ghost's expression in the last panel was especially amazing, haha. Your pokemon art is also great, and I love how you've incorporated objects into the artwork for the pokemon to interact with. Join #smeargle on synIRC.net, for talking to the other notorious artists on Smogon :D Do you take requests?

Also why does the robot say he doesn't have any emotions when he looks sad aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Thank you. And he's sad for the irony. Sweet, wonderful irony.

bluehoundoom · Jan 24th, 2013, 8:49:35 PM

Hello!
Like others said, your expressions for the characters are really top notch and the lineart is very clean as well. As for the colored ones, you have executed the shading nicely and the color choices are vibrant. As for the robot comics/secret base one, were they done digitally or did you use ink? And may I ask what colors you are blind too? Anyways, hope to see more!

ZapDraws · Jan 24th, 2013, 9:27:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat bluehoundoom

Hello!
Like others said, your expressions for the characters are really top notch and the lineart is very clean as well. As for the colored ones, you have executed the shading nicely and the color choices are vibrant. As for the robot comics/secret base one, were they done digitally or did you use ink? And may I ask what colors you are blind too? Anyways, hope to see more!

The first ones are all pen and ink. The Secret Base bit is from my webcomic, Pixel. http://pixel.thecomicseries.com/ I've been doing that one in various incarnations off and on for over ten years, now, and this is the most recent reboot.

As for colors, I have an extremely difficult time with reds and greens, blues and greens, and yellows and white. The flame on Charmander's tail on the lightbulb Pickachu is holding? The highlights were more or less crapshoots, as I can barely make out the difference in shading. My color work will likely be posterized like that all the time, as subtle blending pretty much escapes me.

I focused on developing line quality and inking, which led to works like these.

(Apologies for the photo quality, as this was simply too big to scan.)

Kirbyofthestars · Jan 24th, 2013, 11:11:03 PM

Simply amazing! I can't wait to see more!

Furosuto · Jan 25th, 2013, 4:08:23 PM

Wow, these are awesome! I love the humour in the comics!

BTW, how did you do the robot apocalypse comic? Was that inked or digital?

ZapDraws · Jan 25th, 2013, 5:05:01 PM

The Apocalypse comics were all hand drawn.

ZapDraws · Jan 27th, 2013, 9:49:00 AM

This is how I introduced my four panel gag strips.

Couple more of those.

ZapDraws · Jan 28th, 2013, 4:14:17 PM

My card for the Create a Card Project

My minimalist Voltorb

ium · Jan 28th, 2013, 5:29:23 PM

hello, welcome to smogon.

i don't really have any particular comments right now, but these are all excellent pieces. i was going to comment on the charmander piece and how some established light sources should be affecting the colors around those areas, but i actually understand now since distinguishing greens may be difficult for you. :o

what i pretty much just wanted to say was that i appreciate how you're jumping in on community stuff like the smeargle card project and mac. looking forward to seeing more.

ZapDraws · Feb 5th, 2013, 4:33:14 PM

New pieces featured in the latest issue of The Smog

ZapDraws · Feb 13th, 2013, 7:55:53 PM

This took a few days.

Enguarde · Feb 14th, 2013, 11:52:13 AM

All of your art great, and I don't know what it is about that Dialga but I really love its style and expression!

Luvdisc'd

ZapDraws · Mar 7th, 2013, 8:26:17 PM

Work from the latest Smog.

Couple comics.

Governess · Mar 8th, 2013, 7:02:43 PM

The comics are entertaining and funny. I love the pictures here. The colors fit so perfectly; almost like a copy of the pokemon's actual drawing. Great work. :)

ZapDraws · Apr 18th, 2013, 10:39:20 PM

Been awhile. Here's the pieces from last month's Smog, plus some other work.

And this is something I've been working on lately.

ZapDraws · Apr 27th, 2013, 12:06:48 AM

More new.

ZapDraws · May 4th, 2013, 7:21:20 PM

Harbinger of Peace · May 8th, 2013, 7:10:20 PM

You are really good with pokemon face expressions! You really know how to give a pokemon character. I really liked the Snorlax and Ditto pictures! Also, your comic strips are very cool. My favorite is the robot apocalypse strips. Keep up the good work! (Luvdisc'd! <3)

ZapDraws · May 13th, 2013, 10:20:30 AM

Took a real swing at digital painting, and came up with this.

Plus, I've gotten back to work on my webcomic, Pixel. I've gone digital on that, too.

ZapDraws · May 26th, 2013, 4:30:40 PM

Started a Tumblr, and I created a few Pokemon Gifs.

http://zapdraws.tumblr.com/

Jan 24th, 2013, 7:49:28 PM	#1
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	ZapDraws, Well, Draws! Hey all, I'm Zap, amateur cartoonist and experienced webcomicker. Thought I'd share some of my work. I've traditionally worked in pen and ink, as I'm colorblind, but I've recently begun to work digitally on the iPad. And hey...this is a Pokemon forum, right? Thanks for looking! More will follow!

Jan 24th, 2013, 7:57:45 PM	#2
Danmire My enemies have made my kingdom bleed. Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,052 Miami, FL	*GOD THESE ARE ALL WONDERFUL* Seriously, the expressions of all your characters in the comics are freaking amazing. You are very talented with pen and ink, man, it's all awesome. Welcome to the Studio and hope you're here to stay! __________________

Jan 24th, 2013, 8:24:28 PM	#3
Eagle4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 996 Avatar by the awesome Magistrum!	Hello, and welcome to Smogon! Your art here is pretty impressive, and the expressions on each character are wonderful. That ghost's expression in the last panel was especially amazing, haha. Your pokemon art is also great, and I love how you've incorporated objects into the artwork for the pokemon to interact with. Join #smeargle on synIRC.net, for talking to the other notorious artists on Smogon :D Do you take requests? Also why does the robot say he doesn't have any emotions when he looks sad aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa __________________ My favourite pokemon grid

Jan 24th, 2013, 8:49:35 PM	#5
bluehoundoom Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 221	Hello! Like others said, your expressions for the characters are really top notch and the lineart is very clean as well. As for the colored ones, you have executed the shading nicely and the color choices are vibrant. As for the robot comics/secret base one, were they done digitally or did you use ink? And may I ask what colors you are blind too? Anyways, hope to see more! __________________ ...

Jan 24th, 2013, 11:11:03 PM	#7
Kirbyofthestars Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 102	Simply amazing! I can't wait to see more! __________________ Art Thread; (hopefully) improving!

Jan 25th, 2013, 4:08:23 PM	#8
Furosuto Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,408 Currently fighting dragons.	Wow, these are awesome! I love the humour in the comics! BTW, how did you do the robot apocalypse comic? Was that inked or digital? __________________ Minecraft Username: jamster1297 Check out my art thread guys, and give me a pokemon request if you want! ~Furosuto's Chaotic Art~ Also, don't forget to check out my Youtube channel! SUBSCRIBE. TheFurosuto To help me out, check this out too.

Jan 25th, 2013, 5:05:01 PM	#9
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	The Apocalypse comics were all hand drawn.

Jan 27th, 2013, 9:49:00 AM	#10
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	This is how I introduced my four panel gag strips. Couple more of those.

Jan 28th, 2013, 4:14:17 PM	#11
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	My card for the Create a Card Project My minimalist Voltorb

Jan 28th, 2013, 5:29:23 PM	#12
ium Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 463 Mentor	hello, welcome to smogon. i don't really have any particular comments right now, but these are all excellent pieces. i was going to comment on the charmander piece and how some established light sources should be affecting the colors around those areas, but i actually understand now since distinguishing greens may be difficult for you. :o what i pretty much just wanted to say was that i appreciate how you're jumping in on community stuff like the smeargle card project and mac. looking forward to seeing more.

Feb 5th, 2013, 4:33:14 PM	#13
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	New pieces featured in the latest issue of The Smog

Feb 13th, 2013, 7:55:53 PM	#14
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	This took a few days.

Feb 14th, 2013, 11:52:13 AM	#15
Enguarde Friend! Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 248 Australia	All of your art great, and I don't know what it is about that Dialga but I really love its style and expression! Luvdisc'd __________________ <%Frizy> YOU CANNOT LEAVE THE PENIS ONCE YOU'VE HAD A TASTE Last edited by Enguarde; Feb 14th, 2013 at 12:11:07 PM.

Mar 7th, 2013, 8:26:17 PM	#16
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	Work from the latest Smog. Couple comics.

Mar 8th, 2013, 7:02:43 PM	#17
Governess A Beautiful Blossom Waiting to Bloom Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 435 Never Settle For Anything Less Than 110%.	The comics are entertaining and funny. I love the pictures here. The colors fit so perfectly; almost like a copy of the pokemon's actual drawing. Great work. :) __________________ -VM or PM for an OU rate; Amateur Checker for GP. "For those who said that I can't do it, well, WATCH ME." Current C&C Work: \| \| \| \| How to Deal with Entry Hazards in NU (Article) \|

Apr 18th, 2013, 10:39:20 PM	#18
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	Been awhile. Here's the pieces from last month's Smog, plus some other work. And this is something I've been working on lately.

Apr 27th, 2013, 12:06:48 AM	#19
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	More new.

May 4th, 2013, 7:21:20 PM	#20
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81

May 8th, 2013, 7:10:20 PM	#21
Harbinger of Peace Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 100	You are really good with pokemon face expressions! You really know how to give a pokemon character. I really liked the Snorlax and Ditto pictures! Also, your comic strips are very cool. My favorite is the robot apocalypse strips. Keep up the good work! (Luvdisc'd! <3)

May 13th, 2013, 10:20:30 AM	#22
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	Took a real swing at digital painting, and came up with this. Plus, I've gotten back to work on my webcomic, Pixel. I've gone digital on that, too.

May 26th, 2013, 4:30:40 PM	#23
ZapDraws Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 81	Started a Tumblr, and I created a few Pokemon Gifs. http://zapdraws.tumblr.com/