More Graphic Novel Editing, Another Comparison

For fans of those "Spot the Difference" comics in the funny pages, here's another two versions of the same page. I think there's not much improvement (second version at right might even be weaker) BUT I redrew the heck out of the pushup hands in panel one, and they look great.

I made the soldier do those hardcore knuckle pushups since they are easier to draw. The first version on the left made her hands look like croissants (yeah, it's a lady, they're both ladies, actually.) Everything about this is not easy (I hesitate to whine and say "this is hard") but... not the easiest!

I will be glad when this is over, I can't tell if there's much improvement for the amount of time it takes. But, it's worth trying to make something look good. I try to focus on "what I have in my hands right now" (skills and abilities) not who I wish I was of Future Me Who is Much Better at Drawing and Socializing and Unafraid of All Things.

-Jess Ruliffson

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