beanbots
by Kevin Kobasic
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Posted by: W.R.Printz
04:46pm / Aug 8, 2010
04:46pm / Aug 8, 2010
I think it is sold, and uses a bit of subliminal B B (Beanbots) in the rounded edges.
I think it would be good to use 6/7 or 5/7 in a run, and then a "Sunday Strip" for your larger ideas (like last week)...even if you are only doing it once a week.
I'll read regardless though.
I think it would be good to use 6/7 or 5/7 in a run, and then a "Sunday Strip" for your larger ideas (like last week)...even if you are only doing it once a week.
I'll read regardless though.
Posted by: Kevin Kobasic
05:14pm / Aug 8, 2010
05:14pm / Aug 8, 2010
Thanks W.R.! I never thought about that with the rounded edges.
You have a good idea. Unfortunately for me out of the dozens of strips I have written, almost all of them are 'Sunday strips'! This was one of the last ones I had that I could bang out in a hurry at the last minute. Every now and then I think about copping out and putting out the longer ones two tiers at a time or something, but that would just ruin the gag.
Thanks a lot for your feedback.
You have a good idea. Unfortunately for me out of the dozens of strips I have written, almost all of them are 'Sunday strips'! This was one of the last ones I had that I could bang out in a hurry at the last minute. Every now and then I think about copping out and putting out the longer ones two tiers at a time or something, but that would just ruin the gag.
Thanks a lot for your feedback.
Posted by: Jim H.
10:17pm / Aug 8, 2010
10:17pm / Aug 8, 2010
Honestly...? My first reaction is the new design overwhelms and detracts from the content. Of course, I always hate it when the magazines I subscribe to undergo a redesign, and then I (usually) get used to it.
But your art style and storytelling is so iconic, and so stylistically focused, that the panel treatment here really does seem unnecessary and/or distracting. Believe me, I know all about branding, but from an aesthetic POV, I'd have to fall back on "you're there already -- don't change a thing!"
Or...content over the fourth wall.
FWIW.
But your art style and storytelling is so iconic, and so stylistically focused, that the panel treatment here really does seem unnecessary and/or distracting. Believe me, I know all about branding, but from an aesthetic POV, I'd have to fall back on "you're there already -- don't change a thing!"
Or...content over the fourth wall.
FWIW.
Posted by: Kevin Kobasic
11:03pm / Aug 8, 2010
11:03pm / Aug 8, 2010
Thanks Jim. I really appreciate the straight shooting, as well as the compliments on the style of the strip. Perhaps I'm suffering from a chronic lack of belief in the ability of my work to stand on its own. Maybe I'll try to walk it back a tad, or maybe I'll do one or two more this way and see if it grows on you. Much appreciated man.
Posted by: Jennifer Hayden
10:40am / Aug 9, 2010
10:40am / Aug 9, 2010
Ha! The girls do love the phone toys, and they have so many people to call...
I miss the full color of your other strips. This looks a little more like other things I've seen--don't be bashful about what makes you different!
I miss the full color of your other strips. This looks a little more like other things I've seen--don't be bashful about what makes you different!
Posted by: Kevin Kobasic
11:21am / Aug 9, 2010
11:21am / Aug 9, 2010
Yeah, girls take to phone toys like fish to water. I about fell on the floor when she said, "Hey it's me." Just with the perfect bored inflection, and no idea whatsoever what it was supposed to mean.
You mean you like the ones with the colorful backgrounds, rather than just white space? That's good to know. Do you have an opinion on the new titles and framing elements?
You mean you like the ones with the colorful backgrounds, rather than just white space? That's good to know. Do you have an opinion on the new titles and framing elements?
Posted by: Jennifer Hayden
02:52pm / Aug 9, 2010
02:52pm / Aug 9, 2010
I love the original Beanbots look. I agree with Si--no souping up necessary. Just keep 'em coming!!
Posted by: Si Fraser
02:29pm / Aug 9, 2010
02:29pm / Aug 9, 2010
Nice and very true.
For my 3c worth, I don't think you need any more visual gloss. Your style stands very nicely by itself. No extra support needed.
For my 3c worth, I don't think you need any more visual gloss. Your style stands very nicely by itself. No extra support needed.
Posted by: Kevin Kobasic
07:10pm / Aug 9, 2010
07:10pm / Aug 9, 2010
Hmmm, the voting is definitely trending in a certain direction! Thanks man.
02:35pm / Aug 8, 2010