Layouts

One of my favorite subjects to feature on this blog , and in general as well, is a good rough layout. For me, that's where you see the finished piece starting to come together, and even sometimes, just wish it would stay at that 'rough stage'.

Herge


I know, especially since my foray into the graphic novel realm, seeing my pencils get inked can be disheartening. Seeing all of those rough sketches and doodles and lines, reveal the train of thought that goes into any piece, all to be rubbed away forever when the final inks are put on paper.

Chris Ware

But, with the beauty of the digital age we can marvel at some of these roughs in all of their glory. Here's some of my favorites I've picked up along the way:

Terry Gilliam