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#31
Creative Common / Re: The Writers' Block
07 April, 2015, 09:53:08 PM
Action is the result of a conflict. You only have a conflict when you have characters enough developed to the point of antagonizing each other. I'm particularly in favor of a slow burn kind of narrative. Find out a clever way to introduce the characters and then build up tension ( the reader is watching all this, powerlessly knowing- or not knowing- where it's leading up to) to reach your climax in a credible way.
Dropping an action scene in the middle of a story only because you're counting the pages- and after 3 pages of dialogue you gotta give the reader his adrenaline pills- you'll be on the verge of blowing up not only  entire fictional cities, but  your narrative structure as well.
Even an untrained eye can spot something wrong when you force things to happen. Though it all depends on your intentions as a writer, I'd only include action sequences when and if I really need then. I could easily go with a actionless story if I'd have my homework done and brought to the table some interesting characters. If you get it right, the readers will stick with you for the ride.
#32
Creative Common / Re: The Hans
04 April, 2015, 04:03:56 PM
Cheers, fellows...well, it's Farage's poorest cousin, Nick Faraday. The arseholery has been in the family business for centuries ;)
I must point out though, that I was working with such a buffoon of a character before 2000AD announcing his upcoming role in Dredd's universe. It's just a natural coincidence, being Farage such an active player in todays politics and a ready-to-use, walking satire. I'm not ripping them off :)
#33
Creative Common / Re: The Hans
03 April, 2015, 07:47:09 PM
A forum exclusive :)
#34
Creative Common / Re: The Hans
02 March, 2015, 12:21:34 PM
Nearly every apocalyptic story contains an arsehole of a character who puts everyone's lives in danger. Can you spot who's the arsehole in The Hans?
(hint: it's someone inclined to hide out in a pub's basement under this kind of situation)
#35
Creative Common / Re: The Hans
21 February, 2015, 08:47:53 PM
Thanks, Zen, really appreciate the input of you all on the creatures.
As usual, another bit of the upcoming mayhem



https://www.facebook.com/BrunoStahlTheHans?pnref=story
#36
Creative Common / Re: The Hans
19 February, 2015, 05:13:50 PM
Thanks, sir. I'm trying to use colour as a storytelling tool here, so I'm keeping it tight.
#37
Creative Common / Re: PF page one
19 February, 2015, 05:10:58 PM
Looking great,man... there's a bit of 70s underground comix in there, which would suits Dredd pretty well, methinks.
#38
Creative Common / Re: The Hans
19 February, 2015, 12:24:48 PM
And not forgetting Hellmutt, the dog.

#39
Creative Common / Re: The Hans
09 February, 2015, 01:40:27 PM
Quote from: Professor Cardigan on 08 February, 2015, 09:52:07 PM
The parasite laddies are a brilliant piece of design - nice work creating new and disturbing monster in a fairly crowded niche.
Really appreciate the feedback, Professor. I wasn't sure about the design, I found them a bit clumsy at first. That's ok thou...they will get even creepier as the story progress


Tombonin, curious you said that. In fact, there's a deliberate use of childhood imaginary on those creatures' design  :)
#40
Creative Common / Re: The Hans
08 February, 2015, 08:59:11 PM
Thanks,sir :D
#41
Creative Common / The Hans
06 February, 2015, 07:26:51 PM
Hello, fellows
I've been away for a little while( not that I were that active anyway). The reason is that I'm working on my graphic novel called The Hans, and the work process is fairly slow, which means working five days in order to turn in a page a week AND with no money in it for now.
There's a FB page up and running in case you good people want to know more ( I plan to get weekly updates with making of and little teasers for all tastes).
A preview




The Hans's Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BrunoStahlTheHans?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
#42
Creative Common / Re: Does my Art look big in this?
23 August, 2014, 02:20:58 PM
Great lovecraftian piece,Jon!!
#43
Creative Common / Re: Does my Art look big in this?
22 July, 2014, 03:58:19 PM
Cheers, guys... Jon is a master of mood, gorgeous!
DarkJImbo, this one is painted with acrylics and pastel on bristol board. Not my favourite surface to paint on though. I normally use canvas paper or illustration board but so many professionals  do use bristol board that I thought I should give it a shot. It makes a whole difference in the way how you use the brushes to achieve certain textures.

http://brunostahl.deviantart.com/
#44
Creative Common / Re: Does my Art look big in this?
18 July, 2014, 02:05:26 PM
In hot days like this, nothing like a Hellboy to remind us that, well, it could be worse.
#45
Creative Common / Re: Does my Art look big in this?
20 June, 2014, 02:57:28 PM


Howdy,chaps...lovin' Simon Davis take on Slaine.
I did this piece as a warming up for a Lovecraft exhibition I'm participating.