Title: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Pete Wells on 29 May, 2008, 08:05:30 PM
Post by: Pete Wells on 29 May, 2008, 08:05:30 PM
Don't know if it's been mentioned on here before but our very own Rufus has got a very entertaining, and surprisingly up to date, blog.
Damn you Dayglo for not shamelessly whoring yourself. What's wrong with you man?
Catch it before he disappears under an avalanche of deadlines!
Damn you Dayglo for not shamelessly whoring yourself. What's wrong with you man?
Catch it before he disappears under an avalanche of deadlines!
Link: http://rufusdayglo.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: LARF on 29 May, 2008, 08:43:52 PM
Post by: LARF on 29 May, 2008, 08:43:52 PM
there's some awesome tank girl stuff on there all I can say is well done rufus its amazing! How much for that particular panel to buy once its published? Also how much for a tank girl comission? Mail me please.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Mangamax on 29 May, 2008, 09:13:17 PM
Post by: Mangamax on 29 May, 2008, 09:13:17 PM
Good Blog there Roof, and a BRILLIANT portrait shot of y'self - did you do it?
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: johnnystress on 29 May, 2008, 09:21:20 PM
Post by: johnnystress on 29 May, 2008, 09:21:20 PM
Excellent stuff Rufus
You were always good but the stuff you're doing these days is amazing!
You were always good but the stuff you're doing these days is amazing!
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 29 May, 2008, 10:16:08 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 29 May, 2008, 10:16:08 PM
Cheers Guys....
my apologies, I thought I'd mentioned the Blog before...
I've got a tonne of Tankie stuff to put up.. as I'm doing two series of it...
I'll have to get aroound to commissions in a while, I've got soooo much to do. I owe the very patient Mr Wells one.
I'll be selling all the TG stuff though.
Well...back to work...
:-) Ruf
PS_ I'll try'n keep the blog updated.
my apologies, I thought I'd mentioned the Blog before...
I've got a tonne of Tankie stuff to put up.. as I'm doing two series of it...
I'll have to get aroound to commissions in a while, I've got soooo much to do. I owe the very patient Mr Wells one.
I'll be selling all the TG stuff though.
Well...back to work...
:-) Ruf
PS_ I'll try'n keep the blog updated.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 29 May, 2008, 10:17:13 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 29 May, 2008, 10:17:13 PM
Oh...the portrait of me is by the wonderful Richard wake, an animation designer I used to work with. Check out his stuff...he has a site!
:-)
:-)
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: ukdane on 29 May, 2008, 10:47:17 PM
Post by: ukdane on 29 May, 2008, 10:47:17 PM
Rufus: Your Tank Girl pages look really lovely, and true to the strip. I can't wait to pick these up.
When you say you scan the inked images. Are you scanning onto an A3 scanner?
Any chance we'll see Tanky's Bazooka Bra again?
Quick question about this months Low Life; I think I can see an element of McMahon (or is it Flint) in there, whilst those T.G. images seem true to Jamie H, is that on purpose, are you "finding your own style", or am I just seeing things that aren't there?
Cheers
Daney
When you say you scan the inked images. Are you scanning onto an A3 scanner?
Any chance we'll see Tanky's Bazooka Bra again?
Quick question about this months Low Life; I think I can see an element of McMahon (or is it Flint) in there, whilst those T.G. images seem true to Jamie H, is that on purpose, are you "finding your own style", or am I just seeing things that aren't there?
Cheers
Daney
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 30 May, 2008, 08:45:55 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 30 May, 2008, 08:45:55 AM
Hi Dane,
Thanks for the kind words.
Images are scanned at A3 (the size i usually work), but I've also got an A4 scanner for smaller illos, and panels.
I scan, clean up art, then colour, or send to a colourist.
Bazooka Bra... umm... probably not. We're trying not to repeat too much stuff, and to move forward. I'm working on Issue 3 of 'Visions of Booga', and we've got some fun stuff I hope you'll enjoy.
I drew the strips in a different style as the tone of the story is different, and Aimee's a different character to Tankie. Low Life required grit and detail, Tankie a bit more humour.
I don't know if I'm succeeding but that was the intention! ;-)
ruf
Thanks for the kind words.
Images are scanned at A3 (the size i usually work), but I've also got an A4 scanner for smaller illos, and panels.
I scan, clean up art, then colour, or send to a colourist.
Bazooka Bra... umm... probably not. We're trying not to repeat too much stuff, and to move forward. I'm working on Issue 3 of 'Visions of Booga', and we've got some fun stuff I hope you'll enjoy.
I drew the strips in a different style as the tone of the story is different, and Aimee's a different character to Tankie. Low Life required grit and detail, Tankie a bit more humour.
I don't know if I'm succeeding but that was the intention! ;-)
ruf
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: radiator on 30 May, 2008, 09:10:13 AM
Post by: radiator on 30 May, 2008, 09:10:13 AM
That Tank Girl stuff is looking really, really good man. That's yet another blog favourited because of this site.
I'd definitely agree on what you say there about not doing pencils too tight. I've only just worked this out for myself after years of being too cautious and ruining my drawings with the inking.
I'd definitely agree on what you say there about not doing pencils too tight. I've only just worked this out for myself after years of being too cautious and ruining my drawings with the inking.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Peter Wolf on 30 May, 2008, 09:11:37 AM
Post by: Peter Wolf on 30 May, 2008, 09:11:37 AM
Interesting bit of insight into how strips are created and also interesting seeing a script page even though its unreadable.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 30 May, 2008, 09:16:10 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 30 May, 2008, 09:16:10 AM
I think if you ask Rob Williams (on the other Thread) he'd post some script for you!
:-)
:-)
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Rob1971 on 30 May, 2008, 09:30:49 AM
Post by: Rob1971 on 30 May, 2008, 09:30:49 AM
I'd be happy to post the first script of the current Low Life run. where do I post it?
Didn't know you had a blog Rufus. Tank Girl stuff's looking great.
Didn't know you had a blog Rufus. Tank Girl stuff's looking great.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Peter Wolf on 30 May, 2008, 09:33:42 AM
Post by: Peter Wolf on 30 May, 2008, 09:33:42 AM
Its not so much not being able to read the script but just having seen it in the first place having never seen a script page before.
I would really love to be able to get hold of complete script pages from all the old 2000ad strips that i like.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 30 May, 2008, 09:49:23 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 30 May, 2008, 09:49:23 AM
Cheers Rob..!
Just posted this finished Illo on the Blog(it's unlettered)
Just posted this finished Illo on the Blog(it's unlettered)
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Noisybast on 30 May, 2008, 09:57:00 AM
Post by: Noisybast on 30 May, 2008, 09:57:00 AM
I was also blissfully unaware of your blog's existance, Rufus.
Self-promotion's never really been your strong suit, has it?
More self-pimpery on this board, please!
Self-promotion's never really been your strong suit, has it?
More self-pimpery on this board, please!
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Proudhuff on 30 May, 2008, 10:02:24 AM
Post by: Proudhuff on 30 May, 2008, 10:02:24 AM
Rufus another one for my favs list
now back to work you ;p
Huffy
now back to work you ;p
Huffy
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Bolt-01 on 30 May, 2008, 10:03:56 AM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 30 May, 2008, 10:03:56 AM
always chuffed to find a new blog! Especially one as good as this. Rufus- you've really found 'your' voice in the last couple of years. Fantastic.
Bolt-01
Bolt-01
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: ukdane on 30 May, 2008, 10:56:03 AM
Post by: ukdane on 30 May, 2008, 10:56:03 AM
Rufus: That image is chuffing great!
I used to have a "full size" (Bolland) Dredd, and a "full size" Tanky on my bedroom wall as a kid.
(Unfortunately I got married, so all the posters are stored away now- wonder if I could sneak one up behind the office door?!)
I used to have a "full size" (Bolland) Dredd, and a "full size" Tanky on my bedroom wall as a kid.
(Unfortunately I got married, so all the posters are stored away now- wonder if I could sneak one up behind the office door?!)
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: paulvonscott on 30 May, 2008, 01:25:29 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 30 May, 2008, 01:25:29 PM
Tank Girl looks suspiciously like Queen Firey Bou there.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Proudhuff on 30 May, 2008, 01:36:27 PM
Post by: Proudhuff on 30 May, 2008, 01:36:27 PM
Hi-Ex attack outfit!
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 29 June, 2008, 11:27:02 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 29 June, 2008, 11:27:02 AM
Just to let you know, I've out a load of new art up on my blog.
ruf
ruf
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 12 August, 2008, 04:17:14 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 12 August, 2008, 04:17:14 PM
New stuff up on the blog....
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: radiator on 13 August, 2008, 09:51:28 AM
Post by: radiator on 13 August, 2008, 09:51:28 AM
That cover is amazing! Dredd and Tank Girl - together at last.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Hoagy on 13 August, 2008, 02:45:28 PM
Post by: Hoagy on 13 August, 2008, 02:45:28 PM
Some great simple but effective tips there Ruf.
I'm always looking for outstanding techniques but I must say the Megazine hasn't seen a cover of that magnitude in some time.
I'm always looking for outstanding techniques but I must say the Megazine hasn't seen a cover of that magnitude in some time.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Buddy on 13 August, 2008, 03:44:44 PM
Post by: Buddy on 13 August, 2008, 03:44:44 PM
I'd like to add my tupp'nce worth to say the new Tank Girl stuff looks fantastic Rufus and I cannot wait to get my hands on the Meg when it comes out.
I haven't been this enthusiastic about a new strip (or comic for that matter) for a long, long time.
Meg sales will increase by 1 while the strip runs, and if they have any sense they'll commission another series immediately for Alan C Martin and Rufus Dayglo.
And while they're at it Tharg should give you more Dredd to do, your rendition of Dredd is fast becoming a fave of mine, I really dig the old school style you bring to the character and we really need to see more of it!!!
I haven't been this enthusiastic about a new strip (or comic for that matter) for a long, long time.
Meg sales will increase by 1 while the strip runs, and if they have any sense they'll commission another series immediately for Alan C Martin and Rufus Dayglo.
And while they're at it Tharg should give you more Dredd to do, your rendition of Dredd is fast becoming a fave of mine, I really dig the old school style you bring to the character and we really need to see more of it!!!
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 13 August, 2008, 06:54:39 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 13 August, 2008, 06:54:39 PM
Bless you Sir, very kind!
I'm working on Skidmarks right now, and really enjoying it... I hope people will give it a chance.
I'd love to do more Dredd... just need more arms!
Hope all is good with you Umpty!
Yours, pencil in hand...
Rufus
I'm working on Skidmarks right now, and really enjoying it... I hope people will give it a chance.
I'd love to do more Dredd... just need more arms!
Hope all is good with you Umpty!
Yours, pencil in hand...
Rufus
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: radiator on 13 August, 2008, 08:12:58 PM
Post by: radiator on 13 August, 2008, 08:12:58 PM
Really, really looking forward to the next Megazine now - Ratfink aside, I haven't done so in a long time. Its out next week isn't it?
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 01 September, 2008, 11:00:11 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 01 September, 2008, 11:00:11 AM
New stuff from Tank Girl - Visions of Booga up on ye blog.
http://rufusdayglo.blogspot.com/ (http://rufusdayglo.blogspot.com/)
http://rufusdayglo.blogspot.com/ (http://rufusdayglo.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Pete Wells on 01 September, 2008, 11:14:36 AM
Post by: Pete Wells on 01 September, 2008, 11:14:36 AM
Ha! Brilliant SFX on those fight pages Rufus! Prany and Twat being obvious faves!
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 29 January, 2009, 01:03:45 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 29 January, 2009, 01:03:45 PM
Loads more artwork up on my blog...
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Pete Wells on 29 January, 2009, 08:34:05 PM
Post by: Pete Wells on 29 January, 2009, 08:34:05 PM
QuoteI have a long standing Dredd Commission to do (For which I can only thank the client for their God like patience) , and I want to try and do it in this technique, to add grit, and give it a vintage look..
Who would that be for then Rufus...?
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: Hoagy on 29 January, 2009, 09:03:15 PM
Post by: Hoagy on 29 January, 2009, 09:03:15 PM
always reet greet to see new stuff rufus.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: M.I.K. on 29 January, 2009, 09:56:31 PM
Post by: M.I.K. on 29 January, 2009, 09:56:31 PM
That more I look at that Mythid cover, the creepier it seems.
Title: Re: Rufus' Blog.
Post by: +rufus+ on 10 February, 2009, 11:56:45 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 10 February, 2009, 11:56:45 AM
Just posted a tasty Tank Girl Pin Up by Master Monkey, Jamie 'Silver Back' Hewlett on my blog..
Scanned from the original art to...
http://rufusdayglo.blogspot.com/ (http://rufusdayglo.blogspot.com/)
Scanned from the original art to...
http://rufusdayglo.blogspot.com/ (http://rufusdayglo.blogspot.com/)