Willis Henry, Princess Phen, and Quiss (The Trio)

The Trio of young heroes: [Top Image] Willis Henry(Center), Princess Phen (Left), Quiss (Right).

These three were the hardest to design.  Mostly because the whole look of just about everything else is made around them.  The looks changed and morphed as all concept does; but most of the changes came in the form of tone of the characters. For example Quiss was a much more straight faces and sad character, but evolved into the beaming, smiling character she is now.

The images below the top image are exploration drawing, including character not to be seen until future comics.  I like creating character in groups because I can more easily contrast one character to another.  In this way their attitudes and look seem to come much easier for me, and story idea seam to flow better.

See ya next week..

Willis Henry Old and New

Willis Henry old and new images.  In the development of Willis Henry as a character; I had to go through a lot of drawings.  Bottom is the oldest drawing from about 2007-2008.  Middle is when I knew I was close to the final designs at that time. 2009.  Top is the redrawing of all of the older designs.  Sometimes I like to redraw some of my older art to see how far I have come.  This was really fun!

Trey

 

Willis Henry Hero Design

 Willis Henry Hero Design is one my favorite designs I have done. 

Started way back around 2008, when I wanted to do a comic with a very simplified look to match my skills at the time, with a simple shaped head and a sack body, with a youthful look. Sometimes I fall out of love with a design over time or when my skills or taste changes but for this... I love the Design still.

Trey

Willis Henry "Hello and Happy New Year"

Happy New Year!
New Year and new promise and projects.

I think I have left Willis Henry unfinished for long enough. So, here is what I'm thinking. 

Willis Henry Book 01 has about 300 pages to finish, and I would like it done by September 2027.  I should never have left him alone for so long in the first place... but such is life.

Anyway, Willis Henry will be seen a lot on the blog.  The early breakdown so far is. 

Willis Henry Book 01 chapter 03 is 97 pages; and I would like it done just before July 2026.

Willis Henry Book 01 chapter 04 is 106 pages; and I would like that chapter done by December 2026.

Willis Henry Book 01 chapter 05 (Final) is between 80-90 pages; and I would like that chapter done by September 2027.

So, that is my intentions, and you will see Willis Henry around here; to keep me on track and moving Forward!

Keep Shining,

Trey

2026 Start

 

Some of my favorite art together.  

Starting another year.  Let's Go!!

Trey

Lore and the Gryphon Full Inks

 So, we end another year; with the last Illustration of Lore and the Gryphon in inks.  I threw just about everything I could think of it the production of this one and had fun doing it.

If your interested in my total process in inking, that is on my Youtube Channel.

Well, now I'm going on Holiday Break, and I will be back January 16.

Until then, Thank you for hang out with me and Happy Holidays!!!

Take Care and Keep Shining

Trey

Lore and the Gryphon Clean Ink

 Clean Inks for Lore and the Gryphon. I usually do a Clean Ink version just in case I want to make a watercolor version later.  Now, it's inking time