Creating a Graphic Novel : Art – Food – Photography

This will be the first of many posts focused on comic writing (graphic novels). Comic writing is a very different art form from a short story, novel or even a movie script. Like all forms of writing, there are things that various people extol you should or shouldn’t do. Over the next few months, I […]

Last week I finally picked up the TPB of Marvel’s Secret Invasion which collates all eight issues of the series. The story is written by super scribe Brian Michael Bendis (of Ultimate Spider-man fame) and pencilled by the amazing Leinil Yu. I’ve been keeping my head under the proverbial rock to make sure the story […]

Disclaimer : The reviewer has one submission within this anthology I eagerly awaited my copy of Tango 8 and couldn’t wait to devour this romance anthology with a theme of food. The mastermind behind the anthology, Bernard Caleo assembles an eclectic variety of stories with different style of artwork. As you can imagine with any […]

In 2008 SIGMATESTUDIO has been posting some amazing works. I have several works in the pipeline but would love to talk to and showcase more people. So . . . want to show off your art or writing skills to the world in 2009? Reach me at sigmatestudio [at] sigmatestudio.com and we’ll discuss what needs […]

After having my story accepted Tango 8, I was invited to the launch party December 17! Unfortunately with work going crazy approaching the Christmas season I won’t have the opportunity to take the journey down south for the event. However, still looking to get my hands on a copy of the anthology! “Yes, glorious contributors, […]

I made a submission to a comic anthology called Tango 8 about two months ago. It was my first attempt at getting published and my first at creating a story in the “comic” medium. Full details of the process to create the story is here. Received this acknowledgment late last week : “I ‘m happy […]

Tim Tyler is the inker and artist on several independent titles including Faust, Razor and the newly released Engine (full review of Engine coming soon!). Engine #1 is available now in Diamond Previews so hassle your local comic book store to order in a copy if you like his work. I had the opportunity to […]

It’s now just over 2 months since I started this website. I’ve completed my first submission to a Melbourne based comic anthology. Just hoping it can be accepted and my first work published! Found some great artist and posted up some more commissions. At the moment I’m still working on my art. It’s not quite […]

Whew . . it’s been an interesting week and a bit but I’ve covered the entire design process for my Tango 8 submission from beginning to end. I’m pleased as a first attempt to get published! There’s another project (actually 2 other projects) but still very much in the scripting / design phase. Anyway follow […]

This is where it all comes together. Inking and lettering were digitally done. Unfortunately the picture is a little distorted after shrinking to fit the site but the words are still “just” legible. Enjoy!