Hi everyone!!

So, below is part of an email I received from a guy named Travis. I will respond to his inquiries in a day or two, but first let's see what he has to say...

Dear Joe,

I love the cleanliness of your comics (especially your more recent work, I think you're getting better all the time) and I was curious about a few of your steps. Basically, I'm trying to figure out how to sketch out my drawings and turn them into finals. Do you:

1: Draw with pencil, ink that page and erase the lead?
2: Draw freehand? (Jesus Christ)
3: Use a light table of some sort?
4: Edit your finals with a computer? (forgive me if this suggestion is insulting)

I've tried those non-photo blue pencils to sketch with, the ones that don't copy, but they show up on my scanner, and I've never seen anyones original have that blue pencil scribbled all over them. Now, I'm trying to figure out if pencil will work, but erasing is annoying and the end result is still a little ugly.

Sometimes, I think that because drawing freehand has given me the greatest amount of production, I should just stick with it. Other times, my vibrant admiration for some of you experts tells me I need to buckle down and learn some technique.

This message was a little long, wordy. Sorry about that, but if you have time to respond, a brief message of assistance would be very much appreciated.

Thanks for your inital response as well. I think you seem like a great guy and I should always remain a fan. Keep up the outstanding comicking!

-Travis

Okay, I'm back !!

I'll get to these questions shortly. In the meantime, if anyone else would like to add a question or two, please feel free.

Oh, and coming soon-- "20 Questions from my friend, Suze!!!" They should be good. I'm looking forward to them.

Alright... SO LONG, SUCKERS!!!

~Joe