http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:BendingArtsFanzine&section=today deviantART RSS for by:BendingArtsFanzine en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:49:09 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11759056/ http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11759056/ Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:02:22 PST
Well, that's alright. So long as you have a script ready, or character/background designs, or some thumbnails/quick outline sketch pages, or actual complete pages --turn them in now!

I'd like to get all the scripts at least turned in today, so people who are watching the fanzine will have some idea of the comics y'all are working on. I know I set a pretty tight deadline, especially for people who are still in school (I think that's, like... all of you...), so I must apologize for pushing for such a quick deadline. >_>; I hope it served to get all of you motivated to do as much as possible as quickly as possible--and don't worry, I'll still be pushing you guys to turn in every page ASAP! *snaps fingers* Sorry I wasn't really around recently--I was pretty sick. v_v; (I'm still pretty sick. )

Okay, then... calling all scripts! And thumbnails, if you have them. and , I know you guys have five pages done... I'd like to submit them now!

As to actual submission process? Please post everything in your own galleries, and then Note me with the links. We're all about sharing and spreading the glory. ^^

READY? SET... SUBMIT!

*slithers back into shadows to await submissions*

]]> ~BendingArtsFanzine http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11538776/ http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11538776/ Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:54:04 PST
There is no more promising place for this fanzine to start than this. Especially since season 3 of Avatar won't be airing for a while. Now we can speculate as to what will happen, in this series of short comics that our writers and artists will collaborate on together to produce.

Yes. That's right. I hope everyone will agree on this. (I haven't been able to get in contact with everyone to ask people's opinions.) I was struggling for a while deciding whether or not to let everyone just do their own thing, comic-wise, but I think it's best that we start on the right foot (that is, together, in the same direction, down the same starting path), and not only that, but show how much we understand about this show at the same time.

So far I have only talked with about her comic. We discussed where our starting point would be. It helped me realize that truly the best--most exciting--most promising place to start this fanzine is with tales of the aftermath of Ba Sing Se. Every comic focusing on one character and how they were effected by the events of the end of the second season. It doesn't have to be directly after. (Not every story from gAang has to take place during the ride -somewhere- on Appa's back, fleeing Ba Sing Se.) I think a given period of a month after Ba Sing Se is fine. The Aang gang can have travelled to several towns by that point, and every character can have an environment and situation best suited to show how they're holding up after Ba Sing Se.

So here's what I've got so far. Some artists aren't paired up with writers because we don't have enough writers to spare. I hope these pairings fit all right with everyone.


Toph
(script)
(art)



Longshot
(script)
(art)



Katara
(script)
(art)



Aang
EDIT: + (script) (Welcome to the team, ~zewisher!
(art)



Zuko
(script and art)




I'll need to discuss the direction and plot of every short comic with everyone. I've already talked with , so she's ready to go. I need to make sure that this plan is OK with everyone, too. If this doesn't suit your taste, you can message me here and let me know what you *would* like to do in this fanzine, and I'll consider that. ha... ]]> ~BendingArtsFanzine http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11497635/ http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11497635/ Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:47:38 PST

Because a new deviant seems to be joining the club every day, and because an odd number of writers and artists would like to jump in right away, here's what I propose we do.

Each artist will pick ONE existing character from the world of Avatar and illustrate a side chapter on him/her. Kind of like that one episode that featured the main characters in their own little story. Each short comic should ideally be around 10-15 pages in length... but if you can argue for a shorter or longer side comic, please let me know first. Oh and, some people will choose the same character, so list your TOP THREE character choices here and hopefully we can get you a character you really want to work on.

Black and white or in color, it's up to you, but I'd like to have something turned in within the next two weeks. I'd really like to update this fanzine with more than just journals... ahaha...

Anyway, this plan should keep us busy (and most of us happy), we'll be able to submit something soon, and it'll give time for the writers and artists to get together online and really talk about the main storyline. I have a few people who have given me their AIM screennames, but it seems others can't access it or are unwilling to d/l it (which I can understand perfectly well). Perhaps we should try Skype? Anyone have suggestions? Some kind of chat program that everyone can use easily?

Alright, so. Everyone understand so far? Basically artists will have more of the spotlight right now, since we'll be writing up AND drawing a short comic AND collaborating with writers on the main comic idea. However writers will have just as much pressure because they'll be working on the long-term project (we'll need the first few chapters ASAP). Once we're done discussing the plot for the main comic, I'll be assigning writers with chapters to work on, which should hopefully be in around two weeks, and once each writer is done with his/her chapter, we'll have their teams really begin the down and dirty work.

Umm... I've given myself temporary Editor status, just to get this thing up and running, but I'll be observing how the hardest working + most loyal ATLA fanzine deviants work (I swear I'm not trying to sound arrogant, just fair!), and then giving more free reign to those people.



SO!

CHOOSE!

YOUR!

ATLA!

CHARACTER!

(remember, list three!)



SAGYO HAJIME! (begin work!)

]]> ~BendingArtsFanzine http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11473059/ http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11473059/ Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:25:46 PST
We're going to do a short comic exercising our skills. This'll help us get used to each other, as well as the idea. I suspect that once we get more people interested in helping out, we'll rotate teams and team members until everyone's comfortable with their team. ^_^

Does everyone here have AIM? We should utilize their wonderful chatroom tool and... well, brainstorm on the first comic (what it'll be about, what characters will be on it, how long it'll be exactly, what kind of deadline we're going to give ourselves, etc. etc...).

If it's alright with you guys, PM me your screennames and I'll set up a time and date so that we can all meet up. :3

So.

will script the comic out.
and can draw characters and backgrounds.
can color and letter.
will edit the script.
,, and , I haven't really heard what you guys would like to do, so right now I'm gonna say, "Critique!!!", but if you guys would like to join the team in one way or other, lemme know ASAP so I can include you.

Alright guys, this is it! Right now the most important thing is to PM me with your AIM screennames and also let me know if this team setup works for you or not. Lemme know 'cause if it doesn't I can always rearrange (no hassle, and I won't tell anyone the reasons).

LET'S DO IT! xD

]]> ~BendingArtsFanzine http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11440015/ http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11440015/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:38:55 PST




SEEKING:

-writers

-comic artists

-background artists

-screentone artists



OUR PURPOSE: To combine our artistic abilities and love for Avatar: The Last Airbender and make a rockin' online fan comic. Fanart and fanfiction will also be featured here, but the star attraction will be the comic!



[This is where I'll be asking you for your input... ]

SHOULD WE:

1)

a) Work on one main storyline, cut it up into different chapters, and have one artist per chapter?

b) Work on one main storyline, cut it up into different chapters, and have a team (pencil, ink, tone, background art) per chapter?

OR

2) Let each artist/team do their own art and story?

*If 1) is chosen, we'll see about enlisting the help of a writer or writers who can come up with a nice long story our comic artists can work on. :>

*If 2) is chosen, I think a page a week at the very least isn't too demanding. (I think deadlines are good to have.)




We're going to hold monthly feature art contests. If we go the more-than-one-comic route, we're probably going to do something related to the comic readers vote on for that month.


We need a fanart ASAP to feature for this fanzine's main page. Something that has the words "Bending Arts Fanzine" in it, has at least Aang (yes, Aang!) and whoever (or whatever) else from the world of Avatar. It can be amazing or it can be cute or it can be amazingly cute, whatever you like. Probably for this first one I'll choose the fanart that'll be featured. Hope that's alright with you peeps!

We'll also need an icon. :> (Gosh I feel so demanding, haha...)



Mmk, I hope I've addressed most of the important points. If I've forgotten anything, please let me know! Thanks, my friends!

]]> ~BendingArtsFanzine http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11437526/ http://BendingArtsFanzine.deviantart.com/journal/11437526/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 16:53:38 PST
Who would like to help out? We should make an Avatar: The Last Airbender comic fanzine.

Now, any ideas on how to start...? :>

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