Inspired by The Indie Stone's hit survival game, Project Zomboid, I created a comic book cover telling the story of my survivor in the zombie apocalypse,
I drew this piece soon after my dog had passed away, so I decided to draw a survivor accompanied by their dog enjoying a moment of calm in the apocalypse, A setting usually defined by its chaos and pain that was instead filled with a glimmer of hope in the first morning light.
No zombies or monsters in sight, instead they feast on some canned goods, a rare find in a seemingly empty world, though they are not alone as they have each other.
A wanted to flip the end of the world on its head to show that even in the hardest of times, there will always be a new light to show the way.
Process Work
Colour Blocking
I designed this piece a follow-up to my previous comic cover, hence the issue number being 2 here.
However unlike the previous issue, which features a character running in fear from the undead, I wanted to convey a sense of calm amidst the post apocalypse.
I also had recently got some new brush packs, and really wanted to use them here to get a more textured look. As such I used rake brushes to create grunge and scratches on surfaces and some different grass and leaf brushes to create some quick vegetation to add to the decaying landscape.
I also had recently got some new brush packs, and really wanted to use them here to get a more textured look. As such I used rake brushes to create grunge and scratches on surfaces and some different grass and leaf brushes to create some quick vegetation to add to the decaying landscape.
Early Sketch
Issue 1
Issue 1's Cover
