I’m working on the seventh volume of my New Testament Verse-by-Verse Graphic Novel series. The video above is a quick flip-through of Philippians, the second book in the series. I started with the shorter epistles and will eventually make my way to the much longer gospels—assuming my hands cooperate. I’ve already had carpal tunnel surgery on my right wrist and still need it on my left.
My working method is a bit of a hybrid. I start by inking the bold black lines on Bristol board, then I scan the pages and add color and backgrounds in Photoshop. I spent many years as a graphic artist, so I still rely on those old skills—like using a light table to speed up background work. It’s tough on the hands, and I just hope mine hold up.