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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Engines On!
After a brief respite, the Monkey pencils are back in the ON position. So Monkeyman Little fires out the layouts and Monkeyman Ostley gets to work on the fancy panel borders for a new flashback sequence. Turn it up!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monkey Takes a Holiday
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Howdy Monkeylovers!
Long time, no talkee! Busy times for the monkeymen in the monkeyhouse. Lots of bananas in the air.
Hope you've been enjoying Kung Fu Monkeyface, we've been having a ball making it. But now it's time for a pause, a respite, a big ol' banana-break if you will. The Gabester's busy putting the finishing touches on another graphic novel he's been hard at work on and so we're gonna have to put the monkey back in the cage for awhile.
We've got an epic story planned out for ol' Monkeyface and even more pages in the can, but this seems like a good point to press pause for a bit. Thanks for following along, and keep your eyes on the Monkeybunnyüberblog for news about when and where the monkey will return!
Monkeymen out!
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Howdy Monkeylovers!
Long time, no talkee! Busy times for the monkeymen in the monkeyhouse. Lots of bananas in the air.
Hope you've been enjoying Kung Fu Monkeyface, we've been having a ball making it. But now it's time for a pause, a respite, a big ol' banana-break if you will. The Gabester's busy putting the finishing touches on another graphic novel he's been hard at work on and so we're gonna have to put the monkey back in the cage for awhile.
We've got an epic story planned out for ol' Monkeyface and even more pages in the can, but this seems like a good point to press pause for a bit. Thanks for following along, and keep your eyes on the Monkeybunnyüberblog for news about when and where the monkey will return!
Monkeymen out!
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
From the Ape Archive
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Ah, Friday! Can't ya just smell the bananas?
Today we dive in the ape archives to present an alternate version of page 15.
Now you might say, "Why, that looks supercool as is! Why fix it if it ain't broke?"
To which I would reply "Because I can."
You see, young Gabe Ostley draws whatever I tell him to. He simply can't help it. He is compelled. So on occasion I enjoy making him redraw perfectly good pages just for heehaws and jollies. And he totally does it! It's nuts!
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Nah. It was really kind of a timing thing. The page needed to denote something of a transition from one scene to the next, and with Monkeyface looking back over his shoulder he seemed to be a little bit too "in the moment" to indicate the transition we were looking for.
See, now wasn't the first explanation more fun?
Have a grand weekend, Monkeylovers!
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Ah, Friday! Can't ya just smell the bananas?
Today we dive in the ape archives to present an alternate version of page 15.
Now you might say, "Why, that looks supercool as is! Why fix it if it ain't broke?"
To which I would reply "Because I can."
You see, young Gabe Ostley draws whatever I tell him to. He simply can't help it. He is compelled. So on occasion I enjoy making him redraw perfectly good pages just for heehaws and jollies. And he totally does it! It's nuts!
...
Nah. It was really kind of a timing thing. The page needed to denote something of a transition from one scene to the next, and with Monkeyface looking back over his shoulder he seemed to be a little bit too "in the moment" to indicate the transition we were looking for.
See, now wasn't the first explanation more fun?
Have a grand weekend, Monkeylovers!
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sophie Bangs.
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I think there's a character or a celebrity or whoever named Sophie Bangs.
In any case, it is a cool moniker.
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I think there's a character or a celebrity or whoever named Sophie Bangs.
In any case, it is a cool moniker.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Behind the Monkey
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Good friday, Monkeylovers!
It's time for another peek... BEHIND THE MONKEY!
That's right, it's that exciting portion of the Monkeybunnyüberblog experience where we take a peek under the skirts of the Monkeymen and see if they really go commando.
Let's breakdown the process of page 30, shall we?
SCRIPT:
Page 30
Panel 1
Long panel, long shot. Monkeyface walks down the sidewalk. There are a few other pedestrians. The pack of about a dozen Ninjas spin and cartwheel over the rooftops and fire escapes of the neighborhood brownstones, trailing their prey.
Panel 2
Close on Monkeyface as he turns a corner. Worm's eye view. Up and over MF's shoulder we can see the ninjas leaping across the buildings, still on his trail.
Panel 3
Over the shoulder shot of the ninjas on the corner of a building. Monkeyface is now walking down a deserted side street - street lamps throwing pools of light in the gloom. One of the Ninjas draws back a bow and arrow, aiming at Monkeyface.
Panel 4
An arrow whizzes toward an oblivious Monkeyface.
SFX: Fffffffft
Panel 5
At the last second, Monkeyface whirls and catches the arrow in his fist.
Panel 6
Angle on the ninjas, all of them pulling back their bowstrings.
LAYOUTS:
PENCILS (and gray tones):
And there you have it! The final version with colors (well, one color) is just a few posts below).
That's it for this edition of BEHIND THE MONKEY!
Join us next time, whenever we get around to doing it again!
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Good friday, Monkeylovers!
It's time for another peek... BEHIND THE MONKEY!
That's right, it's that exciting portion of the Monkeybunnyüberblog experience where we take a peek under the skirts of the Monkeymen and see if they really go commando.
Let's breakdown the process of page 30, shall we?
SCRIPT:
Page 30
Panel 1
Long panel, long shot. Monkeyface walks down the sidewalk. There are a few other pedestrians. The pack of about a dozen Ninjas spin and cartwheel over the rooftops and fire escapes of the neighborhood brownstones, trailing their prey.
Panel 2
Close on Monkeyface as he turns a corner. Worm's eye view. Up and over MF's shoulder we can see the ninjas leaping across the buildings, still on his trail.
Panel 3
Over the shoulder shot of the ninjas on the corner of a building. Monkeyface is now walking down a deserted side street - street lamps throwing pools of light in the gloom. One of the Ninjas draws back a bow and arrow, aiming at Monkeyface.
Panel 4
An arrow whizzes toward an oblivious Monkeyface.
SFX: Fffffffft
Panel 5
At the last second, Monkeyface whirls and catches the arrow in his fist.
Panel 6
Angle on the ninjas, all of them pulling back their bowstrings.
LAYOUTS:
PENCILS (and gray tones):
And there you have it! The final version with colors (well, one color) is just a few posts below).
That's it for this edition of BEHIND THE MONKEY!
Join us next time, whenever we get around to doing it again!
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
From the Ape Archive
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Good Thursday, ape-o-holics!
Here's an early Monkeyface sketch by Mr. Ostley that we found lining the Monkeycage.
We never throw anything away around these parts!
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Good Thursday, ape-o-holics!
Here's an early Monkeyface sketch by Mr. Ostley that we found lining the Monkeycage.
We never throw anything away around these parts!
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Foxy Friday Featuring Fophie Fledge!
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Er... I may be just a little too fond of alliteration.
Have an apestacular weekend, monkeylovers!
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Er... I may be just a little too fond of alliteration.
Have an apestacular weekend, monkeylovers!
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
A Tale of Two Fiddys
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Today's the day! The start of our ten-page epic prequel to The Hammer!
Can ten pages really be all that epic? You decide!
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Today's the day! The start of our ten-page epic prequel to The Hammer!
Can ten pages really be all that epic? You decide!
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Return of the Fiddy
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Howdy Hammerfans! Long time no Hammerobilia!
But that's all about to change next Wednesday when the Monkeybunnyüberblog will present page one of a special 10 or so page pre-Hammer prequel:
A Tale of Two Fiddys!
We've been kicking this thing around for awhile. The script was a leftover from the old Halcyon Hammer days and we were gonna use it as a bit of filler to give the Hammerfans something to chew on between Seasons. First Rob was gonna draw it. Then Gabe was gonna draw it. Then The Hammer didn't get picked up, Zuda collapsed, and everyone just sort of forgot about the darn thing.
So then I (that's Sam Little to you) decided to dust it off and see what I could do with it for old time's sake. The result is kind of a hodgepodge of sketches that I cobbled together while lying around on the beach drinking beer. And it probably shows. But I'm pretty pleased with it all in all.
So check in next Wednesday, and nine Wednesdays thereafter, for a reunion with our pal Buck Fiddy as he waxes nostalgic about Big Daddy Tree.
Hammerheads out!
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Howdy Hammerfans! Long time no Hammerobilia!
But that's all about to change next Wednesday when the Monkeybunnyüberblog will present page one of a special 10 or so page pre-Hammer prequel:
A Tale of Two Fiddys!
We've been kicking this thing around for awhile. The script was a leftover from the old Halcyon Hammer days and we were gonna use it as a bit of filler to give the Hammerfans something to chew on between Seasons. First Rob was gonna draw it. Then Gabe was gonna draw it. Then The Hammer didn't get picked up, Zuda collapsed, and everyone just sort of forgot about the darn thing.
So then I (that's Sam Little to you) decided to dust it off and see what I could do with it for old time's sake. The result is kind of a hodgepodge of sketches that I cobbled together while lying around on the beach drinking beer. And it probably shows. But I'm pretty pleased with it all in all.
So check in next Wednesday, and nine Wednesdays thereafter, for a reunion with our pal Buck Fiddy as he waxes nostalgic about Big Daddy Tree.
Hammerheads out!
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
Sneakedy Peekedy
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Hey ho!
We're posting this little preview just 'cause we like the drawring so much.
Oh, how we admire ourselves!
Monkeymen out!
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Hey ho!
We're posting this little preview just 'cause we like the drawring so much.
Oh, how we admire ourselves!
Monkeymen out!
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Back in Monkeybizness
Hooah, Monkeylovers!
Back from Africa and back in da bidness!
Hope you all had a handy dandy holiday season and a Happy New Year! We've got lots of Monkeylove coming your way in 2011. Our regular Monkey updates will resume on Sunday and we'll be rolling out the pages all year long.
But for now, a little sketch action from the Gabemeister:
Seeya on Sunday!
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Monkeyface by Luc Herbots!
Luc Herbots just sent us this wicked awesome shot of Monk posing in his best Bruce Lee/Uma Thurman duds. Thanks Luc!
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