the Process on WebComicGeek

After having been nominated for Webcomic of the Year by WebComicGeek, the site is now doing reviews of all nominees. First up is the Process! Vileboy has some amazing things to say and I have only recently been able to stop blushing! It truly is a great testament to my readers and to this project to be the subject of such insightful writing. And I quote:

Joe Infurnari’s The Process made the shortlist as a result of the gorgeous artwork and the brilliant concept.

Infurnari’s artwork is truly spectacular, he not only conjures up a weird fantasy world but also visualises the creative process at work.

This comic truly is a masterpiece of layout design. Each page is a work of art and some pages take on the complexity of a modernist mandala. Sprays of colour and complex interweaving of images that I have only ever seen successfully realised in Blade of the Immortal, until now. While Hiroaki uses his technique for the occasional center piece, Infurnari treats us to visual spectaculars far more regularly.

If that wasn’t good enough Infurnari, gives a glimpse into his creative process with detailed comments and rough sketches. It is great to see the artistic process at work and dissected so thoughtfully and reflectively.

If you consider yourself a fan of comics then The Process is a title that demands your attention with a visual insistence and a degree of intellectual playfulness rare in the form.

Is he good or what!? Thanks, Vileboy! I hope to see you next year…

the Process Updated! Page 31 Now Available

Over at the sister site, the Process, page 31 is now available. Look for more posts about this page over the next little while. I'll be posting photos that illuminate a little about how this page was put together.

Wasteland #14 on Sale this Week!

This Wednesday, Wasteland #14 will be on sale at your local comic book shop! This book is a stand-alone story illustrated by me. If you've ever been curious about the world created by Antony Johnston and Christopher Mitten, here's a great opportunity to get a taste without having to know the whole continuity so far. As always, the book features a great cover by artist, Ben Templesmith. Here's the synopsis for this issue:

When a mysterious stranger arrived in Providence it changed the lives of Doc, Abi, and the rest of the town forever... But that wasn't Michael’s first visit! Series writer Antony Johnston and Special Guest artist Joe Infurnari (BORROWED TIME) spin a tale from the ruin runner's past that holds hints of his future!

I had a blast doing this and I hope you pick yourself up a copy and enjoy a good read!

the Process Nominated for Webcomic of the Year!

Those fine folks over at Webcomicgeek, have nominated the Process for the Geekie award for best webcomic of 2007! It is an incredible honor to be included alongside such esteemed comics as The Perry Bible Fellowship. I am practically beside myself over it! It's so nice to have this project validated in this way. Let's face it, I'm toiling away here trying to purge my soul of this leviathan of a story with only the occasional comment, donation or T-shirt sale as my reward. It certainly is a labor powered solely by love, obsession and dedication. Any recognition by you, the reader, or a nomination such as this makes it that much better. So thank you, Webcomicgeek, and thanks to all of my faithful readers. Oh, and I can't forget the Academy…and God…and Mom…and Dad…and ah, you're all the best.

Art Sale!

In the interest of generating some desperately needed funds, I'm making the unused page 23 available for sale. The first person who donates $85 or more through Paypal will be the proud new owner of this little gem. This page is ink, colored pencil and watercolor on Arches watercolor paper and is 12"x16". Please be generous as the need is dire. Shipping and handling expenses will be included in the donation. Here's the piece. I still have this drawing for page 28 available as well. The first person to donate over $35 through paypal will get this drawing with all shipping and handling included. The drawing measures 12"x16" and is ink and graphite on Arches watercolor paper. Please find it within yourself to spend a little money on a valuable work of art to help support this project. Thanks for your consideration.

the Process Updated! New Page 29!

Readers expecting a new page 30 might be a little disappointed to see that 30 is what used to be good 'ole 29! That's because there's a new page snuck in there. I never felt 100% comfortable with the transition between page 28 and old 29. It seemed a little too abrupt with some sort of buffer needed before the photographic elements of page 30. This page heightens the disorientation, closes the ourobouros introduced in 28, furthers the cloud motif and introduces the spiral motif found in page 30. Another consideration is that when this becomes a book (cross yer fingers) page 28 and the new page 29 will be a spread and page 30 will be revealed by turning the page. It's a little more dramatic that way. So without further ado, here's the new page 29!

the Process Blog has a New Look!

Today I went for it and I updated the look of this blog. I am much happier with this theme as it is more in line with the rest of the site. It's a rework of Ghyslain Armand's wonderful theme, Margot. You can get it for your own blog at his website, www.itcouldbethisone.com. There will probably be a period of working out some kinks but I think it's pretty much there. If you encounter anything weird with it please leave a comment and I'll get to it asap. Okay, back to the drawing board!

Juxtapoz Reader Art!

Wowee Zowee! Artwork for the Process is now profiled on the reader art column for Juxtapoz magazine! This is an amazing honor and I am thrilled to have been selected! Whaddaya waiting for! Go check it out here and here! While you are there, don't forget to browse and take in some of the amazing artwork, design and illustration on display.