FOR THE RECORD: What is Music?

This is the final page from my music comic, For the Record. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to comment or like the pages. If you'd like a physical copy, it's available here: https://fredeggcomics.bigcartel.com/

FOR THE RECORD: 1990s LPs

LPs were dead, but they were still alive...

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FOR THE RECORD: Compilation strategies

Having fun making mixtapes:

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FOR THE RECORD: Public Enemy

A page from my new comic book, For the Record, on discovering Public Enemy...

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FOR THE RECORD: Concert tickets

A page from my new comic book, For the Record, on concert tickets, and keeping track of shows...

The entire comic book is now available here: https://fredeggcomics.bigcartel.com/

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Compilation strategies

Different methods for putting together tape compilations, with songs compiled from vinyl, CDs, and other tapes. Featuring Level 42, Public Enemy, and Yes.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Concert tickets (& a doodle)

This week, a challenge to make note of the gigs you've been to.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD INKS: 1990s LPs

Good fun drawing a load of 1990s LP covers this page!

I thought I'd photograph a few stages of my inking process this week.

Panel borders, lettering, and pen line work done.

Laying down borders for blacks spotting, using Paper Mate Flair pen.

Blacks spotted using brush and ink.

FOR THE RECORD PENCILS: 1990s LPs

"Although LPs died off to the general public, they were still made, in much smaller numbers."

FOR THE RECORD INKS: Discovering Public Enemy

In scanning and tidying up, I'm gonna make Chuck's jacket in panel 5 completely white, as its black strips are having the effect of chopping his left arm out of the panel.

FOR THE RECORD PENCILS: Discovering Public Enemy

Recounting how I chanced upon Public Enemy on TV, and (excuse the cliche) was blown away.