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Arnaud short story, final page

Brock Beauchamp
January 3, 2011

The first short story is finally complete. It’s great to not only get more content on the site but actually see one small piece of it finished so I can move on to something else and add more content around different parts of the site. I think the story turned out moderately well and it definitely challenged me to work on backgrounds and placement a lot before I start on the main book. I spent a fair amount of time looking up and referencing Scottish architecture, landscape, road signs, etc., which is fun because it makes everything a little more... View Article

First issue’s script complete (finally)

Brock Beauchamp
December 30, 2010

Well, mostly. After a few revisions, it’s nearly finalized. Enough so I can start drawing, at least. It’s been a long four months but I’m really happy with the script (thanks to Rachel and her edits) and feel confident moving forward with the main book. This weekend I’m going to start work on the cover, having already laid down roughs for the first page several weeks back. With the site up and running in close to its final iteration before the book goes live, things are looking good for getting this book up and running by February 1st. There may... View Article

Arnaud, page three

Brock Beauchamp
December 28, 2010

A little later than I would have liked but the third page is posted and that means I’m getting close to wrapping up the first Variables short story. I’m getting more comfortable with the Prismacolor markers and the sepia effect on the final panel turned out far better than I expected, much to my relief. That panel worried me from the onset and it turned out to be the strongest panel on the page, though having to cut out some of the Eiffel Tower with text ruins the “Hey everybody, this is PARIS! SEE?!?! There’s the Eiffel Tower, dummy!” effect... View Article

Future site updates

Brock Beauchamp
December 24, 2010

Hey, just checking in on Christmas Eve to point out a few things that are happening with Variables right now. The soft launch of the site was a success and I’m thankful for the various input and suggestions from people to make the site easier to navigate, the comic easier to read, and everything else. Next up is the first script, which is going through revisions right now. With the holidays coming up, updates may be infrequent for the next two weeks as I finalize schedules and content. I’ll continue to work on the Arnaud short story and that should... View Article

Character Bios – Blake Monroe

Brock Beauchamp
December 21, 2010

Name: Blake Monroe Age: 16 Height: 6’0″ Weight: 170 lbs. Skin: White Eyes: Hazel Hair: Sandy blonde Born: Sioux Falls, SD An average all-around American kid, Blake is the main protagonist of Variables and plays a significant role in the 8/92 series. Here’s a sketch of him that I drew to get a better feel for the character.

About Variables

Brock Beauchamp
December 20, 2010

To get a better idea of the Variables universe, check out a brief description here, as written in 1999 by the journalist Hank Foster, who will play a large role in the ongoing series. I’m working on finalizing the first script right now and I have the initial story arc all plotted out and expect to have the cover and first page of Variables 8/92: #1 done some time shortly after the new year. In the meantime, take a look at the short story of Arnaud Fournier, the first entry in a collection of short stories that will add depth... View Article