Transcript

Panel 1

Barty looks with pride at the van off-panel. Finty begins to hand over the bill. His face seems to be saying, This will take the shine off.

Barty: This is beyond fantastic! I can see those shirts’ eyes light up now.

Finty: The bill, lad.

Barty: “This is the show we’ve been needing, lads! Cork’s finally got one over on ol’ Dublin! We’re getting prime programming here!” Maybe not in those words, but something like them. And I feel it in my bones, this very van is the key to–

Panel 2

Barty’s eyes literally bug out at the bill gripped in his hands.

Barty: GET TO FECK!

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As much as I like the filter/action I’m using in Clip Studio Paint to give these comics an old, worn look, I don’t really like how the effects differ from page to page. I’m selecting the same action, but the gradients, noise, and dithering seem to vary in intensity depending on… I don’t know, how distressed the art goblins in CSP are feeling at the moment, I guess. I did say I was going to experiment with styles and colors, but I was hoping for some consistency.

Transcript:

Panel 1

Finty begins to raise a hairy arm. He gives Barty a grin, showing his crooked teeth.

Finty: But enough jawin’. You’ll be wanting to see what idea I’ve dreamed up for the girl.

Panel 2

Ribbons and sparks of magic flow from Finty’s open hand.

Finty: I think you’ll love it, lad.

Panel 3

The duo admire the magical preview of Finty’s work. The passenger side of the Westfalia has a poofy, curly, 70s-style font with the logo: The Incredible Journey of Eoin Crilly and the Famous Fellywongers.

Barty: It’s a beaut!

Finty: And the real thing will have a glossy finish. As well as a smaller version on the other side.

Barty: That’ll really catch the eye! Fantastic work as always, Finty.

Finty: Not to criticize your choice… or your lack of funds… but a van without windows would’ve been a better canvas, lad.

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I would have posted this sooner, but Clip Studio Paint decided to be a pest and forget that I’m using a two-year free trial on my desktop. Things should be moving smoothly from now on.