I officially began this work in 2004, that is,
began it as a viable comic. For years this story has existed either in my
daydreams or as sketches in sketchbooks. It finally began to take serious
shape in 2003, and I decided if I was worth my salt I would have to make
it into a serious work. Since I have always been a huge fan of comics and
I can draw well, it was a no-brainer to make a graphic novel. I began by
making the drawings and using Photoshop to finalize them and construct a
page. I have always been an artist, and my focus is on large abstract painting
and installation(
you can see this at www.jasonnickel.net),
so beginning a graphic novel was a large undertaking. Luckily, I have a strong
background in drawing and learned to draw as a youth, essentially, by reading
comics. After I began the graphic novel, with every intention that it would
be printed (some day), I discovered the never-ending world of webcomics.....I
soon realized the awesome potential of this medium for truly innovative graphic
storytelling and reaching a large audience. This work is a great experiment
for me and my style and expertise will grow as the work grows. Keep updated
because this will be an immense work of art someday....