What is the White Wolf comic?

"The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed."
I couldn't think of something witty to draw you in, so I borrowed the best opening line ever.

Howdy. My name is Michael Link and I am an artist.

The past year I have been getting more serious about art and illustration. I completed a degree in Video Game Design last year and I've been slowly chipping away at a bachelor's degree (as well as my savings account) since then. The video game industry changed and studios have shut down. The hiring pool is saturated with people with work experience, something that is now required to work in most studios. Those fresh out of college like myself are left with a useless degree and a go-nowhere day job. Which brings me back to square one, I'm getting more serious about my art.

I have been supplementing my income for a while now working freelance. I've done art and graphic design with local bands and charities, as well as sold my work at conventions. For the past year I have been working with my collaborator, Christine Brunson of www.UndeadNorm.com, doing fill-ins on her webcomic, illustrations, and side-projects. (The two of us have a huge project we are working on, but its something we're keeping hush-hush until its ready.)

A few months ago I discovered some blogs created by artists to push themselves learn by doing. Personally, I thought it was a damn fine idea so I jumped in with a few to help them grow and learn. I enjoy showing others the ins and outs of art, as well as learning new techniques from the other users.  This was before I had several comic scripts and plots written. I was just sitting on them, just waiting for that 'drive'.

I decided to take a crack at my favorite script and create this blog.  I'm giving myself until 2014 to have the complete first arc of the story completed, which consists of 40-50 pages (depending on changes later on). Those interested will get a glimpse into the creative process from inking to coloring to lettering. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to comment below!

Posts will be made once or twice a week starting in February.  I have the story fleshed out and the character designs nearly finished. Hopefully I will entice some of you to keep reading (free cookies!) and you will help me learn by doing!

Take care and see you soon.