Kit and band

Just finished this one of Kit and a backup band of cats. Dig it.

New Father Design

I just did a new design for Kit's dad. I never was happy with the way he had looked so far. I like this much better.

Background characters: part three.

Can't... stop... drawing ...animals... wearing... clothes...

Kit's parents

Here's Kit's parents as seen in the prologue. Not sure if these are the final versions, but they're darn close...

Drummer cat.

STILL playing around with musicians. I can't stop! Here's a drummer.

Background characters: Part 2

Here's some more background characters. Man, these are fun to draw...

Kit as a kid

In the first chapter we see Kit as a child. A chance to develop his character and see where his life is headed....

Big Momma

Here's a concept for a rival blues singer named Big Momma Spann.

Fat Brass

Somewhere along the way, while Kit is assembling his band, he meets Fat Brass. They become his horn section. Here they are...

Kit on guitar.

Did a new one of Kit on guitar. That's it. Just Kit on guitar.

Added a store...

Thought I'd add a store. Check out some of my junk. And buy something if you like....

http://www.cafepress.com/durkinworks

Cars

This has absolutely nothing to do with Black Cat Bone. I'm just terrible at drawing vehicles. They always look like a shoebox with wheels. I always get caught up in the details and trying to make them look "real". So I thought I would do some from memory, not worrying about straight lines or perspective or accuracy, just have fun and draw some goofy cars. I have to say I learned something here. Sometimes you just need to loosen up, have fun and trust your instincts, you may be pleased with the results....

Just a few sketches of some potential background characters...

The Gypsy

This is the gypsy, who will feature prominently in the prologue

...and her house.

Logo and synopsis

BLACK CAT BONE

The history, legend and folklore of American Blues music in the 20th century as told through the life of Kit "Blue-Eye" Baxter, a black cat

Well, there it is. That's basically what the story is about. So I figure it will be at least 10 issues, and then eventually compliled into one book.

First post

Ahhhh. Welcome to Kenny Durkin's blog. Glad you could make it. This is a place where you can come and check out the progress of my book Black Cat Bone, as well as other stuff I may be working on. So sit back, relax and have fun.

Here's my new header.