Save The Monkey Project – Design Blog 01

Greetings faithful Normaliinauts!

As promised this year is going to be a year of new things, not just as a general statement, but also for NR itself. In a previous comic the idea of the Save The Monkey Project was born, as well as the cementing of my intentions to create my next graphic-novel project. At the time, I certainly, was unsure as to how exactly this would turn out, and how we would make the project itself run here on NR. Now, a few weeks later, some ideas are starting to emrge that should help shape the project itself. What you see above, is the first full design (as evolved from the last month or so of sketches) of the design for the title character of the series, Monkey.

Over the coming weeks and months, the STMP will be showcasing the development of the GN itself, meaning that NR will be the exclusive place to see entries in the official Design Blog. this Design Blog for STMP and Monkey3030 will showcase character designs, script breakdowns, sketches and all other sundry things that go into the creation of an actual GN along with my commentaries on the process itself and an explanation of the craft as it happens until the actual project is finished. I’ll do my best to stay on top of this thing and keep it rolling, as well as not bitch too much about the regular stresses that comes with this territory (needing more time etc), and try to make sure that there are no spoilers included for the final product.

As for the remainder of the STMP, we have some other ideas to kick around here at NR as well, including promotional ideas, ways to promote awareness regarding the hackery-evilness of Will Smith and the cultural importance of the original source material as well as its many varied and honored variations. But as always, we’re also very open to suggestions and are keen to here what you, faithful Normalinauts would like to see as well.

So join us now, from here on out, for the first stage of the Normality Restored: Save The Monkey Project / Monkey3030 Design Blog, keep your hands and feet inside at all times, and enjoy the ride with us ^__^

We love you all,

–Aleister

Cake – Long Skirt Short Jacket

PS

And sometimes the multiverse just comes together to bring you a sign that what you’re doing is meant to be (special thanks to Ms. April December for finding this, no I did not make this, but I wish I did!). Behold!

Yes, yes it is! Like Donkey Kong!