Recent Work: Deputy Dog

Past Work: Logo Design Concept For Comic Book Shop

Copyright 2015 Olusola Akinseye 

Recent Event: Cowrie Comics And Living Scrolls' 10th Anniversary!

The Comics Hut's story started way before August 2004. I had commenced work months ahead on Oba Agberaga's Wish (later The Impossible Wish) and had also engaged the freelance services of a then budding illustrator on The Narrow Escape. Even after signing on with Literamed Publications Nig. Ltd, the early days were no picnic as I singlehandedly adapted and provided art and graphics for Daba's Golden Opportunity, Women are Precious and The Trials and Triumphs of Prince Akpan. For a list of some of the talented artists I have had the chance to work with over the years check out this earlier post. 

The realisation of my vision- a unique marriage of Afrocentric comic book content and colourful visuals through thoughtful management of multiple skill sets within a realistic business environment, forced me to develop and grow in my art direction. Giving birth to these titles has been more than mere work. It has been a labour of love and passion. Having worked on over 250 titles, I pause to take in a bird's-eye view of the progress thus far.

The first titles were released in grayscale. Following a positive response from the market the studio went full colour. 

The following are some of the available titles from the studio- a testament to the incredible amount of collaboration and synergy between talented individuals from across the nation. 

Recent Event: Early 2011 Updates

Wow! It's almost two months late but, I wish you a happy and fulfilling 2011!

So sorry I have not been able to upload any work this year. The first few days were deceptively slow, but suddenly I found myself engulfed in a vortex of activities. Though the torrent has not eased up, I'm determined not to slack on my blog any longer.

Works of Faith is a new blog I just created specially for my faith-related graphic designs and illustrations. I plan to upload several of my earlier works over time. The image below is part of a banner design I recently made for a group of church locations in Port Harcourt. So, check it out.

My sister just got married and it was a real buzz. Congrats Oye and Tunde! Wish you both the very best marital bliss. I made a banner design for the venue of the engagement ceremony. It was a bit of a rush, but it did the trick.

I am currently working with the NDI and the NETCIV to develop campaign sticker and poster designs with messages aimed at encouraging Nigerians to go out and vote in April. Hopefully, I will upload the works when I'm done. So, spread the word... VOTE!

In The Comics Hut, I am busy working with my team to repackage the single Cowrie Comics and Living Scrolls titles into 3-in-1 volumes. This is really a Herculian task but it creates an opportunity to rework the graphics in several titles.

Hurray! My portfolio for works done in 2010 is finally available for download or perusal on-line. Though not exhaustive, the included artworks aptly capture my 2010 activities in my illustration and design studio.

I am also laying the foundation of some personal projects I have been thinking about over the years. More of that later. Cheers!

Recent Work: Autobiographic Comic Strip

I just finished a three page story on how I discovered my love for visual storytelling. My detailed post is here. 

Recent Event: My Comic Strip Blog!

I have launched a new blog for my comic strip venture. I am really happy that I'm doing this. I have been nursing the desire for some time now. I guess the creative hunger has built up enough impetus to start. It's going to be really challenging taking time from my regular busy schedule to service this project. But hey... there's no time like now, right?

Check it out at http://stripfiction.blogspot.com

Recent Event: My Behance Network Portfolio

I just opened a portfolio on the renown creative artists site.

https://www.behance.net/olusolaakinseye/Frame

Recent Work: Illustration and Graphics of a Rhyme Page

These are the various stages page 26 of the Cowrie Comic The Peoples King, Part 1 underwent. From pencils to inks, to painting, and finally, graphics and page laying.

I find the slow but purposeful development of illustration and graphic design very interesting.

The illustration shows the troublesome monarch, Oba Agberaga, in one of his characteristic self-indulgent activities.

 

 

Recent Work: Advert Designs for 2009 Comics Catalogue

The 2009 Comics Hut Catalogue is just going to press and I had a blast working on a series of designs for several comic book lines produced by my arm of the studio. I particularly enjoyed making compositions from the wonderful illustrations made by some of the top comic book talents here in Nigeria.

These artists include
Kimson Osaghae
David Oguchi Amadi
Sunny Efemena
Raphael Agboola
Bakare Lukeman
Iyke Linus Obasi
Chuka Obi
Henry Ezeokeke
Ezekiel Akpomiemie
Nsikak Ifet
Sukanmi Oloyede
Solomon Osafile
and of course myself.

The 1 World Manga art is drawn by Leandro Ng.

 

Copyright: Literamed Publications Nig Ltd

Recent Event: 1 World Manga Comics for West Africa!

The Comics Hut, a subsidiary of Literamed Publications Nig Ltd, has obtained the rights to produce the 1 World Manga comics series for West Africa.

This comics project was sponsored by the World Bank and produced by the fine people at Viz Media, U.S.A. The stories were written by Annette Roman and illustrated by Leandro Ng. I headed The Comics Hut creative team that painted the white and black comic pages to full colour for the African market.

Below is one of the publicity poster designs.

The stories are about an orphan, Rei, who travels the world contending with the problems of HIV/AIDS, girls' education, child soldiers, corruption and the like. Don't forget to get your copies.

Recent Event: My New Portfolio On Carbonmade

I am pleased to announce the opening of my gallery on that fantastic site for creative professionals - CARBONMADE.

Among the treats awaiting my viewers are full images of some of the corporate culture paintings I made for a bank late last year. Also showcased are some full paintings from the Zoba - story book commission and the painted comic pages of my very first post - Oluronbi and the Iroko Tree!

What are you waiting for? Check me out at http://olusolaakinseye.carbonmade.com/

Past Works: Baby Power

I wrote this poem for the first comic title under the Wonderful Jesus Series. The illustration was drawn and painted entirely in CorelDRAW12.

Similar pages from other titles can be viewed on my space on the Christian Comic Art Society website - http://christiancomicart.ning.com/photo/photo/listForContributor?screenName=1g3p4951mmcdb

Copyright: Literamed Publication Nig Ltd

Past Works: Oluronbi and the Iroko Tree

I will be pasting updates to my website (presently under construction), my past works and some tutorials on this blog. Please feel free to post your comments.

These images were made for the cover of a comic book adaptation of the popular Yoruba folklore: Oluronbi and the Iroko Tree. The pencil drawings were scanned into a PC and painted on Adobe Photoshop. The cover was created last year. This 3 page comic adaptation was featured in the 2007 eMeditterano publication- African comics.