Author Archives: Max West

About Max West

I am a freelance artist and the creator of Sunnyville Stories, an independent slice-of-life comics series.

Review: How to Draw Cartoons Editors Will Buy

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Max West

I’ve got another book review today and it’s somewhat different from other books I’ve reviewed.  It’s a title by the late George Webster Crenshaw (1913-2007) called How to Draw Cartoons Editors Will Buy. This book was featured on the Small Press … Continue reading →

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Sunnyville makes the Midwest Book Review

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Max West

Sunnyville Stories Volume 1 has been reviewed in the June 2013 edition of the Midwest Book Review’s Bookwatch! FYI, the MBR is a trade journal that covers small press books and is famous for its opinions boosting sales of books. … Continue reading →

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Episode 9 Script Excerpt

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Max West

I’ve been taking some time off to promote myself (as a self-employed freelancer looking for work), to work on my graphic novel Von Herling, Vampire Hunter, and to work on selling Sunnyville Stories Volume 1 to libraries.  At the time of this … Continue reading →

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The Influence of Charles Addams

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Max West

Anyway, Sunnyville Stories episode 8 has been wrapped up.  I’m taking a bit of time off to work on my graphic novel Von Herling, Vampire Hunter (available next spring).  On that note, I thought I’d talk today about a macabre illustrator … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Pills

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Max West

This is one of the new pieces that will be displayed at the Anthrocon art show for 2013.  I call it “Sleeping Pills”. This was done with India ink, colored ink, and gouache on 10 x 14 inch hot press … Continue reading →

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Sunnyville Stories Episode 8, pages 5-6

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Max West

Picking up from where we last left off, Rusty encounters his mom.  She does NOT look happy over Rusty’s academic performance. Needless to say, Rusty’s mom is very angry over Rusty failing his test.  

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Sunnyville Stories Episode 8, pages 3-4

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Max West

Picking up from where we left off last time, Rusty is feeling dejected after failing his math test. As always, Sam is there to show Rusty that it isn’t so bad.

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Sunnyville Stories Episode 8, pages 1-2

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Max West

I’ve got some inked pages of Sunnyville Stories episode 8 to show you.  The story opens up on a sad note. Those of you who know Rusty (and have read the series) will know he’s an easygoing guy.  He’ usually … Continue reading →

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Strangers in the Night

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Max West

Today, I’ll share one of my paintings with you.  This is one that I plan to display at Anthrocon this July and it also may be a cover in the future. The piece is called “Strangers in the Night” and … Continue reading →

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Getting your comics printed

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Max West

So you want to have a physical hard copy of your comic to give or to sell to other people. If you would rather have something professionally printed up rather than using your home printer or friendly neighborhood print shop, … Continue reading →

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