This comic was actually envisioned as a one-liner. I saw the guy saying, “This is all one big misunderstanding!” I decided that was too much, so I retooled it many ways (one of my favorites: “AAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!”) before I realized that this strip would be best served without speech. Understatement is key. Besides, what is the guy doing with a live turkey anyway? Again, understatement, which permits whimsy.
Coloring this one was a lot of fun. I`m not overly excited about how it came out, but I am pleased, which is a rare occurrence. I am a harsh critic of my own work, but if I`m not then I`ll never seek to improve. So, having fun and pleased makes for a feeling of temporary satisfaction.
Check out the shading on the tail…I added a “shade effect” layer, 10% opacity, and used a black brush to give the silhouette of the wing. Actually, it`s subtle enough that you won`t notice it if you don`t look for it, but it`s a favored technique of mine, so the practice was good.