[ Posted by leifjones on Aug 4th, 2008 8:14 PM ]...

Yeah, Alex and I had dinner together last week in San Diego, during Comic-Con. Week keep in touch via e-mail also.

[ Posted by markalester on Aug 3rd, 2008 1:05 PM ]...

Fantastic artwork Joel. Thanks for the add.

[ Posted by PnG on Aug 2nd, 2008 4:21 AM ]...

You're probably tired of hearing how great you are. I'd just like to say I admire your ability to do different genres, and make it all look easy.
'N Thanks for the add.

[ Posted by jpdelarama on Jul 21st, 2008 8:10 PM ]...

Tnx for the add.. ^^ keep up the good work..

[ Posted by Apostle13 on Apr 1st, 2007 8:54 PM ]...

Excellent art. Great work. Not just pro-comic quality, but film quality. The first thought to hit me was "Howls moving castle".

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 3rd, 2007 12:35 AM ]

[ Posted by joelchua on May 3rd, 2007 12:35 AM ]... Thanks. I like Hayao Miyazaki's work very much.

[ Posted by TheHumungusStudio on Jan 27th, 2007 9:24 PM ]...

Hey Joel, thanks for the add! I was just checking out all the other stuff you've done in your portfolio (I'd only seen Robotika) and it's truly great stuff. I hope we can find a project to work on together in the future!

- Nick

Awakening #1 (of 10) coming in August '07 from Archaia Studios Press -you've been warned...

[ Posted by Tagailog on Jan 21st, 2007 6:41 AM ]...

Hi! Nice to meeting you man! ^_^

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 21st, 2007 10:27 AM ]

[ Posted by joelchua on Jan 21st, 2007 10:27 AM ]... Hi! Same here!

[ Posted by illustrators_lounge on Jan 10th, 2007 7:13 AM ]...

Really nice work! We don't have any really amazing cons in the U.K. either unfortunately. I always wanted to go to one! The day will come...

Swing by the Lounge any time

2 Replies [ Latest posted on January 10th, 2007 1:09 PM ]

	[ Posted by joelchua on Jan 10th, 2007 8:12 AM ]... None in the UK?? That's a shocker. But at least you have design conventions often? I've swung by the Lounge.
	[ Posted by illustrators_lounge on Jan 10th, 2007 1:09 PM ]... We have loads of other stuff, so I can't complain about that- especially living in London!

[ Posted by robottoo on Jan 7th, 2007 10:00 PM ]...

hello,, my new space

http://www.flickr.com/photos/robottoo/

[ Posted by mayshing on Jan 4th, 2007 12:43 PM ]...

Yes, in that case I will keep checking on your blog, I have it saved in my favorites. Thanks for the informative conversation. :D

[ Posted by mayshing on Jan 2nd, 2007 2:25 PM ]...

Funny I can't reply anymore to what you answered me. (this reply system needs some fixing)

For Rox35, the director visited my pastor once years ago, I showed him my work (I was a highschool student back then) and sort of stayed in touch as a supportor since, but lately I haven't been really supporting him finanically. He seems to be making himself known around the Christian world though.

From the sound of Philippines comic market, the situation sounds alot like Taiwan's and American market for original titles, occansionally some american titles will make it big, like Megatokyo.com, he made it big with the original title because he consistantly keep up with his online audience. It seems like Philippines are doing better export wise because of the language consistancy with the Americans, english. Taiwan's comic hasn't yet come over here to the US, because most people are not good with english, rather they are good with Japanese, so some work flows to Japan and Korea instead of here. I am hoping someday I can help bring it here... because some creators definitately can compete with Japanese creators by now.

It's the same everywhere, starting with original titles are usually difficult unless you make it into the main stream publishers, but usually those publishers already have a very specific set of directions and the deals are usually not great for the creators. (such as giving up over 50% of the rights etc) Especially in the US, the rights deal is such a problem.

Right now Tokyopop is one of the known publishers that come up with original titles each year, but majority are not doing so great, they are forced to shrink the size of their project from 3 books to 1 book, which.... I don't think it's the best management, but they are probably lacking in choices.

I have visited and looked at other smaller publishers, their book usually don't hit the bookshelves in major bookstores at all, usually just the local ones, you just can't make it big with that kind of marketing. I know of one publisher that's in touch with Filipinos, "Seven Seas" the publisher is really just 2 persons, but they hired Filipino artists to do work for them and publish here. It seems to do ok. American fans follow any asian made comics thinking they are more authentic, which could be true... but I do think some american artists do manga just as fine.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 3rd, 2007 10:53 PM ]

[ Posted by joelchua on Jan 3rd, 2007 10:53 PM ]... Jason de Angelis of Seven Seas did get in touch with me before - but even I don't consider my style as manga. The Filipinos who now work for Seven Seas used to produce their own manga for the local market. The word was that their manga always sold out (it was very well done - and in color), but in the end the sales weren't enough reason to maintain production. Sponsors or advertisers were needed - but advertisers tend to shy away from comics here. My guess is because they assume there is too much "fanboyism" in it. Advertisers however have no qualms putting their ads in W.I.T.C.H. and other foreign titles. On my blog I mention that skilled manga artists here don't go hungry. The exchange rate allows them to make a living just from doing US manga (and the same may be said about their publishers.) So any good manga artist seeking a career in comics is enticed to work on US titles. But of course not everyone can do manga and get away with making it look authentic. I myself consider the "flavor" of southeast asian manga art to taste a little more like Japan than most American manga. As for story, I prefer genuine sushi.

[ Posted by mayshing on Jan 1st, 2007 1:02 AM ]...

ohhhh, you are in touch with Rox35, I have contacted them before. :)
I'm curious about the comic market in Philipines, how is it over there?

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 1st, 2007 9:17 AM ]

[ Posted by joelchua on Jan 1st, 2007 9:17 AM ]... You have contacted Rox35? Cool! What was it for? And did you get to view the animations at roxtoonz? The comic market in the Philippines is trying to reclaim a glory that not a lot of Filipinos in their 20s can yet appreciate. Yet the new blood being infused into the production of local content today makes it an exciting struggle to be a part of. Comics that sell well here would be titles from abroad (translated manga & US comics) and those that receive wider distribution. Manga is a very popular style here. Local independent titles don't often get far, most creators have to focus on "real" jobs to survive our economy. As a result, comic book anthologies are the IN thing here (as are illustrator agents) If ever you do drop by, and only have a bit of cash for local comics (in english), do try out the one-shot anthologies if you find them.

[ Posted by nickmarino on Dec 29th, 2006 2:25 AM ]...

i love the art on the website joel. your colors are great, but your full artwork is even better.

[ Posted by robottoo on Dec 24th, 2006 8:30 AM ]...

Merry Christmas 2006 & Happy New Year 2007 for you to my friend! thanks a lot for the tips brother, i will try take these informations and improve for the next sample!

soon i will finish my second sample and i'll ask you again for your opinion if you dont mind?! ,, thanks again for all!

[ Posted by trickmonkey on Dec 19th, 2006 6:52 PM ]...

Thanks for the comment. I'm impressed by the amount of work you've produced. I love the soft pastel feel of your digital painting!

[ Posted by robottoo on Dec 18th, 2006 2:33 AM ]...

thanks for the tips bro , im gonna focus on comics now i think , but i like everything with ''visual art n ideas'' heheheeh, so i chnge the adress of my flicker , here take the new one ,

http://www.comicspace.com/robottoo

i uploaded some new stuff there,,

cheers brother!

[ Posted by raymondvirata on Dec 18th, 2006 12:41 AM ]...

Thanks Joel!

[ Posted by FullarmourStudio on Dec 17th, 2006 12:12 PM ]...

THanks again...your avatar first cuaght me then i saw your design asthetic I was amazed...your work is sooo clean. So good to meet someone like you on Comicspace, let's me know i can have some real fun and meet some cool people.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on December 17th, 2006 9:40 PM ]

[ Posted by joelchua on Dec 17th, 2006 9:40 PM ]... I hope we meet more of them!

[ Posted by robottoo on Dec 17th, 2006 1:04 PM ]...

hey brother, thanks for your coments , im not working right now just studing to improve in comics market , and im working on a few samples here , soon a i'll put them on that link too, but as i said i get in this ''world'' now , do you think i have a chance with these works a mean this style ?? and ok with time a i'll put more n more images in the link,, thanks again!

cheers

1 Reply [ Latest posted on December 17th, 2006 9:34 PM ]

[ Posted by joelchua on Dec 17th, 2006 9:34 PM ]... Hey bro, your style is very rich with detail and if you can beat the deadlines in comics (and show the studios that you can also do environments and storytelling) I believe there will be a lot of opportunity for you - more so than for me! I personally would have a difficult time meeting deadlines if I pushed myself to do the level of detail you do. If you find that meeting deadlines is difficult, you may either simplify or work for concept design for games, or both! Make a website for yourself as soon as you are able!

[ Posted by cartoonme on Dec 17th, 2006 5:15 PM ]...

Thanks for the comment. I keep pushing myself to improve so hopefully in a few more years I will be embarrased about the art I am doing now:)

Your artwork really nice by the way. The growth in complexity and style is really nice as well.

[ Posted by robottoo on Dec 17th, 2006 2:36 PM ]...

hey brother, just passing to tell you i uploaded a picture of x-men ''storm'' i did few months ago..


cheers

ps; heres the link

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78835346@N00/?saved=1

[ Posted by lagunapavon on Dec 16th, 2006 9:11 PM ]...

Amazing colorist. He knows his stuff.
Don't forget the little people (me) when you're rich and famous....or when you need flats... hehehe.^_^

[ Posted by cinemacomics on Dec 16th, 2006 12:08 AM ]...

Hey Joel!
Yeah, sorry I couldn't match the colors to the pages you did with the other colorist so unfortunately I had to redo everything. It happens. I don't mind at all if you still want to post them to show your talent. You did a great job on the pages.
Best,
Jay

[ Posted by DwightLMacPherson on Dec 15th, 2006 10:54 PM ]...

Joel, you rock, brother!
Thank you so much for the image. I LOVE it!
I also left a comment for ya. mwahahaha

D

[ Posted by randyvaliente on Dec 15th, 2006 7:24 AM ]...

Hey! Nice to see you here, Joel.