Tales of Sensation
First released on September 14th, 2018;
Tales of Sensation is my flagship project. A webcomic that will also soon start being independently published and sold in the form of physical media (2025).
Please join me as I give you an overview of this project.
Read Tales of Sensation now at one of the links below:
What is the plot of Tales of Sensation?
PLOT AND CHARACTERS
Our story centers around a young girl
named Jolyne Rabenz,
who is the daughter of a notorious serial killer.
She starts a new life in a small town in Brazil; And after gaining mysterious powers, she must not only navigate terrifying and bizarre adventures, but also the maze of
(mostly) human interaction
in her journey to become master of her destiny.
Alongside the unique people she encounters,
she must learn to create the world she wants through the power of action, control of her mind, and faith in what she believes is right.
Tales of Sensation is a story that
Features multi-dimensional characters coming from different walks of life who embody these themes as they strive to become better and more complete people.
What is the look of Tales of Sensation?
LINEART
Tales of Sensation is a comic with detailed and bold lineart. The style of ToS usually leans slightly more towards western comics/cartoons, but with some anime/manga influence.
The art style of Tales of Sensation shifts actively depending on the narrative need. The art is typically highly detailed, using a lot of texturing to add depth to every panel.
With ToS, I try to create a work in which the art and story serve each other to the best of their ability.
I ask myself: "What is most interesting from a visual standpoint, and how well can I convey this story through imagery better than with mere words?".
For the more comedic expressions, the art can become a bit more cartoony to aid the deliverance of a joke.
But for the more harrowing scenes, it is able to dive fully into the grotesque and detailed to properly create a sense of dread.
The balance of dramatic and comedic scenes is a common point of praise among readers, aided by quick pacing that makes for a breezy and enjoyable read.
My ability to balance drama with comedy has also been noted, bringing plenty of nuance and charm from the characters and scenes.
COLORS
Vibrant neon colors that seize your attention but do not distract.
Drawing influence from the ideas of pop art, graffiti, and vaporwave. And taking influence from sources such as
Speed Racer (2005), Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Jet Set Radio.
the Spiderverse films, etc.
The colors used elevate the mood of the story,
blending together harmoniously, while indicating to the reader that not all things are what they seem, and that something is a bit off about the world that these characters inhabit.
Shades and hues that give Tales of Sensation an
other - worldly vibe.
Like the lineart, ToS' color style dynamically shifts colors to emphasize emotions, character, to compare and contrast ideas, convey atmosphere, and over all, to draw the reader deeper into the experience.
The past and the future of Tales of Sensation
Tales of Sensation as a concept began around 2014.
The intent was to create a unique story that showcases characters battling self doubt, adversity and despair to find the truth about themselves; to explore how someone's experiences could shape them as a person, and how they find it in themselves to move forwards.
The intent was to bind these ideas to something physical, something tangible; something that could carry these concepts in a way that only a piece of art could.
A marriage of storytelling and visuals that would birth a dazzling experience.
ToS has grown and changed, but the mission statement remains mostly the same.
Tales of Sensation now has a broader goal:
To take these ideas as far as they can go, and to reach as many people as possible; to hopefully give others the strength to grow, and keep doing their very best.
Over the years, I have worked hard to build a strong foundation upon which Tales of Sensation may uprise until unbound. Uprise until blossoming into different mediums that will continue to transform these ideas, present them through a different lens for different audiences.
To this end, I hope to one day expand Tales of Sensation into different mediums such as an animated series, perhaps even a video game or a film.
To make use of motion, music and a myriad of other methods to let the strange and fascinating world of Tales of Sensation achieve and exceed its limits.
And above all else, I hope that you'll join me on this journey.
