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Comics process: The Workspace

Hello Patrons! 

Today I'd like to show you the inside of False Knees Corp. 

False Knees started on a small dinner table in 2011, then a few years ago Josh was crammed into a dark, tiny corner in the attic of our apartment (where he started going full time - I should...

Secret update!

First of all, hello and welcome to all the new Patrons! 🐦We're so happy you decided to join our little community of False Knees fans :)

Last week we received the T shirts Josh ordered! Check them out in action:

Perfect for birding!

2019-07-15 21:29:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Comics process: Rhythm, Sketches, and Dialogue

Did you know False Knees is 60% hand-drawing and painting, 15% Photoshop edits, and 25% obsessing over bird dialogue for days? 

Over the course of several posts, I'd like to take you on a tour of how Josh creates False Knees. It's a fascinating process that most people...

Sneak peek on future posters

Good morning False Knees Fans!

This week I'd like to highlight a side project Josh has been working on for several weeks. He really likes to spend a long time hand-painting very detailed pictures of birds, which he offers in his store as medium-sized and poster-sized prints  So far he ...

Exciting news!

Hi everyone, Mélodie here! 

I'm a long-term False Knees fan, so I'm very excited to be in charge of updates from now on, and to share my love of everything False Knees with you. Josh draws much more than the comics that he posts online, so there's plenty of material lying around to sh...

Patreon tiers update

Hey everyone,

Let’s jump right into it: I’m not good at Patreon. Let’s give that a positive spin: I am bad at updating and I am bad at communicating.

It’s been a problem for a while and I haven’t been able to resolve it on my own. SO. From now on, my partne...

Where ideas are born

For whatever reason, I felt like illustrating the captivating back story to the comic I posted yesterday. Actually, this isn't entirely true. I was walking in a park earlier in the day and saw two hawks flying and screeching and diving–which led me to wikipedia.

I really like practicing this sor...

Squirrels and one chipmunk

I had to draw some squirrels (and one chipmunk) in preparation for the comic I posted today because, well, I'm not very comfortable with the little critters. I have a much harder time drawing rodents or mammals in general than birds–it's the fuzziness! Also fuzziness of shapes!

Birds are ea...

Patreon Fee Changes

Hi everyone!

Many of you have already heard about the recent changes Patreon has made to the way supporters are going to be charged. If you're not aware of what I'm talking about, 2017-12-11 15:57:58 +0000 UTC View Post

Costume Ideas

Hey everyone! I'm trying to come up with some Halloween costume ideas. What are your thoughts?

Post of Gratitude

You've cracked my second goal!

Wow! Wow!! WOW. I am so very thankful for your generosity!

First of all I should say that I am really looking forward to starting my tree book. I've got lots of ideas including some long-form autobiographical ...

Behind-the-scenes T-shirt design

How to draw a "How to draw a rabbit" rabbit comic

Mm mm MM! That is some royalty-free love-making music right there!

Super-Sciurus Timelapse

This one doesn't have a song so while you're watching, hum along with your favourite 32-second 80s metal guitar solo .

Raccoon Party Timelapse

I listen to Chopin quite a lot

Time Lapse of Red-winged Blackbird Comic

Don't mind the dramatic music, haha. This time lapse cuts out near the end of my inking because I ran out of space on my phone. All I did after that was some colouring on the computer.

Forthcoming Comic!

Hey lovely people! This comic is coming out later today. Thought I'd share some of the process, including needy cat meows. 

Colombia Travel Drawings

Hi everyone! I have just come back from a couple week trip to Colombia and here are some drawings I made along the way. It was such a wonderful experience! It's a beautiful, varied country filled with lovely people. Plus I saw real live wild flamingos!

Updating Commission Prices

Hi all! First I'd like to welcome new patrons and thank everyone for continuing to support me. You are really the best.

I just wanted to let you know that in one week I'll be increasing prices on my commissions in my store. 2017-03-04 01:13:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Thank you, supporters!

Hi everyone! I would like to thank you all so much for supporting me. It's incredibly kind and it keeps me excited about making new comics all the time.

Quick question: would you like me to upload my comics to Patreon? 

I understand the default is for people to get an email every time I...

Online Store Opened!

I've finally succumbed to the allure of capitalism my friends! Thanks to all of you, I have opened an online store for all of my wares! I'll be adding more to it in due time. 

So thank you again! You're keeping me going.
- Joshua

Inktober 2016

Hi everyone! I've seen some other people compile all of their Inktober doodles together so I figured I would try it. I think it looks pretty cool! If you want to see any of them bigger you can head to my Tumblr or my 2016-11-05 16:06:27 +0000 UTC View Post

Get to know Paper Birch

Inktober

Hey! In case you haven't seen in other places–I've been doing an ink drawing every day this month for Inktober. I'll start to upload them here as well for the remainder of the month, but if you'd like to see the older ones check out my 2016-10-20 21:20:08 +0000 UTC View Post

So much me

This just got meta-er

Lady needs more structure in her life

She found this frame for a backpack and instantly knew it was where she wanted to be

Woodpecker

Hi everyone! I was inspired to draw a pileated woodpecker last night because no explanation required.I just wanted to let you know that I'm back to producing a bunch of content now! So keep your telesets in tune.

-Joshua 

Sad Lions in Portugal

Hey everyone! I won't be posting comics for the next two weeks because I'm in Portugal! But I'll post a few things in the mean time, including this stunningly lifelike representation of a sad lion

July 2016 patron supported

Thank you so much for the support this month!