Happy New Year 2010!!! Where is my Space-Martini and my freaking Jet-Pack?!
Although we’re not exactly where we thought we’d be by 2010, I have great news for you, Ghouls and Gals! Available to you NOW and for FREE is THE CONCRETE WORLD, a cyberpunk webcomic created by myself and Jettila Lewis. We wanted to to work on something completely different between volumes of MOTOR CITY, and this is it!

THE CONCRETE WORLD is completely free, and new pages upload monthly. We hope you enjoy.
In honor of this new project, here is an interview with MOTOR CITY and CONCRETE WORLD Illustrator Jetti Lewis!
1.How is working on The Concrete World different than your work on Motor City?
Motor City was definitely easier to work on. Since it took place back in the day, there are so many references to draw from. With Concrete World, you have to come up with new concepts and ideas. You have to think outside the box and really use your imagination!
2. What do you like about working on Concrete World more than Motor City? What aspects of Motor City did you like more than Concrete World?
I love the challenge Concrete World presents me. I think the most challenging thing is coming up with what the people in the background are going to look like, as well as buildings and general background stuff. It’s hard, but it’s definitely helping me grow as an Artist.
With Motor City, I loved working in Black & White. It’s my thing! I really enjoy figuring out patterns and working with stark shadows. Also, I loved the monsters!

3. How has your process changed as you’ve worked the last few years?
My process is forever changing. I think with Motor City, I’ve gone through about 4 or 5 different techniques & schedules. Every time I come up with a new one, I try to make things simpler, but it can backfire if I don’t keep up with it.
So far, I’ve gone through 3 different processes for Concrete World. I think it’s obvious. There is a definite change of artwork with every few pages. But what I’m doing right now is definitely working!

4. Do you have a favorite character to draw for each title? Who and why?
My favorite character to draw in Motor City was definitely Frank! I rarely get the opportunity to draw someone who isn’t a typical looking character. Frank is awesome and dynamic. I love his mean belly and tough but fair attitude!
Paulie has to be my favorite character to draw in Concrete World so far. I try to make his posture and demeanor different from the other characters. Whenever I draw Paulie, I have to keep those things in mind.
5. Is there anything you hope to do with CW, that you couldn’t do on Motor City?
I know with Concrete World, Gavin and I will be able to reach a broader audience. More people will get to see our hard work and I think that’s what really matters. And maybe through Concrete World, people will discover Motor City! That would be pretty awesome.
6. Any wisdom for aspiring artists out there who want to work on comics whether it be for the web or print?
Wisdom? Oh jeez.
I got lucky when I started working with Gavin, ‘cause I met him through a mutual friend and he so happen to be a neato writer with cool stories. I think the only advice I can give to aspiring comic artists is:
Continue working hard & perfecting your craft!
If you’re serious and passionate about drawing comics; find someone to collaborate with (if you don’t have your own stories). You can find lots of people looking for artist floating around the Internet somewhere.
You don’t have to work in an awesome studio to make comics. You can be like me and hide under a table drawing pictures ‘til 4 in the morning!
-Jetti