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On The Drawing Desk

Posted on October 15, 2026 by BandOfOne

Comics are back on the drawing desk for the first time in maybe three years. I knew I needed a break from the medium, but I definitely didn’t expect it to last quite that long.

I’ve got a few unfinished projects that have been sitting dormant, but this Gallivant story was already written, pencilled, and had maybe the first page of the five-page story inked. It felt like the ideal candidate for a low-barrier-to-entry jump back into the comic-making groove.

I’ll be sharing the story here soon. And who knows, perhaps finishing it will spark a few more.

Plus, I recently read all the existing Gallivant comics on the site to my son, and he absolutely loved them—nearly wet himself laughing. He told me I have to make loads more, so that kind of domestic pressure is a pretty great motivator! 😅

Hello World

Posted on September 16, 2026 by BandOfOne

Hey there, time for a long-overdue re-introduction.

I’ll be honest—I do a pretty terrible job of sharing the personal side of things on this account. Behind the @bandofone screen, my name is Doug. I’m a freelance animator, storyboarder, illustrator, comic artist, musician, husband, dad… and probably a few other things depending on the day.

I’ve spent the last chunk of time working as an animator on projects like the Zog TV series for BBC (go give it a watch on BBC iPlayer if you haven’t yet!). Now that I’ve wrapped up on that production, I’ve got a couple of months of downtime before my next major studio project kicks off. I’ll be using this space to dust off some personal creative projects that have been sitting on the back burner.

Outside of the studio, I’ve been busy playing guitar and creating artwork for my band, Triptych Wych. We’ve had a blast playing a heap of live gigs over the summer, and we’re heading into the studio in the coming weeks to start recording our second EP.

📸 Massive thanks to Adam Bullock for this photo. 

Whether you’re here for the art, the music, or the behind-the-scenes chaos, thanks for sticking around.

🤝 Looking to collaborate? If you’re after short-form 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, illustration, or custom music scoring for your next project, I’d love to connect.

Melodic Layers: A Multi-Instrumental Journey

Posted on February 25, 2026 by BandOfOne

Finding my sound with some new (old) gear… 🎸

I had a bit of an “aha” moment this week. I’ve had my Komplete Audio 2 interface for ages, but I’ve basically just been using it for Guitar Rig 5. I finally realized I had a whole mountain of free plugins and MIDI instruments I’d never even touched—so I decided to dive in.

This track started with a basic drum loop, but it felt a bit “robot-y” and stiff. To fix that, I started recording my own samples to loop instead, which gave it a much better energy. The guitar lead over the top is a total one-take jam; I think keeping it unedited helps keep things human when you’re working with so many loops.

I’m still playing around and trying to find my “vibe” in the middle of all this digital chaos. Tune in next Friday to see what else I dig up!

Check out the rest of the jams here: 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJ_VDuDIOslisbPHwFjSx6AQ0ZecW6rY&si=4vogFTt7kwsasq5W

What I used this week:

  • Komplete Audio 2
  • Native Instruments (Midi & Samples)
  • One-take Guitar Improv