Accepting criticism
I accept criticism of my art from two sources: peers who are on a similar journey whom I reach out to for advice (like an art-school critique, for example), and people with a demonstrated proficiency...
View ArticleDrawing with a “dead” line
The quality of your line can add intensity and energy to your art. Let’s talk about drawing with a “dead” line… and why there might be a better choice for you! The content you are trying to access is...
View ArticleBookplates
Offering an original illustration inside a book — as part of an Artist Edition — is a tremendous way to drive sales and/or Kickstarter pledges. But… have you ever tried to draw a decent drawing on a...
View ArticleOne concept: Focusing your writing
A comic strip has three or four panels in which to deliver its punchline. That’s not a lot of space. In fact, many novice comic strip writers stumble because they’re trying to do too many things in the...
View ArticleDesigning a logo — Dos and Don’ts
Designing a logo for your comic can be surprisingly daunting. After all, many of us are artists or collaborate directly with artists. However, designing a logo requires a slightly different skill set...
View ArticleWebcomics Confidential: Unnecessary Tangents
Unnecessary tangents in an illustration can be distracting — and kill the composition in an otherwise great drawing. While sketching a page for his Evil Inc comic, cartoonist Brad Guigar discusses...
View ArticleWebcomics Confidential — Photo reference
Many artists have conflicting views on using photo references. The truth is that judicious, conscientious use of photo references can be a valid part of the drawing process. The content you are trying...
View ArticleAdding lettering to improve original art sales
Selling original art is an integral part of the business model of an independent cartoonist who works with traditional media (pencils, inks, etc.). But if you use digital lettering, that final art...
View ArticleCMYK vs RGB
If you’re saving your comics in RGB mode, you may be making a potentially expensive mistake. The content you are trying to access is only available to members.
View ArticleWebcomics Confidential: Draw larger
I took a question on Twitter recently: “Would it be wrong to draw my comics on A4 paper? I find it hard to fill big spaces.” My answer was, of course. that he should do what they felt comfortable...
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