Longform — putting my money where my mouth is
I’ve been sharing my philosophy on longform comics for a while now. There have been a few consistent thoughts. The first is that I’ve always rejected the notion that longform comics somehow had a more...
View ArticleOne the Spot — Kev’s Tees
Today’s post is the first of the One The Spot series of Hot Seat critiques. The concept is simple: Your ability to gain new readers is a direct function of your ability to retain the first-time reader...
View ArticleManga Studio Upgrades to Clip Studio Paint
Manga Studio is a strongly endorsed illustration application that is make specifically with comics art in mind. They’ve recently released a free upgrade that brings with it, among other things, a name...
View ArticleClip Studio Paint (ie Manga Studio) — the Photoshop Ex-pat’s Guide
You don’t need a subscription to read today’s post! This is a re-post from the Webcomics.com archive. If you’ve ever been curious about the kind of information, tutorials and advice that you’ll get as...
View Article“On the Spot” Hot Seat critique: Munchh
This is the next installment of the “On The Spot” Hot Seat critique. Here’s how it works, if you sign up, I will go to your site on a random day and talk about the site on that day. No archive dives....
View ArticleSyncing Clip Studio Paint (ie Manga Studio) between two computers
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View ArticleCharacter Design: The Silhouette Test
One of the most popular rules of thumb in character design is that each character should be so distinct that you can identify them solely from their silhouette. Content is hidden from non-members,...
View ArticleHitch It / Ditch It: Legend of the Hare
This is part of the latest series of Hitch It / Ditch It critiques. (The Open Call is still open, if you’re interested.) The rules are simple: I go to your site and point out something you’re doing...
View ArticleHitch It / Ditch It: Experience Boost
This is the part of the latest series of Hitch It / Ditch It critiques. (The Open Call is still open, if you’re interested.) The rules are simple: I go to your site and point out something you’re doing...
View ArticleVideo tutorial: Draw complex perspective quickly in Manga Studio (Clip Studio...
One of the strengths of Manga Studio (Clip Studio Paint) is its perspective rulers. But here’s a tip on using those perspective rulers wisely to speed up (and improve) your drawing process. Content is...
View ArticleThe Danger of Shading on the Edge
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View ArticleHitch It / Ditch It: Casey At The Bat
This is the part of the latest series of Hitch It / Ditch It critiques. The rules are simple: I go to your site and point out something you’re doing well, and something that might stand some...
View Article24-Hour Comics Day
24-Hour Comics Day is in a few weeks — October 1, to be exact. Content is hidden from non-members, Join now to read the entire thing!
View ArticleThe Webcomics Three-Step Program
Step One: Do a good great comic. Step Two: Don’t fool yourself about Step One Step Three: Monetize. Gradually. We’ve been talking a lot about the concept of Success* this week, so maybe it’s been on my...
View ArticleWhat is the standard comic-strip size?
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View ArticleOn the Spot Hot Seat: ChangeLog
Unless we have any last-minute takers, this will be the last One The Spot Hot Seat. I’ll announce a new Hot Seat series soon. In an On the Spot critique, I visit your site on a random day and talk...
View ArticleMaking the Switch from Manga Studio to Clip Studio Paint
Earlier this year, Smith Micro announced that they were re-branding their popular comics-drawing application, Manga Studio, as (ugh) Clip Studio Paint. We gave you the details of the move back in...
View ArticleTo Alias — or to Anti-Alias — That is the Question
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View ArticleBlambot Cyber Monday Sale
Blambot is one of my favorite places to discover new fonts. This Monday, they’ll be launching a 30% off sale — Nov. 28-Dec. 5. It will definitely be worth setting aside some money for. Here’s some good...
View ArticleClip Studio Paint announces Clip Studio Assets
Clip Studio Paint is strongly recommended by Webcomics.com as a premiere comics-creation software. Their recent update — CSP 1.6.2 — adds a feature with tons of potential — Clip Studio Assets. Here’s...
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