Add lettering to original art to improve sales
Selling original art is an important 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 ArticleClip Studio Paint tutorial: Adding highlights to black hair
Drawing a person with black hair can be tricky. If you’re not careful, you can end up with someone who looks as if a stack of vinyl records melted on their head! This three-minute Clip Studio Paint...
View ArticleShould you re-draw old comics?
It’s an inevitable part of getting better at comics. You look back on your earlier work and cringe. (And the better you’ve gotten, the more intense your regret!) Then, perhaps as you’re considering...
View ArticleInverted word-balloon tales
It’s a part of comics lexicon familiar to manga and manhwa readers: an inverted word-balloon tail indicating that the speaker is off-panel. Should you be using it? The content you are trying to access...
View ArticleClip Studio tip: Draft layers
If you’ve ever inked on your pencil layer, here’s a Clip Studio tip that will be a game changer for you. The content you are trying to access is only available to members.
View ArticleDigital drawing advice — Proportions, drawing with the eraser, and line weight
Let’s talk about about adjusting proportions, using your eraser as a drawing tool, the importance of line weight, and whether you should copy/paste your art. The content you are trying to access is...
View ArticleDigital drawing advice — Keeping layers organized
Staying organized is a big part of improving your workflow when you’re working digitally. Let’s talk about some successful strategies. The content you are trying to access is only available to members.
View ArticleDigital drawing advice — Making mistakes!
Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most important skills in drawing — learning from mistakes! The content you are trying to access is only available to members.
View ArticleDigital drawing advice — Making a comicbook page
Today, I’m going to take you through the process of making a comicbook page in Clip Studio, from beginning to end! The content you are trying to access is only available to members.
View ArticleLine weight
The quality of your line can add intensity and energy to your art. Let’s talk about drawing with a “dead” line… and why this might be the better choice for you! The content you are trying to access is...
View ArticleDesigning a logo — Do’s and Don’t’s
Designing a logo for your comic can be surprisingly daunting. After all, many of us are artists or collaborate directly with artists. But designing a logo requires a slightly different skill set than...
View ArticleWebcomics Confidential — Photo reference
Many artists have conflicted views on using photo reference. The truth is: The judicious, conscientious use of photo reference can be a valid part of the drawing process. The content you are trying to...
View ArticleFinding your unique drawing style
Finding a unique and identifiable drawing style is one of the first obsessions a beginner artist has. How is this accomplished? It’s all about the rearview mirror. The content you are trying to access...
View ArticleLivestreaming and talkin’ comics
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View ArticleHow many panels per page?
A fellow comic creator once shared that they were told that a page should have between 4 and 7 panels per page. Not only is this bad advice, but it removes the focus from where it ought to be. The […]...
View ArticleManga-inspired word balloon — and why you should rethink them
It’s pretty easy to see the influence of manga on comics being produced today. Scrolling through Webtoons, it’s obvious that an entire generation of young comics creators cut their teeth on comics...
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 ArticleAdding lettering to original art to improve sales
Selling original art is an important 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 ArticleClip Studio Paint tutorial: Adding highlights to black hair
Drawing a person with black hair can be tricky. If you’re not careful, you can end up with someone who looks as if a stack of vinyl records melted on their head! This three-minute Clip Studio Paint...
View ArticleDetritus — What it is and why your comic needs it
Let’s discuss one of those savvy touches that can help take your art to the next level. And ironically enough, it’s not all about creating a neater, more tidy image. It’s about adding detritus. The...
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