"When I was a teenager, and even after this,when I was in my twenties, I rough sketched many unpublished scripts and designed many characters. But I had other responsabilities. I returned to draw after my Dad passed away in 2015 (he had a cancer and…"
"There are some great tips here! Just going to add a few of my thoughts. If you are struggling with drawing in general or feel like you are not improving, go back to the basics. Review the principles of design and the elements of art. Focus on each…"
"My wife has asked me to start turning a book I have been writing into a graphic novel. It's about 1/2 human 1/2 cougar clones who turn to believing God and the bible as their faith, as they fight for survival in the world. It's a far huge step down…"
"I've been receiving major inspiration from the Great Spirit HIMself about writing, illustrating and producing a number of graphic novel ideas. I've gotten so excited over it that it's hard to sleep at night cause the creative juices are doing it's…"
"just wanted to say hello from a new member. Thanks for the great website. Wow, Sam Keith. I remember when The Maxx debuted in Darker Image ( Wow I feel old ). Not only Sam, but Todd, Jim, Rob and the others that helped define that generation of…"
"Sorry to resurrect an ancient discussion but I've just stumbled upon this group and thought it might be good to share and revitalise it a bit.
For a while now (roughly a year) I've had ideas buzzing around my head for a comic to draw. I'm convinced…"
"Brian Jeffrey Durham said:Yes... music first... same here. (wind instruments - trumpet to flutes) Got discouraged in music too. Picked up a pencil, and apparently I could draw if I exerted effort and practice. Don't know if I'm led... guess I must…"
"This is such good advice. I never really had anyone point these out to me, except for the art books I read, but I find I use the advice you mentioned, and often. I seem to like to use stick people when I draw, it works out better for me, plus…"
"Hi Daniel, I read your story and believe it or not, we are walking very similar paths when it comes to stepping out by faith. Do you believe God is speaking to your heart? Something must be happening to you or you wouldn't be here. I got a challenge…"
"Well, for me, I have been wanting to do an animation piece to go along with the praise music at our church. Of course I haven't had the time to try animation yet, due to studying and preparing for our Children's church lessons and Sunday School…"
"Yes. I've had this feeling for many yrs now. I was busy working and now I am busy looking for work. I'm working 2 PT jobs and have 3 homeschooling kids and having trouble making ends meet. I'm one that finds it hard to multi-task or find a few…"
Thanks for the response, Christina. The reason I was asking was because I am completing a graphic novel my own. It is Christian themed and I am looking for a publisher. So far with little luck and I was seeking advice. If you would like to see some of my work please let me know.
I can relate to your struggle. I spent more twenty years working on a secular comic strip that I just KNEW I would get syndicated. When, after two decades of work, all the syndicates said ,"No thanks," I was crushed. Then I took the advice of a friend and followed God's leading and did a Christian comic strip. Within a few months, people began to notice, and now seven years later it has become a world-wide ministry.
When we take the talents that God has given us, and use them to point people towards Him, great and mighty things can happen. When we use those talents for ourselves... well, we just sort of drift along. I will pray for you.
Hey, Christina! I noticed you mentioned almost going to Ai Dallas, so that caught my attention, since that's where I went. Anyhow, glad you're sticking with drawing. I saw some of your stuff, and I like a lot of what you're going for.
If I can offer some helpful comments, I would just encourage you to spend more time develping the poses your characters are in, before you jump into clothing, drapery and rendering details. You have nice shading and rendering skills, but they're being ruined by the poses a lot of the time. Try going over your drawings (on tracing paper, or digital layers) and making them solid silhouettes. Then see if you can tell what the character is doing. Always think through your poses for the clearest silhouette. That's half the battle.
Hope to see more work from you as time goes on. Feel free to drop by my page here, or look over my website, and take pot shots at my work as well. :)
No I have never heard of the system but it sounds interesting. Concept art is a very cool gig. I have worked for several RPG companies. Are you familiar with the original AD&D books like the Fiend Folio and Monster Manual? I worked for Jeff Dee who did a lot of that original concept art. He was the creator of Villains and Vigilantes.
I'm not sure if you remember Villains and Vigilantes (it was the original superhero genre RPG.) but Living Legends was a modern re-release of that system. I help with the rules design and wrote a couple of supplements for it. I have some fantasy ideas if that interests you at all?
Do you have a email I can contact you at with some story ideas? Let me know?
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When we take the talents that God has given us, and use them to point people towards Him, great and mighty things can happen. When we use those talents for ourselves... well, we just sort of drift along. I will pray for you.
If I can offer some helpful comments, I would just encourage you to spend more time develping the poses your characters are in, before you jump into clothing, drapery and rendering details. You have nice shading and rendering skills, but they're being ruined by the poses a lot of the time. Try going over your drawings (on tracing paper, or digital layers) and making them solid silhouettes. Then see if you can tell what the character is doing. Always think through your poses for the clearest silhouette. That's half the battle.
Hope to see more work from you as time goes on. Feel free to drop by my page here, or look over my website, and take pot shots at my work as well. :)
God bless,
~Randy
I'm not sure if you remember Villains and Vigilantes (it was the original superhero genre RPG.) but Living Legends was a modern re-release of that system. I help with the rules design and wrote a couple of supplements for it. I have some fantasy ideas if that interests you at all?
Do you have a email I can contact you at with some story ideas? Let me know?
jsut curious. what those letters are. its a bit pixilated.
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