Most artists should be aware of the method of drawing where one uses "heads" stacked on top of each other in order to create their figures. This has been a time honored approach which has been effectively expounded on by such masters as Andrew Loomis
Read more…I know there used to be a site search on here - anyone know where it is?
I'm specifically looking for the YWAM info (from Aus?)
Read more…Podcast - "Making Comics"
http://www.makingcomics.com/category/podcast/
Insightful and some really interesting ways of "thinking" about comics.
Doug TenNapel (Bad Island, Cardboard) is interviewed (scroll down) Kazu Kibuishi (Flight, Amulet). It's good
Read more…Tom Brevoort, long time Marvel Editor and writer gives a rundown of what and Editor does, and how comics work. Lot's of good info from the horses mouth.
http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/09/10/baltimore-comic-con-2012-tom-brevoort-reveals-what-it-takes-to
Read more…People buy not what you do, but WHY you do it!
Everyone needs to watch this video.
FIGURE OUT YOUR WHY.
Then consider how to apply the concept to their comics.
...all in the name of unity.
I'm not sure - but I'm getting the general feeling that everybody here is kind of running around as individuals trying to get their stuff out there, and here we're promoting it to each other - but are we really the audienc
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I know nothing of this comic strip other than what I've seen here in this article.
I found the article to inspirational and insightful. If this artist can pull Bill Watterson of 'Calvin and Hobbes' fame out of the woodwork to a) Create a pai
Read more…CCAS WEBCOMICS EXTRAVAGANZA - THE PRODIGAL SON
Will be based on Luke 15:11-32 (NASB)
PAGE CLAIMS UPDATES (will continue to post as they come in):
1+2, (Martin Murtonen)
3(Sven)
4 & 5 TAKEN BY GER
6, (Enjo)
7+8,(R Jay
9 - Stephen Macdonald (UPDATED JANUAR
Read more…...AND THINKING.
Joe Sinnot - inker on Kirby talks about his drawing board: http://vimeo.com/14453541
Flip through the videos and pick and choose what's of interest. Steve Rude flips through a sketchbook, Joe Kubert talks process, an excellent inter
Read more…Hey Gang,
Things have been quiet, so I thought I'd open a discussion on something. If we can learn from each other to make better online experiences, then all the better.
I've kicked the tires on a variety of systems over time, and was curious if an
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Conversation is the new attention
WARNING: This might not make sense initially since the topic seems to be about conversations or presentations - and mostly in the sphere of tech talks. However, in the article comic books are mentioned.
What I woul
Read more…Hello all!
I have just returned home from a fantastic seminar put together by COMIX35 and Nate Butler. (He was the real reason I went).
There 21 people from all across Canada. 3 from Ottawa/Aylmer area (that's Canada's Capital and 3.5 hrs away from t
Read more…Hey all,
I've been wandering around the net, and came across a FREE painting program that does NATURAL STYLE MEDIA - and could be a great alternative to COREL PAINTER
My Paint: AND IT'S FREE.
http://mypaint.intilinux.com/?page_id=6
I've kicked the t
Read more…http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30969
In case you haven't heard, Dwayne McDuffie, the creator of Milestone (which included the character Static) passed away on Monday night.
Now, the odd thing is, I can't say I have a lot of his co
Read more…Since the conversation has gone all over the map, I've decided to grab this and focus the conversation to be a little more specific in a SURVEY FORMAT.
Below will be 16 questions. Take 5-10 mins to answer, since the answers will help benefit everyon Read more…
Fantastic interview with Mark Waid on the future of comics and the Digital approach. Lots to think about:
http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/12/20/mark-waid-digital-comics-interview-digital-december/
Insights into Marvels inner workings with digital:
Read more…So the question of the day:
Is there a way to draw FASTER, yet maintain quality?
OR,
Is there "a way to think" or an approach to thinking about drawing that helps with speed?
I've heard the legends of Jack Kirby and Mike Sekowsky being super fast dra
Read more…Just checking to see what folks are up to. Post a link to your project(s) and a brief descriptor.
Thnks.
Buzz - any more news on your Serenity stuff?
Any Digital Inkers around?
Illustrator/Painter or Manga Studio. No guarantees at this time but I may be in need of someone who is relatively quick and good. You must know what you are doing. Beginners need not apply.
Let me know the following:
1. Appro
I have ZBrush - but I find it frustrating as all get out to make it do what I want. (Though I'm close, I'm still so far away.)
I have the demo version of 3D Coat, but haven't had time to thoroughly kick the tires. (Though the Re-topo tools are fantast
