Sort of building on previous things posted - here's some more "thinking" that can be applied - to any style and approach:
- Art is all about building forms. And putting them in the right place. No matter the style - flat, rounded, more 3D less 3D.
- Always step back and look at your forms - does it look right? Does that look like an arm? Is it consistent with the style you have developed? Does that look like the right spot? Analyze your work and see if you actually like what you see.
- You can make effective comics with just "symbols" - if your head is always a certain shape, or your eyes and noses always kind have have the same look - that's fine - just make sure your "symbols" are consistent -and that you do some mix and match and create new or alternative "symbols" to make things interesting from character to character.
- If starting out - simplicity is your friend.
- Form - always start with the big shape first, and work your way to the smaller shapes, and details last.
- Detail and embellishment are two different things. Detail = stitches in the pants, or the grimy shoes someone may be wearing. Embellishment = hatching, cross-hatching, feathering, or building up of forms with shading approaches. Be judicious in what you show and don't show - you don't have to show everything all the time. This will save you lots of drawing time.
And more thoughts on coloring:
A few more notes on coloring: Just looked at the latest batch of covers to come out on CBR this week of Jan. 9, 2012 - and it's all MUD. IF you are a colorist out there, do consider adding some classic pop to the mix. Or at least bring a little bit of life to the book you might be working on. Everything lately looks like a nuclear meltdown. Maybe it's a reflection of the times we live in - but we of faith live in JOY, LOVE, PEACE - maybe it should reflect in the colors of our work. One thing I know for sure - is if you take this approach, it will stand out.
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