Making Comics, Part 2: Learning from Others
As I said in Part 1: in preparing to get started making comics and to be ready to make the most of work in my “Comics Projects” course, I took a few self-paced online courses on human anatomy and inking comics. I also read through a number of books about making comics. Aaron Blaise’s “HowContinue reading “Making Comics, Part 2: Learning from Others”
Making Comics, Part 1: Developing My Style
In December 2020 I registered for a spring 2021 online continuing education course called “Comics Projects” at the School of Visual Arts. Taught by former DC and Marvel Editor Carl Potts, the course is structured as a workshop where participants submit a 10-page script with thumbnails and spend the rest of the semester critiquing aContinue reading “Making Comics, Part 1: Developing My Style”
Some Favorites of 2020
I lost track of my monthly reading lists in mid-October 2020. Between my work responsibilities, including coordinating class projects related to the 2020 US elections, and keeping up with Inktober, I couldn’t keep track of everything that I was reading. I started an October list. I kept reading, and I kept track of graphic novelsContinue reading “Some Favorites of 2020”
Drawtober & Inktober, Oct. 21-25
I decided to try to participate in both Drawtober and Inktober this year, so all my drawings are shaped by both themes. Drawtober’s themes run for 5-6 days, and Inktober themes change daily. Below you’ll find my drawings from Oct. 21 to Oct. 25. The Drawtober theme was “Ancient Rituals.” I wasn’t really feeling it,Continue reading “Drawtober & Inktober, Oct. 21-25”
Drawtober & Inktober, Oct. 16-20
I decided to try to participate in both Drawtober and Inktober this year, so all my drawings are shaped by both themes. Drawtober’s themes run for 5-6 days, and Inktober themes change daily. Below you’ll find my drawings from Oct. 16 to Oct. 20. The Drawtober theme was “Folklore.” The themes for each day areContinue reading “Drawtober & Inktober, Oct. 16-20”
Drawtober & Inktober, Oct. 11-15
I decided to try to participate in both Drawtober and Inktober this year, so all my drawings are shaped by both themes. Drawtober’s themes run for 5-6 days, and Inktober themes change daily. Below you’ll find my drawings from Oct. 11 to Oct. 15. The Drawtober theme was “Midnight Feast.” The themes for each dayContinue reading “Drawtober & Inktober, Oct. 11-15”
Drawtober & Inktober, Oct. 6-10
I decided to try to participate in both Drawtober and Inktober this year, so all my drawings are shaped by both themes. Drawtober’s themes run for 5-6 days, and Inktober themes change daily. Below you’ll find my drawings from Oct. 6 to Oct. 10. The Drawtober theme was “Wicked Apothecary,” but I misread the calendarContinue reading “Drawtober & Inktober, Oct. 6-10”
Drawtober & Inktober, Oct. 1-5
I decided to try to participate in both Drawtober and Inktober this year, so all my drawings are shaped by both themes. Drawtober’s themes run for 5-6 days, and Inktober themes change daily. Below you’ll find my drawings from Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. The Drawtober theme was “Carvings,” but I misread the calendar andContinue reading “Drawtober & Inktober, Oct. 1-5”
Elfquest Reference List
This past July I was scheduled to present at The Comics Arts Conference at San Diego Comic Con. Because the conference was canceled when the con went online, I was invited to present next July. I am really hoping that we have COVID-19 under control before then. I have always wanted to attend Comic Con.Continue reading “Elfquest Reference List”
Fanzines about Small Press Comics (Updated)
Back in June I posted a list of fanzines about small press comics. I’ve added a few more entries to the list. I’ve also added a list of comics zines and magazines that include information about small press and indie comics, but also devote a lot of attention to the “Big 2” (Marvel & DC)Continue reading “Fanzines about Small Press Comics (Updated)”
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