One of the most important art lessons I ever got was when my studiomate Ole Comoll showed me what tangents are – and how to avoid them. In this video I try to pass that lesson along while using examples … Continue reading
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Step-by-Step Guide: My Comics Process
This is my next graphic novel project! Filling in the blanks should be no biggie, right? Well, there’s a little more to it than that. I recently posted this picture on Instagram and Facebook that got a lot of likes – … Continue reading
One Item To-do List
I don’t know about you, but I have a to-do list about a mile long. And however many things I check off the list, I never seem to get to the bottom. That’s why I’ve decided to try out a … Continue reading
Bonus Video: How to Paint with White Gouache on Black Board
Sometimes negative thinking is a good idea! Especially if you’re designing a very dark piece of art, focusing on the highlights rather than blacks can be useful. In this little video I demonstrate how I transform a black piece of … Continue reading
How to Choose the Right Drawing Table
If you are serious about your craft, having a workspace dedicated to your art is essential. Even if you’ve gone digital, you need somewhere to put your Cintiq and be comfortable, since you’re going to be stuck at that desk for … Continue reading
Process, pixels and pitfalls – Comics for Beginners podcast episode 27
I got an email from a VIP subscriber who had a bunch of questions regarding his process. What program or software do you suggest for paneling or arranging the images with boarders on a computer? How much bigger should I do … Continue reading
Video: Lessons from Thomas Alsop
I’ve just finished my work on the monthly book from BOOM!, Thomas Alsop. This video is about some of the lessons I learned working on that book – hopefully there is some value in it for you too!
Video: How to Draw a Leather Jacket in Less Than 3 Minutes
Here is a little trick to get the job done faster, if you’re trying to draw a leather jacket. It works on other things as well! There is an Amazon link in the resources section to the acrylic markers shown … Continue reading
Bonus Vid – Sketching a page of Thomas Alsop
Another look into the my process as I sketch a page of Thomas Alsop (out now from BOOM! Studios). For more on Thomas Alsop go to http://thomasalsop.com/.
Art tutorial: 5 ways to add some life to your drawings
Do your comics panels lie flat on the page? Struggle to make your characters more dynamic and your backgrounds more authentic? Here are 5 quick tips to making your comics come alive! 1. Wind Yes, wind! We often forget the weather … Continue reading