In his great book Steal like an artist Austin Kleon recommends stealing from various sources in order to create your own unique artistic expression. I wholly endorse this message! But how do I practically implement this advice? I recently tried … Continue reading
We all look for approval, as people as well as artists. We want to be told we are great, that everything will work out for us. The truth is, no one can really give us that validation. We might get … Continue reading
Time to make some tough choices! As an artist you often have more ideas than you have the time and resources to complete. How do you decide what projects to do next? How do you make sure you’re not just … Continue reading
Going to a convention or a book show can be quite a nerve wracking and exhausting experience. So why go at all? Plenty of reasons; inspiration, networking, fun, the chance to connect with new readers and put your work in … Continue reading
We artists often have a very self-depricative nature. So let me go against the grain here and try to describe what I find makes me a professional. Not a great artist or a great writer (because my self-deprecative nature forbids me to … Continue reading
I’ve been an indie artist for almost two decades. Perhaps it’s time to really focus on the indie part. I’ve told stories before about how I’ve tried in the past to live up to the expectations of others and how … Continue reading
Lukas Ketner is the artist and co-creator of Witch Doctor, the hit launch title for Robert Kirkman’s Skybound imprint at Image Comics. He was a 2009 nominee for the Russ Manning Award for his Witch Doctor work, which has earned … Continue reading
Making comics is fun – but also hard and lonely work! What do you do when you are dissatisfied with your story or your art? How do you stay motivated, when no one seems to care? How do you … Continue reading
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
You know how important it is to draw every day, if you want to improve as an artist. But more importantly, you need to keep a forward momentum and draw the hard stuff. A lot of artists share daily sketches … Continue reading
