I’ve been on Instagram for almost 10 years. During that time I’ve struggled to get any amount of traction on there. Out of all the social media platforms, you’d think it would be easier for a pro artists to gain some momentum on it. But after 10 years or so, 4000+ posts, I only have […]
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The best way to start is just to start. Start writing. Anything. Don’t worry if it’s something you’ll keep or throw away. Sketch, draw a circle and make it a face. Add a bit of costume. It doesn’t matter if it goes in the trash. If the blank page is intimidating, make it un-blank. Throw […]
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Fairy tales, then, are not responsible for producing in children fear, or any of the shapes of fear; fairy tales do not give the child the idea of the evil or the ugly; that is in the child already, because it is in the world already. Fairy tales do not give the child his first […]
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Art Tip: Body language changes the meaning of words. In comics, it’s the main thing you have to convey in what sense the reader should take the words. A sense of urgency or casualness in the image affects our understanding of the text. This might sound basic, but a lot of artists don’t take advantage […]
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Video is great for sketching prompts. Casually draw as you watch TV, movies, YouTube (or whatever your poison of choice is.) They can provide great visual ideas. I was watching a video about sea creatures which inspired this sketch of deep sea monsters. Don’t try to copy straight from the screen (though that’s a valid […]
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Here’s a few interesting links from around the web I’ve stumbled on. Target is no longer selling Pokémon or sports trading cards after a brawl in a parking lot Target suspended sales of all Pokemon and sports trading cards at all 1,900+ of their stores “out of an abundance of caution.” David Bowie’s Advice To […]
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You might have heard a few people talking about Locals.com. (It’s not a dating site!) I tend to resist jumping onboard platforms. Which might not be the best thing in terms of marketing, though I have tried a few newer ones and decided for various reasons they’re not worth it (like Minds, for example. Not […]
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I hopped into a livestream with Elliot Fernandez on Instagram the other day and drew these ladies while we chatted. A couple things we talked about that bear repeating for anyone trying to promote themselves: Don’t mass tag artists to get their attention. Don’t post “Hey, great work give me a follow.” As for the […]
Continue Reading Here’s a few stories from around the web I found interesting. Just a heads up: I have a locals.com community page now. If you don’t know, Locals is a place for creators to build up a community with public and subscription content. I’m going to be putting exclusive stuff over there and moving away from […]
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Before we moved, my studio was a finished one car garage. Lots of space with my drawing table at one end and my computer desk at the other. I also had enough room for a TV, a couch, and a piano. I had grand visions of expanding to maybe a full basement or something when […]
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