Are you trying to create your own comic book and are wondering where to start? Many times a comic book can be very hard to think about because we try to do it all at once. The easiest way to create the book is to break it down into sections. Try these steps and see [...]
Computer Programs
Are you starting to usecomputers more for your art, but aren’t sure which ones you should use? I use the Adobe Suite CS4 and I remember when I started using the computer I was confused what to use, and I was in a class. It was explained to me and I have used it that way ever since. [...]
Creating a Logo – Part 2
Alright last week we designed the logo. This week we will start building it. In this step I have drawn a good copy of the truck in my sketch. Once I have the truck in good condition I will photograph or scan this illustration for use in the computer. I adjust it and clean it up [...]
Knowing what your drawing.
Have you ever been drawing background characters, or other items that won’t really be seen, but add to your artwork, but have trouble or give up trying to really draw something? We all go through that, so we scribble a background tree or person and it turns out to look like nothing. Thats because our [...]
Creating a Reference Library
Have you ever tried to draw something, but couldn’t find a good picture? Then two weeks later a good picture showed up in the paper. Most artists keep what they call reference files of things that interest them. Since I have recently moved my studio I have had to downsize that file a bit. I use [...]
Making something into a cartoon
Have you been trying to make a regular object into a cartoon? To do that you have to do a couple of things, one don’t use a ruler as it will give your cartoon more energy.The next thing is to outline in black the lines of your picture. This will automatically give your picture a cartoon [...]
Backgrounds for Comic Books
Did you know that backgrounds art very important to the design of a comic book? It helps to set the time, place, and date of the book. How do you get good at creating background? The best way is to go out and draw from real life. Go to the park and draw the scenery [...]
Improving your art
Summer is here in case you didn’t feel the heat. If you are a budding artist you are in your prime for finding help with your art. You can sign up for one of the many classes and workshops being held across various areas, you could buy a new sketchbook and just practice on your [...]
Creating Characters
Have you ever tried to create a cartoon character and have it turn out to simliar to something already on the market? Well most things have been done so coming out with something totally original can be tough. The best way to make sure you aren’t copying another artist is to look inside yourself and [...]
Figuring out art books
Have you ever bought an art book and once you got it home couldn’t figure out how to work with the steps? That happens to many students who enter my classes. That’s because many artists follow the same steps, but do them in their own way. For that reason alone I suggest you read different books [...]
