Mateys Book 2
The second Matey's comic book, "Attack of the Sludge Monster" is now available! There are 24 pages packed of fun and goodness.
Purchase a physical or electronic copy at: Indyplanet.
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Cinematography in Comics: Height
Comics and movies are both visual mediums, sharing image elements. A comic panel is like a cinematography's camera shot, being the audience's point of view. This is the second part of a series discussing cinematography elements that can be…
Cinematography in Comics: Distance
Movies and comics are both visual mediums conveying a story; they both share image elements. A comic panel is like a cinematography's camera shot, it's the audience's point of view. To effectively communicate an interesting, dynamic story,…
Panel Flow
Panel flow is the manner in which an artist places panels on a page encouraging a reader to follow in a certain direction. An artist places visual queues, like a guiding map, so a reader's eyes will follow the page until completion. This…
Panel Shapes
Panel shapes can be used to create a wide variety of visual effects. Typically, a panel shape is square or rectangular, but it doesn't have to be. This is the third part of a four part series discussing a comic page's panel layout.
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Panel Size
An artist can elect to use a consistent panel size all the same throughout a project or utilize a variety of sizes to impact pacing and tone. This is the second part of a four part series discussing a comic page's panel layout.
Small…
Panel Layout-Introduction
Panel layout is the design concept a comic artist utilizes to convey visual and written information. There is a wide variety how an artist may elect to communicate their ideas. The methods can range from a simple, straightforward panel…
My Drawing Concept Process
I thought I would write an entry about my drawing concept process. Here are the step I follow with an example of a recent drawing.
1) Come up with a concept/idea. I typically sketch my drawing with pencil and paper. My best ideas come…
Comic Indie Con 2018
I will be at Comic Indie Con 2018 on November 3, 2018, selling art prints and comics at table #11. At 4:30 PM CST, I will deliver the topic, “How to Create a Gag-a-Day comic” on the main stage.
Comic Indie Con is a one-day event free to…
How to Create your own Comic Book
I participated in the panel discussion “How to create your own comic book” at Houston's Comicpoolza, a pop-culture convention. I delivered the first section. My friend Jay spoke for the second half discussing scripting and artwork. Here are…