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Effective and efficient character design conveys traits and personality. The use of colors and shapes communicates information to the audience. I previously wrote about 10 tips for character design. I used information from that article and…

I started a new cartoon series called, "jphistudio presents". It's tagline is "Random comic for random times." On the most part, I plan they will be one panel. Every now and then I'll incorporate trivia, like the one featured about an…

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.

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…

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 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 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. …

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 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…

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…