Thursday, July 05, 2007
10 Things About Drawing Comics
Having spent most of yesterday drawing comics, I thought I'd list a few tips that sprang to mind.
Curved lines are funny, straight lines are not
Just because your family/friends don't think it's funny, doesn't meant it isn't
Just because your family/friends do think it's funny, doesn't mean it is
After you've worked on anything for a while, it will cease to be funny
It's possible to stab yourself in the hand with a fibre-tip pen
The lightbox works better when it's turned on
Even bleedproof paper turns to ancient parchment when the heating is on
Some H pencils are darker than some HB pencils
When colouring on the computer, remember to blink
Whiteout is your friend
Labels: Comic drawing tips, How to Draw Comics
Comments:
You must have been very determined to stab yourself if you managed it with a fiber-tipped pen. *G*
As for the blinking while working on the computer thing, I have the same problem when working on photography projects. I also find myself holding my breath, which isn't good because recent studies have shown that breathing is beneficial for your health. ;0)
As for the blinking while working on the computer thing, I have the same problem when working on photography projects. I also find myself holding my breath, which isn't good because recent studies have shown that breathing is beneficial for your health. ;0)
Aravis, I managed the stabbing thing just with natural klutziness (one reason I avoid power tools!). I've done this once before - kind of tattooed a spot into my hand by accident!
I hold my breath all the time when I'm drawing fine linework - sometimes consciously, but often not. It's amazing the difference your pulse can make to a line in ink or paint but, as you say, the value of breathing is not to be underestimated either :).
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I hold my breath all the time when I'm drawing fine linework - sometimes consciously, but often not. It's amazing the difference your pulse can make to a line in ink or paint but, as you say, the value of breathing is not to be underestimated either :).
