How To Draw Comics

In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, I catch up with Peter Simeti, the founder of Alterna Comics! Peter's just launched his brand-new printing service that's gives indie creators more opportunity than ever before to get their comic printed for a reasonable price - through the magic, and pure nostalgia of old-school newsprint! Whether you're just starting out sketching your first pane...

We’re back with another episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, and tonight I’m joined by writer and comic creator Michael Oden, the man behind Elysian Fields: Reborn. In this episode, we’re unpacking the comic creation process from the writing side. Michael shares what it’s like working with artists, what he personally looks for when choosing them, and how the journey unfolds from the first dr...

So guess what? We're finally back - and boy, do we have a treat for you. Remember those epic 90s comics that used to keep you up way past bedtime? The ones with art so cool you'd try to copy it onto every notebook you owned? Yeah, we're diving into all of that good stuff. We've got Patrick Blaine hanging out with us, and between you and me, this conversation is gonna be like that awesome chat you...

🎓 For more comic art tips, tricks and tutorials sign up to our email list, for FREE, at: https://www.howtodrawcomics.net/ Do you ever find yourself laying down lines on a fresh page wondering why the heck nothing's working out the way you want it too? You know you're better than this. You've got the skills. So what gives? Why are your characters just not looking right? Their poses feel unimaginat...

Today on the Creator Spotlight I invite Joshua Derstine back to talk about his debut comic book AMAROK. We'll be discussing his workflow and approach to illustrating the book, the appeal of ultra-detailed line art, and where he wants to take his talents next. Click here now to back AMAROK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/amarok#/ 🎓 For more comic art tips, tricks and tutorials sign up to our e...

Are you ready to learn from a pro in the comic book industry? Look no further! We're thrilled to have Mark Poulton joining us on our latest episode. Mark is a true hustler in the world of comics, consistently putting out incredible work. And he's here to share his wisdom and insights on what it takes to make it in this competitive field. But that's not all! Mark will also be giving us a sneak peek...

🎓 For more comic art tips, tricks and tutorials sign up to our email list, for FREE, at: https://www.howtodrawcomics.net/ The AI Art apocalypse is nigh... or is it? The advent of AI Art has a lot of Artists concerned for a number of reasons. They don't want their art used without reciprocity. They don't want to lose their jobs. Most of all, they don't want the years of hard work they've put into...

Veteran comic artist Dan Lawlis joins us today for a long awaited interview. The moment I saw Dan’s work - I knew this was a guy I needed to talk comics with(and collaborate with someday too). He’s worked for a bunch of comic book companies, and on a ton of titles throughout the decades - and now, after stepping away to do a stint in storyboarding and advertising, he’s returned to a brave new worl...

In this interview I catch up with AirithSaga to talk about his endeavor to create his own crowdfunding platform. AirithSaga is a comic creator with a vast background in marketing, who has successfully crowdfunded three campaigns, and is known for his innovative approach to cultivating an unforgettable customer experience for his backers. You can check out his latest project, 'Dwarfs vs Lion' here:...

In today's interview I catch up with comic artist and creator Joe Sonntag, the author of Reaper Destroyer, to talk comic book illustration. We'll discuss Joe's process for making comics, his influences and talk about his go-to techniques for penciling and inking. Follow Joe Sonntag at - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqozxQG7M8iM2VL6NY23hQg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joemsonnt...

A single comic book page can take a long time to illustrate, let alone an entire book. As comic book artists it's vital that we develop the ability to be patient with our work. To stick in there and see it through until the end - all the while putting our best foot forward. In this video, I'll share 5 useful tips to help you have more patience with your art so that you can reinforce your focus and...

In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, HTDC's Ed Foychuk talks with his daughter, and fellow creator, Joey Foychuk about what it’s like to be a young learner of the craft. They talk about everything from modern inspirations, to working together for course creation. Click here to check out Ed and Joey's 'Drawing for Kids' course series: https://www.howtodrawcomics.net/category-drawing-f...

Today we're joined by a very special guest, Izik Bell. A long time member of the HTDC Community, Izik is an extremely talented illustrator who has recently crowdfunded his first comic book on Kickstarter with great success. You can check out Izik's campaign for 'MetalShade' here: http://kck.st/2UgZBwM In this episode I'll be chatting with Izik about his start in comic book illustration, the techni...

Welcome to another episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast. In this episode I’m joined by special guest artist Taylor Payton. Taylor is a pragmatic polymath. Ever since he was a child, he's felt the need to constantly expand his prowess in the creative domains, while learning, teaching, and sharing as much as he can with the world. And he is also featured an instructor on our very own How to Dra...

In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, Clayton, Ric and Ed look back on where the How to Draw Comics Facebook began and how far it's come since it was first created. The HTDC Facebook community now comprises of over 50,000 members. Each day artists of all level of skill share their work to both receive and give feedback in a constructive way. It's an inspiring place for an up and comin...

Join us for Ed's first hosting attempt at the HTDCs podcast! Ed welcomes Bryan Silverbox to the program. Bryan is best known for being a cover artist for Scout Comics, but also for his work with Topps and Upper Deck. In this episode these two 40 somethings let loose on a variety of topics... from drawing and dating, to changes in the comic book market, to tabling at Cons. Be sure to give a listen...

In our latest episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, Ed Foychuk and I caught up to discuss the topic of 'laziness', and how to avoid it so you can meet those impending deadlines! If you want to make money from your art, chances are you're going to take on more than a few art commissions throughout your career. But more importantly, you'll have to be motivated, and a true professional to get th...

In today's episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast I’m joined by a very special guest - Michael Pedro. Michael is an animation art director and concept designer for video games and film; specializing primarily in environment, character and creature design. He is also one of our newest instructors on How to Draw Comics . net, so I thought we’d invite him onto the show today to discuss his career...

Welcome to another episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast! The topic of today is 'Sex in Comics'! How do people generally feel about comic books with heavy sexual themes? Is there a line that can be be crossed, and if so where do we draw it? What's the difference between art which is sexually themed and nudity? These are the very same questions we as admins of the How to Draw Comics Facebook gr...

In today's episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast we're joined by a very special guest - Marc Brunet. Marc is a successful artist, instructor and entrepreneur who has worked for some of the largest studios in the world. But that's not what he's most known for. Over the years Marc has built up his learning platform Cubebrush into a go to educational resource for artists across multiple industrie...

In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast special guest artist ModernDayJames (James Murphy) joins us to share his experiences as both a practicing artist and versed instructor. James has lead an interesting path as an artist, exploring a variety of creative avenues and disciplines, to ultimately find what he was most passionate about - drawing. What started out as a personal endeavor to e...

Impatience comes hand in hand with any art form. When we set out to create something, it'll demand a significant amount of thought, time and energy to get it done. Take a complex illustration for example, that features multiple characters and an intricate background. It might take hours, even days to complete, as you stroke in every last detail. Another example might be a comic or graphic novel. S...

Every project you undertake will demand some level of commitment to see it through to the end. The final outcome will be entirely dependent on the amount of effort you put into it. In short, you'll reap what you sow. This sentiment is all well and good, but in reality it can be extremely difficult to dedicate oneself to the often grueling task of producing your very best work. It takes time, effor...

Finding your path as an artist can be tough. Sometimes we fall off track and lose our way. Other times we question our ambitions and wonder if we're going down the right road at all. This doesn't just apply to artists either. Knowing which way to turn next is a decision many of us find difficult to make, especially when we inevitably arrive at a crossroads. In this episode of the How to Draw Comic...

Finding the courage to start your art is hard sometimes, no matter what level of skill you're at. Feeling apprehensive, nervous or even scared of jumping in and taking action on your ideas can happen for a number of reasons. Maybe you had an idea that began as something fun and manageable, but somehow it quickly got blown out of proportion the more you thought about it - to the point where now it...