How To Draw Comics

Where should you begin if you want to learn how to become a comic book artist, ? There's vast oceans of information available online, but how do you sift through the fluff to get to the good stuff? Art school and university seems notoriously ineffective, serving merely as an introductory taste into the extensive skill set one must acquire to become a successful comic book illustrator - plus it's e...

In Episode 25 of the HTDC Podcast, Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bulow are joined by special guest artist Vince Rodriguez to talk about his background in comic books and storyboard illustration - and what it takes to deliver the best possible product to your clients, on time. Vince is an insanely talented artist who like many of us grew up adoring comic books. He was so inspired by artists like J...

In this jam packed episode, we blow the lid off the age old question every aspiring comic book artist wants an answer to - should you be using references when you draw?... How much should you really depend on them and is it worse not to use them at all? Find out in Episode 24 of the HTDC Podcast! Want more comic advice, tips, tricks and tutorials? - visit us at http://www.howtodrawcomics.net/

In Episode 23 of the HTDC Podcast, Clayton and Ric revisit perfectionism vs getting your work finished! There's certainly something to be said about honing your skills through mileage, but does perfectionism offer a chance to enhance your learning experience, and raise the quality of the work you produce to a higher level?

As most people do, we artist also strive to have a good and strong family life. Many have wives, kids and a day-job. So how are you supposed to have all that and still have time to work on your art? Moreso, how can you best jump from having that dayjob and go into focusing on being a freelance artist, if that is your end-goal, while you still have a family to care for? In this episode hosts Ed Foy...

Success can mean many things to different people. But what remains true for all of us is the deep, core need to pursue a worthy cause that we find fulfilling. In our case, that's creating comics, and that's exactly what today's guest is setting out to do with his new studio. To make our dreams a reality, mindset is everything. Because what you can and can't achieve all comes down to belief. If you...

There's many things that set comics apart from other art forms. Not only must you be skilled in the traditional teachings of drawing, but you must also harness the ability to take the audience on a visual journey throughout your stories. Comics are about guiding the reader through an immersive narrative and it's your job as the creator to cultivate that experience - an experience that makes them f...

Wouldn't it be great to wake up everyday and work at your passion? To put your time and energy into something that matters to you, something that you truly find fulfilling. Maybe you've got characters to share and a story to tell in that future comic book series you've been thinking of creating. Imagine how surreal it would feel knowing that your fans have posters, collector cards, and T-Shirts of...

When it comes to pursuing your passion, knowing your 'why' is everything. You must have a powerful enough reason to break through the challenges, self doubt, and fear you'll face on the road to mastery. Without it as your compass, your goals are aimless. In a very special, extended Episode 18 of the HTDC Podcast, we're joined by guest artist Caanan White to talk about the approach he took to devel...

Do you prefer to create your art digitally or traditionally? As the world of technology has evolved in our modern age, so have the creative tools we have at our disposal as comic book artists. A whole new array of mediums, processes and styles are now possible thanks to the advent of digital technology, but where does that leave the traditional ways of working we've held sacred for so long? In Epi...

So you want to learn how to draw comic books but don't know where to begin... The self taught route could lead to a unique approach that yields an original style and way of working. On the flip side, it can take a while to bang out the kinks and develop a fluid production process. Something that could take months to learn, may very well end up taking years without formal direction and guidance. Ar...

Sometimes life throws a curve ball at your creativity and forces you to take an elongated break away from that which you're most passionate about. In Episode 15 of the HTDC Podcast we talk about getting back into the saddle after you've been knocked off track.

In Episode 14 of the HTDC Podcast we’re joined by special guest artist Robert Marzullo of Ram Studios Comics. Over the years Robert has produced hundreds of comic art tutorials and several courses, helping aspiring artists around the world harness their abilities and master their craft. If there’s one thing that can be said about Robert, it’s that he has a burning passion to not only create comics...

No matter how excited you are to start a new comic book project, there will come a point where your motivation to keep on going will diminish. Our mind loves novelty and the anticipation of embarking on a new endeavor, but with familiarity grows lack of interest. So what get's things done? In Episode 13 of the HTDC Podcast, Clayton Barton and Ric Bulow talk tactics when it comes to cultivating unb...

In Episode 12 of the HTDC Podcast, Ric and Clayton reveal techniques for expanding your visual library so that you can come up with unique and compelling ideas that capture the interest of your audience.

When it comes to learning the art of comic book illustration, there's many paths we can take. The question is, do we venture down a path lead by those before us, armed with their wisdom as we face the trials and tribulations on the road ahead, or should we enter into the unknown ourselves, conquering each lesson as it comes? Sometimes the road we take can say a lot about us as an artist. Are we so...

In our 10th Episode of the HTDC Podcast Clayton Barton and Ric Bülow are joined by guest artist Nick Melanshek to discuss his art, process and the challenges he's faced as a comic book creator. Nick is the author and illustrator of two self published series titled "White Cell Inoculation" and "Big Man Down". For the past several years he's put his head down to develop his skill set and bring the s...

As artists we tend to put a lot of emphasis on the end result. We want the outcome to be the best it can be otherwise why set out to create anything at all? Problem is while we're so focused on the destination we completely miss the joy of the journey. In this weeks Podcast Episode, Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bülow talk about the importance of embracing the process. Ultimately, if you're an ar...

In Episode 8 of the How To Draw Comics Podcast Ric Bülow and Clayton Barton talk about the dangers of Burn Out, in the physical and mental sense. As artists we've all experienced the onset of eye-strain, carpal tunnel, headaches and even back pain from long, unbroken periods of time at the drawing board. Nothing feels more debilitating to an artist then to have to take a month long recovery break...

In Episode 7 of the HTDC Podcast Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bülow are joined by Ed Foychuk to discuss the comic book grind and what it truly means to dedicate all the focus you've got to mastering your skill-set. Having released two issues of his Comic Book Captain Corea, Ed lets us in on his approach to creating comics. He gives us insight into his mindset and tactics for getting better, and...

In this episode we're joined by guest artist Jenevieve Broomall to discuss what it means to follow your passion. Like many, Jenevieve is a self taught artist, who over the last eight years has refined her skill-set, mastered her medium and developed a finessed style that sets her apart from the rest. Having worked as a cover artist for publishers such as Zenoscope, Valiant, IDW, Coffin Comics and...

In this weeks episode Erika Williams (Miss E) joins us to discuss artistic evolution and the impact learning can have on your work overtime. We also delve into the powerful mindsets that'll help keep you on the path to mastery as well as the profound impact body language can have on your comic book characters.

Learning how to draw comics is a long and difficult process that doesn't always give you the results you're looking for right away! It requires dedication and the ability to delay gratification. In this Episode Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bülow discuss what finding you style, while talking to viewers from Facebook Live!

In this episode Clayton Barton and Co-Hose Ric Bülow discuss the many different ways of getting yourself out there, as a comicbook creator and also announcing the winner of the Monthly challenge that's running on the "How To Draw Comics" Facebook group.

Learning how to draw comics is a long and difficult process that doesn't always give you the results you're looking for right away! It requires dedication and the ability to delay gratification. In this Episode Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bülow discuss what Motivation is and how it can be cultivated to give you the drive to succeed!