Since I’ve been sick this week I was, generally speaking, non-functional. But I have been finding some stuff on the web so I thought I’d give you some links.
I found these to be useful reads/resources. Creativity is tricky stuff: speaking with other creative people will keep your gears oiled as well.
http://www.webcomicmarketing.com/ <– I loved this one. It’s full of useful tips.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/feb/20/ten-rules-for-writing-fiction-part-one
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/feb/20/10-rules-for-writing-fiction-part-two
Some of this are silly and good for a laugh, but some of the advice is extremely useful. Keep it under your hat.
http://comicrazys.com/category/famous-artists-cartoon-course/
Timeless advice on getting better at drawing. Oh my God. There’s just so much to read! Check the back issues, there’s a ton!
http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/web/50-totally-free-lessons-in-graphic-design-theory/
Is Graphic Design kicking your ass? Would you like a quick dip into the art and science of making things look good? Check it out.
http://www.polykarbon.com/tutorials/index.htm
Lots of tutorials on drawing manga style. I like these because they’re aimed to beginners. There’s also photoshop tutorials and stuff.
Enjoy! Next week I’ll be back and we’ll be discussing some of the aspects of writing.
Do you have any tips for dealing with your scanner? In particular how to scan things done with markers or watercolors without everything washing out.
Comment by beyla — March 14, 2010 @ 7:23 pm
Much delayed in responding, but … thank you. I am not an aspiring cartoonist (I have no talent for drawing), but I do enjoy writing, even if it is only a leisure activity, and I found the Rules for Writing Fiction articles to be really insightful on some of the issues I have been having in my own writing.
Comment by CM — April 2, 2010 @ 9:34 pm