Last week I wrote about shortcuts and whether or not they are worth it. Shortcuts, and anything to save time is on my mind these…
This week’s topic is Graphic Novels! Before I continue, let me say that the community of graphic artists and illustrators would like to reclaim ownership…
Learning to draw in perspective has been a challenge for me. I think I need a grade nine drafting class. One point, two point, and…
For me, one of the hardest things about creating these comics pages is starting the pages. That blank piece of paper. I always know…
I am a huge fan of Lynda Barry. If you are at all interested in being a writer or exploring your creativity, Lynda Barry’s books…
While London has been enjoying the Ting festival over the past two weeks, Toronto is just gearing up into TCAF, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival….
I had the opportunity this week to look close up at graphic artwork by Merle Tingley and other local artists at the Ting Festival at the…
There is a profound difference between inspiration and reality. So far, it has been my experience that when the creative process takes over, reality takes…
My favourite definition of charisma is “the ability to be yourself regardless of who is in the room.” As a definition, it captures that essence…
Learning curves are always a challenge, but like life, they rarely happen in a smooth upward glide. There are plateaus along the way. Little oases…