I’m going to take you through the process of a graphic novel in a series of posts. This is from my perspective, as a writer and artist who makes fantasy books for middle grade and young adult readers - but hopefully it will be helpful even if you’re interested in making a different kind of book!
I feel ready. I think. Maybe not. What's the worst that can happen? I liked Scott McClouds book (a friend gave it to me). I'm inspired and feel ready to try. I really liked the idea of expanding your personal style (which I'm still figuring out).
Another great class! I found the section on evolving style very fascinating and it was really good advice to artists not to get hung up on their own style differences. If you hadn't pointed it out, I would not have noticed the differences between the two Witch Boy panels. Even with your prompts I still had a hard time seeing the difference in style.
Thank you, this was fascinating and really useful. I've been pondering this exact thing recently, as I'm starting to try to get back into drawing after years away from it, and currently am very much in the 'copy other artists' stage.
As always, this was the perfect combination of inspiring, informative, and reassuring. Thursdays are rapidly becoming my favorite day of the week; it's just like being back in school and looking forward to going to that one class you love the best. I literally wake up going IT'S NEWSLETTER DAY! Thank you, Molly!
I feel ready. I think. Maybe not. What's the worst that can happen? I liked Scott McClouds book (a friend gave it to me). I'm inspired and feel ready to try. I really liked the idea of expanding your personal style (which I'm still figuring out).
YAY - I can finally convince myself not to redraw some old pages 😂
Another great class! I found the section on evolving style very fascinating and it was really good advice to artists not to get hung up on their own style differences. If you hadn't pointed it out, I would not have noticed the differences between the two Witch Boy panels. Even with your prompts I still had a hard time seeing the difference in style.
Thank you, this was fascinating and really useful. I've been pondering this exact thing recently, as I'm starting to try to get back into drawing after years away from it, and currently am very much in the 'copy other artists' stage.
As always, this was the perfect combination of inspiring, informative, and reassuring. Thursdays are rapidly becoming my favorite day of the week; it's just like being back in school and looking forward to going to that one class you love the best. I literally wake up going IT'S NEWSLETTER DAY! Thank you, Molly!
The style comparison of the early to later pages was revelatory to me! Reassuring ... !