doodles

ivy- they/them-18

[seldomstardust]

strange lil ghost doodle i found in a 2016 sketchbook that i am sure had some sort of contextual comedic value at some point? 

[littlestpersimmon]

A handful of sky deities from Philippine Mythology.

Mayari, the one-eyed moon goddess of war and beauty, Tala and Hanan, the morning and the evening stars, the protectors of the moon, and Libulan, a lunar deity, and his husband, Sidapa, slayer of Bakunawa the moon-eater.

Spanish colonialization has erased many of the Philippines’ lore and folktales. Out of the hundreds of poems and epics written, only two remain. The rest are lost  to the flames of Spanish priests. (Yet we treasure what we have.)

The Philippines was the first country in Asia to have ever rebelled against European colonizers.

today is the last day of buwan ng wika, or the month where Filipinos celebrate our heritage. Maligayang Buwan ng Wika!! 

[spacezeros]

daniel and aled reunite with nick and charlie for a dog-walking double date

day 9: hanging out with friends

30 day otp challenge with Nick and Charlie (from @heartstoppercomic)

[seldomstardust]

an Aled headshot and a little Aled and Frances moment because I love these kids! I had so much fun designing Frances’ fried egg raglan (which I got Alice’s blessing on) and bi pride leggings, and drawing Aled in some nice spring-y pastels. I tried to capture Aled’s childlike face and androgynous look as well as possible, and the soft pink hair was so much fun to draw. I loved reading about a weird, artsy, androgynous kid sort of like me!

These lovely characters are from Radio Silence by Alice Oseman. Alice’s blog is @chronicintrovert 

my main blog is @blushingskeleton

[letstalkaboutwebcomics]

(Web)Comics Resources

Below are some fantastic resources to get you going in the webcomics hellscape. This list is not all-encompassing, but is a means to get you started- or, perhaps, to find a helpful tool you didn’t know about before.

What are Webcomics?

What are Webcomics?

The Theory of Webcomics

A rundown of Early 2000’s webcomics

The History of Webcomics

Underground Comix and Webcomics

The Chicago School of Media Theory: On Webcomics

*A Criticism/analysis of the book The History of Webcomics

Masterlists:

*PaperCatPress’ Weekly Roundup of Artist Opportunities*

Webcomic Alliance

Carey Pietch’s NYC comics student resource list

Incomprehensive Masterlist of Trans Webcomics

LGBT Webcomics Tagpacker

Queer Cartoonists Database

Cartoonists of Color Database

Art Director Contacts

Masterlist of printers

Resources for Comickers**

Chicago Artist’s Resource

Fractured Atlas

SAIC’s Free Resources for Artists PDF

SAIC’s Job Search Sites List

SAIC’s Resources for Self Employment and Freelancing

**Some links are broken

Comic Production:

Biggest Mistakes When Starting A Webcomic

Grants, Fellowships, and Residencies for Cartoonists

How Do Comics Visualize Sound?

Jamie McKelvie’s Comic Book Page Breakdown

Precision Colors Printer Ink Refills

Gail Simone’s Comics Survival Kit Blog

Panel Layout: The Golden Ratio

Fake iOS7 Texts

Blambot Comic Fonts

DaFont*

* WHEN USING DAFONT PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK THE TERMS/CONDITIONS/LICENSING POLICIES OF THE FONTS YOU DOWNLOAD. Check the readme.txt when you download too. Sometimes even completely free fonts have conditions regarding commercial use or alteration.

Digital Art Resources:

Digital Brushes

Perspective grids (photoshop)

Ron Chan’s CSP/MS5 Double Stroke Brush

Color Scheme Generator

Making a Programmable Keypad

Marketing/Selling:

The 1000 True Fans Theory

Webcomic List Sites

Project Wonderful

How to Advertise for Free on Project Wonderful

The Webcomic List

TopWebcomics

Comic Rocket

Archive Binge

The Zine Club

How to Get Traffic Without Spending a Dime

8 Basic Branding Tips

Artigrades Comics Marketing Club

WebcomicChat

ComicBookHour

Comic Tea Party

Health:

The 20/20/20 Eyestrain Rule

Book: Draw Stronger

Staying Healthy Tips

Stretches for Artists

Hand Stretches for Carpal Tunnel

Higher Education:

Disclaimer: I know college/art school is not necessary in order to be a successful cartoonist. These are just a few examples in case art school is what you really want to do. There are many other options and paths and all are valid if you utilize them to your advantage. However, if you have any questions about art school, feel free to ask me! As an almost-graduate of SAIC, I am happy to answer any questions.

Center for Cartoon Studies

SAIC

MCAD

Emerson

SVA

CCA

Podcasts:

Drawing a Dialogue

CMYK

Tight Pencils

Graphic Novel TK

Speech Bubbles

The Art Corner

Writing/Reference Resources:

Resources for the Muse (writing)

Kris Noel’s Blog (writing)

Funky Reference (EVERYTHING)

Character Development

Writing Resource Library

Guide to Plot Twists

Creating a Solid Plot Structure

Getting to Know Your Characters

Character Writing Exercises

Types of Characters in Fiction

Tip of My Tongue

The Fantasy Writer’s Exam

The Twelve Character Archetypes

Fantasy World Mapmaker

Written Sound Dictionary

Sound Effect MP3s

Food History Research Service

Comparing Heights

The Internet Movie Script Database (for practicing?)

Reference Folder of Fat Bodies

Recommended Reading:

Note: Sure, not all of these are about webcomics or even comics at all. But I believe firmly in having a wide range of references and there are valuable things to pick up from all of them!

Let’s Print a Comic

Let’s Kickstart a Comic

Graphic Artists Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines

Fashionpedia: the Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design

Cartooning: Philosophy and Practice

Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation

Manga in Theory and Practice

Vanishing Point: Perspective for Comics from the Ground Up

Framed Perspective Vol2

Elemental Magic: The Art of Special Effects Animation

Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter

Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators

Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Masterclasses

Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art

Framed Ink: Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers

Encyclopedia of Black Comics

Creating Your Own Webcomic Site:

WordPress’ Comic Easel Plugin

The Grawlix CMS*

How To Host Your Own Webcomic Site

Best Webhosts 2018

*The site is down indefinitely but the blog and forums are still up, and the CMS is downloadable.

Free Webcomic Host Sites:

Tapas

LINE Webtoon

Tumblr’s Webcomic Theme

Smackjeeves

ComicFury

ComicGenesis

Webcomic Collectives:

Hiveworks

Mary’s Monster

Sparkler Monthly

Ink Drop Cafe

Spiderforest

Comicadia

Tomgeeks (dead)

Comicker Digital

Conventions/Events:

Con-Mon Convention Tracking

CAKE

Chicago Zinefest

SPX

TCAF

VanCAF

C2E2

APE

MICE

ECCC

Thought Bubble UK

Airfare Watchdog

The Chicago Visual Arts Calendar

Where to Get Things Made and Where To Buy Supplies

ArtsCow Custom Merch

Table Displays

Artist Alley Survival Guide

Comics Journalism/Writing:

POME-Mag

Comics Alliance

Book Riot

The Beat

Paste

Love in Panels

Yes Homo Reviews

The Comics Journal

Comic Crusaders

This list is a static page on this blog and will be periodically updated with new info.

[schweizercomics]

Cleaning out my filing cabinet, I found this handout that I made for my mini-comics class.  Hope it’s helpful!  Remember, it ain’t only for comics.  Self-publish short stories, collections of drawings or sketches, or blank for journals/sketchbooks, etc.

[schweizercomics]

(Reblogging because I’m doing a talk for teen writers tomorrow and sending them to tumblr is a lot more cost efficient than printing up a ton of handouts)

[seldomstardust]

a lil filmy/grungy effect try out of @chronicintrovert ‘s lovely characters Michael and Tori since I just finished reading Solitaire and I’ve been listening to the Solitaire Spotify playlist a lot. (I’m also a patron on her Patreon I’m becoming a fangirl lmao)

(in my head Tori steals all Michael’s team sweaters because he never wears them and she pretends she’s not a cuddler but she hates waking up so Michael’s morning cuddles make it easier)

Check out Alice Oseman’s wonderful webcomic @heartstoppercomic 

my main blog is  @blushingskeleton

[artist-eakins]

Masked nude woman, seated, Thomas Eakins

[artist-refs]

Feet Studies 6nov by vladgheneli

[fujo]

SenshiStock’s gallery consists of millions of pictures that are free to use as reference.

General Drawing Poses Sit and Kneel Dramatic and Reaching Drawing Poses Magic and Hogwarts Drawing Poses Staff Weapon Pose Reference Hammer, Axe and Bat Pose Reference Sword Weapon Drawing Reference Small Bladed Weapon Pose Reference Gun Weapon Pose Reference Bow and Arrow Archery Stock Foreshortening and Perspective Poses Dynamic Flying Falling Action Poses Deafeated or Laying Drawing Poses Magic Crystal Magical Girl Wand Weapon Transformations and Dance Cards Back Pose Reference Pin Up Inspired Poses for Drawing Performances Poses Life in General Poses Fights and Fighting Pose Reference Leaning Poses Classic Sailor Senshi Poses Wings Sailor Moon Villains Pairs Romance or Couples Pose Reference All the Male Stock Hanging Stock Drawing Reference Three or More Groups Instruments Mirrors Whip  Technobabble  

[batcii-archive-deactivated20210]

Could you do a nose tutorial? Or like a dump if various noses you draw? I've kind of lost my feeling to drawing noses at all angles somehow and I'd like to see some of yours to maybe help? C:

no problem!! here’s a quick dump :))

[mel-lion-deactivated20201213]

So you might be saying: Lion why a guide on drawing black people? Well young blood it’s because a lot of people cant…seem…to draw…black people..Amazing I know. 

Racist (caricatures) portrayals of black people have been around forever, and to this day people can’t seem to draw black people like they are human. If your artwork resembles any of the above even remotely your artwork is racist and offensive. If you try to excuse that as a stylistic choice you’re not only a terrible artist, but racist too!!! Congrats.

Whitewashing is also a problem. A lot of people refuse to draw black features on canonly black characters. While this example isn’t colored, lightening the skin-tone of a character is also considered whitewashing. So lets start with features!

Now all black people have different noses thats a no-brainer, but black noses tend to have flatter bridges, and wider nostrils. Please stay from triangular anime noses and small button noses. Your drawings should not depict black people with abnormally large noses. (Especially if you do not draw other characters this way)

If you feel like the way you draw lips on black characters is offensive or resembles a caricature,it probably does and you should change it. ABSOLUTELY AVOID PLACING LIPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FACE. 

Hair is so diverse! Please get used to drawing braids, locs,kinks and coils! If you can learn to draw ringlets and long waves you can learn how to draw black hairstyles.

Add clips! Learn how to draw baby-hairs and never be afraid to add color Pinterest and Google are free my dudes! Also try using square brushes for blocking in coils.

OK THAT’S ALL YOU GUYS

[blueumbriel]

I actually got my style of drawing eyes from the Ace Attorney series and probably some 2D Disney movies as I grew up. :)

@koclains

[sketcholivia]

All images are used purely for educational purposed and are credited to their sources and owners.  Any image without credit was created by me.

[vi14m2lg7m]

do you have any tips for palettes? i tried twice and they turned out like absolute shit :///

I usually just eyeball the colors when I draw but this site is very helpful when it comes to choosing colors!! http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-theory-intro.htm

I just sorta summarized it into pictures so you don’t have to go back and forth but i didn’t put the in depth meaning behind it so i still recommend checking the site out!!:

I’m only a self taught artist, no school or professional background so a huge disclaimer

I’m pretty sure most people knows the basics like neutral, primary, secondary and tertiary as well as subtractive primary colors (CMK) so I’ll skip through that along with the cold and warm colors:

Volume and Saturation plays a big role on making palettes. It plays the part of the appeal and what colors to choose, palettes that are too saturated or high on contrast are quite painful to look at (some artist make it work by balancing it out so they still maintain the bright colors) and unsaturated, low on contrast palettes are dull to look at and not very a appealing.

Tints, Shades, and Tones are sub terms you can use, this chart is to help you differentiate them

Now the fun part!!

Color harmonies are basically techniques for choosing colors. Since SAI’s color wheel is kinda a disaster I recommend just looking up a color wheel on google or you can use this one here.

You can pick any of the techniques there (heres a more in depth explanation of each technique) and just start experimenting with them! Here’s some tips to get you started:

Don’t take the techniques literally!! You can toggle your colors all around, just use it as a base

Saturated colors =/= good color scheme balance it out!

Contrast is your pal remember that but too much of it can hurt your eyes :(

I usually use a maximum of 5 [or 6] colors and a minimum of 3 for making palettes. 4 is usually the most common one used

I pick 1-2 very saturated colors and the rest are up to the mixing

HAVE FUN!!

Here are some palettes I made using each techniques:

Hope this helps!!

[braydenksketch-deactivated20221]

Hey Everyone! 

A lot of you have been requesting if I would make any sort of video tutorials on my process, so I figured I would do a 4 part series on gesture drawing. 

You can check out part one here - https://gumroad.com/braydenkowalczuk

Also, your feedback is much appreciated.

Cheers!

[sabertoothwalrus]

a study on drawing heads at different angles :V

[sabertoothwalrus]

hey look I decided to add photos in case that’d be more helpful

there are two distinct borders of this shape: the jawline, which is rigid, and the underside of the chin that is soft and connects to the neck

sometimes the neck flesh overlaps the jaw bone though