Perhaps the most exciting part of making a graphic novel/ comic book is printing it. It can also be the most nerve-racking as you will have to cough up a pretty penny depending on the quality and quantity of your books.
Here are some things to keep in mind before printing your books. First and foremost, your pages ne...
2021-08-28 18:23:11 +0000 UTC View Post
As I prepare to launch the Volume 2 kickstarter, I have plans to introduce some new cool things, such as a variant cover to Volume 1.
I spent a while trying to figure out an idea for the cover, but only once I started listen...
2021-08-28 17:57:09 +0000 UTC View Post
As the second book comes to a close, I finally get to prepare the covers of the book. I did a ton of research before beginning the covers. At first I wanted to include many characters. Then I looked through covers that really stood out to me. I like seeing a character in front of a bold color. Not only that, but I like the character filling up m...
2021-07-25 20:05:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Coming from me, that might seem like an oxymoron. However, it's true. It was a mistake many of my peers and I made during our early years of anatomy training in college. We had just learned the bones and muscles and all of us were eager to demonstrate our understanding of what many would argue is the most important fundamental basic in visual ar...
2021-07-21 16:52:54 +0000 UTC View Post
I've discussed with a few artists on Discord about what I found to be the biggest mistakes I find artists displaying while drawing on a tablet. This applies to users of Procreate, Photoshop, Clip Studio, and just about any other art software.
1. Dont zoom in too much. This is perhaps the most common issue among...
2021-07-16 16:23:37 +0000 UTC View Post
You might be asking yourself this. I know I ask myself this question when it comes to other professions. It might seem ridiculous, but I sometimes wonder if it's too late for me to become a pretty good race-car driver. Nothing pro, obviously, but good enough to swing around a car freely without any worry. Even when picking up new sports, I'd ask...
2021-06-29 18:35:00 +0000 UTC View Post
With some panels, I feel like I just have to add color even though most of the book is entirely black and white. My vision when it comes to colors is to use colors that look good with eachother. Blue and red is always a good bet. As you can see, I use different shades of blue and shades of red. I don't have to think so much and in the end I have...
2021-06-18 04:43:38 +0000 UTC View Post
I often spend time thinking about what to share with you beautiful guys n' gals. I think, " What do I wish I knew when I was just a wee giraffe baby who dropped 6 feet onto my head during birth?" Or to lay it out more simply, what do I wish I knew when I was just starting out. So, instead of me writing about what I think you'd like to k...
2021-06-06 21:37:14 +0000 UTC View Post
I've reached a milestone! KON Volume 2 has just reached its 200th page. It's hard to describe the feeling of seeing your pages stack up. Each page is over a day of work. Months of planning, and after years of repeating this cycle, a book is finally made. Honestly, I did not realise how long the process was going to be. I wouldn't have imagined m...
2021-05-29 18:31:11 +0000 UTC View Post
There’s a reason you’re here on my Patreon. You like art. Hell, you might even say you love it. You might just like looking at good art, but chances are with you being here that you like to draw as well. You're a creator. You like turning blank pages into art pieces, and after having spoken with many of you on Discord, I now see s...
2021-05-10 19:22:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Animation college for me, for the most part, was a waste of time. However, there were a few classes that really enhanced my abilities. I'll talk about those classes later, but for this lesson, we'll focus on life drawing. Life drawing class was perhaps the highest valued class by both teachers and students in animation. You needed to be proficie...
2021-04-26 17:01:45 +0000 UTC View Post
My girlfriend brought up a discussion about being gifted as an artist that I figure I'd share with you.
Talent is an interesting thing. For example. Kid A is a talented 5 year old who is drawing a tree next to Kid B, another 5 year old who isn't talented in art. Looking at both drawings, we see similar results. Have both kids draw a tree ...
2021-04-06 16:15:42 +0000 UTC View Post
I can attest much of my growth on instagram to my freehand drawing ability. With instagram, videos garner a wider audience. I dislike this fact, but it's the case and we gotta figure out how to use it to our advantage. I used to think I was good at freehand drawing when I was actually not, and now that I think I'm ok at it, I have undoubtedly im...
2021-03-31 21:26:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Before I begin any piece, I figure out what I'm going to draw. This is when I prefer pencil and paper.
I had been thinking of his look for a bit, so when it came time to draw, it was relatively simple. I wanted to draw him i...
2021-03-28 20:39:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hoorah! A new brush for Procreate. This time, not for line-work, but for coloring and painting. Before I got into digital art, one of my favorite mediums to use was oil pastel. The main thing I enjoyed about it was how opaque it was, but nonetheless, it was easy to blend. My brush may be digital, but it acts very similar.
I was scrolling through instagram and I came across a very talented animator's work. His name is adriengromelle. The animation was brief and simple. It was the muscles of the back flexing, and it was showcased with incredible simplicity and somehow managed to show all the essential details. Someone commented "how long did it take you?", To which...
2021-03-07 02:15:53 +0000 UTC View Post
As I work on the comic and board game, I thought I might as well share some things with you that I've been sharing with the team at Level52 Studios.
A large aspect of KON is Breath. As we progress through the story, more will be uncovered about Breath and how it's used.
2021-02-25 03:10:40 +0000 UTC
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When I was 8 years old, some kid showed me a Yugioh magic card. It was the first time my immigrant ass saw cards that weren't used to play Go-Fish. Soon enough, the Yugioh craze took over, but I was too young to buy any. So my friend and I would head over to the library and create our own by drawing on card sized pieces of paper. At first it was...
2021-02-10 16:40:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Does this sound familiar? You get inspired by some high level artist, then, you spend hours on something with high hopes, and once it’s finished, you look at it and you just go… meh. You might know what I’m talking about. You gotta ask yourself. What makes a piece of art good? It’s similar to what makes a song any good. You want to keep ...
2021-02-05 06:09:49 +0000 UTC View PostSup y’all. I’m currently working on 2 YouTube videos, each with their own Patreon lessons. The first one is about how to make your art more enjoyable to look at. You know, getting that person scrolling to stop and admire your work for that extra 10 seconds. This includes creating strong backgrounds and learning how to utilize perspective. Th...
2021-01-30 04:59:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps. I'll be sharing my process here. Timelapse are cool but what helps alot is understanding where each step begins and ends so you're not just aimlessly wandering around a drawing waiting for it to finish.
Step 1: Rough stage
2021-01-20 19:10:26 +0000 UTC
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Every chapter of this volume begins with a title card. I place four panels in there to give you clues for what to expect. Once I complete the final chapter, chapter 8, I will then create the final title card. 50 more pages till I'm finished!
2021-01-09 02:24:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Note: Update your iPad and Procreate before installing brushes. Install using Chrome or Safari (Try both if one isn't working). Once installed on the iPad, the brushes will automatically export to Procreate.
Two new brushes that are perfect for sketching. The 2B pencil came to fruition after I spent hour...
Hey peeps. This is a long one, but I think it'll help you out, especially if you're interested in beginning your own comic. I forgot to mention it in the video, but my pages are 7.25" x 10.25" @300dpi. That's the size in which I print. You can choose whatever size you like as long as you add bleed. Enjoy the rest of the video.
2020-12-27 15:58:12 +0000 UTC View Post
I've done a clothing tutorial before, but I've updated many aspects and have developed it further.
Things to keep in mind as you draw clothing
Some of you are having issues connecting to my Discord channel; so here is some help.
https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212052266-Get-my-Discord-role
Follow this to get access to the Discord. Discord links ...
2020-12-03 21:56:28 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a re-upload. Same brushes as before. I just want to make it easier for the newcomers to find.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Do not attempt to open the brush files using Safari. Chrome will work.
Open this browser on your iPad and download.
Update your iPad and Procreate to the newest version.
Once downloaded on ...
The final boss battles are about to begin. 70 pages till I finish. Still months away from finishing but feels good to know I'm headed for Homebase. I'm also about to drop another Youtube video in a couple days so be on the lookout!
2020-11-29 03:40:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to the final anatomy lesson for Koteri Kollege. After this lesson, we will focus more on how to use this knowledge to create dynamic posing for action scenes, and natural poses to convey characters in day to day life. If you've been paying close attention, you've noticed the past 2 lessons follow a 3 step 2020-11-16 02:19:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Figuring out how to show speed through all the background elements. Whether that is speed lines on the ground, or the clouds and lights all rushing in the direction of the cars. It's fun figuring this stuff out. Lots of trial runs.
2020-11-03 22:40:09 +0000 UTC View Post