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Rene Arreola Art
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This is the UA-cam channel of artist Rene Arreola. See more art at www.renearreola.com/
Comic Book Art: Struggling To Draw The Head In Perspective
In this video, I return to drawing my comic book series "The Realm Ethereal: The Dream Awakens". Not gonna lie, I stepped away for a bit, about a little over month from drawing. This is one of the last pages of that story arc and I'm actually quite excited to finish this up.
I sketched out the thumbnail and even 'pencil-roughed' the basic layout on the blue line art board before stepping away. Now, having come back to it, I go in to tighten up the pencils. BUT, I have a difficult time, struggling with drawing the character's head in this particular panel. Check out my progress in this time lapse video, as I talk through my process.
The digital manikin posing app I used is Art Pose Pro. It's available in the Apple app store. I'm not sure about Android as I am very much an Apple user.
If you're curious, I did a video about the app here: ua-cam.com/video/VkZpGy27FaI/v-deo.htmlsi=tf1mKg8Un6VLo2of
Be sure to check out my blog for a variety of comic book art making articles and even digital painting: www.renearreola.com/blog/
Download FREE PDF's of my Realm Ethereal comic books here: www.renearreola.com/free-comic-books
#comicartfans #comicbookillustration #independentcomicart #indiecomics
I sketched out the thumbnail and even 'pencil-roughed' the basic layout on the blue line art board before stepping away. Now, having come back to it, I go in to tighten up the pencils. BUT, I have a difficult time, struggling with drawing the character's head in this particular panel. Check out my progress in this time lapse video, as I talk through my process.
The digital manikin posing app I used is Art Pose Pro. It's available in the Apple app store. I'm not sure about Android as I am very much an Apple user.
If you're curious, I did a video about the app here: ua-cam.com/video/VkZpGy27FaI/v-deo.htmlsi=tf1mKg8Un6VLo2of
Be sure to check out my blog for a variety of comic book art making articles and even digital painting: www.renearreola.com/blog/
Download FREE PDF's of my Realm Ethereal comic books here: www.renearreola.com/free-comic-books
#comicartfans #comicbookillustration #independentcomicart #indiecomics
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My Comic Art Journey: From Traditional to Digital and Back To Traditional
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In this final part of this "My Comic Art Journey" in making comic art, I talk about my foray into digital art in Procreate. Creating what I called "character paintings", I began to see the value in designing characters first before drawing my comic book art. Something I never really did before! I talk about the appeal of drawing comics digitally on the iPad using Procreate. This all started whe...
My Comic Art Journey: Comic Book Thumbnails and Early Self-Published Comics
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Are you a comic book artist? Do you thumbnail the pages of your story before drawing the final artwork? I never used to before this one time in my art journey. In this video, I talk about a huge turning point when I discovered the advantage of creating comic book thumbnails for the entire story of a comic book. A lesson it taught me was how much more structured I could approach the storytelling...
My Comic Art Journey: Painting Comic Book Artwork
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In this trip back in time as I share some never before seen artwork, I delve into my journey of creating fully-painted comic book artwork using watercolor, gouache, and acrylic gouache. Inspired profoundly by the legendary Alex Ross, whose fully painted comic book artwork transformed the industry, I set out to emulate his breathtaking style. Ross’s work is a vibrant testament to what can be ach...
My Comic Art Journey: Submissions and Rejections of My Comic Art Samples
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In my first video ua-cam.com/video/qh38gVnvJDk/v-deo.htmlsi=MqmsGz5yRL1kG1H_ I talk about and show my earliest comic book art I did when I was about 10-4 years old. In this video (part 2) I jump about 10 years later showing what I mainly focused on: drawing popular Marvel and DC characters to send in comic art submissions to submission editors. Key moments in the video: A Marvel comics submissi...
My Comic Art Journey: Discovering and Learning to Draw Comics
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This is the first part of a series of videos where I am showing some of my earliest comic book artwork. From old artwork I created when I was 10 years old to and later about 14 years old, I am able to chart my progress based on the old comic book stories I wrote and drew as a kid back in the 80s. It all starts with my old Trapper Keeper binder I used back in grade school. It contains a lot of t...
Is Drawing Your Own Indie Comic Still Worth It??
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Hey fellow comic book enthusiasts! In today's video, I'm diving into a topic that’s incredibly close to my heart: is it still worth it to draw your own indie comics? As someone who's been a lifelong fan and artist with dreams of working for the big publishers, turning 50 has given me a fresh perspective. Let me tell you why creating my own characters and stories as an independent creator brings...
Inking and Talking Comic Book Art
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In this video, I just ink in a panel in real-time (no time lapses) as I just talk about what I'm working on, my comic book series, and other stuff related to the art. Seriously, this is a long video (for me). If you want to read my comic book (the story so far), click the link to go to my website: www.renearreola.com/the-dream-awakens/ If you want to download the first three issues of my comic ...
Inking A Girl's Hair Comic Book Style
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Join me in my latest video where I dive into the world of comic book art by inking a girl's hair with meticulous detail. I'll take you through my process, actually staring out by sketching out and penciling the the head and hair first. Then, I start the inking with a brush pen to lay down the bold, sweeping strokes that give her hair volume and movement. I also use an inking pen for that fine, ...
Inking Hard Jacked Muscles with Brush Pen and PITT Artists Pens
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In this video, I'm showing how I ink those jacked muscled that all those iconic superheroes seem to possess. In my drawing comic book art series, I delve into the techniques of inking musculature with two of my favorite tools: the Kuretake brush pen and the Faber-Castell PITT Artists Pens. I'll compare how these two comic book inking tools can uniquely bring your characters to life. I'll demons...
Redrawing Digital Thumbnails to Pencil Roughs on Paper
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Hey there, fellow art enthusiasts and comic book fans! In today's video, watch as I redraw my thumbnails onto 11" x 17" comic book art board. Without the 'safety net' of working digitally, I think the skill of being able to redraw my thumbnails to a larger size on paper is a good skill to have. As a comic book artist, I want to be able to draw on command. And to me, that really means working wi...
5 Powerful Insights on Traditional Comic Book Inking: Revitalizing The Artistic Journey
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Discover the charm and advantages of traditional comic book inking with my latest video, where I talk about the top five reasons why I am turning back to the roots of creativity with pens, brushes and paper. From the unique tactile feedback to the irreplaceable authenticity each brush stroke brings, I cover how traditional inking can transform your craft and reconnect you with your artistic spi...
Drawing Small: How I Draw Comics for Print
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#digitaldrawing #comicbookartwork #arttechniques #procreateartists Dive into the realm of comic book artistry with my latest UA-cam video, where I discuss the importance of the perfect balance in detailing smaller figures for print. If you're a comic artist eager to enhance your print artwork, this video is tailored for you. For an expanded exploration of this topic and more of my tips, visit m...
Comic Book Drawing in Procreate Using Various Tools
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Dive into a quick behind-the-scenes look at my comic book art creation process in Procreate. Discover how I blend photo references with the dynamic posing capabilities of Art Pose Pro, and sprinkle in my own creative flair. This short, snappy video is an express guide to understanding the basics of crafting realistic or stylized comic book characters. Perfect for those looking to get a glimpse ...
Don't Multiply Your Comic Book Line Art!
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Whether you're new to digital art or an experienced artist looking to refine your technique, in this video I talk about how I set up my line art in Procreate to color my comic art. 🎨 What I talk about: - The best practices for separating and managing your line art and borders - Why using the 'Normal' blend mode can be more beneficial than 'Multiply' - How to use Procreate's lasso tool to color ...
Just some comic book inking, timelapse and comic book update
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Tracing Art Mannequins for My Comic Book Art
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Tracing Art Mannequins for My Comic Book Art
Adding More Color Render to Comic Book Artwork in Procreate
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Adding More Color Render to Comic Book Artwork in Procreate
Using Poseable Mannequins for Comic Book Art Reference
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The Ethereals "Talking Heads" 01 - Pencil and Inking in Procreate Screen Capture
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The Ethereals "Talking Heads" 01 - Pencil and Inking in Procreate Screen Capture
Procreate Comic Book Canvas Size Set-up and Other Print Stuff
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Comic Book Art Time Lapse 02: Inking Comic Book Art in Procreate
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Using Grayscale Markers To Add Tones To My Sketch Fan Art
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Comic Book Art Time Lapse 01: Thumbnails to Pencil Art in Procreate
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Comic Book Art Time Lapse 01: Thumbnails to Pencil Art in Procreate
Comic Book Thumbnails, Pencils, Inks & Color - Time Lapse Video
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Sketching my OG Fantasy/Comic Book Character with Pencil and Ink
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Inking a Stern Expression for Comic Art in Procreate
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Inking a Girl: Head and Hair in Procreate for Comic Book Art
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Inking a Girl: Head and Hair in Procreate for Comic Book Art
Pencils to Inks for Comic Book Art in Procreate
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Pencils to Inks for Comic Book Art in Procreate
Drawing a Stern Expression for Comic Art in Procreate
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Drawing a Stern Expression for Comic Art in Procreate
Bro great vid! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Silver chair yeh bro!
😁
Brooooo! This is awesome!
Thank you!!!
So much good painters and drawing artists today.Lot of them so young.I just ask myself how the hell they know so much about anatomy and perspective,its just amazing.👍
Practice, practice, practice! That's the only thing that seems to work for me :) And, keep drawing, too.
Art seems to be a journey, rather than a destination.
💯!! Agreed :)
When it comes to the double spread pages what size canvas do you use?
In Procreate, on my older ipad pro 2, I go actual print size of the comic at 300 dpi. I find there's no need to do traditional 11" x17" double spreads since the artwork is already natively digital. The limiting factor in Procreate for canvas size is the layers limit. The larger the canvas size, the fewer the layers you get in Procreate. If I'm working digitally, then I want to use all the capabilities afforded me by the tools. For digital, that means having layers. While one can argue that you could use just fewer layers, I find it helpful for me to have access to more layers should I need them. But, that's just me. Your mileage may vary ;)
great work!
Thank you so much!!
Can you actually make the comic 😮
I tried. Unless your Alex Ross and have the time, talent, and pay to do this 12 hours a day, it ain't gonna happen in any reasonable amount of time. That is what I concluded for myself.
So cool
thanks!! :)
Pages look good. How long did you take to pencil one page? Thank you
Thank you! Looking back at those old pages specifically? I don't really remember...but I sure did a lot of them back then. I want to say each page probably took several days. I was mostly either still living at home going to school, or in college, or just moved out into my own place, which at that time I am working full time job, of course. So probably couple days for each page.
this takes me back... I still have my Marvel turn down letter framed and hanging on the wall and mine wasn't even in color. It was an actual copy machine copy of a turn down letter.
Oh, wow, I'm pretty sure I have a few of the Marvel rejection letters in black and white too!
Very cool! Appreciate you sharing your art.
So cool that you shared this! I never even got up the nerve to send in submissions and now I see you have had so many rejections and just kept on going for it speaks volumes.
Thanks for watching, and yeah, I got tons of rejections...and I know lots of others did too. Just the way it goes. Nowadays, there's so many more outlets for people to be 'seen', that it's more 'noise' than anything. So, it probably is even harder than ever. That being said, I don't even think about submitting work to the big two anymore. I haven't in years. I have always had fun drawing and seeing what I can do, that I have always just kept on going for it. :) Event if "it" these days means continuing to work on my craft for the sake of doing it to improve. If in the process someone can see and enjoy my work, then it just gives me that extra little icing on the cake ;)
Man, that’s such a moving 40 minutes. I admire your dedication to the craft, and I wonder where you are as an artist today.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. And your own work is amazing! I'm currently working on my own comic, finishing it up as work allows: www.renearreola.com/the-dream-awakens/
You never touch the main topic
You are my hero
I am make a comic your work has really inspired me
Considering how much crap art marvel was producing at the time you were submitting I'm shocked that you never got a chance to show what you could do. The work the submission editor set you to "aspire" to was not to the standard you were producing. However in my opinion your inking leaves a lot to be desired.
I appreciate it, I would have been so stoked to have got a chance back then with one of the big two. But, I also look back and realize how fearless I was in making submission after submission back then: read into that as "I don't know what I don't know". Today, if I were to get a shot, I would probably over think stuff and probably I'm still not ready today!! But that's ok in my book. I honestly just love making my own stories. As for my inking, that's fair, and what can I say, it's always a work in progress. For better or worse, on my own indie comics, I am the writer-penciler-inker-colorist-letter-butcher-and candle stick maker, or something like that ;) I will share this: on one of the few conventions I attended, I did get a chance to sit down with an editor. His name was Bob Schreck. I remember going to see him at, I think, the Dark Horse Comics booth? It's been so long, I don't even remember which show. Maybe it was Big Wow Comic Con or San Jose Comic Con (before it changed its name to SiliCon)? But I went to see him on a Saturday, and he told me to come back on Sunday. So, I did that, and he gave me like a 1/2 hour portfolio review. I remember I created two 3-page samples: one featuring Thor and the others a mash up of Avengers but with Superman appearing. Anyway, I don't fully remember the details of his critique this many years later, but I do remember his saying that my work at the time looked better than 80% or 90% of the work he's seen that weekend. Granted, it was probably all a bunch of amateur artists like myself. Still, I just kept working on my craft through out all these years. But you know what was interesting after that meeting? I don't think I ever submitted again to another publisher. For some reason, and It makes no sense, I just stopped submitting work. I guess I should have been stoked, but after all those years submitting by mail, then getting a live critique from a real editor, something happened. I just stopped submitting and instead just focused on my own characters. Go figure.
The way you flip that paper around like you don’t care if you ruin it makes me nervous.
Great work! I appreciate how you remained true to yourself and your style; the heavy influence of Jim Lee and Scott Williams created so many clones at that time. You sir, are a genuine artist!
Thanks! I think I tried cloning my art to be a Jim Lee, Image, et al. back in the 90s, I guess I just wasn't able to for whatever reason. I soon discovered that artists like Al Williamson, Alan Davis, Butch Guice, Steve Epting and similar styles is what really just caught my eye and inspire me to make my own work.
The skateboard idea with grafitti messages relating to the first scene in the annimated story Gotham Night was ripped from a slush pile of a naive submitter. Oh well . Live and learn. Dont beleive me? Not surprized. I have other examples from that same package sent out at that time. Apparently I wasted MY time but some of these parasites benefitted. But ideas are in the air they say. And to complain about stolen ideas has no wings and most people wont beleive you anyway. The point is, BE CAREFUL. But if they do rip off one of your ideas , it should tell yourself something ABOUT YOURSELF. Boost your resolve and confidence. And reduce your confidence in them. Its not about you and your code of ethics True Beleiver, its about pragmatic directives. Save the other crap for Sunday School. The problem is that many creative people looking for a handout and someone to treat them like a son or daughter is bound to end up feeling molested and tossed in the dumpster. Lol. Politeness doesn't solve everything pilgrim. They are just as two faced as you are. Lol. As for the aspiring jobber,Their fear and timidity is definately a handicap. Even when it came to some of the pros of yesteryear. Actually some real idiots and autistic half steppers, not to mention some real OCD a##holes. Some of the best or most legendary were horribly unpleasant to work with. Sorry, No names. 😊
Two things people didnt mention back in the day was that if there is no job slot at the time of your submission the thank you note gets written before they even crack your envelope. The other thing is that you should be careful when you submit images or themes that prove to be fresh and/or different in way of visual ideas or backgrounds. Dont be stupid.These fkrs WILL PASS ON YOUR IDEAS TO WRITERS , NOT JUST IN COMICS BUT THOSE WRITING ANNIMATED FILMS AND SCI FI T.V. series if they spot an angle. They were and are fkn chop shops people. Business is for adults. Protect yourself DREAMERS.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I find your work amazing. Id kill to have one of yours OG framed on my wall and get lost in it.
Thank you so much! I do have an online store, but it's only selling my self-published works. I haven't thought of putting up any original artwork, but maybe that will change as I work more traditionally on my comic book series "The Realm Ethereal", as that series did start out digitally, but I'm more committed than ever to do the comic book artwork with good old pens on paper :)
@ReneArreolaArt my father threw my collection away when I was 14 because I needed to grow up. Comics taught me how to read and to love art. My best friend got the collection out of the trash and never told me for whatever reason. I had a bad art teacher in 9th grade who didn't consider comic art, art. So, I didn't do anything artistic until just recently. I'm in my 40s now. My friend gave my collection back about 3 months ago. This has sparked so much. Getting these old comics from 85 to 91 back. (1st deadpool, AMS 300, 1 gambit, ect.) He forgot he had them, but he also passed away shortly after. I've been drawing nearly every day since. I forgot how much I loved comics. I hope to see yours on shelves and plan to pick some up. The comic world is so different now. With so many cool stories that aren't just superheroes. Thanks for listening, and I'm excited to keep seeing your work.
@@noahbodhi8657 My Mom threw out my collection when I was a kid because I got caught playing with matches and fire..but that's an entirely different story altogether!! I love your story about being able to rekindle your joy for comics, the art, and making your own artwork again. And yes, there are comics for every one, different strokes for different folks :) Anyone who can't appreciate what art is anymore has lost the fire within them, especially if they are an "aritst" themselves, just my humble opinion. And I do know that burnout is real too. So is the frustration of feeling like never "really made it" with "my art" for whatever reason. Thank you for sharing your story, may we all continue to evolve and grow.
Your journey and experiences are very similar to my own. So much hard work and hope. Exciting yet challenging times.
It seems like that all the time for me. The work it takes as a side hustle to create, to craft, just a single page of my own comic. It's actually the story of my life :) I say that with a little smile, but the hard work and hope is what keeps it exciting for me.
@@ReneArreolaArt Same here. Comic pages are a lot of work. The minute you stop you regress. Always needing to stay active to stay sharp and maintain the proper art quality. But as a side hustle, its always a struggle to fir it in. To make it as your one job and source of income is very tough as well. I think you, like me, need it in your life, despite the hardship it represents.
I've got a couple of Darren Auck rejection letters myself. It's fun to go down memory lane.
I look at these rejection letters maybe once every 5 years or so. They've never deterred me from making comics, even though at the time I'm sure I got a little bummed out.
Thanks so much for sharing your amazing journey
You're welcome, thanks for checking it out :)
these are incredible 🙏🏽
thank you!
Incredibly sick to come across this, awesome!
Thanks!
You're so talented, Rene, and I am so proud of your growth as an artist. 🙂
Thank you, Jen!!
I really appreciate your sharing this. You do awesome work in Procreate. One drawing for me takes so much time and energy that I can’t but marvel at comic book artists like yourself 👏🏼
Thank you so much! Actually, for me a drawing can also take a lot of time. Especially when it comes to comic book artwork. The more panels on a page, usually means longer for me to complete.
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Thank you for the video! I would love to know what kind of templates you are using for your pages.
You're welcome! I created my own templates in Adobe Illustrator, which I then just turn into JPEGs that I pull into Procreate.
Too much indie stuff is just black and white horror sci fi
I actually really enjoy black and white artwork...almost more than color. I do add color to my comics for two reasons: 1) I think it does make them more commercially appealing 2) It allows me to "paint". My comic book series here actually started out as a series of character paintings back when I started to teach myself digital painting: www.renearreola.com/ethereals/
You can always start with making a Webtoon or webcomic if you don’t want to spend money
This is definitely an option. In fact, I myself started out with a Webtoon: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/the-realm-ethereal-the-dream-awakens/list?title_no=693377 But I ultimately decided I wanted to just keep my own comic published on my own website. Plus, the format with Webtoon seems to work better if the artwork is formatted for vertical scrolling storytelling. I tried it for a while, but wasn't my cup of tea. I would draw my artwork like a standard US comic book proportions, then have to slice it up for Webtoons. It became too much work. But, to each his or her own. As long as you enjoy what you are creating, put it out there if you are so inclined :)
not for me, not with AI here now, i personally rather walk outside BUT im not much of a creative anymore
I totally get it. It's like with AI, we artists have to prove we are the ones actually making the art now. It's partly why I decided to switch back to traditional art for my comic book lineart. Plus, I find that drawing my comics traditonally is actually faster, less convuluted for me. I have fewer options when drawing with pen on paper, and there's just something so liberating about that part of the process. And to dive just a little deeper into the whole AI art making thing...I'll never allow anything or anyone to deter me from making my own comic art, because I just love creating my own worlds and characters. I've spent the last 35+ years making it largely for myself without anyone paying me to do it, why stop now? I'll never stop making it or trying to make it...I just LOVE IT TOO MUCH!!!
@@ReneArreolaArt great attitude! I don’t have the desire to create my ideas I can imagine them no need for me to share them! But for others who love the creative process still and want to share and inspire and see their ideas brought to life ! 🥳 keep inspiring I support you !
If you fear AI then you haven't realized that AI is absolutely terrible at making comics. And there's no point in fear mongering for the next 5 years that AI will be able to actually make a good consistent comic.
@@kal7rider780 good general comment for those wanting to make their own indie comic! i dont fear ai (if this comment was for me )
It’s way more doper, that’s why.
And your work is incredibly beautiful! You don't have to worry about being some corporations disposable talent!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
That guy in the middle, he is an angel?
Om is an Ethereal, as are the other beings in this scene.
Amazing video! Please make longer videos of this nature where you contrast where you are now at 50 with when you started this journey. your experience, change in mindset & what led to them, what are your stand out lessons over the years. Someone like yourself that’s done this for this long and was around especially in the 80’s when western comics was I think at its peak, would serve as a well of invaluable knowledge and lessons to those of us aspiring to embark on this journey like you did. Thank you in advance!
Thank you, that is a great idea! I will work on that. And I can definitely show all of the comics I made from that period, as I still have many of those old, hand made, colored-pencilled comics around!
You're an inspiraiton man. I'm also a CA based artist, just hit 40 and I'm rethinking my career. Been payin' the bills as a designer for the past few years but the call of illustration and comics is just too strong. I started to script a story and flesh out a world w/ some long time friends. Great to see other people doing it, great page, I'll check your work out.
Thank you, Salvador! That's great you are doing your own world-building and story; I believe creating our own stories and art is a great way to hone our skills and craft as comic book artists. I also pay the bills as a designer, but I've always stuck to my comic book aspirations/creations on the side. In a way, it's what makes doing everything else worth it. Thanks for checking out my work, too.
This was a big help thank you
It’s worth it if you enjoy the process. If you’re in it for the money…..BAHAHAHAHAHAHA
True, and true!!
Really like your videos. But that clicking noise in the background was really distracting and made me zone out a few times.
I guess the background music not so good in this video? I appreciate the feedback :)
@@ReneArreolaArt just the clicking. Music content and all was good. Video solidified my thoughts on how I wanna move forward in my comic so thanks
@@junky802 Cool. happy to hear the video was helpful :)
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So it's not weird to start making comics after your 20s? I'm 33 soon to turn 34 the following week and I been on and off wether to draw my own comics or not. Even though I still want to do it, I just feel discouraged at times.
It's not weird at all. If you still want to do it then you should definitely give it a try. Motivation is key when starting projections. Also brainstorming is included. If you do decide to make your comment then that's great and I wish you the best of luck 😤👍
@@Thecringerises Thank you, I been down in the dumps since 2020 and it some time to heal. I actually want to do some fan comics for practice and fun while understanding the craft of making comics. But I been feeling intimidated to take that step especially now with A.I. And I don't mind brainstorming, I just have to remember to write stuff down as soon as I think about.😅
I don't think so. Some people may not get it, but so what? Create what you want to create, if you are motivated. I can find work I did in my teens, my 20's, 30's, 40's, and I can always look back and tell myself I am proud of what I did. At the very least, I never look back and feel like it was a waste of time. For me, the artwork are fond memories of where I was in my life at the time I created said works. If that's all I ever get out of making art, then I really can't complain.
@@cookietoonam116 oooh I see. Sorry to hear you've been down in the dumps. Remember there's always light in dark times. Fans comics is definitely a good start and also just basic drawing tutorials. Don't be intimidated by A.I. it's just a way for lazy people to think they're doing art. When in reality they're not contributing to anything in art. Happens to me to with writing things down.i usually forget though 💀
@@Thecringerises Thank you 😊
Really appreciate you sharing your process like this. Thank you, God bless:-)
The answer is a resounding YES. 100%. If anything, it's got more long-term viability than corporate comics. (cracks knuckles) Now to watch the video!
I know for a fact that my own comics will never be cancelled or stopped by me, unless I decide so.
This is an interesting and informative video. I have been making digital art in MS Paint since forever, and I have always made black-and-white drawings first, and then I would color in the drawings, and then I would add the highlights and shadows. I have heard of the term **flatting** before. On Reddit. But I didn't really understand it. This video does a very good explanation. It is something that I have been doing in digital painting all along. I just didn't know the commonly accepted terms. I also remember the days back when I would just make custom-made clothing for the Sims 2 game, using in-game textures. Later, I found a whole community that would create **Maxis-match** textures. At the time, people would use terms like **Realistic** and **Maxis-match**. Now with the Sims 4 community, people would use terms like **Alpha** and **Maxis-match**, with **Alpha** being the modern word for **Realistic**.
So glad I stumbled upon your video. Gives me motivation to keep going and keep reaching my dreams even if it is a little harder now with age and that whole lingering thought in the back of my head telling me that the ship has sailed on me. I'm turning 44 this year but I have been working as an illustrator/graphic artist since 1999, I've tried several times to apply as an artist for comic book companies but have always been denied. It really took a toll on my self-confidence. But since the advent of social media I've been trying to get back on the horse and trying to build my own community. I'm also working on my own comic book now and planning to publish it myself. I just wanna be able to say that "I did it", even if nobody wanted it, I did it for myself. Especially for that kid back in the 80's with his head buried in the pages of this wonderful medium day dreaming of creating his own when he grew up.
Thanks for checking out my channel, I really appreciate it. If someone is so inclined, he or she should be able to make their own comics and tell the kind of stories they want to see. Good on you for getting back on the horse and building your community! It is a major accomplishment in itself to see a comic book through all the way to print. The great thing about making a comic book is we get to be the producer, director, actor, and effects crew all in one fell swoop if we choose. Enjoy the process!
I'm so glad I stumbled on your channel. Well done my friend!
Thank you so much!