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Thank you!!!

Practice, practice, practice! That's the only thing that seems to work for me :) And, keep drawing, too.

💯!! Agreed :)

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 ;)

Thank you so much!!

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.

thanks!! :)

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.

Oh, wow, I'm pretty sure I have a few of the Marvel rejection letters in black and white too!

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 ;)

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/

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

You're welcome, thanks for checking it out :)

thank you!

Thanks!

Thank you, Jen!!

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.

You're welcome! I created my own templates in Adobe Illustrator, which I then just turn into JPEGs that I pull into Procreate.

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/

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 :)

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 )

Thank you, I appreciate that!

Om is an Ethereal, as are the other beings in this scene.

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!

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.

True, and true!!

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 :)

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 😊

I know for a fact that my own comics will never be cancelled or stopped by me, unless I decide so.

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!

Thank you so much!