E21: How I Actually Got My First Professional Comic Job!
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- This is The Twenty First Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie.
This is the story of how, in 2005 I landed my first first real professional comic job: 7 Pirates.
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Here I discuss my journey to becoming a professional in the French comic book industry. This adventure began with my love for French comics like Tintin and Asterix and led to an unexpected opportunity that changed my career path.
Breaking into French Comics: Despite not speaking French and being Australian, I landed my first major project, 'Seven Pirates', a part of the 'Seven' series. The challenge of adapting to a different comic style and culture was significant, but it was also a chance to grow and refine my artistic skills.
Key Takeaways:
Seizing Opportunities: My story is a testament to the importance of being ready for unexpected chances. The right opportunity can come at any moment.
Skill Development: Constantly improving your craft is crucial. This experience taught me to adapt and evolve my style, essential for any artist's growth.
Recognizing Genuine Opportunities: Learn to identify serious collaborators. Real opportunities often come with straightforward discussions about the project's script and financial aspects.
The French Comic Industry: The French comic scene, focused on artistic vision and nurturing talent, offers a refreshing contrast to the Western superhero market. This difference enriches the creative process and storytelling.
Final Thoughts: My experience underscores the unpredictable nature of creative careers. For budding artists, it highlights the importance of practice, embracing opportunities, and finding the right partners. Every artist's journey is unique, and staying open to your path can lead to rewarding experiences.
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This Podcast is designed to help you demystify the world of Art, Productivity, and Creativity. So you can get better faster, and enjoy your Art Journey. We discuss Drawing, Painting, Illustration and Entertainment Design. Along with Productivity and Career Advice.
The Visual Scholar Podcast is designed to help you demystify the world of Art, Productivity, and Creativity. So you can get better faster, and enjoy your Art Journey.
We discuss Drawing, Painting, Illustration and Entertainment Design. Along with Productivity and Career Advice.
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This question is one I have gotten a lot over the years! Hopefully this is entertaining and helps out any aspiring authors! Let me know if there are other questions related to the French Comicbook Market you have. Epic gap between the last episode! My apologies D:
Interesting stuff! Love to hear more.
I need to hear more!
I read chapter three of The War of Art this morning, and you validated two types of experiences the author claims creatives have on their journey, finding serendipity, and the older experienced artist who puts more energy into a young artist that makes one wonder, why?
I really needed to hear this today! I’m putting myself in the path of being professional in my conduct and looking forward to what’s possible. (Ask and you will receive.) Thank you!
(I’ve been a talker off and on for a long time. I need to put up or shut up.)
Horrible anxiety drives me to put in hundreds of hours before I show my work. I couldn't be a talker, I would quit from the anxiety spilling over ;)
It's fun to hear you're working on that, good luck!
I think when we talk about our projects instead of working on them, that might box ourselves into the promises we made to others, when ideas should be more free-flowing. I share an idea, and then I feel bound to stick to it. So, I don't share my ideas. I work on them instead.
Anyway, I loved this episode! Tim, your stories of your work and the industry are beautiful. I am curious whether you have a story about your drive: specifically, has anything ever hurt your will to create deeply? If you have one you'd like to share, I'd love to hear that underdog story and see the light form at the end of that tunnel :)
Having recently done a comic with a not-too-serious writer, I understand the struggle you were into.
I'm not claiming my skills are top notch, and I also had my faults in the matter, but I can fend for myself pretty well, and I'm constantly looking to grow. If you have this outlook, it can be a let down to collaborate with people not as passionate as you.
Having a passion for French comics must have been challenging, in a superhero-centric world: well, I'm a bit of that school as well. Italian and French comics are my bread and butter, even if I love some american authors like Craig Thompson.
If you are serious about comics, I'd like for someone to reach out. Drop a comment. Let's start a conversation!