I must confess that, as devoted as I am to the comics medium, the comics industry doesn't interest me. To me, the point of comics is that anybody can make them and effectively use them to publish their thoughts.
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| I'll walk you through the basics of character construction,... |
That said, comics are so rich and varied, there's no limit to how deeply one can delve into a project and how far one can pursue the craft.
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| ... the special language of comics, such as the motion lines and sound effects in these examples by the great Don Martin, ... |
My Cartooning Basics class, beginning live in Manhattan on June 9 and online starting June 10, takes artists of every level and arms them with the technical means to vent or play or interrogate ideas and feelings as they see fit. Short Form Comics, beginning June 7, takes us a step further as we explore various ways to approach comic short stories.
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| ... authenticating details, as explained in the Famous Cartoonists course, ... |
Along the way, we build from simple tricks to advanced concepts. The results are typically spectacular.
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| ... the invisible art of composition, as in this maximally minimal Alex Toth panel, and much besides. |
Needless to say, we all have MUCH to vent about nowadays. Getting it down on paper can be a sizable relief.
Time's running out to sign up. Come CARTOON!
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