![]() ![]() ![]() This part of the creative process can involve a lot of trial and error-that’s ok! It’s always better to figure out how the story progresses before you spend time inking and coloring your comic book drawings. If you find problems in your first round of thumbnails, simply toss that page out and create a new sketch. Does the dialog work? Is the action clear? Is there too much or not enough happening on each page? Too much text, or too little? Think about how you might create suspense at the end of a page, so the reader is compelled to keep going. You want to make sure the text and illustrations fit each panel while also creating momentum in the story to keep readers interested. Most comic book artists use thumbnails (very rough sketches of each page layout) to see if the content works. You’re almost to the actual drawing phase (promise!), but the focus here is to work out the composition of each comic book page and the overall flow. Understanding which elements you find intriguing or effective in another person’s work can help you develop your own skills and style. Notice the decisions the artist made regarding layout, drawing style, color, character, and story. Think about what draws you to a particular comic series, and study it from a creative and technical standpoint. You can also do research from your own bookshelves. Use these resources as teaching tools and inspiration whenever you find yourself getting stuck. For each step in this guide, you can find all kinds of in-depth tutorials and advice for artists that are new to comic book creation. In between your own creative work sessions, read books, interviews, and blogs by your favorite comic book creators to discover their tips and techniques. However, there is always plenty to learn from more experienced illustrators. You may feel like you’ve consumed enough comics to know how to make your own.
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