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Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #86 - Mary Bellamy
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! We have another amazing interview with Mary Bellamy, a creator who has so much amazing experience we hope to talk about everything we can! Mary Bellamy is a licensed illustrator who works from her home studio in Los Angeles. She works on iconic franchises such as My Little Pony, Marvel, DC Comics, Ghostbusters, Adventure Time, and Rick and Morty. She has crafted over 5,000 artist trading cards for Upperdeck, Topps, Rittenhouse, and more. Through writing, coloring, editing, and illustration, her work has been published in over 250 books. She also publishes her two series, A...
2025-12-16
1h 03
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #85 - Atom Freeman of PRANA: Direct Market Solutions
We have special guest Atom Freeman of PRANA: Direct Market Solutions! Atom Freeman is a leading Direct Market strategist and the founder of Prana: Direct Market Solutions, where he helps publishers, retailers, and creators navigate the business of comics through data-driven consulting, distribution aggregation, and retailer engagement. A longtime industry builder, Atom also co-hosts and produces the Comic Industry Insiders podcast and oversees major analytics initiatives such as the Fan Confidence Rating, and the Pullbox Power Rankings. His work spans partnerships with publishers, creators, and retailers across the U.S. and abroad, as well as new publishing v...
2025-12-09
1h 06
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #84 Dan Hills CEO of Comix Wellspring on POD, the Future of CWS & More!
We have our CEO joining us today to talk about Comix Wellspring's direction with our upcoming Print on Demand service, what led us here, how we'll ensure this will be successful for creators and so much more! https://tinyurl.com/nx9wy8dr POD program survey! Please fill this out creators! 🤙🏽🔥 Before we launch, we’re gathering insight from our creators to help us forecast print volumes and prepare the system correctly. This will help us plan production capacity, improve pricing, and onboard our loyal creators qui Before we launch, we’re gathe...
2025-12-04
45 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #83 - Joel Rodriguez of Metal Ninja Studios
Joel Rodriguez is the CEO of Metal Ninja Studios, home of Concept to Comic™, the done-for-you system that transforms novels and ideas into professional comics. Through Concept to Comic™ and the Concept to Comic™ Academy, he helps creators develop stronger stories, build market-ready IP, and take control of their creative careers with clarity, structure, and support. When he’s not working, Joel is a dedicated father and husband, and an avid outdoorsman and obstacle course racer. https://metalninjastudios.com https://metalninjastudios.com/academy Print On Demand Survey: https://tinyurl.com/nx9wy8dr
2025-11-24
1h 01
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #82 - Mark Bell of Plague Doctor Press on Writing LGBTQ Stories & More!
This week on Inspired Ink we have Mark Bell of Plague Doctor Press! Mark Bell is a comic creator focused on telling diversity-positive stories. As a truly indie storyteller, he's deeply involved in the whole process, handling everything from the writing and lettering to publishing. www.plaguedoctorpress.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.ee/comixwellspring Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
2025-11-18
1h 03
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #81 - Lance Lucero - Staying True To The Craft & Advice on Networking
This week on Inspired ink we have Lance Lucero an independent, award winning filmmaker who shoots with real film and is also a independent comic book creator. We'll be talking about preserving craft with film and how it ties in to his comic book work, the balance of mediums and so much more! warehouse9pro.com BOB: NON-UNION PSYCHIC trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jys3pSCAwQo COIFFEUR EXTRAORDINAIRE - WAITING FOR LEGROS teaser: https://vimeo.com/817458028 Here's the link to the trailer for the showcase: https://vim...
2025-11-11
1h 03
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #80 - Jonathan Hedrick - Crowdfunding Tips & Creating Strong Routines
We have creator Jonathan Hedrick on the show this week! We'll be talking about finding success in crowdfunding, substack, marketing to an audience overseas, and so much more! https://linktr.ee/jonathanhedrick Jonathan Hedrick is an American multi-published independent comic book writer currently living in Italy. His creator-owned titles include The Recount (Scout Comics), Space Cadet (Scoot!), Hyper/Aware (Source Point Press), Caffeinated Hearts (Source Point Press), and Freakshow Knight (Second Sight Publishing). He has contributed to several anthologies such as Lower Your Sights (Mad Cave Studios). He is also the writer for Dream Master...
2025-11-03
1h 03
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #79 - Anthony Iannaccio - NYCC Recap & More!
We have Anthony Iannaccio aka Tony Nacho of the book SUPERGUY joining us tonight! We'll be talking all about his creative endeavors, New York Comic Con, and so much more! Anthony Iannaccio is a Bronx-born-and-raised writer looking to make a name for himself in the comic book world with a blend of comedy and sci-fi. He's previously worked on the WWE writing team, dabbled in stand-up and sketch comedy, and currently co-hosts and produces the comedic comic book podcast Comics and Chronic. Links: https://linktr.ee/mrtonynacho Superguy #2 pre-launch page on Kickstarter Su...
2025-10-14
1h 03
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #78 - Javier Hernandez of Latino Comics Expo
We have Javier Hernandez with us this week! We talk about his road of making independent comics, how to have a convention that supports the artists, highlighting culture through art and so much more! Javier Hernandez began publishing through his own imprint in 1998 with the debut issue of El Muerto the Aztec Zombie. In 2007 a film adaptation of El Muerto was released, for which Javier served as Associate Producer. In 2011 he co-founded the Latino Comics Expo, the nation's first comic convention dedicated to spotlighting the work of Latino creators in comics and related popular arts. Since 2003 he's b...
2025-10-06
1h 11
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #77 - Jon Medici
This week on Inspired Ink we have writer and creator Jonathan Medici! Creator of the epic Earic, currently crowdfunding for his first time. We'll be talking screenwriting to comics, his approach to crowdfunding, inspirations and so much more! Bio: I am the writer and creator of Earic, a 124 page Sci-Fi graphic novel set in the universe of Avalon. Earic is a book set amid war and follows a father faced with charges of treason and a world that wants him dead as he is confronted with unimaginable obstacles to save his sick son. As a Professor of...
2025-09-29
1h 05
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
CWS Virtual Con Panel - Inspired Ink #76 Rewind - Podcasting & Community
Inspired Ink returns! This week the show is taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you a panel from our CWS Virtual Con earlier this year! This panel was focused on podcasting and community within the comics space! Find Comix Wellspring Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspring Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpring Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/ Use our prepress templates: https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/ https://drive.google.com/file...
2025-09-20
56 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
CWS Virtual Con Panel - Inspired Ink Rewind #75 Publishing with CWS
Inspired Ink returns! This week the show is taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you a panel from our CWS Virtual Con earlier this year! This panel was focused on the experience of publishing and printing with CWS! Find Comix Wellspring Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspring Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpring Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/ Use our prepress templates: https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/ https://drive.google.com...
2025-09-19
47 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #74 - Nebulon Creative Team - TokUSA Studios
We're back! Your favorite indie comic book creator interview show returns every week and LIVE! We have the creators of Nebulon with us today! We'll talk about crowdfunding, publishing, their projects and so much more! Check out our guests: Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1935627238/nebulon-knight-of-justice-1-24-page-tokusatsu-comic https://www.instagram.com/tokusa_studios/ James Santana- Writer & Creator of Nebulon https://www.instagram.com/vegalawless1226/ https://linktr.ee/jamessantana Hunter Van Lierop- Co Writer & Co- Creator of Nebulon https://www.instagram.com/scruffymooseman/ ht...
2025-09-16
1h 07
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #73 LIVE! - Will Graves of Global Comix
This week on INSPIRED INK, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Will Graves (Head of Content, GlobalComix) to unpack digital distribution—and we’ve got an exciting CWS announcement live on air! We cover: - 🚀 **Why GlobalComix? - How they’re redefining digital comics - 📈 **Building Your Audience - with serialized releases - 🚧 **Digital Pitfalls: - Common mistakes creators make (and how to avoid them) - ❓ **Live Q&A — bring your questions! - ✨ **Plus a surprise announcement from Comix Wellspring Official Announcement Page & Press Release: https://www.comixwellspring.com/global-print/...
2025-09-14
1h 03
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
CWS Virtual Con Panel Rewind - Inspired Ink #72 with Gabe Valentin and Alex Batts
Inspired Ink returns! This week the show is taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you a panel from our CWS Virtual Con earlier this year! This episode was a special live episode featuring Gabe Valentin and Alex Batts. Find Comix Wellspring Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspring Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpring Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/ Use our prepress templates: https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/ https://drive.google.com...
2025-09-14
53 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #71 - Shelly Bond LIVE! Rewind Special
It’s a holiday treat as we get to talk to the extraordinary and brilliant SHELLY BOND on TUESDAY December 10th 4PM PST / 7PM EST LIVE on our YOUTUBE channel! Tune in to ask your questions on comic book craft and editing! https://www.youtube.com/@comixwellspring You may know her as one of the top editors at DC/VERTIGO, her work with BLACK CROWN at IDW and her own publishing imprint OFF REGISTER. She’s the “Modern Day Punk Rock Scott McCloud of Comic Book Editing” and has recently published FITH & GRAMMAR - the comi...
2025-09-13
1h 25
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #LIVE 70 - With WHAM! Stand
Check out Panels: The Comic Creator's Guidebook LIVE NOW! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comixwellspring/panels-the-comic-creators-guidebook?ref=4s4u42 We're BACK! With another episode featuring the owner/founder/creator of WHAM! Stand! They've helped you make the most out of your tabling set up, interviews, promotion, and SO MUCH MORE! We can't wait to talk about what new things WHAM! Stand has in store for us, a little history and of course some COMICS! https://whamstand.co/ Hit subscribe and be part of the conversation—your questions and passion drive the indie com...
2025-09-13
1h 02
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #68 - Matt Sardo of IC3 LIVE!!!
We have Matt Sardo the founder of IC3 here to talk to us about all the new and exciting things creators and fans can look forward to this year! With the con just DAYS away, we're getting more excited every hour that passes by. Indie Creator Con March 15, 2025 10 am - 6 pm New Haven, CT 06515 ㅤ What to Expect: • 150+ comic book creators • Panels that matter, discussing topics relevant to indie creators. • Gift bags for the first 100 attendees. • Scavenger Hunt with an original art grand prize. • Portfolio reviews for aspiring creators....
2025-09-12
1h 03
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #69 LIVE! - Sam Kusek The Head of Comics At Kickstarter!
In this episode, we dive into the world of indie comics with Sam Kusek, Head of Comics at Kickstarter! Discover what sparked his love for comics, how he connected with Kickstarter, and why our platform is the ultimate choice for indie creators. We'll cover: · Sam's journey into the comic realm and his path to Kickstarter · Why indie comic creators should choose Kickstarter over other platforms · New initiatives and features from Kickstarter that are set to benefit creators · The secrets behind getting that coveted "Projects We Love" badge · How Kickstarter balances indie creators with major...
2025-09-12
1h 08
School of Comix - Il vodcast che interroga i famosi
School of Comix - Trailer
Dieci puntate tutte da vedere, vivere e ridere! Scopri gli ospiti della prima edizione di “School of Comix! Il vodcast che interroga i famosi”. Influencer e creator sono tornati a scuola per rispondere a interrogazioni molto comixiane, con domande divertenti dal professore molto umano Gianpiero Kesten e risposte tutte da scoprire.
2025-05-14
00 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #66 - Keith Gleason & Johnny C
Inspired Ink returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Keith Gleason & Johnny C to talk about how to function and create as an indie comic book creator, why newsletters and podcasts are almost as vital as promoting on social media, and how they’ve created a strong indie community. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.ee/comixwellspring Instagram: https://www.in...
2025-02-25
1h 18
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #67 - Omari Malik
Inspired Ink returns! Today on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Omari Malik to discuss how the world of music and comics can collide and have so many similarities, making art to find your true self and belong and exploring different ways of consuming to grow as a creator. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.ee/comixwellspring Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2025-02-04
1h 01
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #65 - Maddy Morps
Inspired Ink Returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Maddy Morps to talk about battling through social media and what it takes to stand out, developing a comic book community and the benefits of inspiring each other, and why DYI is the way to go so you can grow. Follow Maddy Online: https://www.instagram.com/maddymorps/ https://www.instagram.com/xomikbuk/ https://maddymorps.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd...
2025-02-04
1h 03
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #64 - Nick Burchard
Inspired Ink Returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Nick Burchard to discuss finding your style in comics and drawing, how different mediums can consistently inspire your comic book work, and finding success at cons and tabling events and more! Follow Nick Online: https://www.tinyvikingdesigns.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.ee/comixwellspring Instagram: https...
2025-01-28
1h 04
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #63 - Chris Anderson
Inspired Ink Returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Chris Anderson to discuss defining success in your artistic journey, what it takes to be a full time artist, and what introspective work you may need to do to find happiness in comics. Follow Chris Online: https://linktr.ee/Cduck77?fbclid=PAAaYG64fYCUVINf2ydBs91Z59ny-NjOjAdphFIv-MCKj8p8SrHsms92_eErQ_aem_AWD-_7RDR2qT1Z5U1CrvShbkQ7cTJOtGbOYLwvxIMckX4IqDno09cl9JHSRNFyNNBpw Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9...
2025-01-21
1h 04
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #62 - Kasra Ghanbari
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Kasra Ghanbari to talk about the value and opportunities CAF is giving indie creator’s, how Kasra and his team are changing the landscape of what it means to be indie, and why community in any landscape is vital for success. Follow Kasra Online: https://www.facebook.com/ghanbari https://www.instagram.com/kasraghanbari/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2...
2025-01-14
1h 05
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #61 - Anton Blake
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Anton Blake to talk about mastering mixed media, the struggles and big rewards of completing any project, and the excitement of IC3! Follow Anton Online: https://www.instagram.com/mighty_peculiar/ https://www.antonwblake.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYi79GNVUUcmO6HMU3ZxgW3xPiVCuTjJFiNf7qT8zMoQzq4sNntU6qoPr0_aem_Wr04SlbtTJ8FG18ZT7Nh3g Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b...
2025-01-07
1h 07
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
CWS Virtual Con Panel - Publishing with CWS
Inspired Ink returns! This week the show is taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you a panel from our CWS Virtual Con earlier this year! This panel was focused on the experience of publishing and printing with CWS! Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.ee/comixwellspring Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspring
2024-12-31
47 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
CWS Virtual Con Panel - Podcasting & Community
Inspired Ink returns! This week the show is taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you a panel from our CWS Virtual Con earlier this year! This panel was focused on podcasting and community within the comics space! Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.ee/comixwellspring Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspring ...
2024-12-24
56 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
CWS Virtual Con Panel - Inspired Ink with Gabe Valentin and Alex Batts
Inspired Ink returns! This week the show is taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you a panel from our CWS Virtual Con earlier this year! This episode was a special live episode featuring Gabe Valentin and Alex Batts. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.ee/comixwellspring Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspring
2024-12-17
53 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #60 - Ro Higashi
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Ro Higashi to talk about what it’s like going from webtoons to print, how we as a community can highlight and support more women creators, and mastering your pitch. Follow Ro Online: https://www.instagram.com/ro.higashi/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.ee/comixwellspring Ins...
2024-12-04
1h 04
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #59 - Braxton A. Cosby
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Braxton A. Cosby to talk about navigating large universes, bringing together your story, collaborating with other creators, and expanding into other mediums. Follow Braxton Online: https://www.instagram.com/braxtonacos... https://x.com/braxtonacosby?s=21&t=lZ... https://cosbymediaproductions.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.e...
2024-12-04
1h 01
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #58 - Calvin Chambers
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Clavin Chambers to talk about running an independent publishing house, balancing convention and promoting with life, and what helps drive you as a creator to get work done. Follow Calvin Online: Www.Campsite.bio/icarusmetrocomics https://substack.com/@icaruswings Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.ee/comixwellspring
2024-12-04
1h 16
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #55 - Moonlair Studios
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Moonlair Studios! They discuss navigating the indie comic book world as a manga studio, the headspace when bouncing between projects, and staying in the manga realm in the Western world! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink. TIMESTAMPS 01:00 - Intro 3:00 - Moving between multiple projects 9:00 - Differences in lettering between Western comics and Manga 18:00 - Being in the indie space & Reading Different Stories 27:30 - The idea of going indie vs manga outlook 33:00 - Staying...
2024-12-04
1h 13
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #56 - Ian Walker
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Ian Walker! They discuss finding the right platform to have fans fund your craft, the importance of consistency when creating, and finding a process that works best for your projects. All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Ko-fi vs Patreon 5:00 - Convention Talk 7:55 - Consistency in Creating 13:30 - Finding a Project Worth Pursuing 25:00 - Creative Process 30:40 -Breaking Down Story Arcs 37:00 - Thumbnailing Issues 40:50 - Grays in Black and White Inking 43:00 - Embracing...
2024-12-04
1h 09
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #57 - Adam Lemnah
Inspired Ink returns! Today on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Adam Lemnah to talk about trusting in yourself when starting to create art, how important cons are even if you’re not making money, and how the indie comic revolution continues to grow and thrive. Follow Adam Online: https://linktr.ee/adamlemnah Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring Online: https://linktr.ee/co...
2024-12-04
1h 09
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #54 - Erik Jones
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Erik Jones, the manager of Brandon's local comic shop, Four Color Fantasies! They discuss the importance of commitment, creating a positive environment, and how to get your books into shops! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink. TIMESTAMPS 00:47 - The Commitment of Wrestling 5:24 - Getting involved in Four Color 18:00 - Doing the research for the shop 25:00 - Supporting Indie Books 33:15 - Wanting to make comics 40:00 - Understanding differences in interests 48:00 - Production Timelines for...
2024-12-04
1h 39
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #53 - Lucky 33
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with the Lucky 33 team to discuss the importance of collaboration, how improv informs their comics, and where they find inspiration! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Putting the team together 2:50 - Hip hop group 13:50 - Pushing Through Creative Adversity 17:00 - How Life Happens 20:00 - How Working with Others Sparks Creativity 28:00 - Improv Background 36:30 - Why Comics? 43:30 - Learning What to Cut 46:00 - Convention Thoughts
2024-10-15
1h 07
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #52 - Joe Ellis
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Joe Ellis to discuss the desire to create, crowdfunding approaches, and building relationships with artists! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Early Influences 4:00 - Storytelling Through Characters 10:00 - Realizing a Passion for Craft 15:00 - Creative Output 21:15 - Being Involved in the Indie Comic Community 25:27 - The Desire to Create 31:00 - Crowdfunding Approach 36:30 - Approaching Cons & People 48:45 - Dream Casting Trifecta 1:00:30 - Distribution
2024-10-08
1h 06
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink #51 - Brandon Ingram
Inspired Ink Returns! We're back with new episodes every Tuesday! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Brandon Ingram to discuss inspirations, conventions, and how indie will always be the future of comics! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Starting with Superheroes 3:30 - Formatting Kickstarters with Multiple Issues 6:50 - Unique Avenues for Promotion and Conventions 14:50 - Getting People to Your Table 25:00 - Conventions with Friends 35:20 - Comic Pricing & Convention Focuses 46:00 - Indie is Always the Future of Comics 50:00 - FCBD...
2024-10-01
1h 11
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink 50 - Dan Hills - A Sit Down With Comix Wellspring CEO - Part 2
Dan Hills talks about the future vision of CWS, what changes are already being implemented for our launch of the new site, what’s going on with pre-press, and how we will always be focused on our community. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:54 Having a Vision for the Future 07:22 Making Changes for the Future 17:56 The Importance of Pre-Press 32:58 Improvements Made for the Community 42:28 Uplifting the Community & Being Transparent Find Comix Wellspring Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/ Facebook: https://www.faceb...
2024-06-20
53 min
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Inspired Ink Ep #50 - Dan Hills - A Sitdown With Comixwell Spring CEO
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Achieving Balance 10:04 A Team That’s Truly Invested 14:17 Growing Pains & Moving 24:12 Building a Team from the Community 30:03 Refining the Process & Business Transitions 47:48 Looking Back in Hindsight Find Comix Wellspring Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspring Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpring Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0 Find Comix Wellspring On...
2024-06-18
58 min
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Inspired Ink Ep #49 - Al Acevedo - On How Being True To Yourself Brings The Greatest Rewards
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator AL ACEVEDO joining us, and we talk about How finding communities can better any aspect of life, the influence that toy designing and animation has on comics, and how you can make things happen on your own if you truly want it enough. TIMESTAMPS 01:02 Working Solo & Release Structure 10:25 Working on Thumbnails & Different Programs 18:03 How Animation, Heritage, & Identity Influences Work 33:00 Building Comics Community & Single Issues vs Trades
2024-05-30
1h 01
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Inspired Ink Ep #48 - Wicked Tree Press - Anthologies, AI, & Active Creating
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! We have creator Jessica Maison of Wicked Tree Press joining us this week! We talk about balancing creative endeavors from film, prose, and comics, what AI could mean for our future, and why anthologies are an amazing approach for indie creators. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Books to Film to Comics 09:23 Mary Shelley’s School For Monsters 17:08 Prose Writing Influence...
2024-05-28
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Inspired Ink #47 - JaVon Stokes - Values of Being A Comic Book Creator
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator Javon Stokes of Visually Stoked media joining us. We talk about how educational programs can be a boot camp for creators, the values you should hold as you table, and the discipline you must have and the rewards it will deliver. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:09 Timespan Creating Comics & How School Helped 09:58 Building Discipline 19:56 The Importance of Being Kind 29:49 Visually Stoked Media & Finding Success 38:59 Filtering Fundamentals Through Your Head 47:47 How to Share...
2024-05-23
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Inspired Ink #46 - Kristian Herrera - Why Story Structure Is The Vital Blueprint For Great Comics
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have author Kristain Herrera joining us! We talk about writing craft and how working through story structure in each issue can greatly elevate your story, why it’s great to work with collaborators and how they can bring out the best of your story idea, and how pulling from others can inspire your ideas. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Starting in Comics 11:40 Creating a fully realized world 19:37 Building Collaborations & Establishing Story Rules 25:19 Writing Origins 32:50 Learning more eleme...
2024-05-21
1h 15
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Inspired Ink #45 - Starside Comic - Creative Growing Pains & The Value of Collaboration
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! We have Dylan and Lane from the book Starside! We talk about their approach to cons that aren’t focused on cons & why they love cons like IC3, what it’s like to go through creative growing pains, and the importance of caring for your supporting audience. All this and SO much more on today’s inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:55 Convention & Tabling Experiences 11:17 Creating Starside Comics 19:38 How Collaboration Influences Stories 26:44 The Future...
2024-05-16
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Inspired Ink #44 - Morgan Herron - On Setting Goals & Pushing Through Until Finding Success
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator Morgan Herron joining us! We talk about how Saturday Morning cartoons influence comic book art, why you should always be excited about the work you produce, and how standing out can strike a chord with audiences. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Getting Into Comics From a Young Age 07:28 Inking Techniques & Limiting Yourself to Breed Creativity 12:06 Process Breakdown & Making Sure to...
2024-05-14
1h 07
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Inspired Ink Ep 43 - Amanda Semler - Finding Jobs That Fuel Your Creative Career
We talk about avenues to explore to become a self-sufficient artist, why a day job might help your creativity, and what success means as an independent creator. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Early Inspirations & Translating Movie Sets to Comics 12:23 Using Mixed Media & Storyboarding in Film and TV 22:21 Artistic Inspirations & Finding Art 30:00 Nailing Down Projects 38:04 Producing Books in Different Formats & Tabling at Cons 49:40 Knowing When Art is Ready, Finding Success, and Balancing Other Work 1:01:15 Pushing Through Rejection 1:10:00 2024 Outlook Find Amanda Onl...
2024-05-09
1h 14
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Inspired Ink Ep 42 - Frank Martin - The Process of Branding & Expanding As a Writer
This week we have writer Frank Martin joining us! We talk about the pros and cons of having a wide variety of creative work, how past work can resurface and become reshaped after time, and why you should always just keep writing no matter what. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Thoughts on graded books and the convention experience 11:20 Why to choose crowdfunding and creative output 22:00 Pushing through creative barriers and story inspiration 31:00 The creative process 40:00 The importance of continuing to create 51:40 Starting advice
2024-05-07
59 min
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Inspired Ink Ep 41 - Clara Meath - On Mastering Focus & Balancing Creativity
This week we have creator Clara Meath joining us! We talk about figuring out how to survive and keep your mental in check as a creator, the real difference between patience and putting time aside for your craft, and her advice to have success when tabling. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:04 Balancing projects 04:44 Printing options 10:37 Shifting headspaces & No breaks 22:11 Tabling approach & Developing social skills 37:56 Working through burnout & Creative Process 52:37 Process breakdown 59:11 2024 Outlook Find Clara online: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cl...
2024-05-02
1h 03
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Inspired Ink Ep #40 - Tony Wolf - Pursuing Passions Relentlessly & Finding Success
This week we have creator and actor Tony Wolf joining us! We talk about how pursuing two passions can both benefit the other, the creative struggle of balancing passions and life, and why even slow progress is great progress as a creator. TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Acting, comics, introvert and extrovert 14:50 Comic educational resources and finding time 26:50 Doing things for yourself and finding success 41:50 Involvement in Cosmic Lion and finding community 1:08:30 2024 Outlook Find Tony Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonywolfness/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tonywolfness Check out T...
2024-04-30
1h 23
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Inspired Ink Ep #39 - Tony McMillen - On Creating A Signature Style
On this week's episode of Inspired Ink, we have creator Tony McMillen joining us! We talk about Tony’s unique way of approaching his inking, why every idea you have will advance you, and how the more you know the more you can pull from to inspire. All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Stylistic influences & processes 11:00 Pushing through your own barriers & evolving 24:00 Creating on a long timeline and the ebbs and flows of output 33:30 Freedom in Indie Comics and inspirations 51:30 2024 Outlook Find Tony Online: Inst...
2024-04-24
55 min
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Inspired Ink Ep 38 - Dan Mendoza - Pulling From Animation & Shaping Your OWN Path
Welcome back to Inkspired Ink! This week on the show we have legendary independent creator Dan Mendoza joining us! We talk about how animation has influenced his style, Dan’s journey on creating his successful imprint Still Ill Comics, and the vital role that we all play when meeting anyone who supports our work. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Involvement with CWS 05:12 Origins in comics 10:45 Animation to comics & artistic influences 15:20 The need to work on things vs burnout 19:00 Creating an imprint 29:40 Running a busin...
2024-04-23
1h 06
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Inspired Ink Ep #37 - Anna Peterson - Bridging The Gap Between Television and Comics
Dive into the world of comic book creation with Anna Peterson on the Inspired Ink podcast by Comix Wellspring. Explore how TV writing, storyboarding, crowdfunding, and the art of lettering and design play a pivotal role in making comics. TIMESTAMPS 00:55 Solo workflow management 04:55 Bringing film & TV storyboarding to comics 08:47 The pace of comic production & crowdfunding mindset 12:25 Structuring a story 16:30 Origin of Rifters and creating characters 20:55 Fine-tuning dialogue 24:00 Design process and animation hopes 29:00 Future stories and balancing projects 32:50 Lettering experience 37:20 Character designs and coloring 42:10 2024 Outlook ...
2024-04-19
45 min
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Inspired Ink Ep 36 - Rick Lopez - The Artist’s Guide To The Galaxy
We have artist and creator Rick Lopez joining us today! We talk about the life of the creator, ways to template your comics for higher efficiency, and our love for comics that inspired us to make comics. All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Tabling anywhere and everywhere 04:15 Artistic inspiration 07:45 Early comic inspirations 16:45 Artists to study 18:45 Finding balance on the page 22:00 Balancing work and creative work 24:45 Working traditionally 32:00 Figuring out the process 40:00 Other projects 51:00 Staying motivated 57:55 2024 Outlook Find Rick online:
2024-03-28
1h 02
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Inspired Ink #35 - Melissa Capriglione - Indie Insight On Agents And Publishing Houses
This week we have creator Melissa Capriglione joining us. We talk about the process of finding a graphic novel agent and working with a publisher, how LGBTQ Comics have transformed over the years, and fun with color theory! All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Pitching a graphic novel 06:20 Working with editors and agents 09:00 Deciding to take a book to a publisher 12:00 Royalties and advances process 15:45 Finding an agent 19:30 Pros of major and indie publishing 26:00 The Creation process 33:30 Original artistic inspiration 38:40 LGBTQ+ in co...
2024-03-26
50 min
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Inspired Ink #34 - WTF Comics - Indie Publishers on Changing The Industry
We have publisher and creators Jon Jones and Jack Egan of WTF Comics joining us today! We talk about their experience as comic book publishers, what a comic book collective means to them and how they want to change the indie comic book industry. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Timeline for creation 05:00 Diversity in creation 09:10 Managing expectations 15:00 Navigating the business side 25:00 WTF’s Philosophy 34:00 Importance of patience 36:00 Advice for other publishers 47:45 Next few years for WTF Comics 55:20 Sticking with comics 1:01:00 2024 Outl...
2024-03-21
1h 08
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Inspired Ink #33 - Max Flowers - The Finer Details of Comic Book Craft
Today on the show we have creator Max Flowers of Rat Brain Zine joining us today! We have an amazing craft talk about the importance of printing from page quality to formatting your book, comic book storytelling from physical to digital, and panels, panels, panels, how they affect your story! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Process Zines 04:50 Self-creation 10:00 Changes in a year 16:00 Paper choices 27:00 Digital comics & Unique formatting 34:00 Making comics special 42:00 Paneling in comics 53:30 2024 Outlook Find Max Online: Instagram: htt...
2024-03-19
56 min
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Inspired Ink Ep #32 - Jeff DeMars - Craft Talk: Inking At It’s Finest
We have creator Jeff DeMars joining us! We talk about the craft of inking comics, what it truly means to be a strong inker, and how you can support creators in even the smallest of ways. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Setting up a Kickstarter 09:30 Support in indie comics 13:50 Inking talk 25:45 Inspirations 32:40 Tools for inking 41:00 Traditional vs digital work...
2024-03-14
1h 01
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Inspired Ink #31 - Reece Jenkins - Fresh Ideas On Collaborating on Crowdfunding and Family
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Being satisfied with a crowdfunding campaign 04:00 Things to implement in future campaigns 13:00 Learning from others and applying that advice 16:30 Making a father & son comic 24:45 Looking to future projects 28:00 Reading comics 31:30 Inspirations 37:20 Translating action to the page 45:00 Coloring process 50:00 The importance of continuing 55:40 2024 Outlook Find Reece online:
2024-03-12
59 min
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Inspired Ink Ep 30 - Eli Schwab - Creating YOUR Future In Comics
We have Eli Schwab of Cosmic Lion joining us today! We talk about the journey and history of the Cosmic Lion, what it’s like being a creator and balancing publishing, and the heartfelt moments that keep us creating. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Comics community in LA 02:30 Origins of Cosmic Lion 07:50 Interest in indie comics 14:00 Balance of publishing and personal creativity 20:00 Differences in formatting 24:00 Tabling with other creators 27:00 Convention focus 34:00 Becoming a publisher 45:00 Continuing to promote 50:00 Pushing through the tria...
2024-03-07
1h 06
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Inspired Ink #29 - Tanya Dorph Mankey - The Reality Of The Aspiring Creative Life
We have artist and creator Tanta Dorph-Mankey joining us today! We talk about what it means to have a day job as a creative person, managing expectations as you work towards a creative degree, and how finding your community can help provide you with confidence in your projects! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Managing jobs versus creativity 14:00 Introduction to comics 19:20 Wrestling talk 24:20 Family influences ...
2024-03-05
57 min
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Inspired Ink Ep #28 - Hunter Reese - Crafting An Audience To Find Success
We have writer and creator Hunter Reese joining us! We talk about how all of us in the creative world live a double life like many of our favorite heroes, how we all draw inspiration from our earliest influences and why capturing an audience is the best way to success. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Intro to making comics 07:45 Primary inspirations 11:45 Stories as emotional support 14:35 Trials of making comics 18:00 Fi...
2024-02-29
46 min
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Inspired Ink Ep 27 - Matthew Sardo - Indie Creator Con & The Future Of Indie
Inspired Ink Ep 27 - Matthew Sardo - Indie Creator Con & The Future Of Indie This week we have the founder of Indie Creator Con (ICC) joining us. We talk about how Indie Creator Con came to exist, what it means to find your purpose and a calling in life as a creator, and how you can build upon your past and create a bigger and exciting future. TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Making an indie creator con 18:00 Finding an audience
2024-02-27
58 min
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Inspired Ink #26 - Evan Maguire - Finding Creativity As A Freelancing Creator
This week we have creator Evan Maguire joining us! We talk about freelancing as an artist and the avenues that can open up, finding an audience that fits a niche you love to create, and why to always remember why you make art to keep yourself driven. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Finding freelance work 04:00 Types of projects 08:00 Making work enjoyable 11:40 Tips for making art a business 15:00 Approach to Patreon 20:10 Digital art process 26:00 Being a full-time artist 28:50 Reason to keep go...
2024-02-22
41 min
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Inspired Ink #25 - Dave Brown - Finding Passion By Crafting Art That You Love
We have creator Dave Brown joining us today! We talk about why having a diverse selection can benefit you when tabling at conventions, the opportunities that arise at these shows to help you stay inspired, and why it’s so vital to finish your work and move on to the next. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Managing social media 06:00 Sketch covers 11:00 Meeting Batman (Kevin Conroy) 15:00 Networking at conventions
2024-02-20
51 min
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Inspired Ink #24 - David Lujan - Building Your Book Like You Would Build A Home
Today we have artist and creator David Lujan joining us! We talk about why laying the foundations of your book is vital just like building a house, developing a style and utilizing your tools as a digital creator, why crowdfunding is essential but to never lose focus on what’s coming next. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Working on vacation 04:00 Working digitally 07:50 Inking influences 10:30 Evolving page layouts 15:25 External fact...
2024-02-15
49 min
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Inspired Ink #23 - Julian Lytle - The Evolution of Comics & Media Platforms
Today we have creator Julian Lytle joining us! We talk about why it’s essential to continue to evolve with new media platforms, how you can grow and also evolve as a creator as you learn about deconstructing stories, and the current state of reading digital comics and where we can go from here. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Finding time and energy for projects 05:00 Spending spare time 10:00 Action Figures
2024-02-13
56 min
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Inspired Ink #22 - Anya Driffill - Reframing Emotions & Experiences Into Art
We have creator Anya Drifflle with us! Today wwe talk about how you add more dynamics to your characters by playing with different shapes, how you can find peace with life events through your art, and ways to find success and happiness at conventions! All this and more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Introduction to art 03:00 Artistic influences 08:45 Interest in superheroes 11:30 Putting life into stories 16:30 Using stories as exploration ...
2024-02-08
41 min
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Inspired Ink #21 - William Keops Ibanez - The Best Lesson Is To Always Be Learning
This week we have creator William Keops Ibanez joining us! We talk about why the process of making a complete and finished comic provides the most vital lessons, how figure drawings can transform your art, and why studying the classics and past creators can teach us how to tell stories today. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Comic school 05:20 Challenges of sequential storytelling 09:30 Gravitating towards comics 12:20 Deciding to pursue art...
2024-02-06
47 min
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Inspired Ink #20 - Darryl Murphy - How Storytelling Gives Your Art Purpose & Direction
We have creator Darryl Murphy joining us on the show today! We talk about why storytelling is the most important skill to learn, how outlines and storyboarding are important parts of the comic book making process, and why to always make time for your loved ones. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:55 WTF Comics 01:55 Military experience 04:25 Journey through storytelling 08:55 Putting something on the page 14:15 Overcoming cre...
2024-02-01
52 min
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Inspired Ink #19 - Tom Franck - Love The Process More Than The Reward
We have creator Tom Franck with us today! We talk about why you don’t need to get permission to make art and comics, how loving the process more than the reward is the better mindset, and alternative ways to promote and produce your work! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Moving into comics 05:10 Diving into the elevator pitch 10:10 Stages of creation 20:00 Being open in the creative process 24:45 Outlo...
2024-01-30
1h 03
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Inspired Ink #18 - Paranoid American - Breaking Through By Creating Controversial Art
We have the publisher Paranoid American joining us today! We talk about how controversial comics can be the most inspiring and informational, why you should be making the books you want to make, and how to let go of creative control and let mistakes happen. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:36 Risks at conventions 04:32 Becoming a publisher 10:38 Expanding to multiple stories 17:52 Working with others 22:00 Building an...
2024-01-25
55 min
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Inspired Ink #17- Kevin Beotu - Pulling From Reality To Make Great Art
We have creator Kevin Betou on the show this week! The winner of the Comix Well Spring Cover Contest and creator of the series Tempo. We talk about why you need to experience and live life to fuel creativity, how the process should feel just as good as the reward, and why all types of reading is vital for all creators. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:40 Current Projects 02:30 Musical influences 06:30 All about Tempo 10:00 Life drawing and character design 14:00 Finding references 18:00 Coloring process 23:45 Benefits of...
2024-01-23
47 min
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Inspired Ink LIVE SPECIAL - Thomas Healy Editor In Chief of SPAWN!
Today on Inspired Ink, we will be talking LIVE to Thomas Heeley, the current editor of the record breaking longest-running creator-owned superhero comic book series by Todd McFarlane, SPAWN! We will be discussing his role as editor of Spawn, digging into the new SPAWN 2024 cover contest, opening up for questions, and much more! So be sure to join us LIVE tonight on Youtube at 8 pm EST. Follow Comix Well Spring online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpring Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspring When y...
2024-01-23
1h 10
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Inspired Ink #15 - Sarah Cooke - Why You NEED to Take Risks As a Creator
Today we have Sarah Cooke, writer of No Spell! We talk about the importance of taking on risks and challenges as a creator, how an editor can help bring out what you want on the page, and how indie comics can help highlight more diverse creators. All of this and more on today’s inspired ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:07 Personal experience crowdfunding 04:55 Expanding your audience 09:05 Working with an editor 11:30 Discovering artists 15:45 Structuring stories
2024-01-16
49 min
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Inspired Ink #14 - Jade Lowder - Learn To Celebrate Your Work
We have Jade Lowder, creator of Dead and Still Dying, It’s a Horror Show, and more! We talk about moving your art from traditional to digital world, how to celebrate the work you’ve created, and how any art form can help you make great comics. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:14 Parting with art 08:10 Traditional and digital art 16:30 Growth in a year 22:11 Starting to make co...
2024-01-11
49 min
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Inspired Ink #13 - Doug Knight - Tips on Standing Out On Social Media
We have Doug Knight joining us today! Creator Chiasm, Super Wicked White Cell Squadron, Raygun and more! We talk about navigating through social media and staying relevant as a creator, how anthologies can boost you as a creator, and more convention tips! All this and more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Promoting your work 03:40 Taking inspiration from others posts 08:00 Convention Experience 11:00 Booth essentials 18:00 Strength of anthologies 23:00 Enj...
2024-01-09
32 min
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Inspired Ink #12 - Eric Neal Allred - Keys of the Craft of Comic Book Writing
Today we have co-writer and co-creator of the series Outer Spaced, Eric Allred joining us! We talk about the craft of writing, how to approach scripts with a co-writer, and the main differences between screenplays and comic scripts! TIMESTAMPS 01:45 Approaching storytelling 06:50 Having a guiding point 10:50 Differences between film and comics 18:30 Personal style for scripts 25:00 Structuring stories 34:00 2024 Outlook Find Eric online:
2024-01-04
36 min
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Inspired Ink #11 - Ben Collins - How Your Creative Diet Shapes Your Work
We have Ben Collins, the co-writer and co-creator of OuterSpaced! Today we talk about how to be clear with your scripts, writing in niche genres, writing collaboration and so much more! All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:50 Creative diet 05:00 Overwriting and underwriting 08:50 Working with a co-writer 13:00 Promoting Stigmatized Stories 22:00 Finding writing as an outlet 31:00 Ego in the creative process 42:00 Favorite Movies 52:00 2024 Outlook Find Ben online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outerspacedcomic/ Check out Ben’s website: https://linktr.ee...
2024-01-02
57 min
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Inspired Ink #10- Chris Waigand - Rolling With the Punches of Indie Comics
Today we have the writer of Tights! Chris Waigand joins us on the show today as we talk about how to roll with the punches of making indie comics, how to be concise with your storytelling and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:52 Pacing of stories 05:00 Personal hurdles 08:00 Finding artists 18:00 Schedule for making comics 25:00 Successful Kickstarter 38:30 2024 Plans Find Chris online: Instagram: ht...
2023-12-28
40 min
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Inspired Ink #9 - Jeff Lorentz - NOTHING is Stopping You From Making Indie Comics
This week we have on the show Jeff Lorentz! We talk about why rest is important as an artist, how to understand your style, and know that there is nothing but yourself from making art! All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:45 Lovecraft Influence 03:20 Creative Process 06:20 Finding time to rest 11:50 Anyone can do it 17:20 Practicing 19:00 Working Solo 22:00 Layers in coloring 27:46 Influences 30:00 Future Books Find Jeff online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzartwork?igsh=MTFpb3hmdTlybmtlbg== Follow Comix Well Spring o...
2023-12-26
35 min
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Inspired Ink #8 - Nathan Price - Comics As Mental Health Therapy
Nathan Price is the publisher of the comic series Night of the Chihuahuas. We talk about how mental health ties into healing, how art can be a form of therapy, and his connection with the El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball team. This and so much more on this week’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:38 Why Chihuahua’s? 04:00 Powering through obstacles 06:20 Finding therapy through comics 09:45 Embracing mental health work 19:00 Combining story elements ...
2023-12-21
40 min
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Inspired Ink #7 - Adriean Koleric - Transforming Negativity Into Art
Adriean Koleric is the writer/artist/letterer of the comic series TRAKOVI and the upcoming series THE SITTER. We talk about how to take negative criticism and use it as fuel instead of an extinguisher, what learning various types of styles can do for your comics and so much more! TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Initial interest in art 05:30 Dealing with Criticism 13:00 Learning to Grow with Your Own Art 19:00 Getting Noticed 25:00 Horror in Comics
2023-12-19
1h 08
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Inspired Ink Ep 6 - Dan Price - The BEST Comic Book Convention Tips
Dan Price is the writer/artist of the comic series Bigfoot Knows Karate. Dan gives us his best comic book convention tips from how to gain attention to your table, how things have evolved in the indie industry, and why your old art still matters. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:37 Bigfoot Knows Karate Currently 06:30 How the Comic Scene has Changed 14:00 How Dan Draws 19:00 Success at Conventions
2023-12-14
57 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink Ep 5 - Pat O’Malley - Working With Publishers & The Importance of Editors
Pat O'Malley is the writer of the comic series Popscars. We talk about his experience with publishers of different sizes gives us insight on how to decide the route that’s best for yourself, how an editor can benefit any creative project, why to make the book you want to make and so much more! TIMESTAMPS 00:47 Time Spent Creating vs Reading 02:30 Current Projects 06:50 Approach to Editing Scripts 14:11 Continuing to Work After First Publishing
2023-12-12
53 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink Ep 4 - Rey Garza - Tank McGreggor
TIMESTAMPS 00:40 Currently working on 03:40 Collaborating with another artist 10:50 Growing Forward 13:00 Screenwriting Background and Short vs Long Stories 14:30 Film to Comics 21:45 Comics Revitalizing Creativity 26:50 Support in the Comics Community 30:30 Using Film Craft in Comics 33:30 The Freedom of Comics 36:30 Exploring other Genres 44:30 Advice for Feeling Stuck Creatively Find Rey...
2023-12-07
51 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink Ep 3 - Brandon De Pillis - Autolyse
Brandon De Pillis is the cartoonist of the comic series Cannonball Presents: boom. and Autolyse. His hands-on life experience with photography and carpenting have helped shape and influence how he makes comics. We talk about discovering your artistic style through how you view life, accepting your unique style of creating and so much more! TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Personal Life Influence in Books 04:00 Horror and Sci-Fi Influences 05:50 Cinematic Perspectives in Paneling 09:00 Building and Putting Influences Together 12:00 Developing a...
2023-12-05
55 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink Ep 2 - Dominick & Lydia Monette - Life On Saturn Productions
Lydia and Dominick Mieses-Monette are the comic team behind the comic series Fennec. We talk about what it's like going from fine art studies to comics, working together and balancing their relationship, where they draw their inspiration to create unique lettering. All this and so much more in today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:35 Intro to making art 04:30 Diving into Lettering 08:38 Current Comic Reading 10:10 Manga Influence 11:05 From Fine Art to Comics 13:30 Creating Stories Together 16:35 Musical Background 18:25 Balancing Various Creative Endeavors 22:10 Promoting Art 26:30 Long Term Goals 28:30 Comic Work 32:00 C...
2023-11-30
51 min
Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
Inspired Ink EP 1 - Mark Bernal - Lesser Known Comics
In this inaugural episode of Inspired Ink, our host, Brandon Bloxdorf, sits down with the remarkable founder of Lesser Known Comics, Mark Bernal. Join them in this engaging, enlightening, and spirited discussion as they explore the immense passion driving the indie comic community. Delving into the delicate art of maintaining a balance between life and jumping into creating indie comics. TIMESTAMPS: 01:38 - The Genesis of Lesser Known Comics 05:31 - The Initial Hurdles in Creating Comics 09:30 - The Quest for the Perfect Collaborators 14:20 - Defining Success in the World of Comics 18:20 - What...
2023-11-20
36 min
Broadcasts From The Dispatch: Exploring The Indie Comic Multiverse
S3:E8 - Black Comix Day - Empowered: Old Vs. New
This week's episode is a bit different! This year marked 5 years of Black Comix Day in San Diego, California. Our own Brian Lambert was part of a panel on Saturday, February 11, entitled Empowered: Old vs. Young. The panel discussed, "Do audiences really want original characters of color or prefer the recasting of established characters as POC?" The panel included Mia L. Bunn, Robert Roach, and Christina Cromer. https://indiecomixdispatch.com/icdawards -- Broadcast From The Dispatch is a weekly podcast show produced by Indie Comix Dispatch that explores trends and...
2023-03-04
1h 10
Broadcasts From The Dispatch: Exploring The Indie Comic Multiverse
S3:E1 - Making and Printing Comics with Comix Well Spring
Dan Hills from Comix Well Spring talks about printing comics, the creative community, and the future of Comix Well Spring with Brett on the Season 3 premiere of Broadcasts From The Dispatch! -- Broadcast From The Dispatch is a weekly live stream and podcast show produced by Indie Comix Dispatch that explores trends and topics relating to independent, creator-owned, and small press comics. You can always join the live stream to ask comic-related questions of our panelists most Tuesday nights at 8:30 PM EST on The Dispatch's social media channels. You can find out more about Indie C...
2022-11-30
1h 09
Broadcasts From The Dispatch: Exploring The Indie Comic Multiverse
S2:E4 - Printing Comics (w/ Comix Well Spring)
ICD welcomes Comix Well Spring aboard The Dispatch! Anthony and Dan talk comic printing, Kickstarter fulfillment, and all things indie comics! 👉 https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com/ Broadcast From The Dispatch is a weekly live stream and podcast show produced by Indie Comix Dispatch that explores trends and topics relating to independent, creator-owned, and small press comics. You can always join the live stream to ask comic-related questions of our panelists most Thursday nights at 8:30 PM EST on The Dispatch's social media channels. You can find out more about Indie Comix Dispatch, read our indie com...
2021-09-10
58 min
Broadcasts From The Dispatch: Exploring The Indie Comic Multiverse
Episode 027 - Brett & Tyr and the birth of ICD!
Brett and Tyr reminisce about the beginnings of ICD and their friendship! We talk Year 2 projects and the Kickstarter campaign! Broadcast From The Dispatch is a weekly live stream and podcast show produced by Indie Comix Dispatch that explores trends and topics relating to indie and small press comics. You can always join the live stream to ask comic-related questions of our panelists most Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM EST on The Dispatch's social media channels. You can find out more about Indie Comix Dispatch, read our indie comic review, and all of our many projects at...
2021-05-13
1h 29
Broadcasts From The Dispatch: Exploring The Indie Comic Multiverse
Episode 026 - Spy Thrillers
Brett and Tyr host Doug Wagner, Aaron Dowen, and Ruben Romero for a discussion on Spy Thriller indie comics! Broadcast From The Dispatch is a weekly live stream and podcast show produced by Indie Comix Dispatch that explores trends and topics relating to indie and small press comics. You can always join the live stream to ask comic-related questions of our panelists most Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM EST on The Dispatch's social media channels. You can find out more about Indie Comix Dispatch, read our indie comic review, and all of our many projects at h...
2021-05-06
1h 05
Broadcasts From The Dispatch: Exploring The Indie Comic Multiverse
Episode 025 - Indie Animation
Brett and Tyr host Tyler Martin, Wilson Lee Jr., and Greg Moquin to talk about animating your comic project! #Comics #indiecomics #makecomics Broadcast From The Dispatch is a weekly live stream and podcast show produced by Indie Comix Dispatch that explores trends and topics relating to indie and small press comics. You can always join the live stream to ask comic-related questions of our panelists most Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM EST on The Dispatch's social media channels. You can find out more about Indie Comix Dispatch, read our indie comic review, and all of our m...
2021-04-29
1h 11