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How To Draw ComicsEpisode 74 - Printing Comics w Peter SimetiIn this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, I catch up with Peter Simeti, the founder of Alterna Comics! Peter's just launched his brand-new printing service that's gives indie creators more opportunity than ever before to get their comic printed for a reasonable price - through the magic, and pure nostalgia of old-school newsprint!
Whether you're just starting out sketching your first panels or you're knee-deep in self-publishing your own series, Peter always has awesome insights to share. We chat about everything from avoiding common printing pitfalls, choosing the right formats for your story, to building a sustainable...
2025-08-062h 04
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 74 - How Comic Writers REALLY Choose Artists w Michael OdenWe’re back with another episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, and tonight I’m joined by writer and comic creator Michael Oden, the man behind Elysian Fields: Reborn.
In this episode, we’re unpacking the comic creation process from the writing side. Michael shares what it’s like working with artists, what he personally looks for when choosing them, and how the journey unfolds from the first draft to the printed book.
This is the kind of stuff that doesn’t always get talked about, but it’s absolutely essential if you’re looking to work with a writer or bu...
2025-05-201h 44
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 73 - The Raw Awesomeness of 90s Comics w/Patrick BlaineSo guess what? We're finally back - and boy, do we have a treat for you. Remember those epic 90s comics that used to keep you up way past bedtime? The ones with art so cool you'd try to copy it onto every notebook you owned? Yeah, we're diving into all of that good stuff.
We've got Patrick Blaine hanging out with us, and between you and me, this conversation is gonna be like that awesome chat you have with your friend at the comic shop - you know, the one where you lose track of time and the staff...
2025-05-131h 16
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 73 - Boot Up The System - Drawing Mode ACTIVATE🎓 For more comic art tips, tricks and tutorials sign up to our email list, for FREE, at: https://www.howtodrawcomics.net/
Do you ever find yourself laying down lines on a fresh page wondering why the heck nothing's working out the way you want it too?
You know you're better than this. You've got the skills. So what gives? Why are your characters just not looking right? Their poses feel unimaginative, anatomy falls flat, and overall you're just feeling more uninspired the further you get into it.
Why's this happening? Well, it's because you need to properly boot up the dra...
2023-07-091h 25
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 72 - The Intense Comic Art Of Joshua Derstine's AMAROKToday on the Creator Spotlight I invite Joshua Derstine back to talk about his debut comic book AMAROK. We'll be discussing his workflow and approach to illustrating the book, the appeal of ultra-detailed line art, and where he wants to take his talents next.
Click here now to back AMAROK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/amarok#/
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2023-07-071h 07
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 71 - The Comic Book Hustle (With Mark Poulton)Are you ready to learn from a pro in the comic book industry? Look no further! We're thrilled to have Mark Poulton joining us on our latest episode.
Mark is a true hustler in the world of comics, consistently putting out incredible work. And he's here to share his wisdom and insights on what it takes to make it in this competitive field.
But that's not all! Mark will also be giving us a sneak peek at his latest project, Hurley's Heroes. This comic book is truly special, as it's inspired by the incredible true story of Hurley Alderman, a...
2023-01-111h 05
How To Draw Comics🤖 ARTISTS TERMINATED BY AI ART GENERATORS? | The Debate on AI Generated Art That'll Leave You Torn🎓 For more comic art tips, tricks and tutorials sign up to our email list, for FREE, at: https://www.howtodrawcomics.net/
The AI Art apocalypse is nigh... or is it?
The advent of AI Art has a lot of Artists concerned for a number of reasons. They don't want their art used without reciprocity. They don't want to lose their jobs. Most of all, they don't want the years of hard work they've put into developing their skillset to be undermined by the click of a button.
In this video, Ed Foychuk and I debate AI Art, and the potential imp...
2022-12-061h 03
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 71 - The Brave New World of Comics (With Dan Lawlis)Veteran comic artist Dan Lawlis joins us today for a long awaited interview. The moment I saw Dan’s work - I knew this was a guy I needed to talk comics with(and collaborate with someday too).
He’s worked for a bunch of comic book companies, and on a ton of titles throughout the decades - and now, after stepping away to do a stint in storyboarding and advertising, he’s returned to a brave new world of opportunity for comic creators that simply never existed before.
And he’s having more fun in comics than ever before!
Here’s w...
2022-11-121h 39
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 70 - Creating a Crowdfunding Platform (With AirithSaga)In this interview I catch up with AirithSaga to talk about his endeavor to create his own crowdfunding platform.
AirithSaga is a comic creator with a vast background in marketing, who has successfully crowdfunded three campaigns, and is known for his innovative approach to cultivating an unforgettable customer experience for his backers.
You can check out his latest project, 'Dwarfs vs Lion' here: https://igg.me/at/dwarfsvslion/x#/
Follow at AirithSaga -
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJtlGRLXf9B_GRRFA4r973g
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AirithSaga
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theairithsaga/
Back our comic book KOZOR...
2022-01-191h 11
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 69 - Talking Comic Art (With Joe Sonntag) - Illustrating Comics, Line Art & RenderingIn today's interview I catch up with comic artist and creator Joe Sonntag, the author of Reaper Destroyer, to talk comic book illustration.
We'll discuss Joe's process for making comics, his influences and talk about his go-to techniques for penciling and inking.
Follow Joe Sonntag at -
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqozxQG7M8iM2VL6NY23hQg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joemsonntag/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeMSonntag1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoeMSonntag/
Back our comic book KOZOR: Descent Into Madness at: https://igg.me/at/kozor/x/20658139#/
If you like the video, show your support by...
2022-01-091h 59
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 68 - How To Have Patience With Your ArtA single comic book page can take a long time to illustrate, let alone an entire book. As comic book artists it's vital that we develop the ability to be patient with our work. To stick in there and see it through until the end - all the while putting our best foot forward.
In this video, I'll share 5 useful tips to help you have more patience with your art so that you can reinforce your focus and do the very best work possible.
Thanks for watching, until next time – keep on drawing!
-Clayton
Check our comic book KOZOR: Descent In...
2021-06-2120 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 67: Young Learners (Feat. Joey Foychuk & Ed Foychuk)In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, HTDC's Ed Foychuk talks with his daughter, and fellow creator, Joey Foychuk about what it’s like to be a young learner of the craft. They talk about everything from modern inspirations, to working together for course creation.
Click here to check out Ed and Joey's 'Drawing for Kids' course series: https://www.howtodrawcomics.net/category-drawing-for-kids
We hope you enjoy this episode and get a ton of value out of it. Thanks for listening!
Until next time, keep on practicing, and keep on creating!
-Ed & Joey
If you liked this po...
2020-04-1641 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 66 - Insider Tactics For Kickstarting a Comic Book (With Izik Bell & Clayton Barton)Today we're joined by a very special guest, Izik Bell.
A long time member of the HTDC Community, Izik is an extremely talented illustrator who has recently crowdfunded his first comic book on Kickstarter with great success.
You can check out Izik's campaign for 'MetalShade' here: http://kck.st/2UgZBwM
In this episode I'll be chatting with Izik about his start in comic book illustration, the techniques and strategies he used to develop his artistic skill-set and his old school, Marvel approach for producing a comic book.
If you’d like to check out more of Izik’s work you can...
2020-02-201h 07
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 65 - Tips For Beginners, Drawing Habits & Motivation (With Taylor Payton & Clayton Barton)Welcome to another episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast. In this episode I’m joined by special guest artist Taylor Payton.
Taylor is a pragmatic polymath. Ever since he was a child, he's felt the need to constantly expand his prowess in the creative domains, while learning, teaching, and sharing as much as he can with the world.
And he is also featured an instructor on our very own How to Draw Comics, now showcasing three comprehensive drawing courses which we’ll link to in the episode description.
In today’s interview we’ll discuss Taylor’s background in art, hi...
2020-01-311h 00
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 64 - The How To Draw Comics Facebook Group (With Clayton Barton, Ric Bülow & Ed Foychuk)In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, Clayton, Ric and Ed look back on where the How to Draw Comics Facebook began and how far it's come since it was first created.
The HTDC Facebook community now comprises of over 50,000 members. Each day artists of all level of skill share their work to both receive and give feedback in a constructive way. It's an inspiring place for an up and coming comic book artist to be, and with an incredibly supportive group of peers it's one of the best places to hone your skill-set.
We hope you...
2020-01-221h 11
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 63 - Drawing, Dating & Comics (With Ed Foychuk & Bryan Silverbax)Join us for Ed's first hosting attempt at the HTDCs podcast! Ed welcomes Bryan Silverbox to the program. Bryan is best known for being a cover artist for Scout Comics, but also for his work with Topps and Upper Deck.
In this episode these two 40 somethings let loose on a variety of topics... from drawing and dating, to changes in the comic book market, to tabling at Cons. Be sure to give a listen and maybe put in the ear buds... the old guys' language can get a bit out there at times!
Until next time, keep on practicing, and...
2020-01-1659 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 62 - Overcoming Laziness & Meeting Your Deadlines (With Clayton Barton & Ed Foychuk)In our latest episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, Ed Foychuk and I caught up to discuss the topic of 'laziness', and how to avoid it so you can meet those impending deadlines!
If you want to make money from your art, chances are you're going to take on more than a few art commissions throughout your career.
But more importantly, you'll have to be motivated, and a true professional to get them back to your clients on time.
That's not always easy!
Especially when you're held down by the very human condition known as laziness. We've all fe...
2019-11-2555 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 61 - Michael Pedro on Finding Inspiration, Staying Motivated, and The Best Ways to Learn ArtIn today's episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast I’m joined by a very special guest - Michael Pedro. Michael is an animation art director and concept designer for video games and film; specializing primarily in environment, character and creature design.
He is also one of our newest instructors on How to Draw Comics . net, so I thought we’d invite him onto the show today to discuss his career as an artist, how he got started, who he learned from, and how he went about honing his skill set.
I hope you enjoy the episode and take away...
2019-11-101h 15
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 60 - Sex in Comics (With Clayton Barton, Ed Foychuk & Ric Bulow)Welcome to another episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast! The topic of today is 'Sex in Comics'!
How do people generally feel about comic books with heavy sexual themes? Is there a line that can be be crossed, and if so where do we draw it? What's the difference between art which is sexually themed and nudity?
These are the very same questions we as admins of the How to Draw Comics Facebook group consider everyday when moderating the content which is posted. So we thought it deserved a conversation.
After all, sex, art and story have been...
2019-11-011h 04
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 59 - The New Art School (With Clayton Barton & Marc Brunet )In today's episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast we're joined by a very special guest - Marc Brunet.
Marc is a successful artist, instructor and entrepreneur who has worked for some of the largest studios in the world. But that's not what he's most known for.
Over the years Marc has built up his learning platform Cubebrush into a go to educational resource for artists across multiple industries. Whether it be comic books, concept design or 3d modelling, Cubebrush's vast library of curated courses offers something for everyone.
Most notably, Marc has just completed his hit course 'Art...
2019-10-041h 12
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 58 - Learning Through Teaching (With Clayton Barton & ModernDayJames)In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast special guest artist ModernDayJames (James Murphy) joins us to share his experiences as both a practicing artist and versed instructor.
James has lead an interesting path as an artist, exploring a variety of creative avenues and disciplines, to ultimately find what he was most passionate about - drawing.
What started out as a personal endeavor to educate himself on the fundamentals of drawing, turned into a rapidly increasing library of learning resources that he produced and shared with other aspiring artists.
Combining his analytical approach to learning and his past...
2019-09-151h 03
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 57 - How to Be Less Impatient With Your Art (With Clayton Barton)Impatience comes hand in hand with any art form. When we set out to create something, it'll demand a significant amount of thought, time and energy to get it done.
Take a complex illustration for example, that features multiple characters and an intricate background. It might take hours, even days to complete, as you stroke in every last detail. Another example might be a comic or graphic novel. Such a huge undertaking could take months to see through to completion.
There's no shortcuts or fast ways around it. The only way to get there is a diligent work ethic and...
2019-09-0936 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 56 - Give It 1000% (With Clayton Barton)Every project you undertake will demand some level of commitment to see it through to the end. The final outcome will be entirely dependent on the amount of effort you put into it. In short, you'll reap what you sow.
This sentiment is all well and good, but in reality it can be extremely difficult to dedicate oneself to the often grueling task of producing your very best work. It takes time, effort, and discipline. We know that. But what we don't necessarily consider is the level of physical and mental fortitude we'll need to take our art to the...
2019-09-0737 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 52 - Finding Your Path (With Ric Bülow & Clayton Barton)Finding your path as an artist can be tough. Sometimes we fall off track and lose our way. Other times we question our ambitions and wonder if we're going down the right road at all.
This doesn't just apply to artists either. Knowing which way to turn next is a decision many of us find difficult to make, especially when we inevitably arrive at a crossroads.
In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast Ric Bulow and I get together after a long awaited reunion to talk about where Ric's been, what he's been up to and how...
2019-09-0357 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 51 - Finding the Courage to Start Your Art (With Clayton Barton)Finding the courage to start your art is hard sometimes, no matter what level of skill you're at.
Feeling apprehensive, nervous or even scared of jumping in and taking action on your ideas can happen for a number of reasons.
Maybe you had an idea that began as something fun and manageable, but somehow it quickly got blown out of proportion the more you thought about it - to the point where now it seems impossible to accomplish.
It could be that you don't have a positive support system around you, to build you up, encourage you, and believe in...
2019-08-2631 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 50 - How to Get in the Mood To Draw (With Clayton Barton)As much as we love to draw, sometimes we're just not in the mood to put pencil to paper. When we feel lazy, tired, lethargic or simply uninspired it can seem almost impossible to get anything down onto the page at all.
And it sucks.
Because we know we're better than that. Ideally, if we could whip out a drawing at will whenever we liked it'd be game over. Just imagine how much more productive you could be? You'd triple your practice time, tear through your commissions and make real headway on your comic books.
The sad truth is, no...
2019-08-2435 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 49 - Creating Opportunities as a Freelancer (With Ric Bülow & Aaron Bartling)In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast Ric Bülow and special guest artist Aaron Bartling talk about freelancing, and how you can use it to build up your portfolio and professional reputation to score bigger and better job opportunities.
We hope you enjoy this episode of the HTDC Podcast and take away loads of insight from it. Thanks for listening.
Check out Aaron's art work at: https://www.instagram.com/aaronbartlingart/
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Comic Art Community - https://www.howtodrawcomics.net/comic-art-community/
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2019-08-1651 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 48 - Getting What's In Your Head Onto Paper (With Clayton Barton & Deth Phimmasone)This episode, special guest artist Deth Phimmasone joins Clayton Barton to talk about a creative dilemma most, if not all, aspiring comic artists face - Getting whats in your head down onto paper.
Oftentimes, the ideas inside our mind seem complex and intricate. But in reality, our brain stores information in a simplified manner, meaning that most of the mental imagery we might visualize is in fact symbolic, sometimes abstract versions of the idea we'd like to manifest on the page.
In a sense, that's the best way to approach an illustration - to think on a more macro level...
2019-08-1459 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 47 - Full Time Freelancing (With Ric Bülow and Special Guest Christopher Wilhelm)In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast Ric Bülow sits down with special guest artist Christopher Wilhelm to talk about developing a style true to you, and what it's like to delve into the world of freelancing for the first time.
If you'd like to learn more about Christopher Wilhelm and see some of his art, you can find it via the links below.
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/barelynormal_activity
If you liked this podcast episode, show your support by commenting, sharing or subscribing.
Comic Art Community - https://www.howtodrawcomics.net/comic-art-community/
How to D...
2019-08-1151 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 46 - Do What You Love Most (With Clayton Barton)When you're able to find a passion you can fall in love with, productivity becomes addictive.
Sadly, many of us haven't found one yet that truly fulfills us in that way.
Lets be realistic, we all have responsibilities and general house keeping to take care of in our lives.
Unfortunately that can get in the way of what our heart truly yearns for, sometimes to the point where we become blind to the thing we really want to do most.
It gets lost amid the mainstream narrative many of us fall into by default.
However, as you'll learn in this...
2019-08-0931 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 45 - Overcome Artistic Anxiety (With Clayton Barton)If there’s one thing that holds us back creatively, its artistic anxiety. In this episode of the HTDC Podcast you’ll learn what it is, why it happens and what to do about it.
For the most part, thinking too much is to blame. In the beginning we start out with the best of intentions, pondering the next grand idea we intend to realize. In our mind we figure out every detail it’ll entail, bringing it into focus with sharper clarification before pencil ever goes to paper.
Then it begins to ferment. Now that we’ve built that idea up...
2019-07-3032 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 44 - We're Back!You’ve been waiting, wondering where we’ve been. Well, we’re back bearing a host of brilliant announcements you won’t want to miss – because they’re all to do with you, and for the most part consist of the copious amount of comic art know how we’re putting out faster than ever.
That includes brand new episodes of the HTDC Podcast, coming back to you pretty much every day.
The question is though, where on Earth have we been all this time?
The truth is life has been happening for all the hosts of the show, and with it, uphea...
2019-07-2925 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 43 - Sequential Summer Slam! (Feat. Clayton Barton & Ed Foychuk)In this episode Clayton and Ed talk about HTDC's first ever competition - how you can enter and what's in it for you!
This is the contest you’ve been waiting for. This is the one that’ll finally give you the nudge to get off your pin-up seat, and start working on sequential pages.
We all know that Anatomy, Form, Structure, Perspective… they’re all important for making comics. But the most important, the holy grail of sorts, is storytelling. And in our medium, there’s no better way than through sequential panels.
This friendly contest is designed to help you g...
2019-05-131h 05
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 42 - Politics in Comics (With Clayton Barton & Ed Foychuk)Ed Foychuk and I finally built up the courage to talk about Politics in Comics in our latest episode of the HTDC Podcast.
Have comics changed, and if so have they really changed that much? How have they changed, and most importantly have they changed for the better? There are creators and readers sitting on either side of the old and new, who either read comics for nostalgia sake, or to get a hit of something fresh and meaningful.
But at the core, we explore what drove the industry back then, and what drives it today - and whether or...
2019-05-021h 24
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 41 - Too Cliché or Not Cliché Enough? (With Clayton Barton, Ric Bulow & Ed Foychuk)In this episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, Ed Foychuk, Ric Bulow and Clayton Barton team up once more to talk about originality, vs relatabilty when it comes to creating compelling comic books.
Cliché's, Stereotypes, Tropes and Archetypes often get a bad wrap for being overdone and boring. But are they really all that bad? The answer is yes, and no. They can be bad, but often times are fantastic for creating an instant connection with your audience.
In fact, the only way a cliché can become a cliché in the first place is when an idea is...
2019-04-161h 03
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 40 - Getting Commissions (With Clayton Barton & Ed Foychuk)The topic for this weeks episode of the HTDC Podcast is on how to get commissions as a freelance artist.
When it comes to making money from art, clients are our bread and butter. Without them there's simply no way to financially sustain our creative trade full time. But where do we find them and how do we get them to give us work?
Ed and Clayton share there experience as freelance artists, sharing their insights on how they found, bonded and ultimately worked with clients who were a pleasure to partner up with.
The life of the freelance artist...
2019-04-091h 10
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 39 - Where's Your Next Milestone (With Clayton Barton & Ed Foychuk)This episode Ed Foychuk and Clayton Barton get together to talk about the importance of setting milestones as an aspiring comic book artist.
Having goals in place that you can strive toward not only keeps you on track but holds you accountable to yourself and those around you. They give you a clear vision of what you should be focused on next to make real progress.
Without them you've got no compass to guide you along the way when the going gets tough. And at that point it's too easy to just give up.
By the end of this episode...
2019-04-011h 03
How To Draw ComicsVCAC Lecture 1 - Making Progress In Your ArtIn this special edition, bonus episode of the HTDC Podcast, Clayton Barton brings you his Friday lecture straight from the Virtual Comic Art Classroom (VCAC).
This talk focuses on the topics of:
1. Making 'Real' Progress In Your Art
2. Cultivating Patience and Long Term Determination
3. Having Love and Respect for the Art You Create
4. Drawing Groups of Characters on Double Page Spreads
We hope you enjoy this bonus episode of the HTDC Podcast. As always, thanks for listening - and keep on practicing!
-Clayton
For more comic art tutorials, videos, courses and resources visit our website at https://www.howtodrawcomics.net/
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2019-03-2936 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 38 - The HTDC Podcast Returns (With Clayton Barton & Ed Foychuk)The HTDC Podcast is back after a month long break. Join Clayton Barton and Ed Foychuk as they break the ice with a freeflow dump of comic art knowledge and insights focused on topics such as -
How to conquer perfectionism
Self preservation on the job
How to promote yourself as an artist
Honing in on your mistake to give your abilities a boost
Getting past your setbacks as fast as possible!
Is it better to learn from realtime or timelapsed demonstations?
And much more.
We hope you enjoy the return of the HTDC Podcast. From now on we'll be...
2019-03-251h 05
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 37 - Kickstarting Your First Comic Book (With Clayton Barton & Rob Arnold)In this episode of the How To Draw Comics Podcast, Clayton's joined by special guest creator Rob Arnold to talk about what it takes to get your first comic book off the ground.
Rob Arnold is the creator and writer of Replicator - a post apocalyptic sci-fi comic set in a dark future where disease, famine, violence and robot killing machines are an everyday occurrence.
This is a project Rob has been rallying behind for years now to fully realize it - and the journey hasn't been easy.
Like many creators, Rob turned to crowd funding platforms such as Kickstarter...
2019-02-1258 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 36 - Scheduling & Deadlines (With Clayton Barton & Ric Bulow)This week in the How To Draw Comics Podcast, Ric Bulow and Clayton Barton get together to talk about the importance of scheduling and deadlines!
Most artists don't like to confine their creativity in any way, shape or form, and that includes limiting it to a deadline. But what we don't realize is that schedules keep us on track so that we can remain conscious of what needs to get done and work toward completing it.
Most importantly, completing projects in a reasonable amount of time is simply part of our job when working with clients. If we don't have...
2019-02-051h 03
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 35 - The Art of Giving Crit (With Clayton Barton & Ed Foychuk)In this weeks episode of the How To Draw Comics Podcast, Clayton Barton and Ed Foychuk talk about the art of taking and giving critique.
Getting feedback on your work is one of the fastest ways to grow as an artist - unfortunately many of us have an automatic defense mechanism that kicks whenever someone points out a flaw in our work.
And rightfully so! Our art is an expression of us, an extension of who we are. So when it gets criticized, it feels like we're being personally attacked. But in most cases, that's not the case at all.
...
2019-01-241h 02
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 34 - Resolutions (With Clayton Barton & Ric Bulow)In 2019's first episode of the How To Draw Comics Podcast, Clayton and Ric talk about clearing the slate, and setting new resolutions to reach your goals in the new year.
Breaking into the year with a crystal clear idea as to what you want to achieve helps give you direction, priority and most importantly, substantially increases your chances of reaching the goals that matter most.
We hope you enjoy this episode and that you take away a whole lot of value from it. Thanks for listening and let us know - what are your New Years resolutions for 2019?
-Clayton
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2019-01-141h 03
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 33 - The Biggest Learning Mistakes (With Clayton Barton & Ed Foychuk)In this Episode of the How To Draw Comics Podcast, Clayton Barton and Ed Foychuk team up to discuss the biggest mistakes we make when it comes to learning and practicing the art of comic book illustration.
We all know the saying "Practice makes Perfect". But in reality, practicing in the wrong way can be even worse than not practicing at all.
Perfect Practice is in fact what makes Perfect. So figuring out the right method and approach is oftentimes the great challenge of all, with the highest pay off.
How do we get there? Sometimes it's straight forward...
2018-12-241h 05
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 32 - Keeping Your Skills Sharp! (With Clayton Barton & Ric Bulow)In this week's episode of the How To Draw Comics Podcast, Co-Host Ric Bulow and Clayton Barton talk tactics on how to keep your skills sharp - even after you've been away from the drawing board for a while.
Taking long breaks from your craft can leave you feeling fearful about getting back into your groove. We believe our abilities just won't be at the level we left them, and that can lead to a severe lack of confidence in what we're capable of artistically.
So we end up in this perpetual cycle of increased anxiety over the fact our...
2018-12-1958 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 31 - How To Draw Comics Q&A Session #2So many of you gained a ton of value out of our first Q&A Session, that we just couldn't wait to do another one!
This episode Ed Foychuk, Ric Bülow, and Clayton Barton are back to answer your questions on such topics as -
- Camera angles and lighting set-ups for dramatic mood and energy
- Building teams to produce comics for Portfolio work
- Workflow ideas for practice sessions
- Guides to drawing chubby men
- Scheduling and planning
Plus loads more.
This episode is packed full of valuable tips and insights for comic creators and we h...
2018-12-131h 18
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 30 - Working In a Team (Feat. Comfort Love & Adam Withers)This episode we're joined by the two headed hydra of comics - Comfort Love and Adam Withers.
Having published numerous acclaimed comic book titles such as "The Uniques" and "Rainbow In The Dark", Comfort and Adam are a power team who write, draw, color and letter all of their work together. They take equal part and ownership in the production process, brain storming ideas, developing them and ultimately bringing their vision to life.
When it comes to collaborating as a team, Adam and Comfort know what it takes.
Whether you're working with a studio of like minded talent, a group o...
2018-12-031h 10
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 29 - How To Draw Comics Q&A Session #1This episode I'm joined by Co-Host's Ed Foychuk and Ric Bulow for HTDC's first Q&A session. We'll be answering questions straight from the How To Draw Comic's Community on topics such as -
Is self publishing a creator owned title the best way to break into the comic book industry?
Is it okay to sell B&W Line Art Illustrations at Comic Con's, or will coloring it (or paying a colorist to do it for you) make your prints stand out amid the crowd?
How do you choose the one idea that you'll see through all the way till...
2018-11-281h 07
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 28 - Teaching ArtIn this weeks episode of the HTDC Podcast, Clayton Barton, Ric Bulow and Ed Foychuk talk about the art - of teaching art.
We reflect on our past experiences in the class room as both students and teachers, and discuss what we think it takes to be an effective art instructor who can walk the talk.
Like art, teaching is a specialized skill all on it's own. A brilliant artist can create awe inspiring work no problem, but can they articulate exactly how they did it, in a way where their students are able to replicate the same results?
We...
2018-11-211h 14
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 27 - Is Drawing a Natural Talent?Is drawing a natural talent that some people are just born with? If so, where does that leave the rest of us - are we doomed to always be two steps behind the elites with little chance of ever reaching their divine level of god-given skill?
This is both a question and a statement we hear all too often in the face of a masterfully executed piece of comic book art. When we see someone who can draw well, especially someone young, it's an almost automatic response to exclaim how brilliantly talented they are.
But is there really any magic...
2018-11-121h 02
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 26 - Where To BeginWhere should you begin if you want to learn how to become a comic book artist, ?
There's vast oceans of information available online, but how do you sift through the fluff to get to the good stuff?
Art school and university seems notoriously ineffective, serving merely as an introductory taste into the extensive skill set one must acquire to become a successful comic book illustrator - plus it's extremely costly.
There's online courses and books, containing laser focused information designed to address the fundamental gaps in your drawing abilities - but which ones are best for a beginner?
In this...
2018-10-291h 07
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 25 - Working With Clients (Feat. Vince Rodriguez)In Episode 25 of the HTDC Podcast, Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bulow are joined by special guest artist Vince Rodriguez to talk about his background in comic books and storyboard illustration - and what it takes to deliver the best possible product to your clients, on time.
Vince is an insanely talented artist who like many of us grew up adoring comic books. He was so inspired by artists like Jack Kirby that he pursued a career which allowed him to make the most of his artistic abilities. Throughout that journey, he's gained deep insights about what clients expect, how...
2018-10-221h 14
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 24 - Should You Use References?In this jam packed episode, we blow the lid off the age old question every aspiring comic book artist wants an answer to - should you be using references when you draw?... How much should you really depend on them and is it worse not to use them at all?
Find out in Episode 24 of the HTDC Podcast!
Want more comic advice, tips, tricks and tutorials? - visit us at http://www.howtodrawcomics.net/
2018-10-151h 00
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 23 - Finished Not PerfectIn Episode 23 of the HTDC Podcast, Clayton and Ric revisit perfectionism vs getting your work finished!
There's certainly something to be said about honing your skills through mileage, but does perfectionism offer a chance to enhance your learning experience, and raise the quality of the work you produce to a higher level?
2018-10-081h 02
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 22 - Family and health.As most people do, we artist also strive to have a good and strong family life. Many have wives, kids and a day-job. So how are you supposed to have all that and still have time to work on your art? Moreso, how can you best jump from having that dayjob and go into focusing on being a freelance artist, if that is your end-goal, while you still have a family to care for?
In this episode hosts Ed Foychuk and Ric Bülow talks about these things and how they made the change work for them and their families a...
2018-10-0157 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 21 - Impact Theory (Feat. Tom Bilyeu)Success can mean many things to different people. But what remains true for all of us is the deep, core need to pursue a worthy cause that we find fulfilling. In our case, that's creating comics, and that's exactly what today's guest is setting out to do with his new studio.
To make our dreams a reality, mindset is everything. Because what you can and can't achieve all comes down to belief. If you believe in your potential as a comic book artist, that potential will become a promise. And vice versa - if you think it's an impossibility to...
2018-09-2450 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 20 - Drawing For Comics (Feat. Moti Friedman)There's many things that set comics apart from other art forms. Not only must you be skilled in the traditional teachings of drawing, but you must also harness the ability to take the audience on a visual journey throughout your stories.
Comics are about guiding the reader through an immersive narrative and it's your job as the creator to cultivate that experience - an experience that makes them feel like they are right there inside the panel as they read.
This requires an in-depth knowledge of the hidden nuances that make a comic book work, and in Episode 20 of the...
2018-09-171h 10
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 19 - Let's Get Down To BusinessWouldn't it be great to wake up everyday and work at your passion? To put your time and energy into something that matters to you, something that you truly find fulfilling.
Maybe you've got characters to share and a story to tell in that future comic book series you've been thinking of creating. Imagine how surreal it would feel knowing that your fans have posters, collector cards, and T-Shirts of the titles you came up with.
It can happen.
But only if you get down to business. Because if you're creating art for more than just the love of it...
2018-09-101h 44
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 18 - Know Your 'Why' (Feat. Caanan White)When it comes to pursuing your passion, knowing your 'why' is everything. You must have a powerful enough reason to break through the challenges, self doubt, and fear you'll face on the road to mastery. Without it as your compass, your goals are aimless.
In a very special, extended Episode 18 of the HTDC Podcast, we're joined by guest artist Caanan White to talk about the approach he took to developing a high level skill set that allowed him to create some of the most spectacular comic book art in the industry.
Having worked for multiple studios, including Marvel, Caanan's unrelenting...
2018-09-031h 29
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 17 - Digital VS TraditionalDo you prefer to create your art digitally or traditionally?
As the world of technology has evolved in our modern age, so have the creative tools we have at our disposal as comic book artists. A whole new array of mediums, processes and styles are now possible thanks to the advent of digital technology, but where does that leave the traditional ways of working we've held sacred for so long?
In Episode 17 of the HTDC Podcast, I'm joined once more by Co-Host Ric Bulow to discuss the pros and cons of traditional and digital methods of production for comic book...
2018-08-271h 04
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 16 - Easy Ways To Get Good FastSo you want to learn how to draw comic books but don't know where to begin...
The self taught route could lead to a unique approach that yields an original style and way of working. On the flip side, it can take a while to bang out the kinks and develop a fluid production process. Something that could take months to learn, may very well end up taking years without formal direction and guidance.
Art school is another option of course; expensive but a possible avenue that could fast-track the learning process. Even better, you could apprentice under a mentor...
2018-08-221h 03
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 15 - Getting Back Into The SaddleSometimes life throws a curve ball at your creativity and forces you to take an elongated break away from that which you're most passionate about. In Episode 15 of the HTDC Podcast we talk about getting back into the saddle after you've been knocked off track.
2018-08-131h 03
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 14 - Commit To The Craft (Feat. Robert Marzullo)In Episode 14 of the HTDC Podcast we’re joined by special guest artist Robert Marzullo of Ram Studios Comics.
Over the years Robert has produced hundreds of comic art tutorials and several courses, helping aspiring artists around the world harness their abilities and master their craft. If there’s one thing that can be said about Robert, it’s that he has a burning passion to not only create comics but to help others develop the skillset they need to do the same.
During our catch up with Rob we talked about where it all began for him as an artist...
2018-08-051h 07
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 13 - Be Your Own CheerleaderNo matter how excited you are to start a new comic book project, there will come a point where your motivation to keep on going will diminish. Our mind loves novelty and the anticipation of embarking on a new endeavor, but with familiarity grows lack of interest.
So what get's things done?
In Episode 13 of the HTDC Podcast, Clayton Barton and Ric Bulow talk tactics when it comes to cultivating unbreakable discipline when it comes to seeing your projects through to the end.
As artists, developing an ability to sit down, grind through our challenges and force ourselves to succeed...
2018-07-301h 05
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 12 - Expand Your Visual LibraryIn Episode 12 of the HTDC Podcast, Ric and Clayton reveal techniques for expanding your visual library so that you can come up with unique and compelling ideas that capture the interest of your audience.
2018-07-241h 02
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 11 - Pick Your PathWhen it comes to learning the art of comic book illustration, there's many paths we can take. The question is, do we venture down a path lead by those before us, armed with their wisdom as we face the trials and tribulations on the road ahead, or should we enter into the unknown ourselves, conquering each lesson as it comes?
Sometimes the road we take can say a lot about us as an artist. Are we someone who learns from example or would we prefer to figure things out on our own? Do we feel safer being held by the...
2018-07-171h 07
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 10 - Fight The FearIn our 10th Episode of the HTDC Podcast Clayton Barton and Ric Bülow are joined by guest artist Nick Melanshek to discuss his art, process and the challenges he's faced as a comic book creator.
Nick is the author and illustrator of two self published series titled "White Cell Inoculation" and "Big Man Down". For the past several years he's put his head down to develop his skill set and bring the stories he wants to tell to the world. But as many artists know this is often a time of true trial and tribulation, as an artist searches d...
2018-07-101h 05
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 9 - Embracing The ProcessAs artists we tend to put a lot of emphasis on the end result. We want the outcome to be the best it can be otherwise why set out to create anything at all?
Problem is while we're so focused on the destination we completely miss the joy of the journey.
In this weeks Podcast Episode, Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bülow talk about the importance of embracing the process.
Ultimately, if you're an artist who's making progress, improving, evolving; that destination will always be out of reach. What you create today will always be trumped by what you c...
2018-07-031h 01
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 8 - Burn OutIn Episode 8 of the How To Draw Comics Podcast Ric Bülow and Clayton Barton talk about the dangers of Burn Out, in the physical and mental sense.
As artists we've all experienced the onset of eye-strain, carpal tunnel, headaches and even back pain from long, unbroken periods of time at the drawing board. Nothing feels more debilitating to an artist then to have to take a month long recovery break from overuse.
So taking regular breaks is important, ensuring we look after our physical well being so that we can maintain peak, artistic performance.
But what about the mental f...
2018-06-251h 02
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 7 - Going Through The Grind (Feat. Ed Foychuk)In Episode 7 of the HTDC Podcast Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bülow are joined by Ed Foychuk to discuss the comic book grind and what it truly means to dedicate all the focus you've got to mastering your skill-set.
Having released two issues of his Comic Book Captain Corea, Ed lets us in on his approach to creating comics. He gives us insight into his mindset and tactics for getting better, and shares his thoughts on experimentation, development and dedication to the art form.
We learn about the incredible value community forums can offer the aspiring artist both in r...
2018-06-171h 08
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 6 - Follow Your Passion (Feat. Jenevieve Broomall)In this episode we're joined by guest artist Jenevieve Broomall to discuss what it means to follow your passion.
Like many, Jenevieve is a self taught artist, who over the last eight years has refined her skill-set, mastered her medium and developed a finessed style that sets her apart from the rest.
Having worked as a cover artist for publishers such as Zenoscope, Valiant, IDW, Coffin Comics and more, Jen shares her insights into the challenges that hold many of us back such as burnout, ego, self-doubt, and pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone to grow as an artist.
We...
2018-06-111h 04
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 5 - Leveling Up (Feat. Erika Williams)In this weeks episode Erika Williams (Miss E) joins us to discuss artistic evolution and the impact learning can have on your work overtime.
We also delve into the powerful mindsets that'll help keep you on the path to mastery as well as the profound impact body language can have on your comic book characters.
2018-06-0456 min
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 4 - Finding Your Style (Live)Learning how to draw comics is a long and difficult process that doesn't always give you the results you're looking for right away! It requires dedication and the ability to delay gratification.
In this Episode Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bülow discuss what finding you style, while talking to viewers from Facebook Live!
2018-05-281h 01
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 3 - Getting Your Art Out ThereIn this episode Clayton Barton and Co-Hose Ric Bülow discuss the many different ways of getting yourself out there, as a comicbook creator and also announcing the winner of the Monthly challenge that's running on the "How To Draw Comics" Facebook group.
2018-05-211h 10
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 2 - Staying MotivatedLearning how to draw comics is a long and difficult process that doesn't always give you the results you're looking for right away! It requires dedication and the ability to delay gratification.
In this Episode Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bülow discuss what Motivation is and how it can be cultivated to give you the drive to succeed!
2018-05-111h 09
How To Draw ComicsEpisode 1 - PilotIn Episode #1 of the HTDC Podcast, Clayton Barton and Co-Host Ric Bülow give an introduction into their experience with comics and discuss their mutual passion for teaching the craft and giving back to the Comic Artist community.
This episode also delves into the therapeutic advantages of artistic expression, the pros and cons to being a perfectionist, and how to both give and take critique in a positive and effective way.
2018-05-101h 04