For years I looked for an easy and fun drawing system, but never did find anything I liked and wanted to use. (I'm much too critical and uptight when it comes to my own artwork for my own good.) Then one day I ran across this book and while browsing through it, found the DrawingisSimple coin and bought it from the website.
The idea behind the coin is simple: trace around the coin, mark off the perimeter and interior diameters, and start connecting the exterior dots and interior diameters to draw the face you have in mind. Drop below the head, mark off another circle, and start drawing the body. More realistic bodies can be achieved by using more than one circle (two side-by-side under the head for the chest and waist, one or more in a line under those for the legs.). While the coin proved to be a little too small for my diabetic myopathied fingers, it"s no problem to trace around a glass and grid it off. And then the fun begins!
I'm cranking out a picture a day, mostly of my favorite World War II superheroes, a pleasure I thought I'd never enjoy. Thanks Mr. Brinkerhoff!
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Hi, comic book fans!
My name is Spencer, and making art and teaching art are two of my absolute favorite things! I’ve been drawing since elementary school, and I’ve even completed a university degree in art. Through my experiences, I’ve learned how to draw in many different styles and with many different tools, but you don’t need a degree in art or a lot of art supplies to draw! One day, my 5-year-old son told me how frustrated he was with trying to draw. I told him that drawing is simple. The key is to be able to see the simple shapes that are hidden within the complex shapes. This book shows you how to draw by beginning with simple shapes. Then, with my easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and helpful notes, you can add the details to finish a comic book character. There’s even information throughout this book on making your own characters and comic books! If you want a simple, approachable, and creative way to improve on your drawing skills, then you’ve picked up the right book!
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Drawing BasicsAbsolutely everyone can draw! The easiest characters in this book are the forward-facing characters. To begin, you will draw just a few guidelines so you know where to place the major features of your character, including the head, eyes, body, and feet. |
Creating a HeroComic book heroes, like Jinx Tagget, usually start out as normal, everyday people just like the rest of us, but there’s something different, something special about them. We look up to heroes and want to see ourselves in them. We imagine that we too have that special quality. Once they see the damage a villain has done, heroes are willing to sacrifice their own desires, their own needs, or even their own safety for the greater good. More than anything else, the heroes are willing to change. They grow and transform through their choices. |
Comic! Creating a VillainWhen creating your own cast of characters for a comic book, start with the villain. While the hero is the superstar of the story, remember that without a villain, there would be nothing for your hero to fight against! Starting with the villain helps to create the world that your hero lives in. This character will introduce elements of conflict that your hero has to overcome and will provide a driving force for your hero’s actions. |
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Developing a StorySimply put, all stories have a beginning (first act), middle (second act), and an end (third act). Before you start drawing a comic book, first write a script of what’s going to happen in the story. While telling the story, remember that the absence of information will better draw in your audience. Instead of saying everything up front, let your characters’ backstories, goals, motivations, powers, and limitations reveal themselves slowly through their actions |
Using PanelsThere’s more to comic book panels than simply dividing up your page into smaller boxes. The size, shape, and direction of the panels will help tell your story. |
Adding DialogNow that your thumbnail sketches are complete and your panels laid out, add the dialog! Dialog boxes and balloons show conversations between characters, thoughts, shouts, whispers, sound effects, and narration about the scene or situation that the character is in. |
Putting It All TogetherComic books are a visual form of storytelling. The pictures and words on each page are divided into panels to create action, drama, pacing, and an overall tone for the story. There’s a fine balance between the visuals and the written word, but the key to a successful comic is the story that’s being told. Keep this in mind when you’re putting all the elements together to create your comic book. |
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