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new ipad pro, ipad air, apple pencil pro, magic keyboard 2024
A new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and Apple Pencil Pro were all just released on May 7, 2024 – much to everyone’s excitement. Indeed, Apple had left us hanging without releasing a new iPad Pro model for about a year and a half. Nonetheless, the extra wait was well worthread more
new comics
My new webcomic, Kindred Not, has arrived! The themes revolve around loyalty, found family, and romance. So let this heartfelt story whisk you away to the exciting, yet perilous world of Alford. Indeed, it is wartime in Alford, which means the stakes are even higher. As it happens, the royalread more
best drawing prompts
These drawing prompts are here to get you excited for drawing! Below you will find 365 interesting ideas for what to draw, so you never go a day stuck wondering what to draw. With so many prompts, you can pick and choose your favorite ones, or you can even tryread more
how to draw arms tutorial
Are you ready to learn how to draw arms better? In this article are ten common mistakes for drawing arms and how to fix them. The topics include advice on sketching, anatomy, and poses. Every artist, even myself, makes lots of mistakes when drawing arms. So artists should not putread more
best sketchbooks to buy for artists
Looking for the best sketchbooks? Find out the pros and cons of my favorite sketchbooks! For example, I will discuss the paper quality of five different sketchbooks. As well, I will discuss which media are suitable for each sketchbook. Also of note, I own and have filled all the sketchbooksread more
character design silhouette
These character design tips will help you instantly improve your art! So get ready to learn how to create impressive and memorable characters. These tips will help you improve every aspect of your character designs, from the beginning to final stages. For instance, the tips are broken down into threeread more
revising dialogue
Learn how to write dialogue that wows! This article teaches how to improve several different aspects of dialogue that you write. For example, learn how to write dialogue that is engaging, is natural, and has character! As well, learn when to withhold dialogue. By using these tips, you can toread more
what is a graphic novel
What is a graphic novel? Graphic novels are books depicted using comics. The “novel” part of “graphic novel” refers to the fact that they are a storytelling medium. Graphic novels can be fiction or nonfiction. As well, they usually have an overarching theme. Sometimes, they are broken up into chapters or parts.read more
Do you want to learn how to become a better artist? Well, most artists are primarily self-taught. So the journey to improve at art can feel both exhausting and lonely at times. Especially if you are a beginner just starting out. That is because, art is like a mountain thatread more
topwebcomics
Topwebcomics.com is an amazing site for both comic readers and creators. It helps readers find new comics, and it helps creators get some eyes on their creations. But, unless you do a little digging, you might not have realized just how many cool features Topwebcomics offers. Continue reading to findread more
hand drawing tutorial
How to draw hands using three easy steps! This is a simple and easy to remember method. And it works for artists of all skill levels. Plus, for each step of the method, lots of detailed tips are provided. This is not a one and done tutorial that only teachesread more
100 free hand drawing references
Are you an artist in need of some hand drawing reference photos? Well, you have come to the right place. Below is a free PDF of 100 photos of hands. The photo references include many different angles of hands in a variety of poses. As well, the photos are ofread more
best ipad for drawing
What is the Best iPad for drawing? Well, that depends on what features you value the most. So this guide will help you find the right iPad for you! Accordingly, this guide goes through the differences between iPad models. That way artists can spend within their budget and only asread more
drawing tablets to buy for artists
Drawing tablets are like pets or cars. They come in all different shapes and sizes. Undoubtedly, there are pros and cons to each one. Accordingly, different kinds suit different people. So I am here to help you find the best drawing tablet to suit your needs. Additionally, I have purchasedread more
How to find your art style! Fast and easy methods to help you discover your personal style for drawing, painting, etc. Learn what defines a particular art style to better understand how to shape your own. Additionally, discover how to change art styles, create multiple, or even improve your existingread more
How to draw from imagination
How to draw from imagination using simple tips! Forget staring at a blank page. Kiss goodbye wonky designs that fall flat. Stop wondering what dark magic allows artists to create amazing worlds with nothing but a pencil. This article teaches how to improve the quality of your original artworks. Simplyread more
Art critiques can be a nerve wracking experience. Sometimes they leave you feeling defeated or like you wasted your time. But critiques do not have to be a negative experience. This guide will help you get feedback that is actually helpful! This article goes into detail about three main topicsread more
same face syndrome, illustrations
Same face syndrome is a problem that plagues a lot of artists. It is the struggle to create distinct looking faces. This problem can be a bother for beginner to advanced artists alike. When an artist draws all their faces the same way it can come off as lazy, unoriginal,read more
how to draw in perspective
Learn how to draw in perspective with concepts you may never have never heard about before. Art teachers often neglect to share about these concepts. Similarly, people in the art community do not seem to bring them up much. And with the use of books becoming less common, you mayread more
motivation for artists
Motivation can be a hard thing for artists to keep in sight. But here you will find three easy tips to help you keep a positive mindset and thrive as an artist. Firstly, learn about how to keep things in perspective. Secondly, learn how to get inspiration from fellow artists.read more
How to make a Webtoon. In this article you will learn the basics of creating and uploading a webcomic to the popular site, webtoon.com. The quick guide below covers the basic steps to make a Webtoon. Or, for a more extensive explanation, read the detailed guide. You will learn tipsread more
what is webtoon
What is Webtoon? It is a popular online comic publisher. Consequently, it is a great place to read comics online. Moreover, it is popular for its mobile friendly format and weekly comic updates. So, continue reading to learn all the answers to your questions about the platform. Similarly, get answersread more
How to tell a story with your art! Learn how to create powerful art that moves people. By the end of this article, you will understand how to create captivating art with ease. As well, you will learn tips to engage your audience and keep them wanting more. Each ofread more
art study, lorenzo lafranconi
Art study – those are two words you either love or hate. Nonetheless, by the end of reading this you will learn the importance of why you should do art studies. As well, you will learn some helpful tips for creating good art studies. So, whether you are a beginnerread more
social media for artists
Social media for artists is not the end all be all. This article shares some strategies and tips to break free from the chains of social media. A lot of artists can relate to the frustration of using social media to promote their work. So do not feel like youread more
drawing challenge 50+
Drawing challenges are a fun way to create art. This list contains 50+ popular art challenges. With this list, everybody is sure to find the perfect challenge for them. That is because this list covers a wide variety of challenges. For example, the types of challenges listed are: month long,read more
comic planner
Comic Planner Overview This comic planner will help you prepare and organize your comic. This article explains the different templates and resources included in the comic planner, and how to use them. To use the planner, simply download the pages, and fill them out digitally or on paper. The pagesread more
free webcomic, one shot
A free webcomic is waiting for you! This new mini comic has an an all-ages storyline and something for all readers to enjoy. Gabriella Balagna is the writer and illustrator behind this comic. The short story includes some appreciation for the timeless charm of babies as well as the historical.read more
How to draw faster – ten easy methods to choose from! In this article, you will learn a whole variety of tips to help increase your drawing speed. You can use all the tips, or pick the ones that work best for you. The tips include helpful advice on sketching,read more
How to Draw Backgrounds
How to draw backgrounds better than you ever have before! This guide gives detailed tips on how to draw better backgrounds. It covers ten topics and goes into specific tips for each one. This drawing guide is perfect for beginners and advanced artists alike. Also, it will help artists learnread more
Character turnaround sheets are often overlooked by artists as unnecessary or boring to make. But I personally highly value them and actually think they are fun to make. So, below are the character turnaround sheets I am using for the comic I am developing called, Kindred Not. Before finalizing theseread more
scrapped concept art - main cast from Kindred Not Comic
Scrapping concept art is kind of expected. However, it is a shame for concept art to become completely forgotten. That’s why, I am gathering a large collection of my scrapped concept art here. Specifically, this scrapped art is all for a comic I am making called, Kindred Not. Included belowread more
comics challenge
Some days you just do not work on your comic, even though you really want to. But no need to wait for motivation…I am starting a Comics Challenge so we can get stuff done for our comics everyday. By the end of the month, just think of all the progress that willread more
how to use drawing reference, how to become a better artist
Drawing references, if used properly, can help artists take their work to the next level. This article teaches how to use references to improve art, how to accurately replicate them, how to avoid copyright issues, and some great places to find them. What are drawing references? Drawing references are anythingread more
comic plan and research
Planning a comic will increase its chances of success. So this article gives 10 tips for researching and preparing a comic. It lists a bunch of things to research before diving into making a comic. For example, advertising, creating revenue, printing, publishing, cover design, setting, music, world-building, and style. Theseread more
character reference sheet
Character reference sheets are super useful. However, some people can find them tiresome or difficult to make. Nonetheless, these tips will help you make super awesome reference sheets. Additionally, some people feel like reference sheets are a waste of time. But this article will ensure your time invested making themread more
concept art files in procreate app
Comic prep has begun for my next comic, Kindred Not. Yay! Having wrapped up production on two comics and countless drawing challenges, I am ready for a new project to take on. And since making comics is so much fun, I am excited to make another. But even more so,read more
derailed comic paperback
A completed comic can be hard to find. But search no more, the pages for Derailed are complete and ready to for you to read! Therefore, no waiting weeks just for a scene in a comic to finish. Additionally, no worrying about the author taking a long hiatus only toread more
kids headed to the beach digital drawing
Why Family Friendly Webcomics? Family friendly webcomics appeal to a large audience. For example, they can be shared between kids, adults, and even grandparents. Also, we all know how fun it can be to discuss stories together with family and friends, and these comics are appropriate for sharing with bothread more
where to find webcomics
Knowing where to find webcomics can be hard. Likewise, finding good places to publish and promote comics can be equally challenging. However, there is no need to waste time and effort searching for these things. Below is a list of some popular places to find and share comics. The listread more
drawings in sketchbooks on desk
10,000 bad drawings – are they necessary to become a good artist? Maybe not. But Walt Stanchfield is famously attributed to saying: “We all have 10,000 bad drawings in us. The sooner we get them out the better.” Stanchfield not only worked for Disney Studios, but mentored many famous animatorsread more
Christian comic illustration, man praying
Christian comic, Derailed, helps shed light on God’s promises and love for people. The purpose of Derailed is to uplift believers and unbelievers alike. This article will help people discover the biblical teachings that inspire its story. Additionally, below are some inspirational bible verses and questions for reflection to helpread more
derailed paperback book in print
The comic book release of Derailed is finally here! I put many years and much heart into the making of Derailed. When I started reading comics as a teenager, I longed for the day when I could produce my own. I devoted countless time learning to draw, researching how comicsread more
line of action illustration, girl happy pose, beating art block
Art block does not have to last for long time periods! This article gives some ways to get out of art block fast. No more getting stuck in a drawing funk for days, months, or years. Art Block is Annoying Creators can sometimes feel a lack of motivation or inspiration.read more
comic pages productivity
Productivity for artists is not some hard to achieve thing. Being productive can be simply attained by making a strong plan. This plan is then used to help get things done in a timely fashion. Being productive is all about maximizing strengths and destroying weaknesses. No matter an artist’s lackread more
artist website home page
Artists need a website. This article covers the benefits of having an art website. Additionally, it talks about other places artists should post their art. An artist can be extremely skilled at their craft, but without visibility, no one will know they exist. Having a website gives artists a homeread more
comic with 0 subscribers and frowny face
Comic tips are found far and wide across the internet. But this article specifically delves into advice on making comics successful. Find out some hard truths about making comics and what to do about them. Please note, there is no one right way to make comics. The intention of theseread more
scribble drawing in sketchbook
“What should I draw?” This question plagues many artists. It often arises when an artist lacks inspiration or is tired of drawing the same things. Also, the question is quite common for artists who do not like to stick to a certain niche. Furthermore, this question may emerge if artistsread more
comic script
This article covers everything you need to know about writing a comic script. Here are the topics covered: Getting InspirationCreating the IdeaFlushing Out the StoryChoosing a Script FormatWriting the Dialogue & ActionsEditing the ScriptGetting FeedbackContinuing the Comic Process Getting Inspiration The first step in creating a comic script is gettingread more
rss feeds for comics
What are RSS feeds? RSS feeds are a quick way for people to track when their favorite websites update. RSS is short for Really Simple Syndication. In other words, a way to help standardize and gather a flow of web content all in one place. They are kind of anread more
Binders and sketchbooks lined up on shelf. draw everyday.
When people say to draw everyday, their implication is that it will help improve your art. However, artists are all different. They have varying amounts of time to spend on making art. They may be hobbyists, students, self-teaching themselves, or working in an art field. While artists can most certainlyread more
scrolling and traditional comic page layouts
A Guide on the Pros and Cons of Comic Formats Both types of comic formats have some wonderful benefits. Continue reading to discover the pros and cons of each layout. But first, here is an explanation of each format: Other names for traditional format comics are print, horizontal, comic book,read more
drawing man yawning
It is easier said than done to finish your comic. A multitude of things might get in the way of its completion. These could be laziness, distractions, boredom, a lack of time, or poor planning. But no need to give up; you can certainly complete your comic! If you haveread more
art improvement, how to become a better artist
Improve your art with these effective methods and challenges! A lot of drawing advice given online only helps you upgrade the creative side of your art. But these practice ideas will help you actually improve the technical side of of your art. Why These Methods? It can be really frustratingread more
comic buffer screenshot
Is a buffer necessary for you? The answer depends on nine things specific to you. For my webcomics, I ended up deciding to use buffers. However, I can see why a using buffer may not be the the right choice for everyone. Continue reading to find out whether is aread more
webtoons webcomic
This is an in depth list of steps to making a successful webcomic. Each step has links to additional resources to help you. For instance, links to blogs, articles, pros in the industry, and tutorials. The steps do not necessarily need to be done in a particular order. However, itread more
iphone derailed comic website
Hi everyone, I’m Gabriella; this is now the main website for Derailed, my webcomic. You will still be able to find the comic on other platforms, but this new site is now the hub for everything about the comic. Creating my own site to host Derailed allows me to haveread more