Hello, and welcome back to “Tales from Outside Comics!” The idea behind this series of posts is that I’m someone just like you, a wide-eyed hopeful looking to break into the industry, and I’ll be talking about the things I’ve learned so far. I’ve read so many stories from pros looking back on how they…
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The Freelancer’s Cookbook: Mark Sweeney’s Tomato Vichyssoice
From Mark Sweeney comes a cold soup recipe for Tomato Vichyssoice. TOMATO VICHYSSOICE Soup Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 30 min Difficulty: Easy Servings: 4-6 DESCRIPTION: A cold tomato perfect for those hot summer days INGREDIENTS: 2.75 oz / 77 g Package Knorr Cream of Leek soup 28 oz / 796 ml can whole tomatoes 2 cups / 570 ml buttermilk Water 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill…
Revving Your Motivational Engine
Hello, and welcome to the very first “Tales from Outside Comics!” The idea behind this series of posts is that I’m someone just like you, a wide-eyed hopeful looking to break into the industry, and I’ll be talking about the things I’ve learned so far. I’ve read so many stories from pros looking back on…
A Guide to Affordable Art Supplies
Walmart Walmart Art Supply Review Introduction Sketching and Inking: Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils Triplus Fineliners Papermate Flair Ultrafine Pentel Hi Polymer and Neon Erasers Casemate 2-in-1 Sharpener U Create Sketchbooks Markers: Crayola Supertip 50 Washable Markers Pacon Artist Marker Pad Watercolor: Alex Watercolors Crayola Washable Watercolors Daler and Rowney Simply Watercolor Walmart Art Supply Review: Overall…
The Freelancer’s Cookbook: Freelancer’s Chili by Len N. Wallace
Intro to Comic Craft
STEP BY STEP: Brainstorming and Development: Introduction Brainstorming and Character Development Script and Thumbnails: Developing a Script Turning Your Script into Thumbnails and Layouts Creating Thumbnails Converting Your Thumbnails Into Roughs (includes blueline tutorial)Character Design Roughs: Introduction to Roughs Environment in Roughs Scanning Your Blueline Roughs The Finish On Your Comic Inking Using…
Comic Creator Collaboration Agreement Template
No matter what level you’re at in the industry, contracts are vital and important. Whether it’s between you and a publisher or you and an editor, or you and a co-collaborator, making sure that what you’re all doing is laid on paper is very important. Even if you’re working with a friend, it’s important to make…
Consignment Form Template for Retailers
Coming off of our list, Comic Shops to Sell Your Indie Comics and Wares At, we wanted to help retailers become friendlier to local and indie creators. Fostering a comics community within your town or city is really important, and having a place where locals can buy content by other locals can go such a long way….
The Freelancer’s Cookbook: Shakshuka by Rich Douek
Breakfast is really important. Even more than caffeine, I’ve found that having a good breakfast will give you the energy to get through the day without feeling run-down. But, if you’re trying to not overdo it on sugar, there are a lot less healthy choices than you’d think. Forget pancakes, muffins, bagels, cereal (with or…