My buddy Brett Booth has a new comic out today, Flash #30. This is a fantastic jumping on point for new readers. This series is a lifelong comic dream fro Brett so I hope he gets to do a nice long run on the book.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Flash 30
My buddy Brett Booth has a new comic out today, Flash #30. This is a fantastic jumping on point for new readers. This series is a lifelong comic dream fro Brett so I hope he gets to do a nice long run on the book.
Marshmallow Monkeys
This is a girl's bowling team logo I designed. This was a lot of fun, I really liked how it turned out.
Chuck Dixon's 10 Rules for Writing a Comic Book Script
Chuck Dixon's 10 rules for writing a successful Comic Book.
I recently found some old comic book scripts I worked on for Dabel Bros., this list of rules was attached to my first script as advice from an editor to follow.
1. OPEN STRONG.
Get your story off and running.
2. ONLY ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE.
Just the talking you need to put the point across.
3. AT LEAST THREE PIECES OF ACTION PER STORY.
They can be mixed major or minor action but there has to be something visual and in motion in your story.
4. REMEMBER THAT SOMEONE HAS TO DRAW WHAT YOU WRITE.
Take pity on the penciller. Don't make him draw something difficult over and over again.
5. FIND SOMETHING TO LIKE ABOUT EACH CHARACTER.
Even Dr. Doom has his good points.
6. FIND SOMETHING TO HATE ABOUT EACH CHARACTER.
Even Batman can be aggravating or Robin self-centered.
7. AVOID REDUNDANCY, DON'T DESCRIBE WHAT THE READER CAN SEE.
If your character's on a motorcycle crossing a bridge there's no reason to state this in writing.
8. EVERY COMIC BOOK IS SOMEONE'S FIRST COMIC BOOK.
Keep your storytelling simple, basic, and easy to follow.
9. THE LAST PANEL OF EACH PAGE SHOULD MAKE THE READER TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE.
Something exciting or mysterious in that final panel. "It's YOU!"
10. DON'T BE A SMARTA$$.
Folks don't pay good money for you to show off your college degrees. They want a good, fast paced story. Tell that story and get out of the way!
I recently found some old comic book scripts I worked on for Dabel Bros., this list of rules was attached to my first script as advice from an editor to follow.
1. OPEN STRONG.
Get your story off and running.
2. ONLY ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE.
Just the talking you need to put the point across.
3. AT LEAST THREE PIECES OF ACTION PER STORY.
They can be mixed major or minor action but there has to be something visual and in motion in your story.
4. REMEMBER THAT SOMEONE HAS TO DRAW WHAT YOU WRITE.
Take pity on the penciller. Don't make him draw something difficult over and over again.
5. FIND SOMETHING TO LIKE ABOUT EACH CHARACTER.
Even Dr. Doom has his good points.
6. FIND SOMETHING TO HATE ABOUT EACH CHARACTER.
Even Batman can be aggravating or Robin self-centered.
7. AVOID REDUNDANCY, DON'T DESCRIBE WHAT THE READER CAN SEE.
If your character's on a motorcycle crossing a bridge there's no reason to state this in writing.
8. EVERY COMIC BOOK IS SOMEONE'S FIRST COMIC BOOK.
Keep your storytelling simple, basic, and easy to follow.
9. THE LAST PANEL OF EACH PAGE SHOULD MAKE THE READER TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE.
Something exciting or mysterious in that final panel. "It's YOU!"
10. DON'T BE A SMARTA$$.
Folks don't pay good money for you to show off your college degrees. They want a good, fast paced story. Tell that story and get out of the way!
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Hulk Smash!
The great thing about being an artist is you can make personal and creative presents for your friends and know that it won't be a duplicate gift! Here is a drawing I did for my buddy Stew's Birthday.
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