The Importance of Inactivity in Storytelling
If you have ever created something or existed in a creative space, it is not uncommon to hear someone mention that a part of a...
Courtroom Sketching & The Art of Justice
I came across this book at a boardwalk book sale on the Jersey shore this summer. A local library was practically giving away books, CDs,...
Suspending Disbelief and World Building
The term suspension of disbelief is brought up often in writing classes, and it is something important to consider when writing a story. In every...
Making Horror Stories Scary
Have you ever encountered a horror story that left you with a lingering sense of unease? Kept you up at night, wondering if you would...
Adam Savage’s “Every Tool’s a Hammer”
“Every Tool’s a Hammer Life Is What You Make It” is a collection of lessons, tips, stories, and sketches told by the acclaimed “MythBusters” star...
Professional Artist Interview with Kevin Betou
This past Savannah Comic Convention I had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite sequential artists in the industry, Kevin Betou. As an aspiring...
How Inktober Rose and Fell… And Rose Again
A Brief History of a Global Art Challenge If you are in the art community, it is almost certain that you have at one point...
Comic Review: Making Comics by Scott McCloud
For anyone interested in the theory and techniques of comics this is the comic book for you. Making Comics is the third in a series...
How to Digitize Traditional Line Work
Bringing your work from pen to screen Hello fellow artists! Here is a quick tutorial on how to bring your inks from paper to screen...
A Beginner’s Guide to Comic Cons
This past weekend I had the absolute pleasure of attending Savannah Con 2022 at the Savannah Convention Center. It was filled with all kinds of...