Art & Story 147 – The Big Zine
We often talk about the web, apps, and print-on-demand as means for the independent publisher to bring their work to a widening and enthusiastic audience. However, all of these methods require some level of technical skill, some degree of research and study in order to avail one’s self of the technologies of the day. To that last point, these technologies... [Read more]
Art & Story 146 – The Big Funk Breaker II
It’s our third anniversary, and to celebrate we take a step back to revisit a topic we haven’t broached since our first and sixty-fourth episodes; namely, how to break an artistic funk and increase your visual vocabulary. We share a bunch of exercises and strategies for conquering new territories in your art, including: Examining other... [Read more]
Visual Cues Pt 2 – Line
We’re back with a new episode of our Visual Cues series, where we’ll be exploring the various aspects of visual storytelling that add up to what some of us call “style”. This time we wonder aloud about the role of line in visual storytelling, citing our own works as well as the works of others as a basis of meditation. We set forth to... [Read more]
Art & Story 145 – The Big Intervention
This week we spend an hour and a half talking about the sea change that’s been happening in the world of conventions. With new shows popping up like Intervention, the Up! Fair, and Kids Read Comics, all featuring a heavy a focus on interactive workshops and a spotlight on the independent creators, some questions arise: Why is the open sharing... [Read more]
Art & Story 144 – The Big Re-Evaluation
Today we get a little candid with the listeners and share some of our frustrations and disappointments in our workflow over the last few years. We take this as an opportunity to re-evaluate our personal project productivity as well as re-evaluate our growth as cartoonists by revisiting some of our old notes and projects. Will we ever learn to bite off... [Read more]
Art & Story Alive! Episode 89
It’s a new format for a new year as we re-launch Art & Story Alive! This time I’m joined by members of the Art & Story Supreme forums for a discussion on the moments in our lives when we decided to be cartoonists. It’s a pretty big and energetic round table, including: Rene van Belzen Kim Holm Bob Learned Kasey Van Hise Trevor... [Read more]
Art & Story 143 – The Big Potpourri IX
It’s another multi-topic episode this week as we answer some questions from you, the Storriors! We start with some talk on continuity in comics storytelling as we respond to a voicemail from Gerimi Burleigh, who was himself responding to something Kim Holm said in a recent episode of Art & Story Extreme!!. Does continuity automatically take... [Read more]
Art & Story 142 – The Big Logo
This week we take on a topic put to us by Michael Cruz: What is our creative process on designing comics project logos? In a bit of a freeform discussion (with a few technical glitches) we break the topic down into the following realms of concern: Whether to title your story with a specific audience in mind Aesthetic integration Modifying an out-of-the-box... [Read more]
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Mark of the Beast 45 – Trimmin’ Nails!
Talking about thumb nailing, editing yourself and non-tips for putting a story together. Music by Beast in the Field. Follow Mark on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! Sorry! You have to be an Art & Story Supreme yearly or monthly subscriber to access this content. If you have... [Read more]
High Adventure Daily 46 – PDX Zine Symposium Day 2
Day 2 of The Portland Zine Symposium. Follow Kevin on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! Sorry! You have to be an Art & Story Supreme yearly or monthly subscriber to access this content. If you have already subscribed, [ Login... [Read more]
Video: Collaboration Sketch 08/29/10
Sara Turner and I demonstrate our collaborative process with a quick ink sketch of the Avatar: The Last Airbender character Zuko. Follow Jerzy on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! Sorry! You have to be an Art & Story Supreme yearly or monthly subscriber to access this content. If you have... [Read more]
Thunder Punch Daily 62 – Don’t Fear the iPad
In part two of my TPD “Road Trip” series I share a few reactions to some discussion that’s been happening in the forums about the new media opportunities and dangers presented by the app-based approach to computing heralded by tablet computers like the iPad. Sure, some have made some rather scary predictions, but I still think it’s... [Read more]
Mark of the Beast 44 – Touch of Evil!
Talking about examining your own work work and other avenues to critically analyze other forms of storytelling. Music by Beast in the Field. Follow Mark on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! Sorry! You have to be an Art & Story Supreme yearly or monthly subscriber to access this... [Read more]
Mark of the Beast 43 – Go with it, dude.
Talking about being spontaneous and using that in creating stories and music. Music by Beast in the Field. Follow Mark on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! Sorry! You have to be an Art & Story Supreme yearly or monthly subscriber to access this content. If you have already subscribed,... [Read more]
Thunder Punch Daily 61 – Behind the Up! Fair
While on my way to visit Sara in Lexington for an Up! Fair meeting, I share some of the organizational difficulties facing us as we put the event together. Follow Jerzy on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! Sorry! You have to be an Art & Story Supreme yearly or monthly subscriber to access... [Read more]
High Adventure Daily 45 – PDX Zine Symposium Day 1
I’m joined by Brandon Dayton to relay our experiences of the first day of the Portland Zine Symposium 2010. Follow Kevin and Brandon on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! Sorry! You have to be an Art & Story Supreme yearly... [Read more]
Thunder Punch Daily 60 – Manga Advantages
In prepping for my workshop at Specs Howard, I found myself ruminating on some of the wonderful storytelling techniques that can be found in Manga. I share a few of my favorites, highlighting how these aren’t exactly new to Western cartooning. Follow Jerzy on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register... [Read more]
High Adventure Daily 44 – Gettin’ Ready
Talking about preparing for the Portland Zine Symposium 2010. Follow Kevin on Twitter! Discuss this in the Forum! Can’t see the audio player? Log in or register here! Sorry! You have to be an Art & Story Supreme yearly or monthly subscriber to access this content. If you have already... [Read more]
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