So the weather is very important. We all know that from our real life routine alone.
There is often a tendency, however, not to use it when it comes to the visual narrative that webcomics are. More often than not, the weather is basically perpetually clear. Daylight or moonlight are ...
The Weather as Prop
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, Aug. 10, 2019Finding Creative Inspiration in Quiet Places
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Aug. 5, 2019
I am half way complete with my journey across the United States and I have spent the last week in the small town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This is an area of the world that many great creative artists, musicians, and writers that I greatly admire have lived and found ...
“I Dig the New MJ”
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, July 8, 2019
While talking about the latest Spiderman: Far from Home movie, one of my friend’s first reactions to the film have been mostly positive with, “I dig the new MJ” being one of the comments.
When I first learned Zendaya was going to play Michelle aka “MJ”, Peter Parker’s ...
Whitewashing, Blackwashing and all that Jazz
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, July 6, 2019
So by now, anyone who is on Twitter (and possibly other social media I dare not touch) is aware of this whole kerfuffle over the newest Disney live action remake, which happens to be The Little Mermaid. It has been announced that Ariel will be played by an actress who ...
Beginner offense
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, June 29, 2019
I've mentioned before in other articles how Twitter, and often comics/art Twitter especially, can be a total dumpster fire with flame wars erupting every two hours or so.
There have been many analyses on why this is happening, from efforts of established comic creators to gatekeep the field ...
QUACKCAST 432 - How to get more readers
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, June 25, 2019 LISTEN on our new player!
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Just Banes and I for this one! Today we have 3 topics:
1. Being positive and how that really helps us in online communication and social networking ...
Working with Political Agendas
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, June 15, 2019
Lately more and more comics and animated features seem to consciously, and more importantly loudly, incorporate political messages in their stories. From feminism to social stratification and discrimination, to racism and xenophobia or even depression and psychological trauma.
This is by no means a new thing, to incorporate themes and ...
Time management for webcomics
Emma_Clare at 12:00AM, June 14, 2019
When producing a webcomic, it is good practice to stick to an uploading schedule. Not only does this mean that readers know when to expect the next installment of your story, but it also helps you plan around the general activities of life. So here are some tips to help ...
Guilt
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, May 25, 2019
Guilt is a powerful tool in the creative process.
No, I'm not talking about the guilt you feel because you haven't updated in six months which pushes you to sit down and finish that darn page (though that helps too, we've all been there).
Guilt is very ...