Hypothetical society, a Starship Trooper rant

Andreas_Helixfinger at 12:00AM, Dec. 17, 2023



For those who don’t know, having a hypothesis means assuming or entertaining a theoretical possibility. We see this be applied to fictional stories time and time again, particularly those that tries to paint a picture of a future society. Star Trek for example can be seen as a massive ...

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Quackcast 665 - Eyes

Ozoneocean at 8:12AM, Dec. 12, 2023

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This week our talk is an art one: eyes! We talk about how to draw them, adding meaning and expression, the way different cultures use them, different styles for doing eyes, reflection, shadow, focus and a million ...


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Belief is a mirror

Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, Dec. 9, 2023



Last week I had the fortune of stumbling across Netflix's latest animated series, Blue Eye Samurai. I didn't expect much, but I was so bowled over by the sheer excellence of this show that I ended up binging the entire first season overnight. Like all shows, it's ...

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A Wayback Playback

Banes at 12:00AM, Dec. 7, 2023



I have a handful of hobbies that mean a lot to me - from an early age, reading, and music (drums at first), and drawing were all important pastimes.

The other day I found an old workbook dated from when I was eight years old. It was an A to Z ...



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Why Drawing Styles Make Webcomics Unforgettable

Emma_Clare at 12:00AM, Dec. 2, 2023



Why hello fellow comic creators! Ever stopped and wondered what is it about each webcomic that makes them feel like a unique journey into an artist's imagination? Well today, I’m spilling the ink on why drawing styles matter so much in the magical world of webcomics and why ...

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The Thirds Rule

Banes at 12:00AM, Nov. 30, 2023



The Rule of Thirds


When most people take a picture or draw a picture, the natural thing to do is to photograph or draw the subject in the center of the frame.

But one of the big tenets of visual composition is the RULE of THIRDS.

So pretty much, the ...








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Quackcast 663 - AI and The Duck

Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, Nov. 28, 2023

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This Quackcast tackles the issue of AI comics on Drunk Duck. We're discussing either a ban or rules that would enable them to be posted under conditions. We also talk about AI generated imagery and the ...


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Fictional Sports

Andreas_Helixfinger at 12:00AM, Nov. 26, 2023



In case you’re asking, no, I did not draw this image you see here. It’s one of many drawings I found on this website I just stumbled upon this morning called Drawception.com where from what I understand reading the site’s info section is about playing these ...

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AI, Comics, and DD

Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, Nov. 25, 2023



You might have noticed a forum thread discussing whether AI comics should be hosted on the Duck. As always, big decisions on TOS or policy are discussed with the community on the Duck before we take any decisions. Whether DD will be hosting AI comics or not is one such ...

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Quackcast 662 - Drunkduck tales

Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, Nov. 21, 2023

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Webcomic communities have different cultures, but why and where do they come from?
DD's culture is pretty chill, we're reasonably neutral and accepting of a wide range of ideas and perspectives, we're egalitarian to ...



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