This is building a bit on ozoneocean's previous newspost on developing a sketch! For most comic artists, after having perfected a sketch (or at least getting it to an acceptable point) the next step is inking. I don't think I'm alone in saying this is one of ...
Inking: Literally the worst?
HippieVan at 12:00AM, Oct. 9, 2015Waiting for October
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Oct. 5, 2015
Autumn has officially arrived. It feels like a different season even though I do not live in an area of the world where the tree leaves are turning vibrant shades of yellow and orange. The scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin spice, and all the warm cozy feelings are back. Yes ...
Don't forget about MILESTONES!
HippieVan at 12:00AM, Oct. 2, 2015
Lately I've been receiving very few milestones from people! This is just a quick reminder that you (yes, YOU!) can send your milestones or other comic news to myself or kawaiidaigakusei. Don't be shy, even if you feel as though you've sent us multiple milestones in the ...
It's campaignin' season!
HippieVan at 12:00AM, Sept. 18, 2015
Usually I try to keep my newsposts geared towards art/writing/comics, but this week I have politics on the brain!
Here in Canada our election is only a month away (October 19, 2015 – get out and vote, Canadians!). I just spent my evening at a packed little cafe where ...
Escapism Via Books
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Sept. 14, 2015
You know that idea about a frog in a pot of water getting cooked before realising that the water had been gradually increasing in temperature until it was rapidly boiling? Well last week, I was the frog and my room was that pot of water.
September has been the hottest ...
Then and Now
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Sept. 7, 2015
“Save ALL your work. Never throw your old art in the trash!” was a repeated mantra from all my art teachers over the years. The reasoning behind this idea makes sense: Old art is like a time capsule for fresh ideas and it can be a great addition in a ...
Let's Colour With Crayons!!
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Aug. 31, 2015
(Colouring Sheets Included @ Bottom of Post)
Did you ever watch Mister Rogers when you were a little kid? My all-time favourite episode was the one where he takes the viewer to the crayon factory and showed us how crayons were made. I thought it was the most mesmerizing thing imaginable ...
Wield ultimate power - become a judge for the DD Awards!
HippieVan at 12:00AM, Aug. 21, 2015
It's time to determine this year's winners, but there are still plenty of categories that need more judges!
Do you enjoy webcomics? Do you have opinions? You will be an ideal judge! It's really easy. All you have to do is:
1. Volunteer and then make an ...