As all Cloudscape members know, creating comics can be incredibly complicated and it is frequently difficult to know what steps need to be taken. This page features a wide variety of resources to help aspiring artists in all stages of the comic making process. The resources include various tutorials developed by Cloudscape members, information on various books and websites that can be consulted for further assistance, and various companies that are eager to look at material from new writers and artists.
Artist and teacher
Tutorials from Cloudscape Members
Advice and lessons from various Cloudscape members on creating comics.
An Introduction to Graphic Novels, Part 1, Part 2: Basic Cinematography, and Part 3: Character Design by Anise Shaw
Anise’s Videos on Comics. A series of videos produced by Anise Shaw that explore numerous aspects of the comic creation process.
A Comics Page from Start to Finish, Part 1 and Part 2 by Jeff Ellis
Where Do You Get Your Ideas? by Bevan Thomas
A Short Guide to the Care and Production of Mini-Comics by Colin Upton
Tutorials from the Web
60 Rules for Short Science Fiction and Fantasy by Terry Bisson on the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America
Useful Books
There are many books that are highly recommended for creating comics.
Useful Websites
Various general websites, organizations, and Internet resources for creating comics are available as well.
Clients and Collaborations
It is often difficult for aspiring comic artists to locate people to work with on projects or clients who are interested in employing the artist in question. Fortunately, there are various sites on the Web that provide assistance.
Comic Companies
Though many of the larger comic companies, such as Marvel and DC, prefer to approach artists themselves rather than be sent unsolicited stories and art, other prominent ones are willing or even eager to be sent material from new people.