For artists who want to keep making art even when it’s hard.
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Scarier Than a Haunted House
I was exhausted and waiting for friends at the Minnesota State Fair. I sat down on a bench near the haunted house, but I knew there was no way I was going to go in there.
Instead I took out my sketchbook and started drawing the stream of...
Are You Suffering From Software Fatigue?
This week we have a special guest post from cartoonist and educator Susannah Hainley of the Substack Graphica:
What I love most about this comic by is the ending—it’s such a great reminder that the only tools we need are actually q...
5 Essential Tips for Better Lettering in Comics
I’m re-sharing this article in the lead up to the lettering workshop I’m co-hosting on September 12 with fellow designer and cartoonist, Susannah Hainley. I’ve also included some new content below—like the wild thing a 5-year old girl said...
Get your ideas out of your head...
This is one of my core beliefs about making art:
As a perfectionist, it’s tempting to keep the ideas in our heads for fear it won’t live up to our imagination. And the truth is, it often won’t, especially as you’re getting started and don’...
A Stymied Summer + Coloring Workshop Recording
Plus an invitation to this week's K's Kettle: Creative Check-in
I had such fun leading my Diary Comics + Coloring Contrast workshop this past week (paid subscribers can scroll down below the paywall to watch it!)
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Bestselling graphic novelist and comics coach. Lover of British murder mysteries. Author of the Substack Creating Comics—for artists who want to keep making art even when it's hard.
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