For a project I'm currently working on as part of my graduation in Graphic Design, I wanted to compile something like an atlas of fictional cities. These may be from books, legends, stories, video games, advertisements, comics, really whatever... Even "real" cities but alternate versions, imagined or in some way deviate from their real counterpart are valid.
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posted by ahtlast93
on May 18, 2013 -
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The illustrations have already been drawn on card stock and inked, for an actual, physical project inspired by
this kind of handmade "star book" design... but now it's time to tackle the lettering.
Are there any good, professional ways of doing it without hand lettering everything? If so, can you link to examples / tutorials? Or is hand lettering the only good option available? (Scanning the illustrations, adding lettering, and reprinting is not an option.)
posted by markkraft
on May 14, 2013 -
8 answers
What are the most unusual, non-traditional, online comics? I am especially interested in learning about comics that are visually different. For example, I would love to learn about comics that blend photographs with drawing, are interlinked in a non-linear way, or are all one continuous strip rather than divided up.
posted by mortaddams
on Dec 19, 2012 -
17 answers
Digital artists: What is this cool, grainy Photoshop texture used in webcomics and how do I make it too?
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posted by iadacanavon
on Nov 6, 2012 -
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I'm writing a book. I want to draw very simple black & white comic strip style cartoon drawings to go with it. PROBLEM: I can't draw. Heck, I don't even doodle. But I can learn! What books/websites/iTunes U/online classes/etc are out there? Got any advice or knowhow to pass along? Help me get started!
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posted by Mr Ected
on May 19, 2012 -
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I'm looking for
visual conventions for portraying a scene (e.g. in a movie or comic) as imaginary, dreamed-up or "all in the head" of one of the characters.
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posted by nebulawindphone
on Jan 4, 2012 -
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Not quite book-filter: I'm looking for graphic novels (or comics wrapped up as TPBs) with astounding artwork. I've long since given up following comics as they come out, so I'm interested in any artists doing great things with the medium.
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posted by Smoosh Faced Lion
on Sep 8, 2010 -
33 answers
I'm re-learning how to draw, and particularly interested in illustration/cartooning. Looking for resources that will aid me in my quest.
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Aug 24, 2010 -
22 answers
Are there good online resources for examples of the early work of a modern illustrator or comic artist?
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posted by swrittenb
on May 7, 2010 -
3 answers
Where online can I find masterful montages for design reference and inspiration?
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posted by rahnefan
on Mar 9, 2010 -
6 answers
Help me become a better (comic book style) artist so I can illustrate my own scripts. I need to become better at sketching, primarily. The human figure mainly, but also backgrounds and layouts. I don't have $$ for an extensive course, so I'm looking primarily for books and online tutorials. (I also need to find artists to illustrate scripts I don't have time to do myself, if anyone's interested.) Thanks.
posted by Shane
on Mar 5, 2010 -
10 answers
I'm looking for examples from literature, comic books, film, and other media, in which a character, for no clear reason (or unexpectedly), is a cowboy.
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posted by Astro Zombie
on Feb 15, 2010 -
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Hey artists and creative types! How do you get back at it when you've been out of the studio for a long time?
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posted by EatTheWeak
on Oct 6, 2009 -
14 answers
Where The New Comics At?: In addition to my many other hats I may be getting a job reviewing new erotica/sexuality/explicit etc comics in the future. I'd get my pick of any comic/graphic novel to review as long as it includes some element or discussion of sex or sexuality or whatever. The problem is that I have no idea what the new releases are and I can't seem to find a centralized list of upcoming titles with enough description.
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posted by The Whelk
on Aug 11, 2009 -
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Apparently I'm a fan of graphic novels now, but I don't even know where to start. I love (LOVE!)
Preacher; I liked
Watchmen. What should I read next?
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posted by wonderyak
on Mar 12, 2009 -
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I have a story and I'm looking for an artist to collaborate for little to no money on a sci-fi comic book. I will pay for the actual production (it will be a limited run to accompany a record), so I have at least that to offer to the artist. Know of any websites/forums that help foster this labor-of-love type collaboration between media?
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posted by nosila
on Feb 23, 2009 -
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Who was the comic book artist who improved his hand-drawing skills to mastery?
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posted by lore
on Jan 29, 2009 -
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Are there any US colleges or universities that offer majors in comics and cartooning (the traditional 2D variety, not 3D animation)?
posted by zainsubani
on Oct 12, 2008 -
19 answers
Creative Ideas Filter: I need ideas of Famous and Memorable Photographs or Paintingsor famous and memorable scenes from History, Movies, or Television that can be Reenacted on the spot without planning by 3-6 people for me to photograph for a final project for school.
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posted by Del Far
on Apr 14, 2008 -
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Can webcomics fans point me to some good online manga or graphic novel type comics? Bonus points if the story is complete and I don't have to wait for an update every week (side question - why is it so hard to find webcomics that are completed?). Sex, violence, serious, silly, whatever, as long as the story is engaging and the artwork is well done.
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posted by arcticwoman
on Dec 8, 2007 -
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Realistic potraits cartoons: are there any art available of known cartoon/comic characters drawn as though they were real-life potraits?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 17, 2006 -
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Webcomics: If just about anybody can make one, what tools/resources would I need? I have a good mental picture of character design, but my hand drawing is hardly worth scanning, so I might as well do it all on my compy (Yes, XQ, you can try to talk me out of it). At least at first, it'll mostly be standing-around-swapping-punchlines, so nothing too complicated. So what's out there to make me a webtoonist?
posted by wendell
on Feb 5, 2005 -
16 answers
Severely
comicbook-geekish question: Storyboard and film-design artist
Mike Ploog used to do comics. He did some breathtaking b&w art on the 1970s Marvel
Planet of the Apes Magazine. Does anyone have a Ploog checklist, or know which POTA issues between 16 and 29 Ploog did art for?
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posted by Shane
on May 1, 2004 -
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