In Draw Magazine #16, Howard Chaykin said that he reinvents himself as an artist every couple of years. It seems to me that all commercial artists, regardless of the art they create, should take this idea to heart, since technology introduces radical shifts in how the work is created, perceived, and received on a regular basis.
The question raised, of course, is how should a commercial artist go about reinventing themselves. My next series of blog articles will be an attempt to address just that. I’ll also be taking a look at the relationship between the commercial artist and today’s entertainment industries, and the role of technology in the creation and distribution of the artist’s work. Finally, I’ll attempt to look at all of this through the lens of today’s economy in an effort to see what’s financially feasible for artists who publish and distribute their own work.
I’ll also be adding links to a resource page for writer-artists throughout the series (an idea borrowed from Caleb Monroe‘s excellent collection of writer resources) and going on the occasional tangent when necessary about professional minutiae, such as how to properly write off research expenses.
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Comic-Con International hosted the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ animated series “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” in a panel which also announced an upcoming “Ultimate Spider-Man” cartoon.
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Comics legend Jerry Robinson sat down with fans at Comic-Con International to discuss his tenure on Batman and discuss “Jerry Robinson: Ambassador Of Comics,” the new book on his contribution to comics.
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Creators sat down with fans during the publisher’s Hasbro-themed panel at Comic-Con International to discuss what’s coming up next in the worlds of Transformers, G.I.Joe and Dungeons & Dragons comic series.
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Linear Perspective is a geometric technique used by artists to create the illusion of depth in drawings and make their scenes appear realistic. There are two basic components to Linear Perspective: the Horizon Line and the Vanishing Point.
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Lowering your Cholesterol will help prevent a heart attack or a stroke. Here’s how.
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A portfolio is the key to acquiring work as an artist in the comic book industry. Here’s how you go about building yours.
The best way to curb anxiety over money is to start reviewing and reducing your monthly expenses. Here are a few ways to start you off.
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