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iPhone Apps for Comics Artists

Speak — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:26:39 +0000

Earlier today, webcomics.com posted a list of useful apps for comic creators. The list included something for just about everyone. But what it lacked was something useful for the anvil on the head scenario. Sketching that idea that comes out of nowhere is vitally important to the comic artist. While on the bus, in a crowded bar or standing in line at the supermarket it is important to get that idea down before it escapes you.

And so comes in a handy little app called StoryPages that allows for more than just note taking. It allows you not only to draw your idea out, but to script it too.

Just released, the app by SpinThought® is an iPhone app for those that need to create illustrated story pages on the go. StoryPages lets you draw in the top portion of a page and then add text descriptions below your drawing, like a storyboard. You can add a background image from the Photo Gallery or take a picture to use as a semi-transparent background to set the scene if you’d like.

I’ve used it a few times and it is one of those things that if you don’t have, you are constantly thinking “if only…” Or, you can just lose your idea – it is up to you.

Guest comic at Big Sandy Gilmore

Speak — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:52:24 +0000

I teased you and now the veil is lifted. Head on over to Matt Stout’s Big Sandy Gilmore and check out a guest strip that I have drawn thanks to Matt’s generosity and bravery. He let me draw the strip having no idea what I would come up with and assured me all along the way that he’d post it. After I sent it to him I had a vision that he would hate it. Turns out he liked it despite my vision. Guess my ESP is not so good. After you’ve checked out my guest strip, and feel free to leave comments over there, be sure to read up on as much Big Sandy as you can including this weeks pervious guest strip by Chris Flick of Capes N’ Babes.

Raising some cash

Speak — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:10:42 +0000

Ever hauled a two ton stack of your favorite books to sell only to have the buyer turn down all your best reads? This is insulting! What is wrong with these people? Don’t they read? Don’t they know Sam needs a Guitar?!!