Description
“A gold mine of essential information for each and every aspiring comics artist. Highly advisable.” –Scott McCloud
Drawing Words and Writing Pictures is a course on comic creation – for college classes or for independent study – that centers on storytelling and concludes with making a finished comic. With chapters on lettering, story structure, and panel layout, the fifteen lessons offered – each and every complete with homework, extra credit activities and supplementary reading suggestions – provide a solid introduction for people interested in making their own comics. Additional resources, lessons, and after-class lend a hand are to be had on the DW-WP website.
Discover ways to create your own comics with Drawing Words and Writing Pictures, a richly illustrated selection of 15 in-depth lessons that cover the whole lot from crafting your story to lettering and laying out panels.
Take a Look Inside Drawing Words and Writing Pictures
Three Panels That Move Beyond the Grid
This page from Mike Mignola’s Hellboy is a gorgeous example of creating rhythm and mood. Read more… | In Blankets, Craig Thompson tells his story through dramatic and unexpected page layouts. Read more… | In David B.’s Epileptic, the shape and orientation of the panel strengthen the storytelling. Read more… |