Drawing Comics Lab: 52 Exercises on Characters, Panels, Storytelling, Publishing, & Professional Practices

Robyn Chapman

Nov 2012 · Quarto Publishing Group USA

About this ebook

Learn all the basics of producing a comic from the first doodle to the finished publication—includes fifty-two exercises for aspiring comic artists of all ages.

Do you dream of becoming a comic artist? This easy-to-follow book is designed for the beginning or aspiring cartoonist. Both children and adults will find the techniques engaging and highly accessible. Featured artists include:

• James Sturm
• Tom Hart
• Jessica Abel
• Matt Madden
• Eddie Campbell
• and many others

Featuring fifty-two exercises meant to jump-start your creativity, this book will guide you toward effective ways to tell stories visually. It offers tips for creating and building characters, creating panels, storytelling, publishing and establishing good professional practices. Start your comic adventures today with Drawing Comics Lab!

About the author

Robyn Chapman has studied cartooning at two of the medium’s finest institutions, receiving her BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and her MFA from The Center for Cartoon Studies. In 2005 she became The Center for Cartoon Studies’ first fellow, and spent the next five years as their program coordinator and a faculty member. She has built and managed the curriculum for their successful Create Comics and Cartooning Studio workshops. Her cartooning courses, workshops, and lectures have brought her to classrooms at The New School, Wellesley College, The University of Iowa, and the 92nd Street Y. She lives in New York City. Visit her online at http://www.un-pop.com.