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Category Archives: get ideas

Picasso’s PERFECT CIRCLE 🎨 (MINI)

How to build your style around your imperfections.

Posted byMarek16 Feb 202426 Feb 2024Posted inApplied Cartooning, comics, Comics Workshop, get ideas, how to, Mini-Comics, mini-comicsTags: art history, artist, circle, comics, Comics Workshop, education, geometry, get started, math, mini-comic, painting, perfectLeave a comment on Picasso’s PERFECT CIRCLE 🎨 (MINI)

HOW TO: Big Picture Doodle

This time-lapse doodle technique generates UNPREDICTABLE poster-size creations! / FROM THE 2024 HANDBOOK

Posted byMarek06 Feb 202428 Apr 2025Posted inComics Workshop, get ideas, how toTags: big picture, Comics Workshop, doodle, education, handbook, how toLeave a comment on HOW TO: Big Picture Doodle

Van Gogh on Copying 🎨 (MINI)

In September 1889 Van Gogh was painting mostly copies of prints by his favorite artists.   Here’s why.

Posted byMarek29 Jan 202404 Mar 2024Posted inApplied Cartooning, comics, Comics Workshop, get ideas, Mini-Comics, mini-comicsTags: artist, beethoven, color, comics, Comics Workshop, delacroix, education, get started, millet, mini-comic, music, painting, van goghLeave a comment on Van Gogh on Copying 🎨 (MINI)

Comics Workshop Handbook 📖✍

Basic comics-making materials PLUS top-secret tips, teacher guides, activities, & more… (This is the ~40p handbook for host teachers!)

Posted byMarek01 Jan 202428 Aug 2025Posted inAC Resources, Applied Cartooning, comics, Comics Camp 2022, comics camp 2023, Comics Camp 2024, Comics Workshop, get ideas, mini-comicsTags: cartooning, comics, Comics Workshop, education, handbook, how to, library, schoolLeave a comment on Comics Workshop Handbook 📖✍

HOW TO: Mirror Doodle!

Here’s one of my favorite surprise DOODLE techniques… It always feels like a moment of discovery.

Posted byMarek01 Sep 202306 Sep 2023Posted incomics camp 2023, Comics Workshop, get ideas, how to, mirror doodleTags: Comics Workshop, creative, demo, doodle, education, how to, mirror, mirror doodle, sketchbookLeave a comment on HOW TO: Mirror Doodle!

HOW TO: Noticing Doodle

A simple sketchbook doodle that helps me feel relaxed & grounded…

Posted byMarek25 Jul 202302 Sep 2024Posted inApplied Cartooning, comics camp 2023, Comics Workshop, get ideasTags: cartooning, comics camp, Comics Workshop, doodle, education, how to, mindfulness, sketchbook, sketching, timeLeave a comment on HOW TO: Noticing Doodle

Superhero Team Generator

A fun “swappy” way to create ENTIRE UNIVERSES of new character, storylines, & more…

Posted byMarek14 Jun 202312 Jul 2024Posted inComics Camp 2022, comics camp 2023, Comics Workshop, get ideas, how to, superheroTags: Comics Workshop, create, creative, game, handbook, how to, idea, superheroLeave a comment on Superhero Team Generator

“Journey Comics” Template

Use this basic sequence to create an original travel / migration / adventure mini!

Posted byMarek14 Jan 202326 Oct 2024Posted inComics Workshop, get ideas, mini-comics, templateTags: 1-sheet, comics camp, how to, migration, mini-comics, one-sheet, template, travelLeave a comment on “Journey Comics” Template

How to COMICS JAM!

A FUN STORY GENERATOR for 2+ players!

Posted byMarek15 Jul 202209 Jul 2025Posted incomics, Comics Camp 2022, comics jam, Comics Workshop, get ideas, templateTags: cartooning, comics, comics jam, Comics Workshop, education, how to, schoolLeave a comment on How to COMICS JAM!

“Story-Starter” Template

Here’s a sure-fire way to jump-start your next mini (or series):

Posted byMarek22 Jun 202225 Mar 2025Posted inComics Camp 2022, Comics Workshop, get ideas, mini-comics, templateTags: 1-sheet, comics camp, how to, mini-comics, one-sheet, templateLeave a comment on “Story-Starter” Template

DRAWING TOGETHER #36: Mirror Doodles with Marek

A fun friendly session hosted by GRAPHIC MEDICINE…

Posted byMarek27 Mar 202205 Sep 2023Posted inApplied Cartooning, Comics Camp 2022, Comics Workshop, get ideas, how to, Live-Draws, mirror doodleTags: Comics Workshop, creativity, doodle, education, graphic medicine, health, how to, mental health, mirror doodleLeave a comment on DRAWING TOGETHER #36: Mirror Doodles with Marek

Sunflower Mirror-Doodle Demo

Relax + recharge + surprise yourself!

Posted byMarek17 Mar 202207 Jul 2024Posted inComics Camp 2022, Comics Workshop, get ideas, how to, mirror doodle, videoTags: art, color, Comics Workshop, creativity, flower, how to, ink, mandala, mindfulness, mirror doodle, mirror doodle, quick-draw, relaxation, sunflower, videoLeave a comment on Sunflower Mirror-Doodle Demo

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