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Category Archives: how to

#4: Hiking w/ Monsters

Let’s get those monsters outside on an adventure…

Posted byMarek22 Apr 202004 Mar 2023Posted inBuild a World, Comics Workshop, how to, monsters, videoTags: cartooning, Comics Workshop, drawing, hiking, how to, monster, monsters, setting1 Comment on #4: Hiking w/ Monsters

“Sarah Low: Civil War Volunteer” (8p Comics Report)

How to create a quick 8-page mini “comics report” drawn from primary sources!

Posted byMarek13 Apr 202004 Jan 2023Posted inComics Workshop, freeman colby, how to, How to Draw Freeman Colby, videoTags: 1-sheet, Civil War, comics, Comics Workshop, freeman colby, hospital, how to, makeart, medicine, mini-comics, sarah low2 Comments on “Sarah Low: Civil War Volunteer” (8p Comics Report)

Let’s Draw MONSTERS! (LEVELS 6-8)

LEVEL 6 Eyes, Seven-Staffs, Gruesome Grimaces, … plus P.I.E.!

Posted byMarek09 Apr 202015 Jan 2022Posted inComics Workshop, how to, videoTags: cartooning, Comics Workshop, diy, drawing, how to, mirror doodle, monster, monsters, videoLeave a comment on Let’s Draw MONSTERS! (LEVELS 6-8)

How to Draw Freeman Colby #3: Nurse Sarah Low

Draw along as Marek builds a splash page of nurse Sarah Low!

Posted byMarek02 Apr 202004 Jan 2023Posted inComics Workshop, freeman colby, how to, How to Draw Freeman Colby, videoTags: cartooning, Civil War, Comics Workshop, freeman colby, homeschool, hospital, how to, makeart, sarah low, splash page, video3 Comments on How to Draw Freeman Colby #3: Nurse Sarah Low

Let’s Draw MONSTERS! (LEVELS 1-5)

Demonstrates basic monsterological terms & designs…

Posted byMarek27 Mar 202015 Jan 2022Posted inBuild a World, Comics Workshop, how to, videoTags: cartoon, cartooning, Comics Workshop, eyes, fantasy, hair, how to, monster, monsters, teeth2 Comments on Let’s Draw MONSTERS! (LEVELS 1-5)

Cartooning Basics #2: Faces & Body Language

Sometimes it helps to act out an idea, and FEEL the picture in your body…

Posted byMarek24 Mar 202018 Apr 2020Posted inComics Workshop, how to, videoTags: art, cartooning, Comics Workshop, diy, drawing, face, how to, makeart, stick figures, video5 Comments on Cartooning Basics #2: Faces & Body Language

Diary Comic: "When I Feel…"

This simple 4-panel format helps me turn an EMOTION into a STORY…

Posted byMarek23 Mar 202018 Apr 2020Posted inComics Workshop, how to, videoTags: 4 panel, comics, diary, diary comics, drawing, ink, mental health, mirror doodle, pen, stress, therapy, video1 Comment on Diary Comic: "When I Feel…"

Cartooning Basics #1: Shapes & Faces

Anybody can draw cartoons… Follow along at home, & you’ll be surprised at the results!

Posted byMarek20 Mar 202013 May 2022Posted inComics Workshop, how to, videoTags: art, cartooning, comics, Comics Workshop, diy, drawing, face, makeart, paper, pencil, shapeLeave a comment on Cartooning Basics #1: Shapes & Faces

“Set Up a Blank (1-Sheet) Mini-Comic”

8 blank pages, ready to draw on! No stapler required.

Posted byMarek18 Mar 202005 Jul 2022Posted inComics Workshop, how to, videoTags: Comics Workshop, diy, how to, mini-comics, self publishing, videoLeave a comment on “Set Up a Blank (1-Sheet) Mini-Comic”

“Woogums Goes for a Walk” (1-Sheet / 8 Page)

A desktop quick-draw, from blank paper to finished 8-page mini-comic…

Posted byMarek26 Feb 202005 Jul 2022Posted inComics Workshop, how to, mini-comics, videoTags: 1-sheet, abduction, alien, cat, Comics Workshop, drawing, erase, ink, inking, mini-comics, pencil, process, self publishing7 Comments on “Woogums Goes for a Walk” (1-Sheet / 8 Page)

1-Sheet / 8 page Mini-Comic (Folding)

A super-quick demo of folding a blank booklet from a single sheet of paper.

Posted byMarek24 Jan 202006 May 2020Posted inComics Workshop, how to, mini-comics, videoTags: 1sheet, Comics Workshop, mini-comics, self publishingLeave a comment on 1-Sheet / 8 page Mini-Comic (Folding)

How to Draw Freeman Colby #1: Stick Figure Soldier

History cartooning tips from VOL. 2!

Posted byMarek03 Apr 201920 Feb 2023Posted infreeman colby, how to, How to Draw Freeman Colby, videoTags: Civil War, freeman colby, history, library of congress, New Hampshire, New Hampshire historical society, primary sources, stick figures, videoLeave a comment on How to Draw Freeman Colby #1: Stick Figure Soldier

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