When I was a kid, I used to love smashing bugs. In my eyes, critters were always the epitome of evil - lurking in shadows and dark areas, with many appendages, eyes and antennae. Now that I'm older, that fear of bugs disappeared, yet I can't help but cheer whenever ... Continue Reading

Good day folks. I'm not going to beat around the bush in this article - I'm just going to come right out and say it. A lot of comics you see on the Internet = FAIL. It's not always  due to the people in charge, but more likely because they are lacking ... Continue Reading

On the exterior, Cally Calhoon seems like your typical unassuming 16 year old girl. She attends high school and is interested in boys, but there's one major difference. She's a high tech spy! As one of the last entries into DC's Zuda competition a few years ago, Spy6Teen garnered an instant following ... Continue Reading

Burn out. It happens to everyone. For some, the creative fires burn long and motivation seems to flow like a never ending stream. But one day, everything dries up and you're left scratching your head and wondering where the magic has gone. This painful affliction haunts us all - much like ... Continue Reading

  I've been tasked with a Pick of the Week, and with so many good long form webcomics out there, I had a hell of a time deciding who I wanted to put in the spotlight first. Looking at my list, I knew I had to start by giving props to ... Continue Reading

The concerns are always the same – Google is updating their search algorithms and its becoming more and more difficult to 'game' the system. How are the honest producers of content expected to stay relevant and near the top of the rankings when there are others who are dedicated to ... Continue Reading

Hey kids! We're back with the final instalment of the inking techniques tutorials. This week we're going to learn about some methods to do inking digitally. If you have a WACOM tablet or ink using your mouse (hardcore!) you'll find some of these tips that will work with favorite software (Photoshop, Illustrator, ... Continue Reading

Get your pencils ready, kids - today we're going to learn about drawing out a character sheet that shows off a series of different action poses. This character sheet is a good way of developing a bible or encyclopedia that ensures your character's design remains consistent from every angle - ... Continue Reading

"How did you get so good at drawing?" I get asked this question a lot. The answer is simple. I draw ALL the time. Sure there's some latent talent that I tapped into, but let's face it - EVERYONE can learn how to draw. It's imagining WHAT to draw that is ... Continue Reading

Howdy again folks, we're back at it with part two (deux for you Frenchies out there) of my articles on Inking Techniques. I will explain a variety of different traditional inking techniques you can try out on your own hand drawn works and in part three of this series, I'll ... Continue Reading

Okay folks - back with another tutorial on coloring techniques. Since most creators use Photoshop, I've created the tutorial using the program - but, the steps are fairly basic and can be ported over to your artwork software of choice. Today, I'm going to show you how to color a simple ... Continue Reading

Hi folks! Over the next few articles, I'm going to show you all the differences between traditional inking and digital inking. They both have their benefits and inconveniences, but being fluent in both methods will make you a more well rounded artist overall. In this first part, I'm going to ... Continue Reading

Drawing hands and feet has been the bane of a number of budding artists. Even some professionals skirt the issue of drawing these parts correctly by hiding them behind other characters or conveniently placed things like rubble, bodies, etc. I had a friend in college who called it the dreaded ... Continue Reading

Ken's previous article "Starting from Scratch", talked about how to put your ideas to paper instead of just keeping them locked away in your head. This article is a follow-up, and its going to act as the kick in the rear you need to do what he's talking about. I had ... Continue Reading

I know school is out for summer, but if you've got some spare time and are lounging by the pool soaking in the sun and sipping on a cold beverage, consider reading one of these books while you're relaxing. I've compiled this short list of some of the KEY resource ... Continue Reading

Hey there Webcomic Alliance folk! Today we're going to get under the hood of your WACOM Tablet to boost its performance and increase your production! By making adjustments through the calibration options that come with your tablet, you can easily make it conform to your drawing preferences. For those of ... Continue Reading