Tools of the Webcomic Trade

I began creating webcomics because it was an affordable hobby. All I needed to create a page was some bristol paper, some black ink pens, a scanner and a computer. Having a digitally-formatted final product cut out the additional printing costs of traditional comics.

Eventually, I started learning new drawing techniques and I began to feel limited by the paint software I was using. Several comic creators were using drawing tablets when I was still using a mouse to colour pages and I felt it was necessary to upgrade my technology if I wanted to get serious about creating comics.

After a few years, my first computer was unable to keep up with the amount of RAM needed to run some of my software programs and I had a laptop that would overheat because the fan would go into overdrive whenever I worked on a page. My next purchase was a really powerful computer that would be able to run my paint programs AND music at the same time. I also opted for a higher resolution monitor because it was getting difficult to make out details on tiny screens.

I began seriously collecting art tools while I was taking drafting and interior illustration classes. Buying drafting tools is a long-term investment because the same tools can be used for years. It is better to invest in quality because it lasts longer.

I recently purchased a portable drafting board with a built-in parallel ruler and I can finally kick back and say that I am incredibly happy with my collection of art supplies.


Creating webcomics was an affordable hobby, right?



2015 DRUNK DUCK AWARDS

You can volunteer to create a presentation page for the Drunk Duck Awards or be a judge for some of the comic categories here.

Link: http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/forum/topic/176963/

Volunteering is fun and you get to be creative and meet nice people in the process.


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