Fantasy Theater

"Changing Spots" - Behind the Scenes

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 19:22:22 GMT

Making comics is mostly a pretty straightforward process. You come up with an idea, write a script, draw it (or trick someone else into drawing it for you), and toss it up on the internet. Boom. Done.

But the most recent Lady Spectra story, "Changing Spots", went through some weird twists and turns on the way from concept to finished product. I thought people might enjoy a peek behind the curtain. SPOILERS AHEAD.
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Insert talking dog

Sun, 19 Jul 2015 15:05:07 GMT

Keyboard shortcuts for novelists:

http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/keyboard-shortcuts-for-novelists

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Manga Studio on sale

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 15:45:11 GMT

A lot of my cartoonist buddies swear by this program, and right now it's on sale for 15 bucks. Time for me to take the plunge, I guess...

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Hey, Kids! Comics Links!

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:23:22 GMT

A friendly reminder to those of us doing comic-book lettering:

http://www.newsfromme.com/2013/07/08/we-post-this-every-so-often/

Todd Klein is writing about the early days of DC Comics. Look at all those stylin' suits, it's like an episode of "Mad Men":

http://kleinletters.com/Blog/the-dc-comics-offices-1930s-1950s-part-2/

Dragon*Con -- Now with less molesting:

http://comicsbeat.com/dragoncon-officially-splits-with-accused-molester-ed-kramer/

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Behind the scenes at Fantasy Theater #23

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:12 GMT

Steven Myers reveals how the Lady Spectra - Lizard Man team-up came to be. Namely, he did all the work, and I took all the credit... ;-)

http://fedscomic.blogspot.com/2013/06/fantasy-theater-23.html

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Lackadaisy: Poses

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:50:15 GMT

Some great advice on posing figures and staging action:

http://lackadaisy.foxprints.com/exhibit.php?exhibitid=399

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Five tips for better drawings

Mon, 27 May 2013 19:29:21 GMT

Master doodler Will Terrell lays it out for you:

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Tempting fate

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:50:20 GMT

Artists - Admit it, we've all done this at least once:

http://www.johnnywander.com/comics/457

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So you have a great idea for a comic...

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:24:19 GMT

Story of my life:

http://25.media.tumblr.com/464f79f76c8fc4b007acc51c5f8aa690/tumblr_mfu9r2dbvY1qcwd45o1_1280.png

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Storytelling secrets

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:03:31 GMT

Robin made this video to help people in a particular writing contest, but it's good storytelling advice in general:

http://youtu.be/yf3zUFyYdqA

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Who gives great storytelling advice under the sea?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:26:36 GMT

"Spongebob Squarepants" storyboard artist Sherm Cohen shares some tips on staging and action...good for comics artists as well as animators:

http://shermcohen.deviantart.com/gallery/23661671

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Composition 101

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:28:23 GMT

A very good overview of the principles to keep in mind when laying out an image:

http://unatheblade.tumblr.com/post/32966458277/eileenpaints-kalidraws-today-i-gave-my

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Robin Dempsey on World-Building

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:30:55 GMT

World-building...probably my least favorite part of writing (and it shows!). But Robin makes a good case for it, and this is shaping up to be a really useful series of lectures:

http://youtu.be/JyqveJeKvAw

http://youtu.be/Qedoh9WjUWE

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The comic lettering spell

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:23:51 GMT

Simple but important tips to keep in mind while lettering your comic:

http://www.paperwingspodcast.com/2012/07/comic-lettering-comic-layout/

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Minicomics live

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:37:39 GMT

This is neat...Pam Bliss is liveblogging the creation of her latest minicomic:

http://kekiongacomics.com/

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RAR, Godzilla!

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:39:34 GMT

Drawing comics...it's pretty much like this:

http://faitherinhicks.tumblr.com/post/24638940378/im-on-the-final-leg-of-drawing-a-graphic-novel

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"Avoid prologues!" he yelled, as all hell broke loose in the snow.

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:21:23 GMT

Writing advice from Elmore Leonard:

http://www.toddalcott.com/elmore-leonards-rules.html

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How to swipe like a pro

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:12:53 GMT

Terrific essay by Colleen Doran on the techniques and ethics of drawing from reference:

http://adistantsoil.com/2012/03/22/how-to-swipe-like-a-pro-reference-jed-brophy-gone-to-amerikay/

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Spectra page in progress

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 05:52:20 GMT

Lady Spectra pencils by ~JKCarrier on deviantART
This story has been sitting around half-finished for ages, finally making some progress on it.

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Comic Strip Artists' Kit

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:49:35 GMT

Tips on laying out comics pages from Disney artist Carson Van Osten:

http://sevencamels.blogspot.com/2006/09/comic-strip-artists-kit-redux.html

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The Schweizer Guide to Spotting Tangents

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:56:17 GMT

Chris Schweizer talks about how to avoid a common pitfall in comics art:

http://curiousoldlibrary.blogspot.com/2011/10/schweizer-guide-to-spotting-tangents.html

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Will Terrell strikes again

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:23:13 GMT

Nothing cooler than watching a master at work:

http://youtu.be/YmOu36Whxj8

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Will Terrell's Super Zeroes

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:45:00 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiGn5v6oLks

Will updates us on the status of his "Super Zeroes" strip. More importantly, we get to watch his beautiful, deft inking in action...sweet.

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