View profile view profile badges view similar profiles. With the use of comic book software, physical tools like easels, brushes and inks will no longer burden veteran and aspiring artists. Aspiring comic book artist at patreon comic illustrator. The items in your portfolio should also be created with. His titles frequently appear on the bookscan top 50 art list. Why it sucks to be an aspiring comic book writer published by mat inferiorego elfring on sep 5, 2011 12. My name is robert marzullo and i have been drawing comics since i was about 14 years old. Author marcos mateumestre has years of experience drawing, inking, and writing stories for comic books. Specifically, if you are a professional comic book artist or an aspiring comic. Prospective comic book artists can obtain training by entering an art program of some kind. Leading comic book artist simon bisley has some advice for aspiring comic artists in the region quite simply, draw. Aspiring comic book artist at patreon and instagram.
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