Making comics with Kody Chamberlain!

**Kody** · 03-10-2009, 07:36 PM

OK, Cary Nord has his forum up about improving as an artist.

I thought I'd take a little bit of a different approach.

First up, you should Bookmark This Link. It pulls up the articles in sequential order rather than by last reply. Should be helpful for reading everything in the proper order.

For those not that familiar with my stuff, here's a mostly accurate list of the projects I've worked on, mostly art related. But I've done a good bit of writing along the way, even sold an original film project called The Foundation. I'm no Will Eisner, but I think I do a pretty good job at story and art.

I'm in the early stages of a new creator owned comic. On this particular comic I'll be doing ALMOST everything including writing, drawing, coloring, marketing, logo design, etc. I'd probably run the printing press if they'd let me. I just really enjoy the process of making comics so I get involved with as much of it as I can. Why let someone else have all the fun?

So I've decided to disclose as much of the process as I can without causing trouble. That means I'll avoid story spoilers, and I may have to shy away from certain things (like specific financial details) because I'll be working with a publisher, and that THEY may not want certain things disclosed. But I will try and be as upfront and honest about as much as I can, and when I'm not able to disclose specific information I'll make an effort to explain why. But since Digital Webbing is focused on CREATING comics the focus will remain on that part of the job.

What's going to be discussed? I'll talk about all sorts of things from art tools, software, inking techniques, tips and tricks, thumbnails, business decisions, marketing strategy, design tricks, dealing with publishers, storytelling decisions, Hollywood chaos, etc. However, I won't make any promises about posting daily or with any guaranteed frequency. Deadlines can be hell, and that means I'll be going 'off the grid' for a while when I need to.

Along the way I'll answer as many questions as possible.

How's that sound?

Mike225 · 03-10-2009, 07:43 PM

Sounds good.

Scribbly · 03-17-2009, 09:26 AM

You are the man.
Maybe you should post this in the creators forum, so everybody 'll get noticed.

Gav Heryng · 03-17-2009, 09:48 AM

Sounds good!

Gav

Dan Hill · 03-17-2009, 09:51 AM

Looking forward to this

**Kody** · 03-17-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scribbly

You are the man.
Maybe you should post this in the creators forum, so everybody 'll get noticed.

I'll kick it up a notch when I start posting info, probably late next week. Finishing up a freelance project right now, so I'm almost ready to get started.

j giar · 07-11-2009, 04:34 PM

Just found this... going by the last post, is this still an ongoing thread?
J.

**Kody** · 07-14-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j giar

Just found this... going by the last post, is this still an ongoing thread?
J.

J, I've got to finish up with Comic-Con and a one shot freelance project first. I'm going to get started with this in a few weeks.

Barry Buchanan · 07-29-2009, 04:42 PM

Looking forward to this. Love to see how other creative types come at a project.

paul brian deberry · 01-21-2011, 12:26 PM

Rise! Rise! Rise up and post something here!

**Ray Dillon** · 02-04-2012, 07:47 PM

Here, here!

**Ray Dillon** · 02-04-2012, 07:47 PM

Or is it hear, hear?

tbrotomo · 02-26-2012, 09:07 PM

Awesome, will bookmark the thread. Really loved Sweets and can't wait to see more of your work.

kamikaze · 05-12-2012, 03:11 AM

that sounds great. I'm in.

03-10-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
Kody KodyChamberlain.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Da Swamps Posts: 1,996	Making comics with Kody Chamberlain! OK, Cary Nord has his forum up about improving as an artist. I thought I'd take a little bit of a different approach. First up, you should Bookmark This Link. It pulls up the articles in sequential order rather than by last reply. Should be helpful for reading everything in the proper order. For those not that familiar with my stuff, here's a mostly accurate list of the projects I've worked on, mostly art related. But I've done a good bit of writing along the way, even sold an original film project called The Foundation. I'm no Will Eisner, but I think I do a pretty good job at story and art. I'm in the early stages of a new creator owned comic. On this particular comic I'll be doing ALMOST everything including writing, drawing, coloring, marketing, logo design, etc. I'd probably run the printing press if they'd let me. I just really enjoy the process of making comics so I get involved with as much of it as I can. Why let someone else have all the fun? So I've decided to disclose as much of the process as I can without causing trouble. That means I'll avoid story spoilers, and I may have to shy away from certain things (like specific financial details) because I'll be working with a publisher, and that THEY may not want certain things disclosed. But I will try and be as upfront and honest about as much as I can, and when I'm not able to disclose specific information I'll make an effort to explain why. But since Digital Webbing is focused on CREATING comics the focus will remain on that part of the job. What's going to be discussed? I'll talk about all sorts of things from art tools, software, inking techniques, tips and tricks, thumbnails, business decisions, marketing strategy, design tricks, dealing with publishers, storytelling decisions, Hollywood chaos, etc. However, I won't make any promises about posting daily or with any guaranteed frequency. Deadlines can be hell, and that means I'll be going 'off the grid' for a while when I need to. Along the way I'll answer as many questions as possible. How's that sound? __________________ \| Website \| Twitter \| Blog \| Forum \| Facebook \| Last edited by Kody; 04-05-2009 at 01:44 PM.

03-17-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
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02-04-2012, 07:47 PM	#11
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02-04-2012, 07:47 PM	#12
Ray Dillon Golden Goat Studios Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine Posts: 7,299	Or is it hear, hear? __________________ RAY DILLON - Artist/Writer - Golden Goat Studios CLIENTS: HBO's Game of Thrones, Borderlands 2, Ridley Scott / Science Channel, R.L. Stine, IDW / Mars Attacks, Marvel, DC, Archie * Met wife/artist Renae De Liz here in DW! ART: COVERS : COMICS : FILM/GAME : uTube : FOLLOW ME!

05-12-2012, 03:11 AM	#14
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03-10-2009, 07:43 PM	#2
Mike225 low brow B1Tch Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Right in the brainpan squish! Posts: 5,719	Sounds good.

03-17-2009, 09:26 AM	#3
Scribbly Easy Reader Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Amerika Posts: 3,730	You are the man. Maybe you should post this in the creators forum, so everybody 'll get noticed.

03-17-2009, 09:51 AM	#5
Dan Hill Potential Scribe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Worcester, England Posts: 470	Looking forward to this

07-11-2009, 04:34 PM	#7
j giar Has nothing to add. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 5,968	Just found this... going by the last post, is this still an ongoing thread? J.

07-29-2009, 04:42 PM	#9
Barry Buchanan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Looking forward to this. Love to see how other creative types come at a project.

01-21-2011, 12:26 PM	#10
paul brian deberry is a MASShole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: just out of reach Posts: 2,280	Rise! Rise! Rise up and post something here!

02-26-2012, 09:07 PM	#13
tbrotomo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 85	Awesome, will bookmark the thread. Really loved Sweets and can't wait to see more of your work.

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