All PostsI’m probably a little late on this, but…
For the past 2 years I’ve spent November making one comic a day, usually just a 1 pager or a 2 page spread. I’ve found it to be a really good way to produce work and to allow myself room for experimenting. It has been a productive exercise for me–which is why I keep doing it. You can check out the results here (2009) and here (2010).
Why November? At first it was because I was copying NaNoWriMo (which I did two years in a row awhile back), but I’ve also found the seasonal changes of the month to be a conductive background for my work.
Why just 1-2 pages a day? Like many artists I work a full-time job, and sometimes it can be hard to find the time or energy to work on my art. Making a 1 page comic in a day that many days in a row can be tough, but it’s also achievable if you put your mind to it. Maybe someone else would want to do 1 page of a 30 page comic each day, but I like working in the short form, since it allows me to change up what I’m doing without getting too stuck into one mode/style.
This year I thought I’d try to get some other people to join me (I know, short notice). So I’m throwing it out there. Join me. If I get any takers I’ll post links to their work here and as we go along. Maybe we can offer each other encouragement or critique…
Anyone? Comment here or find me on GooglePlus, Twitter (@madinkbeard), or Facebook.
Hashtag: #30dayscomics
Joining me in the fun:
- Warren Craghead
- Simon Moreton
- Allan Haverholm
- Ian White Williams
- Tymothy Godek
- Jason Overby
- thaleslira
- Darryl Ayo Brathwaite
- Nick Soucek
- Grant Thomas
- Andrew White
- Kevin Czapiewski
- Michelle Kondrich
- Wesley Osam
- Gant Powell
Aw. . . what the heck. I’ll join in. Thanksgiving will be tough, but I think I can do it.
Are we posting these daily or in big chunk at the end of the month?
Your choice, though posting them regularly is more fun. Last year I posted daily with the comic from the day before.
I’ve been following this in past years and I think I’ll join in this year! I probably won’t be able to post much at the end of the month since I’ll be away, but this would be a great challenge. I’m getting back into comics and this would certainly be a great way to get back into the habit.
Welcome aboard, Michelle. I’ll add you to the list.
I’m going to try this as well. My work has been slow and rather poor lately and it might be a good way to get back on track. My first one won’t go up until tonight.
Welcome aboard to you also, Wesley.
I’m not totally comfortable posting these on my website as they get finished, because I’d like feedback before I consider them “finished”.
I’ll put them up on Google+ limit the posts only to participants.
If you are participating and aren’t in my circles, my profile is here:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/104251866559981974326#104251866559981974326/posts
and I’ll include you in the posts so you see my pages.
I want to do it! Never done something like this before, but i’ve been exploring comics lately, so i’ll jump in.
We’ll have to dock you 1/30th of any credit since you missed day 1! ;)
If you’re on twitter we’re using #30dayscomics to track posts.
are one panels acceptable? if so I want in! I already posted a comic yesterday. or am i too late to the game?
Anything is acceptable. There are no rules as such.
Cool, i’ll post one in a few hours. I look forward to seeing everyone’s work!
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