Comics seem simple: draw a bunch of pictures, include some characters and dialogue, and BAM! You've got a story. Well, not exactly. Without understanding good storytelling techniques and design, a comic strip can be very difficult to understand. But never fear! This 4-day art camp combines the fun of comic creation and the technical details needed to make a comic readable and enjoyable.

In this camp, each artist will imagine, draft, and follow step-by-step guidance from a published graphic novel illustrator to create their own 5-6 panel comic cartoon. We will begin with storyboarding, character creation, discussion of dialogue, thought bubbles, and design. We will then create our completed, inked, and colored (if desired) comic strips. The schedule is as follows:

Day 1: Storyboarding
Day 2: Characters
Day 3: Dialogue + begin final draft
Day 4: Complete final comic

This camp is appropriate for artists of all levels, but the focus is not on drawing skills. Artists may need access to reference photos, so please plan ahead to allow your learner(s) safe internet searching. I will do my best to help with drawing and references as much as possible, but I will be limited.