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Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 5:00AM Yesterday, in the Private Forum, a read asked, What are some tips and tricks for getting attention at a comic con? One member said: "Make sure you look like you're having a great day even if you aren't!"
It made me remember this wonderful moment in which a convention veteran took a moment to share some priceless advice with a newer exhibitor who was having a rough weekend.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 5:15AM Thanks to subscriber Mary Cagle who generously shares some thoughts on lighting and shading.
Like all shading techniques, it's important to choose the right color for the shades. I have three main colors I use:
To the upper left you'll see the color of the multiply layer I made above the flats. I like to use a reddish hue in daytime or indoor lighting, since it adds more warmth to the characters. Nighttime almost always incorporates some blue, though it'll look like things are underwater if you use too much.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 5:00AM There was a lot of activity over the weekend -- which is fantastic! But there was an incredibly useful thread started in the Private forum called Artistic Resources.
It lists sites that offer detailed instruction on different drawing issues.
Take a moment, and check it out.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 5:00AM Setting a price point for a new piece of merchandise isn't a guessing game. Here's how you do the math.
Monday, March 15, 2010 at 5:01AM You can get an Endicia postage system for under $250 enabling you to process postage in your studio. You get a free lable printer, a free scale and seven months of service free. The software is available for Mac and PC.
The versatile LabelWriter 450 is a great solution for printing postage labels for all your envelopes, flats, and packages. You avoid feeding envelopes and label sheets through your printer, and you never have to mess with toner or ink cartridges, so you save time and money. You can choose from three specially-designed postage labels for envelopes and packages.
