Art Process 101

This group has a pretty wide range of cartoonists, and I'm noticing that some of you are very interested in topics that cover the basics. So every now and again, I'm going to take a few minute to brush up on rudimentary skills and processes. Today we'll talk about proper lighting, working in an assembly line and doing lettering before inking.

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Convention gear: Convertible Hand Truck

As convention season warms up, I'm going to spotlight a few things that have made my experience as an exhibitor go much more easily. And top of that list is the convertible hand truck.

This is not going to be something you can easily use on a convention trip that involves air travel, but for any cons that are driveable, this thing is worth it's weight in gold. Here's what to look for in a good one:

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Best of the Private Forum

From time to time, I'm going to post a round-up of some of the topics from the Private Forum that I've found most interesting and/or useful. This is for two reasons. First of all, if you've missed them, it gives you a chance to go back and read them. Secondly, it will help people searching for those topics later on find them more easily.

Feel free to add links to your favorite Private Forum posts below.

• How to retrieve Web pages even if they go dead.
• Scott's review of the  new protable Cintiq
• Father-in-law is doing their taxes, but would they be better of with a CPA?
• Please don't start posts in the Public Forum. Here's why.
• Long-form subscribers introduce themselves and share information about their projects.
• Speed Coloring Tips
• Does a second comic necessarily mean starting a second site?
• E-Commerce sites -- complete with user reviews!
• Transitioning from "doing favors" to "getting paid"
• Dissection of the Bluewater Comics contract

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Webcomics Weekly: Back on the Saddle

After a long hiatus, the Webcomics Weekly podcast has returned! 

Just a quick note, because there has been some confusion: the Webcomics Weekly podcast is not part of the Webcomics.com subscription. It is a separate entity.

I will continue to alert you to updates in this space, however. :)

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CPA suggestions

Let's make this short and sweet so it's easily searchable by those who need it. Is your CPA good at handling the needs of self-employed, small businesspeople and/or freelancers? Please list them below in the following format.

• Name
• Contact information
• City, State (Country)

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