Steve Stegelin’s Comics: It’s Hard Work If You Can Get It

Comics: It’s Hard Work If You Can Get It I was chatting recently with a friend who realized his dream of writing comics over the past few years. His arc has been interesting to watch, as it followed a path reminiscent of my own. And while I tried to help point out his...

Bill Nichols’ Prescription: Comics 10ccs Rick McCollum

  Bill Nichols’ Prescription:Comics 10ccs of Rick McCollum What inspires you to create and keeps you going? I am inspired by my constant reading and studying. I keep going because I must. Lots of health issues (I led a hard life on my body. Most problems my own...

Steve Stegelin’s Avoiding the Pigeonhole in Your Portfolio

Avoiding the Pigeonhole in Your Portfolio I recently had a couple new prospective projects arise, and they both reminded me of the importance in diversifying one’s portfolio. It’s easy enough to fall into a pigeonhole, based on one’s own style and experience. My...

Bill Nichols’ Prescription: Comics 10ccs Mike Deodato

Bill Nichols’ Prescription:Comics 10ccs Mike Deodato What inspires you to create and keeps you going? Sounds corny but it is the truth: my love for comics. I love to draw. Can’t imagine my life without it. Comics are such a rich and complex art form and I have...

Steve Stegelin’s It’s October. Why Aren’t You Drawing?

It’s October. Why Aren’t You Drawing? If you’re looking for an excuse to draw (on top of your usual deadlines or ongoing projects), this is your month. October is marked with annual events that let you put ink to paper (or stylus to tablet) to get your art on. 24-Hour...

Steve Stegelin’s Keep Ahead to Keep Up

Keep Ahead to Keep Up Last week I discussed how “life comes at you fast,” so you need to be flexible and reactive. Think of this week’s post as the flipside of that same coin. One way to roll with the punches to your schedule or projects is to also be proactive when...