The Making of a Comic Page

[tequanellis]

My comics are stupid funny.

[dbzwarrior3]

68,000 view :)

[liquidpromises]

@dbzwarrior3 Yay!

[Mr420rush]

drunk artist ftw!

[ssj5acendedsaiyan]

how did u do that so hott

[88riddlemethis]

I drink alcohol all the time when I draw. I don't see a problem.

[armcaredude]

do you speack spanish????



[liquidpromises]

@armcaredude Hi! Thanks for your comment. Sorry, I speak English and some French. I can't speak any Spanish.

[armcaredude]

@liquidpromises ooh cool i said that because of your sketch book lol keep it up :)

[armcaredude]

that song is scary lol



[liquidpromises]

@armcaredude *spooky noises* lol

[WulverWolf]

Hey, I hope you don't mind but is your name Erin Thornburg? I knew someone a long time ago that looked a lot like you and liked to draw.

[liquidpromises]

@WulverWolf

I'm sorry, but my name is Christine Vivier. I'm not the person you're looking for. I wish you all the best in finding her, though!

[rgGamerfreak69]

The biggest problem about me is that I get the lack of motivation on my comic. It's frustrating and I need to get myself out of it.

[liquidpromises]

@rgGamerfreak69 oh god, I know. x_x Sometimes I get art blocks for months. Keep at it! *Draw anyway* seems to be a good way to go about it.

[aikamarutheredfox]

@liquidpromises use life rerferences like theres this segull at my school who never lets any other seagulls come to the shadowy parts

[JhonnyDaemon]

This is awesome! I love how you keep the ruler handy. You make exceptional scenes!

[liquidpromises]

@JhonnyDaemon Thank you so much! I'm working hard to make the comic the best I can. :)

[PowerFlash82196]

its cheap and the pages fall out and I love it. I lolD so hard. :D

[liquidpromises]

@PowerFlash82196 :) I'm glad you liked it. <3

[PowerFlash82196]

@liquidpromises anytime lol :D

[HollowZang]

cool

[enzarto]

sexy T-square

[liquidpromises]

@enzarto HAHA xD

[avpkid345]

I've been drawing anime for a year now and my friend and me have been thinking of making a manga. We have a good storyline, and Both of us can draw really good. But we're not really sure yet because we can't put in the story right. Our comic is called " Shangli and Cheeli". We're thinking of a better name. Maybe it's because I'm only fourteen, but we're still trying' to improve.

[RadiantTheLight]

@avpkid345

mmmhh.... Try webcomic to know what people thing of your and your friends work...

[avpkid345]

@RadiantTheLight

Ok, thanks for the advice.

[liquidpromises]

@avpkid345 Go for it! The best way to improve your art is by drawing, after all.

[angrygamer1]

ah the nice taste of bacardi whilst drawing a web comic :) normaly me on video games :P

[madmangamaker]

your my hero :D

[liquidpromises]

@madmangamaker :) That's nice of you to say. <3 

[SamvoltS]

hahaha papel para dibujar on spanish...yeah!

[runeman180]

nice i just finished(i hope) my character library from my manga I'm making called "Full Throttle"(C), btw you're very good, I'm only 14 though but i plan on majoring in art. my biggest problem though seems to be backgrounds and if they use or hold accessory (weapon, random item etc...) i could go on about some plans i have but i feel like im taking away from what i was trying to say... YOU ARE ONE VERY TALENTED ARTIST!

[liquidpromises]

@runeman180 Thanks!

Keep practicing! The easiest way to learn how to draw things is to do it over and over again. You can do it!

[Teito5566]

may I ask where can I get the ink pen?

[liquidpromises]

@Teito5566 I buy them from De Serres, but you can really get them from any art store.

[HeatLegs]

Creepy music

[lichanbafa]

Hi !  the drawing looks very nice, the song is sweet, you are cute and funny - this video is great , I will learn from your videos !

[liquidpromises]

@lichanbafa Thank you! That's nice of you. <3

[nateriv456]

i'm from philippines and a mangaka...i hope someday i,ll meet you in person..

[liquidpromises]

@nateriv456 Aw, that's very flattering, thank you!

[LaffertySketchCards]

Very cool!

Jeff

[novoneiro]

thats cute

[XxShybutterfly717xX]

hey im starting a comic and would like to know how to create the page you no? like the actions and stuff from like tlking and stuff? any advice

[liquidpromises]

@XxShybutterfly717xX I do inking and lines by hand, and then move it to photoshop to finish. I don't really know what sort of advice to give, beyond taking your time and making sure you have a script in place before you start.

I don't really show it in this, but it's also good to have a decent set of margins in place; if and when you print your book you'll need them to avoid cutting off anything. ( I found this out last year, lol)

[bgcorporation]

Hey real cool :3. Where's the site it says forbidden. I hope everything is alright with it o.o.

[liquidpromises]

@bgcorporation x_x I ran out of money. I'll get it back up as soon as I have money for hosting fees again, sorry.

[bgcorporation]

@liquidpromises Ah well good luck on getting it back and I hope it becomes self sustaining once again.

[liquidpromises]

@bgcorporation Thanks, I'll try to fight with it when I get some time on the weekend. Not entirely sure what happened.

[liquidpromises]

@bgcorporation It's back up now. It was weird, because I was like 'what the hey, I swear I paid hosting fees' but I guess something went out.

anyway, it's back. Thanks again for the heads up when it went down.

[DarthSithShem]

nice to see another Spidey fan good work !

[TheeOneWhoTalks]

Awesome vid!!! Do you ever plan to start making more?

[liquidpromises]

@TheeOneWhoTalks Working on it. My computer broke. D: I'm even super late answering comments! I'm sorry. x_x

[TheeOneWhoTalks]

@liquidpromises ahh its ok : )

[Atamiskfox]

nice video but i was slightly creeped out in the beginning. the way ever thing looked with the music playing, i thought you were the spirit of a dead girl playing in the backyard.

[liquidpromises]

@Atamiskfox This is probably the best comment I've ever gotten on this video. xD You made me laugh.

[Atamiskfox]

@liquidpromises really? i dont know if i should be proud or slightly sad cause. it was a nice vid with nice music that i downloaded and if this is one of the best its kinda makes me think. you havce some great talent too. dont do usin it all on yaoi now, ya hear?

[liquidpromises]

@Atamiskfox <3 I will not draw Yaoi, I promise. xD lol

[DeltaNineRnmbr1]

do u have a facebook? ur fucking rad!!!!

[liquidpromises]

@DeltaNineRnmbr1 My facebook is family and close friends only, but if you want, you can add me on twitter! My name on there is 'heyraynie' and you are rad too!

[Sharkhearts101]

corse you dont you cant even get the bottle opened!....

[liquidpromises]

@Sharkhearts101 lol I fail at alcoholism.

[iamfreux]

Don't worry about people and their anime woes. I get the same bit and I don't think I draw anime. :P

I like your use of black and white! And.. I would KILL for your desk. o_o

[liquidpromises]

*You're.*



[spiko496]

Your drunk.

[Josh81952]

You should try painting/drawing from life a little more. It's done wonders for me.

[Josh81952]

Ugh. I can't stand the anime style. I'm starting to think this is just how people start out drawing people.. because its all anyone ever does.

[liquidpromises]

@Josh81952 Wow, thank you for your redundant and slightly rude comment, yay!

There isn't any anime in this video at all, what are you talking about?

[Josh81952]

@liquidpromises I looked at your website. I just can't stand how everyone seems to be using that style lately. There are so many other styles that are amazing in comparison.

[liquidpromises]

@Josh81952 So what you're saying is, you're basing my entire ability as an artist on a comic book I have online. (am I wrong?)

Also, I don't really consider it an anime style. Not anymore. Maybe a few years ago when Azale started.

Thanks for the life drawing suggestions, otherwise, although I can't really figure out what your overall critique is. (besides 'uhnnnn this isn't a style I like') Just don't read it, man.

[Josh81952]

@liquidpromises I was actually looking for a gallery or something you might have. I couldn't find it. I'd be interested in seeing some self portraits or any kind of painting you might have lying around.

I'm not saying you're bad at art, but you've definitely chosen one of the worst ways to go about it. I don't know if you're getting money doing this, but chances are you wont because it's so generic and dull.

Believe me, I drew anime in middle school. Biggest waste of my artistic abilities.

[liquidpromises]

@Josh81952 I draw because I want to, and because it makes me happy. I'm sorry you dislike the comic. You certainly aren't obligated to read it.

Azale is now making enough to sustain itself, and that's all I could ask for. I'm not looking for cash or to sellout, I'm looking to tell a story. I'm sorry that you are so limited in your artistic scope that you cannot understand that.

[TheBriman47]

nice video..how old are you drinking while you draw?? haha it was funny, but good job anyways :D. if u have a second check out my manga as well!

[liquidpromises]

@TheBriman47 I was 23 when this video was made.

[poofkaboom]

You look pretty

I wish i had a table like yours

[rektruk]

Why does everyone talk about how they are going to make their own graphic novel? Assuming you can draw like someone that has dedicated their life to learning to draw and probably has spent years at an art school, what makes you think you can write like someone who gets their books published.

Not to crush anyones dreams but i think people underestimate the love, talent, skill, and sheer man hours spend creating such works. Saying "im going to create my own graphic novel" is getting too trendy,

[liquidpromises]

I don't know. I guess because I've already published one, and I'm working on the second.

Sorry for being 'trendy'? (I don't know anyone else personally who is doing this, so I don't quite get it, I guess.)

Also, this is a hobby. I'm not popular or anything but I haven't dedicated my life to this either. I just like drawing. (And although I had a writer for Azale, my newest work is being written by me.)

Take it easy. Thanks for your comment.

[liquidpromises]

I'm also not in art school. I took one year of art classes and then got back into school for teaching grade school. Not everyone does things the same way!

[jkiller69]

@rektruk well i agree but many people are willing to learn u cant just give up hope just because u suck at drawing or w/e... people say ''i wanna do this'' because they are dedicated and willing to spend those hours practicing and getting better.... any1 can do anything in this world theres nothing u cant do u just gotta want it...

[liquidpromises]

@jkiller69 You gotta do it because you love it. That's really all you can do. <3

[seqartmark]

I can't knock you for the Bacardi Breezer. I do my best work when I have a beer or two while at the ol' drawing board. It helps cut down on indecisiveness (for me).

[liquidpromises]

I don't drink them anymore. I did when this was filmed, like three years ago, but I haven't since because I'm kinda disgusted by them.

Usually when I draw now, it's just coffee. :3

[bloodwulf78]

bacardi breezer i like bacardi period because im puerto rican

[bloodwulf78]

bacardi breezer, it is a nice touch there

[TrekaXxx]

nice video this made me daydream of me in a couple of years -______________-

the music is so dreamy

[TheNightshadeVampire]

i have to make a comic book for school doe you have any tips for me caus ur really good.

and i want to make the comic book as real as possible but im not an excellent drawer xp im not very good but i can do like mangas and chibi´s and i dont want the comic book to be 2 thick mabye a small one...

[liquidpromises]

A good idea is to have an idea before you start drawing. Having a story is really important. Scipt it first, becuase changing writing is easier than changing art.

Storyboard first; this means making a page with little boxes deciding where things go.

Anddd don't skip on drawing stuff just cause it's hard. You can do it. Keep practicing.

Sorry it took me so long to answer this..

[TheNightshadeVampire]

thank you =D that should help me :)

[PlyKraze]

which program r u using to add those screen tone effects?

[liquidpromises]

Adobe Photoshop 7, at the time. I use CS now.

[ltsargex]

so by know your script was finished and ur doing the penciling?

[liquidpromises]

My writer gives me a script far in advance. Before I start to pencil anything I draw a storyboard.

[serdna96]

nice work! i like your style! i draw comics too but since i´m 8 (now i´m 13)

[liquidpromises]

Good job! Keep it up!

[foxblade2]

minor who thinks ur awesome mwha ha '¬' im not good at drawing my own backrounds yet im focusing on making my hands normal since i draw them crapish(can only do fists n signs) unless i copy something(NOTE copying is not tracing!!!!!!!) im gd at drawing humans and chibis but so thats gd since im 13 and holy shit im gonna be 14 on the 3rd ..wierd.. time flys too much ..crap i have irish when i get bk as well shit oh but anyway bk to what i was awesome thks '¬'

[liquidpromises]

Mimicking styles you're impressed with is a good way to teach yourself to draw. Keep going, you'll get better if you practice!

Thanks for the comment. :)

[foxblade2]

yep and ur welcome yeah ive gotten better at hands now(better than i was before anyway) ive also learned that not drawing something everyday is bad for me (idrew too many chibi....no humans..ive learnt my lesson)but yeah i agree learning from pics instead of a bk is better it takes longer but u can develop ur own style tha way. i jus bought manga studio ex4 i find it confusin if u get it could u do a vid of it if u find it easy plz cya later

[liquidpromises]

@foxblade2 I'm sorry, I don't use that program.. ^^

[foxblade2]

@liquidpromises its ok thks for replying anyway ^¬^ cya

[GaaraXCookies13]

Wooooooooow!!! That was awesome!!

I wish I could draw good like that!! ^w^

[Hellblazzer26]

u=girl

u draw awesome

u=girl=awesome :) 5/5 :P good job,i'm impressed ^^ (sorry for bad english)

[liquidpromises]

Thanks!

But I don't think me being a girl has anything to do with it. I wish people would stop focusing on it.

[Hellblazzer26]

no,i just told u u are a AWESOME GIRL,i dont think that ONLY MAN should draw,because dunno what reason,i think everyone must draw,talented or not :) it's a good thing to do when nothing to do :D

[catersry]

wah pen did u use? or pencil?

[liquidpromises]

I use whatever's on sale at the art store. x3

[kavinakallu]

fuckkkkkkkkkk

you want to have sex with me

[sweattshop]

Where can we find your comic on line?

[liquidpromises]

Can't post links in comments. The site address is in the description. x3

[lucasspyro1]

i like the song can u tell me whats the name of it plz

[TheEvilPyro]

creepy beginning

[VitomirBGD]

0.36

[ltsargex]

where can one obtain that table + wats your webcomics address

[liquidpromises]

You can find that table in nearly any art supply store.

And the link to the site is in the very bottom of the description. It's called Azale. :)

[kristianmalta]

hey i lopve the song for the vid....i would have loved if you put the camera centering mostly on the pic...but nice video

[liquidpromises]

Thanks! I did this like three years ago by hanging my webcam from my desklamp. I didn't really have any control over that. x_x Sorry!

[therockinchick]

ooooo so comic makers handdraw their comics?!?!?! i always thought they drew on the computer... so now i can just inc what i drew a long time ago... good thing i didnt through my pages away...

[liquidpromises]

It really depends on the person who's making the comic. I know different people use many different ways. I'm just more traditional.

[therockinchick]

i think it might be easier the traditional way... besides... i like traditional!

[liquidpromises]

Me too. :) It's more fun to me.

[JFMstudio]

So you're a comic illistrator. I'm a comic creator myself also! What's your series called?

[neil1c2000]

You are too? Wow, so am I! I draw comics kind of like the comic book called "Bone". It is very fun. By the way, what`s your series?

[JFMstudio]

Hey! Well, my comic series is called "Jeff & Taylor". It's about two teenage boys on misadventures. Mostly funny situations and a mix of action/supernatural stuff.

[neil1c2000]

Heh, I just watched your comic book tutorial right before I saw this video, LOL!

Cool!

[liquidpromises]

It's called 'Azale' and the link is in the bottom of the description. :)

[lalolalo07]

are you in your kitchen??

[liquidpromises]

I was living in a one bedroom, 400 square foot basement suite. The living room and the kitchen were kinda the same room. ^^

[Harbringerb]

HA! you dropped your t-square, AAAAAHAHAHHAHAHAH!

[liquidpromises]

Story of my life, I dropped something/ hurt myself. xD

[shootthewaffle]

are you old enough to drink???

[liquidpromises]

I'm 25.

[Bigfootarts94]

i'd take that as a complement

[liquidpromises]

I doo. :3

[OpiumKoolaid]

Very nice vid. Also, washing your drawing table adjustment sliders with mild soap and water, and rinsing well will keep them from slipping. The metal has a light film of machine oil from the factory which makes them slippery.

[NESzebes]

im making a comic at the minute.. manga, but i never new how long it takes to make =/ , i made the story a bit to long, think im gunna have to cut it down, coz otherwise this comic is never gunna get finished =/////,

by the way, that music was... well i liked it, but it was a bit ..creepy ...LOL!!

[liquidpromises]

My video was flagged a while back because I used a different kind of music, so I changed it through here. ^^

Keep working at your comic, don't worry about fluff, just do it. It'll be worth it if you put in all that you think you should.

[yingyang422]

awesome your more motivated than me!!!!!i hope you become a successful artist!!!!!

[liquidpromises]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[3124A]

the drawing is good but thats not my type of drawing. have you heard of the book bone? well thats my type of drawing.

[liquidpromises]

Yeah, I have the first couple books from that series. It's really good!

[dellexell]

what songs?

[howto774]

ur fit

[liquidpromises]

lies! xD

[howto774]

no seriously!

[MangokuStudios]

Awsome (Subspribed) Im Gonna Be A Manga Comic Artist but yours is so awsome i checked it out

[liquidpromises]

:) Thanks! I haven't made any videos for a while, but I guess I should soon. <3

[liquidpromises]

Thanks so much! I'll try to get something else up sometime soon. This video is pretty old.

[Night1010101]

how did you get your own website?

[liquidpromises]

It's run on a comic press layout, but I pay for my own url and web-hosting. :3

[RedMoonAi]

uh what for paper do you use if you want to publise it?

i want to be a comic artist but evryone is saying not hw to do it.

[liquidpromises]

I just use regular printer paper. If you want to get it published in large format, you should use A4, but most people don't have scanners that big. :)

[comicguy12]

i have a A4 scanner but every time i scan a drawing its always tilted

[MythicalKye]

what was the point in running around in ur trampy garden? lololol

[liquidpromises]

Geeks with bad alcohol do silly things. xP

[3DOBot]

Where are you looking for your comics to be published? By the way, awesome job! I love the style of your art as well. I happen to illustrate comics myself.

[Xelement18]

i would like to talk to you more, add me?

[FreeDrlz]

Cool. Thank-you for this.

[liquidpromises]

:) Sure.

[sasherproductions]

i did not learn anything off this,sry -.-

[liquidpromises]

That's okay, it's not a how to video?

Honestly, I was just playing with my camera a few years ago, and I have no idea why this video got so many hits. o_o

[natenay]

that was stupid when you were running around it made the ENTIRE vid suck i hate you i didnt even watch the whole video sorry

[liquidpromises]

xD ahahahahaa!

Okay, dude, whatever. :3

[adrox12]

you are so good, i need a draw table, because i draw my comic in my bed, and my back hurts me a lot!

[liquidpromises]

:/ Yeah, I don't have mine, anymore, either. I think it's important to have a space of your own to draw in.

[pedrozs1]

hot she-nerd

[nightfox1234]

i lov u

[liquidpromises]

lol, I love you too, man? xD

[05657192]

awesome vid best how to ive seen

[liquidpromises]

It's not really a how to. ^^ But I'm glad you like it. <3

[mfjeff]

is this song from snatch?!?! i think it is...can you tell me the name ...please

[liquidpromises]

It is! It's Mirwais- Disco Science. Sorry, it's at the bottom of my description. That's probably a bad place to hide it. :)

[mfjeff]

haha thanks :]

[liquidpromises]

Sure! :3

[Reclinerjockey]

I've been drawing comics for 30+ years, full time. You might find it helpful to mount the lamp on your left so you're drawing hand isn't casting a shadow on your work. It will save on a lot of eyestrain. Also...the Barcardi thing. Be very careful with that shit. It will take more from your art than it gives in the long run.

[liquidpromises]

Thanks. I've actually lost my drawing table a while ago, but I'll keep that in mind for next time.

I also don't usually draw while I do my comic, I was being silly. xD

[ammo1987]

The beginning of the vid is geeeeeenius! :D

[Sethside]

Traditional shading adds that certain personal touch to your work, good show.

[liquidpromises]

thanks!

[pisswizard]

Pity nobody can tell what the fuck you actually drew.

[liquidpromises]

;D I know. This is so old.

There's a link to the page in the description now.

[zatr55]

how can I learn to draw comics??? I've tried it so looong!

[SilverSilhouetteGirl]

you just got a dud draw under drunk lol JK great viedo

[redbarron1983]

your like the coolest girl i have ever seen :D except the bacardi breezers