Upcoming Comics & Comic Artists Events at the Ann Arbor District Library
Comic Artists Forum With Comics Writer Paul Storrie
Sunday March 4, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Comics writer Paul Storrie will talk about the importance of clearly conveying to the artists, letterers, & colorists what you want to see on the finished page so their already Herculean task isn't any harder than it has to be.
Beyond the basics of formatting and terminology for comic book scripting, Paul will also cover some of the most common mistakes made and how to avoid them.
Join the Forum to get fresh ideas for your next comics or graphic novel creation. Drawing supplies will be provided, so drop in to draw, learn, share, and network with other cartoonists.
Comic Artists Forum With Cartoonist Jono Balliett
Sunday April 1, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Jono Balliett is a cartoonist will demonstrate how to turn a single sheet of paper into an eight-page, multi-panel, mini-comic book that doesn't need any staples or binding. With Jono's help, you can try your hand with making one yourself.
Join the Forum to get fresh ideas for your next comics or graphic novel creation. Drawing supplies will be provided, so drop in to draw, learn, share, and network with other cartoonists.
Comic Artists Forum With Cartoonist Gale Williams
Sunday May 6, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Gale Williams, cartoonist and creator of the weekly webcomic "Patbird and Galesaur", will demonstrate how to flat comics in Adobe Photoshop, and share tips and tricks to speed up your coloring process.
Join the Forum to get fresh ideas for your next comics or graphic novel creation. Drawing supplies will be provided, so drop in to draw, learn, share, and network with other cartoonists.
