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🫣 you really flatter me!! it's a direction i'm super interested in and am still learning how to play with it more + communicate well about it! :DD

浦沢チャンネル -URASAWA CHANNEL- 漫画家、浦沢直樹がYouTubeチャンネルを始めます。代表作に『YAWARA!』『MONSTER』『Happy!』『20世紀少年』（小学館刊）など。現在「週刊スピリッツ」にて『あさドラ！』連載中。「漫画」を起点にした様々な動画を発信するチャンネルです。ぜひチャンネル登録いただけると嬉しいです！ Manga artist, Naoki Urasawa starts YouTube channel....

also completely predictable but i love naoki urasawa's yt vids (and manben of course). not really about any meta elements but he's a great artist & it's so cool to get to see him draw & explain at the same time!

www.youtube.com/@-urasawacha...

tips! paneling is such a huge topic i'll paralyze myself so i'll just say i really like to look out for how an artist handles itty bitty version of their characters because it shows their affinity and energy for their drawing tools. kind of paneling lol? (examples r all aki irie i loveee her stuff)

tbh as an overthinker, the more i think about paneling the more i'm like. well what /is/ paneling. where does paneling begin and end vs. writing & cartooning. perhaps not a very helpful tangent 😅

meta paneling elements, and she undoubtedly uses it masterfully for flair & narrative. currently i'm trying to chase that deceptive smooth reading rhythm & ability to guide the eye across the page that mangaka like aki irie have and search for a balance between flair & flow esp for longer works

highs for me). ok actual comics! i'm trying to read more widely but so far it's mostly still mangaka. i loved how early land of the lustrous (haruko ichikawa) uses vast, stark scenery or architecture to show chara's feelings. i feel like witch hat atelier is one of the more known series for using

the way penguindrum & utena have fun & striking reuse clips as part of the episode structure that transform in meaning as the story progresses, and mpd's subway motif as stylish transitional glue that is revealed as thematically vital really had a big impact (his other series don't hit the same

haha i've been thinking about this a lot lately - my approach comes from being just one person but wanting to convey more story efficiently, plus an illustrator's love for meta-frame and ornament. ikuhara is big influence of mine, tho that's more on a theory level than literal since he directs anime

Would love to yap!

I’m really glad! I feel like I spent a lot of words describing something I think is pretty “normal” but sometimes laying it out is nice too!

These look so delish!!

Congrats!!! 🎉

(Ex: I wanted red here for x feeling in the comp but it doesn’t compositionally work- let’s try adjusting things to accomplish a similar result). I think I mostly just have a strong “vibe” sense lol

No clue where I land on the apple scale, perhaps bc I take it too literally

start working in reality there’ll be a bunch of things I “saw” working in my minds eye but don’t actually. Which is fine, that’s just the process and friction of making art, + my lack of experience. I just hold onto the energy/narrative I consider the core of the piece and make choices that way

Not super strong! Some artists talk about being able to “trace” what they want to draw from their mind and I 100% cannot relate. I usually do have a mental impression of what I’m aiming for, like wanting a certain balance for composition, type of markmaking, or color scheme, but when I actually

Excited for this to be in my hands!!

Would love to yap!

lydia and elaine hugging each other with text saying "an emotional graphic novel about two girls reaching for gold-and each other."-kirkus reviews, on just between us

figure skaters lydia, in a black costume, and elaine, in a white costume skating over orange bands of music notes. text says: "The skating sequences are full of reverence for both the beauty and athleticism of the sport. Each black-and-white panel bursts with movement, expression, and atmosphere as the story tenderly explores themes of queerness, ambition, and mutual pining." -kirkus reviews on just between us

Some words from Kirkus Reviews about my sapphic figure skating graphic novel, JUST BETWEEN US! The whole review is soooo lovely :')

You can find more info about the book here: www.penguinteen.com/978059369696...

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a photo of ATANA AND THE FIREBIRD, a middle grade graphic novel

a photo of ATANA AND THE JADE MERMAID, a middle grade graphic novel

if you're looking for gifts this holiday season, may I suggest the Atana graphic novels for your consideration?

perfect for lovers of:
✨fantasy
✨magic, witches, mermaids...
✨adventures with friends
✨finding yourself stories

available anywhere books are sold, including your local bookstores!

⚡️ OF THUNDER & LIGHTNING by Kimberly Wang @kmbrlei.bsky.social
Corporate magical girls and the apocalypse! A thrilling two-tone sci-fi graphic novel, growing the seeds of hope from the gravel of apocalypse.

Hi!! I’m a bg designer with 5 years of experience in TV animation and would be very interested! Feel free to email or DM for password or more samples (kmbrlei.w@gmail.com)

www.kmbrlei.com/background-d...

Villainess We support women's wrongs - an artbook filled with hot evil ladies!

drawn for the evil women themed art book Villainess, organized by @novamali.bsky.social and @damesprod.bsky.social ! the book looks gorgeous and there are two days left in the kickstarter so check it out!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/nov...

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I love lace sm loved learning her whole deal lolll

Just re-read this to procrastinate a little today and god is this comic so funny. The character relationships are incredibly nuanced and Cam is a comics genius! Please read Flying Saucer Video.

amazing drawing!!! sending u good vibes and holiday energy to get through the extra work! 💪🎅

thank you!! 🥰

for the reasons stated in the post below please consider saving my sapphic figure skating GN, JUST BETWEEN US, on goodreads!!! Maybe even give it a review when it's out!!!

:DD thanks laura!!!