Hennessy says, “Just because a person likes comics doesn’t mean they like all comics. Focus on people who like your type of story. You will have a far more successful book than if you tried to get the Spider-Man and Superman readers into something they’re not into.”
Curnow says: “You gotta make some comics yourself. You gotta fail a bunch. That’s all part of the learning process. That’s how you get good. Being part of a community like Comics Experience is a fantastic way to get those samples ready.”
Curnow says: “It’s extremely intimidating when you’re first starting out. It feels so overwhelming. But you just have to start. Connect with the artists who the artists you are a fan of also follow. Over time you’ll see the people you’re aware of grow and grow.“
Bowland says: “He would point out these little things [to work on] all the time, every week, and not just when he’s reviewing your work, but everybody else’s. That helps you to spot them and they all add up.”
Pippa Bowland discusses how Intro to Comic Book Coloring’s instructor, Chris Sotomayor, made her a better creator with his honest critiques and industry knowledge.
Bowland says: “Loved the way Soto teaches, can’t fault it. He’s honest. There’s a balance and he gets it spot on. Before I was a colorist I was a teacher myself so I know how hard it is to strike that balance. He really cares, he enjoys it, he’s on the right side.”
Love says: “The benefits of being a long-term member: You get to know people more and in a very different way. ‘I remember when you were ready to give up!’ And they persevere. We have all said at some point we’re going to give up, but we’re still here.”
