6 Week Live Online Course | Instructor: Phillip Sevy

Visual Storytelling for Print & Web Comics

$595.00

Learn all of the elements that go into telling and illustrating a compelling story in comic form!

Renowned comic book artist Phillip Sevy (X-Men Unlimited, Edge of Venomverse, Tomb Raider) teaches you the foundational principles of visual storytelling for both vertical scrolling digital comics and traditional format comic pages, what the professional standards are, how to avoid common pitfalls, how to build a great cover, and strategies for breaking into the business!

Whether your aim is traditional comics or vertical scrolling webcomics, Phillip’s experience in both areas will help guide and teach you. You’ll complete a sequential sample of comic art, and you’ll get all the behind-the-scenes tips he can pack into six weeks.

No matter where you are in your comics art journey, Comics Experience maintains a creative environment built on positive reinforcement and encouragement. This is a safe place to bring your existing work, create new stories and grow. You’ll get honest feedback meant to help move you forward.

  • You will illustrate a complete sequential sample, either a vertical story or a 4-page sample, under Phillip’s guidance
  • You’ll get all of Phillip’s best tips and training.
  • You also get exclusive access to a dedicated class member-only online forum.
  • You’ll have access to recordings of any class in the series for the duration of the class and a few weeks after its conclusion—so you never have to miss a class!
  • You’ll get bonus videos compiled by Phillip for added lessons and content. These mean more in-class learning!

The class size is limited to keep the course intimate and ensure that every student gets the attention he or she deserves.

Phillip Sevy began his comics career with Heartless Dark, a weekly webcomic he wrote, penciled, inked, and colored. At its conclusion, Phillip attended the Savannah College of Art and Design where he got his MFA in Sequential Art. He was named a runner-up in the 2014 Top Cow Talent Hunt competition.

Phillip has drawn The Freeze, Magdalena, Athena IX, Poseidon IX, The Tithe vol 2 as well as contributing to Witchblade 185 (the final issue of the landmark series).He is most known for his work on Dark Horse’s Tomb Raider series, which he’s drawn 16 issues of.

He’s written and drawn Paradox (Source Point Press/Comics Experience) and Triage (Dark Horse). With artist Drew Zucker, he co-created and wrote The House (Dark Horse). Working with Actor/Writer/Director David Duchovny, he wrote and drew Kepler, an original sci-fi graphic novel for Dark Horse. 

Phillip has also worked with Z2 Comics, Upper Deck, Valiant Entertainment, IDW, Black Mask Comics, Line Webtoon, and has work published in a variety of acclaimed anthologies.

He is currently working on a variety of Marvel Unlimited, vertical scrolling Infinity comics – including X-Men Unlimited and Edge of Venomverse.

Phillip’s worked with a variety of corporate clients doing commercial illustration over the last few years, including AMC Entertainment, Discovery Channel and the Sundance Channel. He spent nearly five years teaching Comics and Sequential Art at Broadview Entertainment Arts University where he won awards for Outstanding Faculty and Excellence in Applied Learning. 

He’s been teaching online courses with Comics Experience since 2017.

I don’t know much about comic book art, is that okay?

Absolutely. We created these courses to appeal to comic enthusiasts of all kinds; beginners and experienced alike! Our friendly staff are great at teaching to your level and helping you raise that level each week.

I’m an old pro; can this class help me?

We firmly believe that one should always be learning, no matter how successful. If you’ve been at this for a number of years, we’ll have a fresh perspective that will enlighten you and help improve your game.

I don’t really want to BE a comic book artist, but I like comic book art. Is this the class for me?

You are under no real pressure to complete the active homework assignments. We encourage you to do so because it enhances your own learning. If you just want to get into the mindset or gain a better understanding of how to look at and evaluate the art you see as a hobby – then you’ll be astounded by the thought, preparation, and skill that goes into making a comic book page.

What if I miss a class? Can I make it up?

While our class meetings are live, all classes are recorded and posted. You’ll have access to all the class sessions for the entire duration of the class and a few weeks after it ends. If you have any questions after viewing it, you can always post on the dedicated class member-only online forum for your instructor to answer.

Does the course cover anything else?

Sure! We also cover industry-related topics like strategies on breaking in and networking within the comics community.

How do I get notified after I’ve purchased the course?

You will receive an email confirmation, usually within 24 hours.

Is there any learning between class meetings?

You and your classmates will have exclusive access to a class member-only online forum where you can talk with each other, interact with your instructor, and post your art for review (as well as review others’ art). We can’t stress enough how important reviewing others’ art really is – how much YOU learn by doing it. The class forum is open 24/7 while class is in session.

If I don’t live in the United States, can I still take the course?

You bet. We’ve had students jump in from Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa. Some of these students have not been able to attend live but they’ve viewed the recordings and interacted with their classmates online!

What if I need to cancel my enrollment?

Unfortunately, CE cannot provide a full refund for course enrollment once the course is purchased.
– From the time of purchase until twenty-one (21) days before the class start date, 50% of the course fee can be refunded.
– Between twenty (20) and seven (7) days prior to the class start date, 25% of the course fee can be refunded.
– Six (6) days or fewer before the course start date, no refund will be issued.

We appreciate your understanding and compliance to help us keep costs down and to continue offering high quality courses.

This course fulfills the requirement to take Comics Storytelling Masterclass!

To participate in our live online sessions you will need:

What if I need to cancel my enrollment?

Unfortunately, Comics Experience cannot provide a full refund for course enrollment once the course is purchased.

  • From the time of purchase until twenty-one (21) days before the class start date, 50% of the course fee can be refunded.
  • Between twenty (20) and seven (7) days prior to the class start date, 25% of the course fee can be refunded.
  • Six (6) days or fewer before the course start date, no refund will be issued.
  • We appreciate your understanding and compliance to help us keep costs down and to continue offering high quality courses.