What I Learned Teaching a Two-Day Comic Book Workshop
I was lucky enough to be in a position where I could return to my work, after teaching, and fix what really stood out as inadequate.
Alex Eckman-Lawn
Alex Eckman-Lawn is a scumbag illustrator who lives in the gutters of Philadelphia. He spends his days making comics and album artwork, and his nights stealing blood from local hospitals.
Networking’s Best-Case Scenario: Metal Band T-Shirt Design
Sit back and get comfortable, I’m going to tell you a story about when everything actually goes the way you hope it will.
How I Scrape By Without A Day Job
I may not be on top of the world, but I’m happy with what I do, and that’s kind of a big deal.
People Want to Love Your Gallery
Sometimes it can start to feel like art doesn’t matter to people, and this shop completely disproved that theory.
Book Cover Design and the Client
I’m a far better illustrator than I am a psychic, so I have to be ready to make the best out of any concept.
From Sketch to Finish—The Journey of an Album Cover
This is not the best way to handle every client, but when you are your own boss you get to make exceptions every once in a while. Album covers take time.
How to Jump-start Inspiration
Sometimes artists try to cut out all outside influences so their vision is more “pure” or “unadulterated.” That’s crazy.