Author Archives: conorreich

Texture allow illustrators to clue the reader into the nature of things within the world they are creating. Texture can refer to the type of paper the final product is being printed on, or more likely, it refers to the … Continue reading →

Time and motion are closely related. This is because motion takes place over time. Illustrating motion on a 2-dimensional surface can be complex. Yet, it is a necessary skill illustrators must work to perfect. There are many ways for one … Continue reading →

  I found the short comic above while researching the importance of framing in comics. I absolutely love this comic as it highlights the importance and significance frames add to an image. The frames in the comic above are fairly … Continue reading →

The last page of Alan Moore’s, The Killing Joke is an excellent portrayal of how points and lines can serve to not only add to the depth of field, but they can also demonstrate volume, sound, and mood. The last three … Continue reading →

In the first 50 pages of “What it is” Lynda Barry hosts a procession of superfluous philosophical questions related to creativity. If you are like me, this book may seem like a collection of creative drivel backed by a well … Continue reading →