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Hosts Eric Schwartz and Keegan Shiner talk about the process and production of comic book making from start to finish and share their dumb discoveries with all of you! Join them each week for new topics about making comics: from writing, to hiring an artist, to finding a colorist, and even publishing. They also talk to other indie comic creators and share reviews of comics and graphic novels they are reading. Find more articles and information at dumbcomiccreators.com

Eric Schwartz and Keegan Shiner


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    S7 E5 - Cereal Demon Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 52:20


    This episode was super fun and featured Zach from Cereal Demon Comics. He spoke about his new comic Oasis and how he got started making comics. We had a blast and hope you'll check out his Patreon and read his new comics on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cerealdemoncomics/   You can buy Oasis here: https://www.oneandonlycomics.com/product/cereal-demon-comics-oasis     Thanks for listening! Please subscribe! We'll be back with more episodes soon. 

    S7E4 - Even More Curses! - We Love These Guys!! And this Episode Got Lost...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 58:14


    The Curses Comics guys came back! Josef Castiel, Jacob Fleming, and Paul!!! All join us to talk about their booth at the comic convention.    Follow @jacobflemingart and @jotah2000 and purchase Curses as a Graphic Novel at gelatinouscubism.bigcartel.com   Guys, I screwed up. You may notice this episode is unedited... Due to a family medical issue I had to drop everything project-wise and focus on family. So this episode got REALLY REALLY lost. I hope you enjoy it. It's not edited, but this is the great interview we did on Twitch, you can find the video version on our YT or Twitch pages.    Thanks for listening and subscribing!!

    S7E3 - Micahnova, Illustrator, cartoonist, Writer, Instructional Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 43:22


    This episode features the amazing @Micahnova who is in the process of creating his graphic novel. We got a chance to talk about his creative process and his amazing inspiration for his graphic novel story. We hope you enjoy.    Please follow him: https://www.instagram.com/micahnova/   And visit his store for minicomics and more: https://www.etsy.com/shop/micahnova

    NSFW - S7E2 - Mike Makes Comics (@mike_makes_comics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 51:59


    Heads up, we don't usually have a fully NSFW episode, but this one is not for kids.  We had a blast talking to Mike about his comics and their importance in his life. He makes some real weird stuff and we're huge fans. We talk to Mike about how he creates his art and about his big mural in Chicago that's super famous. 

    Season 7 - Episode 1 - Katie Cain - Tattoo Artist and Oil Painter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 58:23


    Welcome to Season 7! Katie Cain is an amazing tattoo artist and painter who was super awesome and interesting in every way. We had a blast talking about creating tattoos and her life as an artist and just in general, we learned a hell of a lot.    Follow Katie's hilarious Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/katiecaintattoos/ Check out her art website: https://www.katievianello.com/   We've got a nice spring lineup for the podcast! Thanks for subscribing/listening. Please share with your friends.   

    S5 and S6 - Ep 1 - Alex Clark (@alexmclark78) - Comic Artist + Writer - Lost in the Shuffle comic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 45:47


    This episode features the amazingly talented, experienced, calm cool and collected Alex M Clark, writer, illustrator, creator of the upcoming Lost in the Shuffle comic. Alex talks to us about how he got started doing comics, how he creates work, his childrens book experience and more!    Make sure to check out and support his upcoming Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexmclark/lost-in-the-shuffle-chapter-1-by-alex-m-clark   Visit his website: https://www.alexmclarkart.com/ Find Alex and follow: https://www.instagram.com/alexmclark78/  

    S4E1 Muggly Bunch - Chris Snowden talks about creating an NFT Collection from Comic Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 55:18


    Chris Snowden returns to Dumb Creators podcast to talk about his new NFT Collection NOW MINTING --the Muggly Bunch! You may remember him as our sponsor Many Muggles, but because of the evil corporations controlling words as if they are intellectual ideas, the name has changed! We learned so much talking to Chris and we hope you do too.    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugglybunch/ MINT: https://mugglybunch.com/mint/ Website: https://mugglybunch.com/    

    S3E5 - Eric Schwartz, Comedy Show Producer (podcast host)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 54:51


    Yes, it's an Eric episode. We're joined by Miriam Gevinson to talk to Eric (yes Eric!) about his first time producing a live comedy improv show in Chicago, IL. What the what?! Yes Eric!. Eric put something out into the world himself and we're all still in shock.    Miriam is a talented and hilarious comedian living in Chicago. She was so nice to come on and talk to us. Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/miriam_interweb/ Thanks For Listening! We'll be back soon! We're not on a full break, but we're taking a couple weeks during the holidays to slow down and regroup in 2023. We're so happy you are with us and let us know if you want to be a guest, or know someone who would be a great guest. We're always looking for people making comics and art. 

    S3E4 - Emily Casale, Graphic Designer +Improviser

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 47:14


    This week we talk to a very talented graphic designer about her work, background, inspirations and improv comedy experience. Emily Casale is a graphic designer who has worked with very large clients and recently did a show poster for Eric's show.    Check out her portfolio and illustration work here: https://www.emilycasale.com/   Thanks for listening!

    S3E3 - Firas Alexander, Creative Director at the Playground Theater in Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 57:30


    Firas Alexander is an improviser, producer and the creative director of the Playground Theater in Chicago, IL. He joins us to talk about how he started in comedy, how you should start in comedy (or any creative endeavor) and what he was creating during the COVID year (or not creating, depending on how you look at it...) This was a really fun one! For information on upcoming shows with The Playground Theater visit their website https://theplaygroundtheater.com/ For the latest be sure to also follow their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaygroundtheater   Also, Firas is...also sort of isn't...on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/firasalexander    Thanks for listening! More episodes on the way! 

    S3E2 - Oppa.Dalle.Style aka Jacob talks about Ai Created ”comics'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 40:07


    This week we talked to Oppa.Dalle.Style about his meme-y art / comics created using Craiyon (aka dalle mini) ai generated pictures. He has such a unique style of creating these and it's really an interesting project. We hope you'll check him out on instagram @oppa.dalle.style and follow along.    Thanks for listening! We're now Dumb Creators, and we're looking forward to talking to anyone making awesome stuff, because we're dumb about all art, even though we still want to keep being dumb about comics. You get it. Anyway, if you think this is dumb, let us know!    Make sure to subscribe and rate us wherever you listen to this!!!

    S3E1 - Ollie Mc. - @ollietheartist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 49:28


    This week we talked to Ollie Mc about their comic "At God's Door". Be sure to read it https://www.ollietheartist.com/comics   Follow Ollie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ollietheeartist/   Ollie joined us from his car, which was hilarious, but we think that mostly everything sounds and runs smoothly. Thanks for listening! More great episodes coming next week!

    S2E30 - Blaze Redfire - aka @BlazeRedfire on Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 39:10


    This week we talked to an indie comic artist and writer named Blaze Redfire. We talked to Blaze about how ideas are generated and the unique way he draws his comics. Be sure to check out his instagram page @blazeredfire for updates and to read his comics.    Thanks for listening! We're back with new episodes each week. Make sure to subscribe!

    S2E29 - Into the Fog - aka @outoffog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 50:54


    This week we were joined by Into the Fog, creator of some hilrious mini comics. Check them out at @outoffog on Instagram! Due to a series of events from COVID to family crisis, our podcast has been on hiatus for a while. This was recorded before that. We hope you enjoy and we are back making new episodes starting in July. Thanks for listening!! 

    S2E28 - Trashcomixs Aaron Figueroa on his Chris Chan comic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 50:05 Transcription Available


    This episode we had on Aaron Figueroa author and illustrator of the comic "The Life and Times of Christian Weston Chandler" issue 1 is called Childhood. "Chris Chan" is a pop culture figure and the spark for many debates and controversy. The biographical style comic explores the beginning of Christian Weston Chandler's life. We enjoyed talking to Aaron about his artistic choices and connection to the material and also his path to creating his first comic book.    Support his Kickstarter Campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/920079214/chris-chan-1-childhood?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Chris+chan   Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/trashcomixs/   Many Muggles Mugs: https://manymuggles.com/maker/

    S2E27 - Samuel Vera the creator of There's an Alien in My Toilet and Catch Da Craze Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 68:42


    This episode features the industrious Samuel Vera, creator of There's an Alien in My Toilet and the podcast "Catch Da Craze." We talked to Samuel about his creative journey and how taking a break from comics might have fueled his current drive to success. We also talked about his inspiration for the character of Captain Doodie. Find more of Samuel's work on https://instagram.com/catchdacraze and be sure to check out his link tree: https://linktr.ee/catchdacraze We also reviewed and talked about the comic "THE BADDASS BALLAD OF ZANDER CHROME: THE COOLEST MAN ON EARTH AND PROBABLY THE UNIVERSE TOO" created by Paul Kortjohn. To be frank and honest -- we have no idea why we reviewed this comic this month instead of when it was sent to us last year...but it's a really cool comic and we hope you can find it. Paul sent it to us months ago, there was no discussion that we would be doing it now. Kind of assuming that the email got lost until recently, but it's been a couple weeks since we recorded and I can't remember. We hope you will support Paul's great indie comics and follow him on instagram. Thanks so much Paul for letting us read and talk about this comic!! https://www.instagram.com/pkortjohncomix/   Thanks for listening! We're back next week!

    S2E26 - Endia Kneipp Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 55:48


    Our guest this week is returneeeeeeeee Endia Kneipp all the way from Switzerland! International! Wow! We're so happy she came back on the show to talk about her new projects and also talk about burnout and maybe the energy it takes to work on creative projects like comics while trying to do adult things (like learn German in this case). We hope you enjoy. Also we were super psyched to have our friend (and Manga "expert") Chris join us as well.    The valentine comic can be found on Endia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endiakneipp/ Support Endia on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/endiakneipp Find Dr. Song's Very Human Robot, Zero here:  https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/dr-songs-very-human-robot-zero/list?title_no=739568   Hey Everyone! Thanks for listening! We took a small break but we're back with new episodes! 

    S2E25 - Andrew Sauer aka Costanza Sketch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 59:43


    Costanza! That's the subject of this artist's project, a daily drawing on Instagram of George Costanza from Seinfeld, holding a bat. Andrew Sauer talks to us about how he got started, his motivations and his future ambitions to draw and write comics. We also talk about drawing the same thing over and over again every day, which I think a lot of comic artists can relate to as well. Overall this was a very interesting article. We also reviewed dehootz comics.    Find Daily George Costanza Sketch on Instagram!   Find dehootz on Instagram!  

    S2E24 DeHootz!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 47:21


    DeHootz (@dehootz) creates a comic that is on Instagram called DeHootz. It is about owls. We really enjoyed talking to the creator of DeHootz (Carter), and about how he comes up with his ideas and also how he developed his artistic style.    Find him on Instagram. @dehootz

    S2E23 - Jared Throne - Creator of the Graphic Novel ”Heavy Kill”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 48:19


    This week we talk to the very talented and interesting Jared Throne. Jared is the artist and writer of the upcoming horror graphic novel Heavy Kill. Jared talks about how he started drawing comics and his motivations for creating his first graphic novel. Pre-order (or order depending on when you're reading this) on his website https://www.heavykill.com/ and follow for updates at https://www.instagram.com/heavykill_comic/   The book will be released March 16, 2022 (so again, depending on when you listen to this episode, that is a date in the past and you can go find this book rn!...not to bias against our listeners who listen right away, you all are important too and you just have to wait a couple weeks to read this book!)   Thanks for listening! Cya next week!    

    S2E22 - Review-pisode! Where we review some comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 71:29


    Hey! We had some off/missed weeks and so we missed reviewing some comics! In this episode we reviewed Sefra Orlick's Oni v Fox https://tapas.io/series/Oni-x-Fox/info. We reviewed Anna Mannes Last Living Souls webcomic https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/last-living-souls/list?title_no=51579&page=1! We also reviewed Daniel de Sosa's Oi! Tales of Bardic Fury. Check out his Instagram and webtoons. https://www.instagram.com/bardicfury/   Thanks for listening! We're back weekly now and have some great guests booked. If you're a comic artists/creator and want to talk about your comics, please reach out!!       

    S2E21 - Tim Guest - Comic Book Writer and Creator of R. Loxley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 61:25


    This interview with Tim Guest is very cool because Keegan actually worked on the comic book script for R. Loxley which Tim created and has finished! We talk about Tim's process and working with the artist on the book. You can check out R. Loxley right now by going to Tim's Instagram page @saltaracomics and following the link in his profile.    Check out Tim's Instagram Page Here: https://www.instagram.com/saltaracomics/   Direct link to buy the comic: https://www.saltaracomics.com/store/p1/R._Loxley.html#/   THANKS FOR LISTENING! 

    S2E20 - 50 Episodes! A Recap / Post Covid Surge Catch-Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 74:37


    In this episode we look back at all our guests over the past 50 episodes and actually do a check in on what they are up to and their current projects. We have had a blast working on this podcast and look forward to 50 more with 50 (ish) more great guests!!   Also we haven't posted in a while because Keegan was sick, but we should be back to a pretty regular schedule moving forward.    Thanks for listening!! 

    S2E19 - Anna Maness of Last Living Souls Webcomic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 64:52


    This episode features that awesome creator and artist of Last Living Souls Webcomic --Anna Maness! Once again we topped ourselves for bad intros, but the interview was really great and Anna talks a lot about her process and motivations for creating comics. Plus she is currently studying storyboarding, so what a cool alternate topic to bring up!  READ LAST LIVING SOULS: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/last-living-souls/list?title_no=51579&page=1 Check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amiableapparition/?hl=en   Thanks for listening! Are you a comic creator? Come talk to us! Find us on instgram: http://instagram.com/dumbcomiccreators 

    S2E18 - Simr Sandhu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 49:37


    This episode features guest Simr Sandhu, a comic writer, artist, and letterer who has several projects awaiting publishing and also created a comic called The Yellow Devil, which we talked about in this episode. Simr had an interesting background and fantastic ideas about comics and this is a really fun interview!    Find Simr's work and follow his projects on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simr110/?hl=en   We're always looking to talk to indie comic creators! Reach out on Instagram @dumbcomiccreators   Thanks for listening!!!! 

    Live show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 4:54


    ...it did not go well. One of us had covid, but which was it? And why did we even try this? Listen to find out.    Thanks for listening!!!!!!! Real episodes return this week! 

    S2E17 - Sefra Orlick of ONI x FOX and Space Pack!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 80:28


    Sefra Orlick is a comic artist and character designer who joined us to share her process of creating webtoons! She talks about several of her projects including Oni x Fox https://tapas.io/series/Oni-x-Fox and Space Pack https://tapas.io/series/Space-Pack and a little about her character designs including the Chromamon Monster Encyclopedia Book http://www.sefraorlick.com/store/p1/Chromamonbook.html    Be sure to check her work out on her website: http://www.sefraorlick.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sefrao14/?hl=en   Thanks for listening! Share and like!! Thanks!

    S2E16 - Many Muggles (Chris Snowden) Talks About His Webcomic and Mugs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 86:27


    This week we talk to Chris Snowden, creator of the Instagram comic "Many Muggles" (https://www.instagram.com/manymuggles/) and also the creator of the Muggle Maker, where you can make your own muggle and then create a mug for yourself or a loved one! How freaking cool is that. We had a great time talking about the comic and of course talking about the Muggle Maker! Check out his website to make your own muggle! (Or a random generated one!) https://manymuggles.com/   This episode also features an ad!! We hope you can check out Daniel de Sosa's Indie Gogo for Oi! Tales of Bardic Fury #3.  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bardic-fury-3-a-120-page-psychedelic-fantasy-manga#/ It's live right now as you're reading this (as of publishing of episode). Also check out his Instagram and webtoons. https://www.instagram.com/bardicfury/   Thanks for listening! Tell your friends!

    S2E15 - Midnight Comics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 101:12


    We are joined in this episode by Natosha and Lloyd Jones who write/produce for Midnight Comics (https://www.midnightcomics.org/). They discuss their writing process, how they come up with the mythos of their stories, and how dreams play a part in their writing process.  Follow them! https://www.instagram.com/midnightxcomics/ Support their comics: https://www.midnightcomics.org/shop   Thanks for listening!!!! We appreciate it. 

    S2E14 - DeWayne @Rydescho of Wake Comics chats with us about Blood Sable and Liar comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 58:31


    This was a crazy episode. We recorded a whole intro that was terrible (worse than ever before) but luckily we changed it with the one you will listen to. I actually mixed up Andy Warhol and Andy Kauffman and we spent like 5 minutes trying to figure out how that was wrong and it literally went on and on and on...but then we scrapped the whole thing. It was a real life deus ex machina... This episode actually has 2 guests!!! Our first guest was DeWayne who runs Wake Comics and makes characters like Liar and Blood Sable that will make you say "cooool". DeWayne tells us how he got into comics, his writing process, his drawing process and a little bit about what the book Liar means to him.  Find DeWayne and check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/rydescho/ https://facebook.com/wakecomics/   The second guest joins us is Brian Judge. This was for a segment we don't know what to call other than "worst character/best character." Brian, Eric, DeWayne and Keegan all talk about Superman. That's all you need to know.  Brian Judge just released Xomik-buk! Check it out and buy! https://www.oneandonlycomics.com/product/xomik-buk Check out his instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/one_and_only_comics/   Thanks for listening! Share this with your friends! We love you. 

    S2E13 - Alice the Pigeon Lady talks about her upcoming graphic novel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 39:20


    One of our more interesting guests, Alice! Alice the Pigeon Lady...to be exact, joins us to talk about her upcoming book about her pigeon people. Alice started the project right before the pandemic and watched it change and morph and turn into quite an interesting graphic novel. We were happy that Alice could share some details about her book and world and look forward to seeing it completed in November!  Find Alice the Pigeon Lady: https://www.instagram.com/alicethepigeonlady/   And make sure to subscribe! Thanks for listening! We love you!

    S2E12 - Steve Mardo and Shawn French

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 74:03


    Steve Mardo and Shawn French join us to talk about their comic "Epic Tavern: Tales from the Fantastical Crimes Unit". We had a blast talking to these comic veterans and can't wait to see the finished comic out soon! This comic is unique (from our experience) in that it is set in the same world as a video game called "Epic Tavern"  Find Steve: https://www.stevemardo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stevemardoart/   Find Shawn: https://twitter.com/theshawnfrench?lang=en https://www.clippings.me/wisdumb   Epic Tavern Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/epictavern  

    S2E11 - Spaceyartmacy (Macy/Maeb) makes comics and a zine called No Nothing Mag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 86:47


    This week we had a very interesting artist and creator @spaceyartmacy (aka Macy aka Maeb) who creates her own comics but also is a co-editor of a zine called No Nothing Mag! We had lots of questions! She discusses her influences, how she got into comics and also how they started/marketed No Nothing Mag. Also her comics Barry the Blog, Windows and Half Birthday. Follow Her: https://www.instagram.com/spaceyartmacy/ Follow No Nothing Mag! - https://www.instagram.com/nonothingmag/ We also reviewed the first few pages of Big Foot Knows Karate.    Thanks for listening!!!!!

    S2E10 - Holozler talks about Groony Comic Strip

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 60:34


    Holozler is the creator of https://www.instagram.com/groonycomicstrip/ The Groony Comic Strip on instagram, which branches into other media including YouTube videos as we discuss in this video. Was this podcast a part of Groony?? We don't know! But so many intricate details go into this instagram strip, it is worth listening to and trying to follow along! Please be sure to subscribe to Holozler on Instagram to show your support!   But really, was this podcast part of Groony? Is this description part of Groony?    Also thanks for listening! Tell your friends about Dumb Comic Creators!

    S2E9 - Dan Price and Casey Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 83:06


    Dan Price and Casey Allen joined us in this episode to talk about their upcoming release "Big Foot Knows Karate". They talk about their creative partnership and Dan also goes into depth about his art style. Plus they have a totally awesome story about how they met. Follow Dan's Instagram @danomyte139 https://www.instagram.com/danomyte139/?hl=en and support their Kickstarter!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bigfootknowskarate/bigfoot-knows-karate-chapter-1-hunter-prey   Plus! We review "The Adventures of Wonder Duck" By Jorge Medina! 

    S2E8 - Ben Machlin! (creator of Ben Draws Bad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 55:03


    This week's episode is an interview with Ben Machlin, the creator of the instagram comic "Ben Draws Bad" https://www.instagram.com/bendrawsbad/ and book "How to Draw Bad: A Collection of Comics" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08T43T9DF    We talk to Ben about how he started drawing comics, why he draws bad, what it means to "draw bad" and his weirdly specific background in comics (without having any kind of specific background in comics!) Ben is still making comics on Instagram and you can see his style is developing and changing even as you're listening to this podcast! Check him out @bendrawsbad   As always, we thank you sincerely for your support and for listening!!!

    S2E7 - Comic Writer and Podcaster Jorge Medina

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 88:54


    We had a blast talking to Jorge Medina this week! He is the writer of Russ 5377 and The Adventures of Wonder Duck and also is a host of his own podcast that features indie artists called "Catch Da Craze". Jorge talks about creating and working with an artist who goes by "Psycho" (see previous episode) and how his comic creating journey has been unexpected but rewarding! Be sure to check out his comics and podcast! Follow Jorge here: https://www.instagram.com/get_your_medz/ Also here:  https://linktr.ee/Jmedina5377   We also review the comic "Cane" by Outlawz Comics (last week's guests) Check it out on their kickstarter LIVE NOW!!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cane1/cane-1-2   Thanks for listening! There was a missed week where we had a medical issue, but we are back up and running now!   

    S2E6 - Outlawz Comics with Taylor Campbell and Allison Sheppard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 51:21


    This week we talk about the thriller/supernatural comic "Cane" with creators Taylor Campbell and Allison Sheppard of Outlawz Comics. They talk about how they met, the inspiration for the supernatural style comic and how they learned and grew as comic creators from the experience of creating their first comic together (Cane #1). Cane #2 is nearing completion and will be out soon as a Kickstarter campaign! Make sure to check it out and support the release! Visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cane1/cane-1-2   Follow Outlawz Comics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outlawzcomics/

    S2E5 - Pyscho (@psychocomicsart) Talks Being A Comic Artist and Self-Promotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 65:06


    We have a great interview with the long-time comic book artist Psycho who is @psychocomicsart on Instagram. Psycho is a comic artist and creator of The Bionic Caveman and Samurai Ninja Rabbits. Psycho tells us about how he started drawing and his winding road through making comics. He also tells us his opinion of digital comic book art and gives us some tips about self-promotion. He also had some just great advice about self-confidence that and should help anyone making comics.    Thanks for listening!   Check out Psycho's instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/psychocomicsart/  Bionic Caveman: https://www.instagram.com/thebioniccaveman/ Samurai Ninja Rabbits: https://www.instagram.com/samuraininjarabbits/    

    S2E4 - Michael Penick - Comic Book Artist and Writer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 57:24


    Don't call it a BONUS EPISODE...but it is sort of that. This episode was recorded right before we took a break...in fact, there's a moment in this episode that Michael warns Keegan that he will be a zombie for 6 months, and that is exactly what happened and why we took a break. So...we never had time to upload this FANTASTIC interview with comic book creator Michael Penick (@penickart) but the time is now! Michael Penick has just completed a successful Kickstarter for his comic "Recovery Incorporated" and is currently working on issue 2. We really enjoyed talking to Michael about his process and comics and we know you'll enjoy this episode. Also sorry for the weird references to humor and things that were happening in February.    Find Michael's Comics at - https://luxcomics.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/penickart?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penickart/  

    S2E3 - Critiquing Keegan's First Comic Draft with Alex Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 73:38


    This episode is a critique of the first draft of the completed comic for "The Nefarious Mr. Green" which Keegan has been working on with the artist Luis Santamarina (@mitomante). We're joined in this episode by the original co-author of the screenplay version of "The Nefarious Mr. Green" and Keegan's friend Alex Woods. Eric and Alex give some good notes on the comic. LOOK, this episode is not late...We're releasing on Tuesdays now! Also, we will be streaming live on Twitch as we record Sundays at 9EST/8CST.    Look for the bonus episode this week too! 

    S2E2 - The Smashtacular Brian Judge Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 97:19


    Comic book artist and writer Brian Judge joins us to talk about his Smashtacular Crime Killer (semi-anthology) and his upcoming anthology which will feature a ton of great Instagram artists! You can read and check out Brian's work on his website and especially check out and read the amazing Smashtacular Crime Killer book linked here: https://www.oneandonlycomics.com/product/crime-killer-smashtacular   Brian's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_and_only_comics/   Thanks for listening! We'll be back with more episodes next week!

    Season 2, Episode 1 - Mummies Return! (Josef Castiel and Jacob Fleming)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 65:44


    WELCOME TO SEASON 2! This week we were joined once again by Josef Castiel and Jacob Fleming who have a new Curses book coming out soon "Curses #3" and been creating a Kickstarter campaign to help finance. We picked their brain about the Kickstarter campaign and marketing their comic and a little bit about their creative process, which inevitably led to a discussion about Star Wars (all conversations lead to Star Wars!)   Check out their work and SUPPORT THE KICKSTARTER! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/silveraxe/curses-issues-1-3    

    Episode 32 - Snowy Works (AKA Drew Lenhart)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 64:30


    AWWWWWwwwww snap! We're back ya'll! This episode is an interview that was recorded in February with Drew Lenhart, producer, writer, creator, and owner of Snowy Comics. We asked Drew a million gajillion questions about how he does it, and he was amazing and kind enough to answer a bajillion of those questions. Find and support Drew's projects at https://snowyworks.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/snowyworks/   Check out Snowy Work's latest "Tales from the Dispatch Vol1 and 2" out now!!   NEW episodes coming next week! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe if you get a chance!

    Episode 31 - Jon Westoff talks Comic Book Writing and Lettering

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 70:30


    This episode featured Jon Westoff, a talented comic book writer and letterer who brought a lot of experience and knowledge to the podcast! Jon's current Kickstarter is LIVE NOW! So make sure to check it out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/parttimecomix/cps  Also check out Part Time Comix Twitter: https://twitter.com/parttimecomix?lang=en And his store-envy: https://www.storenvy.com/stores/1337881-part-time-comix 

    Episode 30 - Comic Book Artist Jorge Zevallos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 80:45


    Artist Jorge Zevallos joins us in this episode to talk about his one-shot alien invasion comic Wall Breakers. Jorge was great to talk to and we cover a lot of ground on how he crafted this comic and his tips for comic book artists. We also talk about lots of movies in this episode! You can find Wall Breakers at https://snowyworks.com/ and check out Jorge's instagram page: @simplerbolder Thanks for listening! Make sure you subscribe for more episodes!

    Episode 29 - Building Characters with Bethany Crome and Kevin Veloso

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 120:03


    This week we brought two experienced Chicago improvisers onto the podcast to talk about how to build believable, interesting and dynamic characters using improvisation. We talk about how to create a character right at home, and then we also made a "fake" comic book and thought about how each character could interact and have a relationship with other characters. We hope this information might become useful to some of our listeners! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe for more episodes!

    Episode 28 - Brian Judge Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 60:22


    Happy New Year listeners! This week we had Brian Judge on the podcast on New Years Day to talk about his recent work "Grublins: The Legend of Pee Boy." You can find Brian on Instagram @One_And_Only_Comics and his website http://oneandonlycomics.com We also talked a little about our podcast in 2020. But mostly, we didn't waste our guest's time!  Thanks for listening, we appreciate you. Let us know if you'd like to be a guest, or have suggestions for the podcast at dumbcomiccreators@gmail.com  

    Episode 27 - December Draw Down Week 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 58:20


    This week we all worked on a full page of a comic script. There are books and resources for comic book writers to find comic book scripts, but they were offline or checked out at the library, so Keegan wrote an original script for everyone to work on. This week we were once again joined by Chloe and Andyboowandy (@BirdsofSadness on Instagram). Follow Andyboowandy for inspiration and hilariously unique comics!  Thanks for listening! We're back in January with new comic book creator guests. Make sure to subscribe!  

    Episode 26 - December Draw Down Week 3!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 56:28


    Welcome to the 3rd episode of our 4-Part Series called "The December Draw Down"! The DDD was created as a way to focus more on comic book "art" because we have spent so much time talking about writing, editing, marketing...etc. We also wanted to attempt comic book art, because comic artists (sarcastically I'm sure) are often suggesting comic book writers who can't pay learn how to draw! "What an interesting suggestion..." we said, and then this competition was born. This week we tried drawing One-Point Perspective using the guide by Joe Catapano on How To Draw Comics.Net http://howtodrawcomics.net/one-point-perspective.We followed the step-by-step guide to try and recreate the city street. We have started streaming episodes live on Twitch (Fridays at 9EST PM) and you can see our work on our Instagram page, YouTube or Twitch page. But the audio totally works too if you feel like picturing some weird art in your head! Also, if you're interested in drawing comics, we suggest you check out howtodrawcomics.net - - the guide is actually really great and had information you can't really find in books easily! Thanks for listening! Thanks to our special guests Chloe M (Eric's niece) and AndyBooWandy (@BirdsofSadness on Instagram). Be sure to subscribe for more episodes!

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    Episode 25 - Chris Carter of Global Comix and December Draw Down Week 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 92:39


    This week we interview the CEO and Founder of Global Comix (https://globalcomix.com) Chris Carter. Chris talks about how he started Global Comix, how it is helping indie comic creators and a little bit about the pricing model (a very sensible price for comic lovers). Then Eric, Keegan, Chloe and Andyboowandy "compete" in the December Draw Down week 2! This week we drew full character profiles.   Be sure to check out the Twitch Stream Fridays at 9EST https://twitch.tv/dumbcomiccreators Watch episodes on our YouTube channel: @DumbComicCreators Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe!

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