I’m starting to see a lot more posts in the blogs and chatboxes by writers looking for artists to collaborate with these days. Which makes sense as comics are a visual medium… and with the pitching in full swing, people are starting to see the effects of a bit of decent artwork on the degree to which people are initially attracted to their pitch. I say “initially attracted” because of course it is ultimately the quality of the story that gets you the audience, but seeing a sexy little thumbnail certainly helps get people’s attention when scanning through the grid of pitches.
In anticipation of the artist tools launch next month, I think it would be great for all the artists to get their names out there by volunteering to help the writers with their thumbnail images. Its a great way to:
a) meet new people in the community
b) show off your “skills” (insert Napoleon Dynamite joke here)
c) help your favorite writers get a leg up
So artists, start a blog posting with your offering! Show a few samples of your work, and let the community know how many thumbnails you are willing to draw. Whether you take it on a first come, first served basis, or just go with your favorites, it’s all good. This is a community where distinguishing yourself as an individual willing to pitch in and help out your fellow fanboy (and fanlady) pays off in the long run…
Cheers,
Jessica Leigh Clark
Creative Director - Zeros 2 Heroes
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