Breaking Into Comics

[@itsiansu]

This man continues to inspire me every day. Even though comics isn’t really my thing anymore, the way Palle works and thinks pushes me to keep my drive on everything I do. Can’t wait to watch this one!

[@comicsforbeginners]

Thanks Ian! I thought I had planned it to go up Yesterday, but there we go.. Now there's just more suspense!

[@PlusSe7en]

I had no idea who you were and I did a full spit take when I realized. Omg.. this makes the journey even more incredible

[@edgarjordan4211]

What's important is not what you get from the output itself but what you get from doing it. That's what I get from your excellent video. It will make creators focus more on their process and what they're creating and quell expectations on how their creations perform. Unmet expectations create frustrations.

[@comicsforbeginners]

Well said, sir!

[@IqbalAliComics]

So good. This has inspired me at a time when motivation was low. Thanks for sharing!

[@comicsforbeginners]

We all go through slumps. And looking at more "succesful" artists every day on Instagram is not necessarily helping. Glad this did! Thanks for your comment, have an awesome day!

[@enterthebruce91]

Hello Palle, I've ordered The Devil's Concubine-it's on it's way and I can't wait to read it. Thanks for inspiring me. I've written some scripts originally intended for film and T.V, but would love to visualize them by putting them into graphic novel form: Only problem is my drawing skills are barely above basic...But I'm working on that! All the best from the U.K. Sean

[@comicsforbeginners]

Thanks a lot, Sean! Hope you dig the book. Regarding drawing skills, there are many examples of people who are not great artists that still create great comics. I think you have to write stories that fit your style or find someone to work with.

[@phillipnunes8568]

Thank you for the perspective! It's not often I hear reality that is also inspirational and uplifting!

[@comicsforbeginners]

Glad you see it that way! It certainly wasn't intended to be a bummer :-)

[@EscapeDesignStudios]

I felt like I made it as a special effects artist when I worked on 50 First Dates but... I thought I made it when i was on a reality tv show, but... Then again when i got my first book deal, but... like you said, its a difficult road regardless. 1-step forward, 3-steps back. I guess we, as artists, just mark our achievements up to a bucket list check marks and try to move on. The important thing is we keep trying. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@comicsforbeginners]

Thanks for sharing these stories. Your bucket list approach is spot on, because it's a list of own goals. And anyone who keeps lists know they never end! I really hope my take doesn't come across like whining, I really do believe this "making it" myth is more harmful than the actual experience of doing stuff with varying degrees of success. Nothing wrong with that!

[@EscapeDesignStudios]

@@comicsforbeginners Totally agree. "Making it" should really just be a reflection of personal achievement not professional success. 😁

[@comicsforbeginners]

@@EscapeDesignStudios Since the professional success is beyond your control and yet often a biproduct of said achievements, yes! Totally agree.

[@atomic_artist1]

Thank you very inspirational, trying to make a comic and trying to learn everything I can

[@comicsforbeginners]

Thanks for your comment! Glad you found some value here.

[@Lovetsonmarq]

Your videos were the inspiration i needed for my own comic making and it slowly introduced me to you works!( WHICH ARE HIGHLY UNDERRATED!!) Thanks for creating this channel!❤

[@comicsforbeginners]

Thanks a lot, Lovetson! Much appreciated.

[@Christinekueblerartist]

This is so great. I’m halfway through my first comic book and learning so much along the way. It’s really great.

[@colechung7806]

How would you expose yourself as your working on your universe of stories and characters ?

[@venky4k]

I'm concerened. Why don't you upload any more

[@comicsforbeginners]

No need for concern, just been busy doing other things 🙂

[@MrHarishji]

Thank you for making this. Some great insights.

[@comicsforbeginners]

Thanks, Harish! Appreciate the kind words.

[@Amelia_PC]

The Devil's Concubine and Stiletto! I loved these stories! Oh man, I have no idea you had a KZbin channel. Amelia Woo here, just another comic book artist. I've just finished my first creator-owner graphic novel (and English Localization with chatGPT) and I'm preparing "fancy" motion graphics for my trailer. Now I'm working on "fancy" motion graphics for my trailer. I'm less embarrassed by myself now that you mentioned making the trailer for your comic (right? What will people think about an author that doesn't pay a studio or agency to create a trailer for their own comics? I thought that before, but not anymore). I have a U.S. publisher, but I'm in charge of my whole promo material. Having a publisher scares me. They put money into it, and I'll feel the obligation to give the money back. So I'm giving it all I've got. Exactly! Awards and mentions won't change anybody's life. Haven't changed mine at least, still in limbo haha. Thank you for sharing your story! It's truly inspiring!

[@comicsforbeginners]

Thanks Amelia! Yea, the idea that having a publisher means they do the heavy lifting is apparently a thing of the past. And I'm sure everyone knows you don't make a ton of money on comics so OF COURSE you will produce whatever promo material in the cheapest possible fashion. No judgement there.

[@comicsforbeginners]

Btw, if that's your work I just found on Glass House Graphics, you are pretty damn good!

[@Amelia_PC]

@@comicsforbeginners Yup, that's me. But I'm primarily a penciller (inking my own work), and occasionally a digital painter. Still have no idea why people hire me as an illustrator, because I'm pretty bad at this haha Fortunately, 90% of my gigs are interior art. Again, it was an honor for me to talk with you! I admire your work and have been a long-time follower of your creator-owned comics :)

[@comicsforbeginners]

Well, you should have a webpage of your own or an Instagram, fer sure :_) You certainly have the talent to be a working pro, if people can find you.

[@Amelia_PC]

@@comicsforbeginners I've been working as a pro artist (interior art) for almost 20 years ^^ David Campiti is my agent. That's the reason I said awards don't make miracles. I have a New York Times Best Selling and a Bram Stoker award on my belt, still, people don't know me haha

[@Meantime_Creations]

Good to see you sir!!

[@comicsforbeginners]

Thanks! Glad to have you watching!

[@LarsLeonhard]

Fin video! Arbejder du så på nogen tegneserie nu?

[@KnightOfInkGames]

Jeg tror også at man kan være ret hård til at dømme sin egen "succes". Som kreativ kan man være ret hård ved sig selv, og det kan være svært at internalisere de roser man får på vejen. Men som det også fremgår i videoen, så er du hurtig til at komme videre til næste projekt (kender det), og derfor er det rart at se en video, hvor der reflekteres over successen. Vi kan alle lære noget af de ældgamle livsfilosoffer Nik og Jay, ift. at marinere lidt længere i egen juice og åbne lidt flere flasker champagne i løbet af livet. Det lyder nemlig til at du har gjort det flot, og fortjener den konklusion du kommer frem til i videoen. Sejt!

[@comicsforbeginners]

Tak for de pæne ord, Bo! Ønsker dig masser af ananas i din karriere 🙂

[@elwariat5774]

Great Video! Inspiring! I have a new topic for you ;) I draw a lot, and I think I am at the point I could possibly draw comic. I can draw characters, backgrounds, I know the workshop, techniques, but I can't put it all together. Help! Whenever I try to draw a page it's ok, but it' quite stiff. I think I miss something, but I can't find what. I tried to know better about the composition, but it's a wide topic. Maybe You would make a video about this? :) Greetings from Poland!

[@comicsforbeginners]

Thanks for the suggestion! Composition is very hard to teach, I think.. But I do have a full comics course with 10 videos you can check out. Skillshare link in description og go to comicsforbeginners.com to get lifetime access.

[@jdsantibanez]

​Well, I will keep writing and drawing. I have been doing it all my life. No monetary success, but I wouldn´t do anything else.

[@comicsforbeginners]

I expect nothing other from you, my man. Have a good one!

[@adrianpatangui1575]

that's 2decades in 11 mins all crescendo.

[@comicsforbeginners]

If you made it through all 11 minutes, I salute you!