How much do you need to draw to make comics?

[@hazimesahe]

The long answer: "Practice makes perfect, even if you arent satisfied, its still a learning process, always have a good support system and never give up on trying to complete that first comic, its never too late to try anything new." The short answer: "A lot..."

[@saigamiproject]

Sums it up pretty well lol

[@thekita6774]

This is a very helpful vid. I'm happy just being a hobbyist. Being able to draw and write stories at my leisure without the worry of a deadline is bliss for me.

[@saigamiproject]

I love that for you! 😊 Being able to create without that pressure can be so wonderful!

[@SadPotato100]

This is the hard truth you have to accept, it's easy to start but soooooo hard to continue going. If you asked me why I draw manga I wouldn't tell you, I don't have some deep reason that keeps me going. What I do have is just a desire, I've pushed through hard times drawing pages after pages and I've drawn so much now that looking back on how much I've done is enough to keep me going, like I've always done

[@quimera963]

An interesting approach to the topic of creating manga, very realistic and accurate, which is usually overlooked. The mangaka is a worker who follows the rhythm of an industry, so if that rhythm is not achievable, everything else will be the same. Thank you

[@stormrave5371]

The difference between the difficulties of drawing manga for a living and the difficulties of working some stupid 9-5 job is that I LOVE to draw. That's enough of a motivator for me.❤‍🔥

[@saigamiproject]

That is very true! Although even when you love what you're doing there'll be times that it won't be fun. But ultimately if you love doing it, it's worth it.

[@O_g_K2007]

I feel the exact same way bro. I don't care how much time it takes, or all the stress. I will make manga.❤😠

[@MariJadeWrites]

Hi, thank you for the video and a breakdown of how many pages to draw per year as well. :) I am considering making a comic from my novel(s) I have written, and this helps me a lot to see what it takes to work on a comic. It will be a while before I can publish a comic, but I am working on some concept art now :) I am working on some coloring pages/books first and published four already, hope to have a side project as a comic, will see if I can do it. :) 🔥

[@libravick3004]

I was just scrolling and saw a video by Seny. Thanks Seny. Great advice too.

[@saigamiproject]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@HTMangaka]

This is perfect! Been thinking some of this for a while. Nice to see someone bring it up. ^^

[@saigamiproject]

I'm glad to hear you found the video useful! I think there's plenty to know about this profession that people don't often talk about so I'm here to talk aboit it all! :)

[@blancostudio3d]

I believe you gave a very good and realistic approach to this topic, plus are many other factors to be considered at a PRO level (professional in the means you see it as a PAID OCUPATION and is what you do as main income to make a living) we repeatedly see the "webtoon dream" in young artist, but the entertainment industry and in particular the comics industry are complex in terms of economics and the whole system is design to enforce monopoly and the hegemony of big companies, is unfair how is not about quality or skills anymore, the biggest problem your artist face is they could have great artististic skills but do not have economic skills and can not monetize their great art and ideas, then they just jump into an unknown world with their hearts full of dreams and crash with a wall that discourage them, it is a HUGE filter trying to stop individuals to succeed in the industry, they want you to fail and just give up and work for them and EXPLOIT you, no matters if is digital or printed media you will always see this middle third party taking advantage of artist, if you try to self publish the number of possibilities increases at stressing point where you knock doors and none of them opens, all this with the goal to limit you, editorials will simply take advantage of you in the other hand if you self publish stores will be reluctant to distribute your books, then again you end cornered and just fall into Amazon or other companies hands, and Webtoon is probably one of the WORST platforms you can work with, the process to become a CANVAS original ae not clear and are many disclosure information that prohibits creators to really know how it works and as any other company you MUST understand the terms are not beneficial for you and they will always have the winner's hand, going to bigger platforms as Comixology can be also not beneficial for a first time publisher, and the biggest issue is not about the quality fo your comic in terms of visuals and story is more about MARKETING, MARKETING is a the key and is also the skill that demands more effort and work for independent creators, then is not just work 12 hours a day drawing you also need to manage your MARKETING and SLAES what can consume even more time than drawing the pages, and in every case is different, the majority of independent creators put a lot of effort in social media to advertising their stories but just see this video, produce this video takes effort and time as well, and the more important thing you mention is TIME because at PRO level TIME is MONEY, then is no shortcuts, you simply start small and try to grow, and probably you ae dreaming to become something like those HUGE companies like Marvel, DC etc but believe me you do not want that, why? simply because when you become a big company you stop being an artist and you become a businessman what means you sold your dream and end being some one you never dreamt to be and in such scenario if that is your dream, crate a comics company then you do not need to draw at all, your works is completely different, you become a vampire a PARASYTE that simply seek for naive artist to exploit them AS SIMPLE AS THAT, the economic part of being an independent creator and interpreneur is the more scary one and in most part of cases the motivation is not exactly art but MONEY what means your passion is not about art but about money and your actions reflect your motivation, as soon as you add money as factor the whole thing collapse and become rotten, because of it I believe this is one of the hardest topics to talk about, after over 3 decades working in the industry I realize at some point I sold my dreams, I have a good life in good and strong economics and a family that brings the greatest happiness in life but putting in apart talking exclusively at professional perspective I am not satisfied, many times I tried hard to do my own and failed to a point I stop dreaming and just focused on what I need to do to sustain my family and do the best for them totally resigning to my own dreams, now I am aware I do not have the time to create my own story anymore and that can break your heart, then I failed but that doesn't means you will, DO NOT STOP DREAMING, fight fight and fight without stop, if one thing doesn't work try another but do not stop, if is in your heart in your soul if you really want to tell a story DO IT, because is better a small not best quality FINISHED product than hundreds of ideas and dreams, no matters if takes you days months or years keep working, promote your story as much as you can, print some books and try to sale them locally, in our neighbor stores no matters if they are not comic stores, just ask for the help of your community, in many parks are free little library boxes put one of your books there, DO NOT FOCUS on the money FOCUS in the story and the money will come eventually and let me say bye with the biggest advice my father gave to me, he said: "Eduardo no matters what you pick to do in life, but ANYTHING you decide to do you MUST to become the best at it, because as soon as you are good enough SOMEBODY will start paying you for doing it"

[@Millicomics]

Ahh! I'm so happy that you uploaded Seny! I love your new content !

[@saigamiproject]

Thank you Milli! 😊 It took a bit longer to get this one out but I have more coming soon! ;)

[@ramendaisuki205]

0:04 I think you could've done a more sinister and crazy laugh, but that one still works lmao, great video regardless :)

[@rocketmanart7964]

Yeah it's hard work.No one said it was going to be easy. But I am not giving up.

[@DrawnUpComics]

🔥 it definitely sounds like a tough pill to swallow. Good thing we can take bites out of it till its done. ✍🏾💪🏾💯 Giving it a shot. I'd rather try and fail then to not try at all. Thanks for the info from your perspective. Definitely an eye opener. Congratulations on doing your thing also. Lots of respect for you starting two comics. I'm looking forward to buying the new releases of everyone's first volume. I can't wait till I can have one of my own. You all are truly an inspiration to me. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 keep going!

[@saigamiproject]

I absolutely agree on it's better to give it a shot and fail than to not try at all. However if you do it with realistic goals in mind you can give it a try with an actual reachable goal in sight and not start up setting up for failing to the get go. This is why I like to recommend every young artist to start out with short stories and smaller goals, as what you learn and the taste of achievement can take you so much farther than jumping head first into the deep water. Thank you for your support and I wish you the best of luck! 🙌

[@DrawnUpComics]

@@saigamiproject I agree with that. I cant wait to meet you all one day. Any info in a con anytime soon? Haha

[@saigamiproject]

@@DrawnUpComics I don't know anything about cons yet - or at least nothing I'm involved with lol. I know I'll be at RTX in July but that's gonna be a private con visit not an AM gig. If there'll be events happening I'm sure there'll be posts on the AM social media accounts about it!

[@sanstheanimator1964]

I've been worrying on how much time i'll be consuming just by making a single comic that i really want to do And thank god youtube decided to recommend this video Thank you for making this

[@saigamiproject]

I'm really happy to hear you found this video useful! I hope it helps you with your project planning and to see how you wanna do things!

[@lorainereuben4340]

Amazing Video

[@majekart]

Reality Check!!! great video Seny!

[@lavinamaynard5774]

Great Video

[@gazelle6027]

Could you please explain the page guidelines, i have photoshop and manga studio, i just need to understand how to compose a page.

[@saigamiproject]

Sure, I've been thinking about making a video on that anyways! :)

[@gazelle6027]

@@saigamiproject Thanks so much!!

[@rocketmanart7964]

My volumes are like 30-60 pages

[@saigamiproject]

That's closer to Western comics issues and definitely much easier to execute 1 or two volumes a year! Since I work with manga inspired content and volumes, I was wanting to focus on that, but obviously if your volumes are shorter you can get more out in a year but the page count in the end will add up!

[@rocketmanart7964]

@@saigamiproject you and whyt are very inspirational to alot of young artists

[@crimsott_arts97]

🔥 (Definitely gonna put the emoji anyway cause why wouldn't I? 🥺)

[@saigamiproject]

Awwww you're a true bestie, but I already knew that! 🥰

[@gazelle6027]

sorry for being rude, I forgot to say that I love your content. Ive been here since your competition manga days✌🖖

[@saigamiproject]

Oh wow you're really one of my OG followers then! Thank you for sticking around all these years! 🙌

[@gazelle6027]

@@saigamiproject Glad to be here, its been a heck of wild ride🙌also serious apologies for always being a lame lurker & never giving much love but know that you've got a lifelong fan here!

[@saigamiproject]

@@gazelle6027 haha no need to apologize, trust me most of the times I'm a lurking introvert as well lol Regardless, I really appreciate you coming along this ride and I can promise you some more wild time for sure! :D

[@marandakoran2577]

Nice Video

[@immortalgamer31]

Hi I just started out learning to draw and I am aiming to become a pro anime artist, mainly drawing anime characters. So should I focus on learning fundamentals first and then try drawing anime characters or is there anything else you can suggest? Also can I get good at this within 2 years if i spend 6 hours every day to learn art? I am learning digitally btw.

[@saigamiproject]

It sounds like you want to be primarily a character designer, so for that I definitely would recommend starting with the fundamentals. Figure drawing, shape language, color theory are all crucial parts of character designing and once you have these basics in your alley you can focus more on the various styles you want to try and master. As for the time, everyone's improvement speed is different. Some people can do it faster, some require a bit more time. I personally am a slower type. What is important that you spend that practice time on quality practice and learning and you can do it!

[@immortalgamer31]

@@saigamiproject Thanks for the advice 😁

[@kayzees_lounge]

🔥

[@somerandommadman38]

🔥 na I lack the commitment to make art professionally. I'd be more likely to speed though it using animation grade sketches.

[@saigamiproject]

You're not the only one, trust me! This is exactly why I made this video. It's always sad when people realize after years that they can't actually commit in the long run while there are so many other ways and areas where they could let their creativity really shine and have more fun with it!

[@Fishe0ne]

🔥🔥🔥

[@harshalkolase9249]

I have been drawing since 7 years. But it's still not my thing. I don't know that what I'll do in future

[@afroninjawrld]

Afro Ninja approved 🥷🏾🤙🏾🔥

[@saigamiproject]

Thank you! 🙌

[@uberartist538]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒

[@spiritualhees]

👘💥

[@jeanettebrittain6824]

Nice Video