Why I Focus on my Own Comic Book I.P. and NOT Fan Art

[@ericimagines]

As I watched this I was really encouraged to keep going! I'm on a similar path as an illustrator and writer, and just turned 50 this year too! Pop culture is great for helping us to "see" what works, what resonates for others and how stories are told. But if we hang in there long enough, we reach this point of self-actualization, our creative energy booms and our visions grow. There's nothing better than making our own ideas happen. Keep going Rene! (I will too, heheh)

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Thank you, Eric! I'm happy to hear you are encouraged to write and draw as well. Yes, bringing our ideas to life on the blank page can become a point of self-actualization. That "creative energy" is crucial to keep us going! Keep it up!!!

[@JimmyReyesArt]

It's wonderful to witness another artist developing their own intellectual property. Wishing you the best of luck!

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Thank you so much! I plan to give it my all :)

[@SaulWashington]

Your personal motivation reminds me of a Johnny Cash quote. “I found out there weren’t too many limitations, if I just did it my way.”

[@ReneArreolaArt]

So true 👍🏻

[@DarwinAlcazarArt]

I've just recently got into doing fanart commissions, focused on tmnt characters. Mostly because I need more sources of income. I do enjoy creating these and seeing them go to appreciative owners but I also try to set aside time to do work on my own, original characters and comic book. And also why I started my own youtube channel, to try and build a community that might support my journey. I'm following your journey for inspiration to not forget about my own I.P.'s Just hope I can finish and publish my own comic someday.

[@ReneArreolaArt]

That is great that you can do commissions for extra income. Nothing at all wrong with that. Definitely keep up with creating work for yourself too!

[@resistancepublishing]

As an independent writer, I’m having fun writing about the characters I created and exploring the world they live in. I love Spider-Man/peter Parker but as I mature I stray away from the direction that my life long favorite characters are going in. Now my own characters are my favorite. I own everything I do and with all the long nights and hard work in put in, I’m loving the direction I’m going with them. My next thing is to start promoting myself and share what I love with the world

[@ReneArreolaArt]

That's great, very similar to my journey as well with regards to the characters I've created. Taking nothing away from Spidey or Peter, but I love to hear that you are putting in the work for your own characters. It's definitely hard work as you say, and promoting just adds to the layer of work needed. In the end, you gotta love what you're creating to sustain any of it.

[@resistancepublishing]

@@ReneArreolaArt thanks for responding to my comment. Yes the hard work to market your own creation is definitely there but compared to slaving away at my 9-5, I’m having fun with my own project and learning something new every time. I believe that as long as an independent creator is genuine and puts his love and passion into what he creates, people will see that and support. Keep up the good work.

[@renearreola7812]

@@resistancepublishing Thank you, I will and same to you!

[@resistancepublishing]

@@renearreola7812 thank you. Much appreciated

[@samreevesartist]

I just found your channel. It is really nice to see a video from an independent comic creator who is my own age. 👍💯

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Thanks and I honestly see myself doing this for as long as I can. It's just too much fun :)

[@samreevesartist]

@@ReneArreolaArt Glad to hear it. 👍💯

[@michaelwatson9089]

I like fanart, but I it boggles my mind that people that are such good artist aren't creating their own stuff or taking inspiration from their favorite artist.

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Definitely different strokes for different folks. Everyone's got their motivations, but sometimes those motivations can change for sure.

[@kidcoyoteanarchy]

Maybe they are just hobbyists and it isn't their primary source of income or career path

[@ReneArreolaArt]

@@kidcoyoteanarchy You know, I think it may be alot like musicians who play in bars to a certain extent. Obviously, there a many types of bands and the music they play, but it comes down to original or covers. Whether it's either, the fun is just playing and getting up on stage. Sometimes they don't make much money. But, the ability to play before a live audience is maybe energizing? I can't say for sure, as I am surely not a musician. But there may be a similarity in the approach of being a hobbyist as you say. It's all good to me. Just get more people being creative in whatever their art is, and being positive about it :)

[@Chessbox09]

I think it's just easier for some. Creating your own IP is very time consuming and takes a lot of soul searching on what you want your identity as an artist to be. I say that because that's the position I'm in. Fan art, the design/aesthetic is already laid out for you.

[@no.1spidey-fan182]

Cause writing and being a visual artists are two VERY different things. Lets look at music. Just cause someone is an expert intrumentalist...does NOT mean they have the ability to write songs...let alone write GOOD songs😂

[@GodLovesComics]

It's totally understandable as to the tug of war between commissions (which bring in instant money) as opposed to focusing on the long game which is IP. Obviously even hugely successful professional artists often try to juggle both. I also don't think that you have to sacrifice submitting samples to publishers, because effectively your IP can be the sample.

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Agreed, I often see some of the pro's showing some of their commissions online. Mahmud Asrar is one that immediately springs to my mind; I've seen a bunch of some pre-con orders for commissions on X (twitter) over the last few years. Great work and actually one of my favorite artists. And it's awesome that he supplements his income that way. As for submitting to publishers, I suppose trying to submit my work is an option, but one that I honestly haven't thought about since the advent of POD. Although, you never know ;)

[@TezQuetz]

Those are some BEAUTIFUL inks! Loved the video, thank you for the honesty and for the amazing art!

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Thanks so much! I actually really enjoy the inking process in my comic art. It's the part I look forward to the most in my comic art making process :)

[@gilscrapbook2376]

I love your artwork dude!! Stay awesome my dude!!

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Thank you so much :)

[@DacatStudios]

Great video! Create your own IP absolutely 💯 correct!

[@wrensart1335]

Stunnning ink work!

[@ReneArreolaArt]

@@wrensart1335 thank you!

[@sergiogonzart]

Good insights matched with great drawing. I'm working in my own IP also for the same reasons.

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Thanks and that's great to hear you are also doing your own IP. Keep it up!!

[@AndrewMorris-r9m]

Nice

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Thanks!

[@rodluper]

Very inspiring video. Im in this limbo phase, I want to do so much my own chacaretes story but, I sometimes need to make faster money and fan art is the easiest way to do it. But, it cosumes time that I could be investing in my own characters and thats let me crazy sometimes.

[@ReneArreolaArt]

I hear you. I'm the same. It seems in my head, there's this mental thing where I don't feel 'legit' unless I've done pro work or drawing established characters because everyone knows who Marvel and DC characters are. Nobody knows what my stuff is about, I made it up all myself, so it must not really count for much. And the desire/need to earn a living is very real, of course. It's the constant struggle of an artist that realizes that he or she could be investing their own energies into something that really excites them. If one is excited to draw commissions, then that's all that matters. If someone wants to focus on their own worlds, that's great too. Doing both, that to me is badass!!

[@rodluper]

@@ReneArreolaArt That's Totally true. I worked for other people's IP's my whole life, more than 30 years as professional artists, as a comic book artist or Concept Artist, but I feel in my soul that is time to invest in my own IP. Your channel is Inspiring me to do it little by little until I publish my comic book.

[@ReneArreolaArt]

@@rodluper That's awesome! Rooting for you, man!!

[@LordZontar]

"Visions are worth fighting for. Why spend your life making someone else's dreams?" -- Ed Wood (1994)

[@62LeftyBlues]

Nice work, keep it up

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Thanks, will do!

[@hotpopcorncake]

What's I.P ?

[@ReneArreolaArt]

My own comic book series (I.P. stands for intellectual property.) The Realm Ethereal, which started out as series of character paintings actually. Here is where the comic book series starts: www.renearreola.com/comic/the-dream-awakens-01/

[@InvasionAnimation]

Intellectual property.

[@hotpopcorncake]

@@InvasionAnimation What OP?

[@Xodgilla]

That was a good watch, man. Love that page, too.

[@ReneArreolaArt]

Thank you, I appreciate it!!