Making Comics | When Are You Good Enough to Start? WATCH THIS FIRST

[@whytmangatv]

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[@kimjongrussel7645]

One (the author of OPM and Mob Psycho 100) is an excellent source of inspiration. He shows us that you dont have to be good at art to make comics/manga. If you have a story to tell, go for it.

[@keythe1st312]

Thank you for the advices always

[@Happyman900]

You maybe a good artist but you're a terrible teacher

[@smilerdude4704]

@@kimjongrussel7645 word the one punch author wasn't good at and he just got so good at it he inspires me!

[@nicolinoaugustino9409]

I just do not understand how you can make your drawings so consistent without complex well-located reference lines, I always use reference lines to draw, what am I doing wrong? (sorry for wrong English, I used google translator because I do not know how to speak English very well.)

[@TheGeekmierder]

when i know i'm good enough to start? -you won't, that's all it is, a leap of faith

[@bb55028]

TheGeekmierder YAS A SPIDEY FAN OVER HERE. So glad you used that

[@evolionbot]

*the crowd goes wild* AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH Yes!

[@thealliedpowers]

_I'M LIKE, "WHAT'S UP DANGER?"_

[@clauddavidguerrier5929]

TheGeekmierder *what’s up danger?*

[@mahertian]

Don't watch the mouth, watch the hands.

[@edwfelt7490]

Me: im gonna make a comic today. *ends up daydreaming with some ugly doodles*

[@pineapple1784]

This is me 100%

[@rainIiIy]

this sums up my everyday life

[@sognarhs2717]

Bruh same XD

[@p0p525]

me in a nutshell

[@blu8993]

Me too

[@YoungJakobus]

literally told everyone to go through a training arc.

[@kalexis6484]

Jakobus ahhh wait further explain -

[@timothytucker799]

I’m in that arc rn

[@sleepyttea]

damn dude im still on the filler episodes right now guess i gotta wait for season 2 or something

[@guhbruhmaste4557]

@@sleepyttea damn bro I'm not even greenlit

[@salma6299]

@@guhbruhmaste4557 LMAO

[@viasadia1820]

When are you good enough? *when you have the confidence I dont have*

[@nasserfirelordarts6574]

It took me 6 months to remotely know how to start my light novel (with art between pages) and I stress "remotely" Don't worry about it, just try and do something, I started it as a comic, then as a single page panel style comic, then a light novel... What I'm saying is, *JUST DO IT* even if the initial SUCKED, that's what the first attempt is there for.

[@doubleoz1]

@@nasserfirelordarts6574 where did you posted it?

[@nasserfirelordarts6574]

@@doubleoz1 still in the first few chapters, not yet posted

[@nasserfirelordarts6574]

@anime gurl didn't post it yet, not sure where although most suggestions are webtoon but that is more manga/comic preferable...worst case scenario would be KZbin or Instagram Do you get paid for it? Depends on your work, and where you post it, a better explanation may come from an artist on KZbin called Lavender Towne

[@cr4ig307]

Ye thats pretty much it just confidence. Even if your art is bad if you have a great story then you might make a good comic or manga. Look at ONE the maker of opm and mob psycho. He might not have the best art but he has a great story with characters you care bout. Be confident in making comics.

[@ltgoonie397]

When am I good enough to start making comic and manga? One: Hold my beer.

[@Dcembr_]

Lol

[@dustinhaney7434]

The art for OPM is pretty good tho. Yusuke Murata is an art GOD

[@acemurasaki2166]

one is my hero

[@iliveinsideyourhouse1367]

Hunter x hunter manga art is terrible too.

[@iliveinsideyourhouse1367]

@Mase Swoo Yea, looks at chapter 183, it looks like it drawn by 5 year old. (Still can drawn better than me).

[@Americanbadashh]

I know so many massive comics that started when the author's skill was beyond trash tier. Some stayed at trash tier and still to this day make that artist enough to live handsomely off. When you can start, is when you have the will to achieve and stick through it. If you're asking when should I start, what you're really asking is please give me an excuse not to start.

[@takezo466]

Underrated comment.

[@kantoboi9699]

Holy shit you're right

[@kaitourobin3206]

One-sensei who made One Punch Man and Mob Physico 100 is a great example of this.

[@dextergarner1286]

Truth

[@soul3v]

Kaitou Robin One Punch Man isn’t bad

[@joey.h14]

If you think that your not good enough to draw or start a manga, just remember it’s not always about the art. If anything it’s more the story than the actual art. For example, the creator of “One Punch Man” or “Mob Psycho 100” who goes by the name of One, his art was not even that great and still created some of the best manga out there Also, aye, thanks for the likes, means a lot my fam.

[@SluggedNugg]

Honestly the only thing preventing me from making my comic I've seen planning for a month is eyes. I just cant draw them

[@ikutoismyhusbando6857]

@@SluggedNugg practice makes things u draw easier xDD

[@joey.h14]

@@SluggedNugg awww same man, I'm not able to make them identical so I just cover the one that doesn't look good with a lock of hair. I can draw them both by themselves, but as soon as it comes to having to draw them together, its a no go. all I gotta say is practice fam. practice.

[@chilomotor]

@@joey.h14 try making them both step by step, like draw one line on the right eye then on the left and so on. that way you're eye drawing skills will improve a lot faster (if you haven't tried already) it worked for me, at least! (took a few months to get it right every time tho)

[@LinkEX]

I agree that it's not all about the drawing skill. Though to be fair, One is the exception to the rule. He's genre savvy like no one else, has a knack for world-building and writing parodies of the medium that meet the zeitgeist, giving him 11/10 writing skills to make up for his amateurish level of drawing.

[@rocketmanart7964]

You can start anytime you want. I've been drawing graphic novel series for five years. I have gotten better. Still improving

[@sanuku535]

The title?

[@LeonesAce]

Share 😆

[@kimjongrussel7645]

Im interested to know what it is my dude

[@jjswifthd]

Yo drop the sauce my guy

[@shinebyfi7310]

Cool

[@nikosorf4250]

ONE (creator of one punch man,mob psycho) is a perfect slap to the face for anyone having this question (Myself included)

[@saemimir2718]

Yes ^

[@silverssn9754]

not really, he makes up for his drawing skill with his great framing and story telling. if you draw like him and cant write or frame no one will care.

[@floidsoda5470]

I bet that nigga isn't even trying that hard to create a story, now imagine if he did try

[@pieperson444]

hes been trying for a long time. he has been drawing since elementary school and writing just that long and doing his best tot improve.

[@whade62000]

@@silverssn9754 Not really his writing is below mid-tier Anyone who's not blinded by HOW it's told can see that. One thing he IS good at though is storyboarding. That's how he was able to land a collab with Murata.

[@SilveryBlue1010]

When you start drawing the first ch. but your mind is already in ch. 200-something and can't wait to draw them, but you're too damn slow... *_sigh_*

[@burritowyrm6530]

Night Crow Write your ideas down and you can come back to them later, deadass the beginning will always be this gross liquid nothing until the rest of the story is formed

[@zaffrephoenix4715]

i relate to this so much XD

[@jhdhdhdhgdjehdhdhdbrd2888]

I just draw watever ch i feel like until it becomes a story

[@shayon8012]

Omg same

[@thatmoviegirl3814]

Then do ch 200-something. Admittedly I haven't attempted a comic yet, but whenever I'm writing and I have an idea for ch 10, I do it. I get it out on paper exactly how I have it in my head and put it in a separate document. Then I go back to ch whatever I'm supposed to be on and work my way to ch 10. If it so happens that I have to edit ch 10 once I reach it, then I edit. But imo it's much better to get it all out. Especially if the prospect of doing ch 200-something excites you.

[@brant-bi8563]

I really love how all your tips are down-to-earth and with real actions to take, instead of just "believe in yourself". Confidence doesn't grow in trees neither just pop by sheer "willpower" as some people like to think. Confidence is something that has to be BUILT through real actions, practice, feedback and healthy comparison just as you showed in this video. You're a great role model to independent comic artists, Whyt, that's why I really love your content.

[@nothinmulch]

Questions: what is your comic about? What stuff is primarily in them and happens in them? Practice that stuff. Set small, acheivable, MEASURABLE, goals for each one. Once you accomplish your practice, try out a test comic. One that you could finish in 2-3 months, if your goal is long form story telling. Things to focus on if you wanna be a shonen manga artist: Drawing people, poses, anatomy, and facial expressions. Perspective drawing, rotating objects in 3D, maintaining proportions while rotating, even with backgrounds! Backgrounds, landscapes, buildings,vehicles, plants, maybe some animals. Props and materials, clothing, armour. Lineart. Shading/rendering, color (if that's a part of your comic). Spend at least a week focusing on each goal.

[@jghifiversveiws8729]

Underrated comment here.

[@abbyelena9900]

Wow Thanks!!Well said

[@Dekross]

You decored it a bit but you just said to draw a manga you just have to be good at drawing and making stories, which is pretty obvious.

[@cringeweebooo60]

Basicly everything

[@sheppazii]

This is my new checklist

[@alignjee6022]

When am i good enough to start? Prolly when i get over my procrastination habit

[@ParadiseLordRyu]

That one kind guy SAME

[@jbgra2566]

This one... So true.

[@ssrini2002]

LITERALLY THE ONLY THING HOLDING ME BACK

[@carpetcatco]

I told myself that too for a few years. Then one day I just put pen to tablet and just went for it! You can do it, guys :DD (pro procrastinator here)

[@dianab4494]

Align Jee I’ll do that later

[@Sweetdude64]

When are you good enough? 'One' would say *Yes.*

[@LeonesAce]

But yusuke murata would say *not yet*

[@skytiburon]

One would actually probably say "ok"

[@KOTEBANAROT]

One's art has better composition and flow than Murata's. Most famous example is that green haired girl getting hit with large rocks and shrugging them off. One's panel clearly shows her getting slammed with some real giant boulders with some REAL GOOD kinetic energy that One can portray flawlessly and her deadpan expression as she leisurely and literally shrugs them off. The composition is wide panel of the girl standing in relaxed but grounded pose on the ground as heavy boulders strike her with intimidating force and speed. Murata: lovingly detailed boobs and crotch of the chick as some pebbles float around. You can barely tell how big the stones are and what is even happening. Is she floating them with her powers as she strikes that sexy pose? The entire composition is this pin up chick being a masturbatory fantasy instead of an action drawing filled with pure kinetic energy.

[@judsonhester1407]

The real question: When do I care enough to start more than I care about procrastinating?

[@jdonner3272]

Nailed it

[@3npitsu992]

Draw while procrastinating, you are bored during a useless class? Doodle. Got nothin to do? Exercise, do a drawing, see your mistakes, take em on a list and exercise. Wanna develop a unique artstyle? Draw but how you love and what you love, don't listen to people saying this isn't art. THIS IS, express yourself, open the wings of your imagination and go! Fly! In your imaginary world you can!

[@teleportsaroundyou4629]

When you start to feel old and realize that life is short and you don’t have time to procrastinate

[@YoshionoKimochi]

I've had a comic idea that i've been working on for like 18 years. I made real progress a year and a half ago when I finally decided that I need to stop worrying if I was good enough. I had to lower my expectation of myself and stop thinking i wanted it to be perfect. I told myself I wasn't ready for years and years. Now, probably still not, but fuck it, we'll do it live! Lol. Thing is... One MUST decide that being ready or not is irrelevant. Like you said, just start. Once you do, decide that you're in it, you're doing it. And once you adopt the identity of someone who's DOING the thing, then you're no longer someone who WANTS to do it. That's the hardest step and the one that will hold you back the most. 18 years... Fyi, I love my story and art but it isn't where I want to be. I still (insert many things) but I get constant praise, I AM talented and the feeling of thinking I COULD succeed if I somehow was good enough is a trap. You will succeed if you start and stick with it. The hardest part of it is not stopping and not letting your current struggles discourage you. The quality is a bi- product of the time and hard work you put in. If I keep writing I'll end up saying everything that was said in the video. So yeah, 100% can confirm. Just start and keep at it. I can't tell you how many times I took year long or longer breaks because it wasn't pressing enough to push myself past my own doubts. Just know that you can. You may not be at your desired skill level but you must know that any skill level is POSSIBLE with enough time and work. Also, know that you can't be good at something until you've done it. No manga artist was good at making manga until they actually made one. They had to discover and learn all the challenges as they were doing it. So in that essence, you'll never be ready, and know what all to do in making a manga and know what that's like for yourself until you yourself cross that road. Your adventure will be your own. So Start.

[@nasserfirelordarts6574]

Good luck m8, I feel the "am I good enough" pain too, yet mine was just 1 year, Best wishes

[@ShindaRatto]

Can we check your stuff somewhere? ❤

[@YoshionoKimochi]

@@ShindaRatto I don't have it up online yet but I own the domain for it for when I am ready to put it up myself. If you're interested i am absolutely will to share with you specifically what i have. :)

[@MrMereum]

you will get better as you draw the comic and if it really bothers you once u feel good enough just come back and redraw the ones you feel arent good enough

[@diogenesbarrel7350]

@@YoshionoKimochi You could try uploading on webtoon

[@thetalart]

BOI OMG. You’re the best!!! 😭😭 this video is so inspiring!!!!!!! You’re backgrounds are amazing and your advice is applicable to so many situations 😭😭 rip my soul ✨✨✨

[@hehasnoname2640]

Cringe but I love ur videos talart

[@JG-yd1ys]

@@hehasnoname2640 😂

[@hehasnoname2640]

@@JG-yd1ys shhhhhh

[@JimmyHimself]

All these emojis hurt me physically

[@quinin3204]

"compare your art with your favourite manga artist" me looking at Horikoshi's art: c r a p

[@nullmovedtonewemail7454]

lol relateable. His art is just p e r f e c t. h o w d o I c o m p a r e ? ?

[@UA-iw5yw]

Trueee

[@maryamshaikh277]

Story of my life 😭

[@butter3065]

Me wishing I was yusuke muratas student😭😭

[@BoundlessOwl]

Me looking at Miura's art LOL

[@teleportsaroundyou4629]

When he said compare it to some of your favorite series I cried. Bro, I like Berserk and Vagabond lol

[@jerbjerbjerb5912]

Cries in jagaaaan and sunken rock

[@kalexis6484]

Ooof RIP

[@joyamurmu9938]

then create your berserk but with hxh artstyle😂

[@Hanoka2034]

Cries in Attack on Titan and My Hero Academia

[@malaboopallawi]

@@Hanoka2034 uh attack of titan, it's not a problem

[@upswithwings]

I agree! Criticism is your best friend. Generally You can tell what comments are just haters as apposed to people who are actually giving you feedback. I think just throwing myself into it (planning aside) and making a Webtoon is a good start. I'mma try that.😁 Thanks for all your great advice in the vid Whyt!

[@RubykonCubes3668]

UPS_with_WINGS lmao what if there is no feedback at all?

[@Nitzah]

"It's Harry Potter - But Ninjas" - Damn. Broken down perfectly.

[@alfredo_410]

Everyone (newbies) watching this in 2020, I'll be honest this channel has really helped me out ,I've been with this channel for a good 3 years and Odunze , I really have improved and am getting ready for creating a manga, thank you a lot. Keep doing what you do bro, you're a real inspiration. Thanks again.

[@bananasonetime]

good luck bro

[@javencummins1426]

I hope you're manga work is going well.

[@phil_waseaten5476]

This is hella inspirational. I've had the same story in my head since I was 9. It has gone through so much development, and I think I should start it now. I heard that the youngest mangaka is 13 years old, and I'm 13 rn so I don't think it's too early for me to start. Could be hard with school and all later this year, but I'm all for it

[@overheaven8684]

You're 14 now. I need updates.

[@nemolaventus]

I've recently published my comics and it's a great deal of pressure to keep producing content consistently but I've been enjoying the process thoroughly. It's very cathartic in a way, when you finally start doing it for real.

[@pocketbread7535]

Dont wait. Every year you wait for drawing your own comic, is a year, without the experience you would gain in the process of drawing your own comic. Even if its "bad", this one and the next one are getting better with time.

[@TheOtakuryan]

Thank you I needed some proffesional advice because I am passionate about manga and the process in general.

[@burped1890]

What is your manga about? or you didn't started and I'm just stupid😂

[@TheOtakuryan]

@@burped1890 Don't have a manga and it's fine that was a genuine question.

[@samconcklin]

These are good tips, especially about developing your concept. Here's my advice from someone who is about to self-publish her own comic: I wouldn't be anywhere near where I am today if I hadn't started drawing and uploading comics online! My art style was sort of there, but I couldn't draw consistently. My backgrounds were sloppy. The colors were inconsistent. I drew slowly and updated sporadically. But I kept going. When drawing my comic stressed me out, I would take a break (animate, illustrate, make music) then come back to it. After a while, I figured out a better process. My art, colors, and flow improved immensely. It just took time. I started drawing comics in Fall 2018. In just two years, my art, workflow, and confidence improved so much that I took on a Webtoon challenge - I drew nearly 100 pages in two months. That's crazy! Now, is my art perfect? Far from it. I still have a lot of learning to do, but it's incredible how much progress you can make when you stick with it. My advice? Start soon, and keep your stories short at first (like 6-8 pages, maybe 20 pages for one story). Draw full comic pages. Check out how professional comic pages are laid out. You've got this, but your comic won't get made unless you make it!! Best of luck everyone!!

[@peaceuponyou4433]

SAMC: Animator I have a question. I know you said start and stuff, but it can’t really draw characters or buildings, I’m currently learning anatomy but still kinda far from “where I need to be”. Do you still suggest I just wing it and start pumping out comics dispite how they look or get to a ‘decent’ start point. Thanks in advance

[@Fastbreak5000]

When are you Good enough to Start? The short answer: Whenever you're ready to face the harsh criticisms of others.

[@RubykonCubes3668]

Kwisatz Haderach i was ready and posted it, yet no criticism at all on my line of sight hahahaha FReAkiNg exposure problems, damn it :^((((

[@realswobby]

Be happy if your work will get noticed...

[@javencummins1426]

@@RubykonCubes3668 I understand stand that feeling. Hopefully you got more exposure now.

[@RubykonCubes3668]

@@javencummins1426 oh my GAh- Ok, I definitely forgot I posted a comment under this video lol. And I even less expected a response after all this time. So as of now ... not much changed, really. 2 years after my 1st reply here, my manga has officially been put on hiatus, and I moved on some smaller projects. I'm kind of upset by this turn of events, but I suppose it's better to put some projects aside and come back to them later. Though, fun fact, meanwhile I just got more nonchalant with social media. Too much pressure by the numbers and the algorithm, too much frustration with the lack of interaction. I concluded i'm 100% uninterested in having my stress to keep escalating like so. So there! Thanks for chiming in and the good words 👌✌

[@javencummins1426]

@@RubykonCubes3668 Woah, I didn't expect a response either. It's good that you prioritized your well being. Thanks for telling me about your experience.

[@imnugget8085]

This is why i love manga cause when the writer and artist are the one of the same it just ART

[@1080kk]

Great video. Weather you’re writing a book or screenplay or comic, the best thing to do in my opinion is: Finish your project! It does not have to be perfect, but you must finish it. You learn so much about story and character arc when you finish projects, even if they are downright awful. It’s a storytelling muscle that only gets worked when you finish something, not when you’re going back and fussing over every page and word to make it “perfect” The best writing advice I ever got was “Finish your CRAPPY book first” if you know what I mean . I think that philosophy can apply to the art side in a comic as well. Also, you don’t need anyone’s permission to give you a green light to do a big project. Just do it, and have fun. Set your goals, make plans to achieve them, and FINISH it! Again Great video!👍🏼

[@Adoumoui]

You can begin anytime, its just that you might not be able to sell it if you're not good enough. But don't hesitate to do it for yourself only

[@gideonjones5712]

I've had two stories I want to turn into comics, to actually publish. I'm primarily a writer, and have had the stories down for a long time with over a year and a half on the narratives, and I am confident in my skills as a storyteller. But telling it as a comic, I know where my art needs significant improving before I feel comfortable starting on my real projects, so what I've done is start a different project entirely. A comic solely to use to practice and develop my style. Well thats not entirely true, I've become very attached to the story itself, and it's basically become a giant blob of me exploring new ideas not just with my art, but also with how I tell stories and think about all kinds of real world ideas. If your gut tells you you aren't ready yet to do the artwork for a particular project, don't not do anything. Find something else, anything else to do that will get you to that point. You'll surprise yourself by what you create along the way.

[@msteddy9490]

I'm personally a better visual artist than I am a writer, which is why I thought the best way to tell my stories would be through comics. However I found myself doubting I'd reach an audience that way. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I'm under the impression very few people read comics. I was toying with the idea of sharpening my writing skills instead and telling the stories that way. I'm just curious, being primarily a writer, how come you've chosen comics as your medium?

[@da1t036]

What’s it called? I’ll check it out

[@castorbr5695]

Lol I'm kinda half writer, half visual. Probably 60-65% writer. Also planning to make a comic

[@Luckynoziroh]

Ms Teddy if you want try to simplify your worlds rule/law like what kind of power would it have how would that power work, etc. so like Ki is just energy from our body and can be strengthen a lot, you can compress it you can control it, you can change its form etc. or would it be items like gloves etc. from ancient time etc. so prob study about mythology and learn abt the different creatures etc. it takes a lot of time but yeah. A simple idea isn’t in like super detailed but it’s pretty easy to understand.

[@LeifMaelstrom]

Bro. You are now my favorite person on the internet. Thanks for the advice. I'm 32, been slow and lazy about making art and I needed this boot to the ass.

[@nellekx]

I'm so interested in how you can spend so much time detailing this background. Wouldn't it take forever especially if you have to draw the same location again and again. It seems like such a grind and very overwhelming.

[@Jjyoutube28]

Mhm

[@Dekross]

And you are right, you really have to do that to make a great manga.

[@sheppazii]

You can draw this digitally and then print it

[@iamwhatiam5091]

I think one has to simply transition to digital art and copy some of their creations like megastructures if they are to be repeated in a book’s (Graphic novel, manga or comic) scene / chapter.

[@lostghoststudios]

Just do it like chainsaw man. Simple background with screen tones. It will cause people to read faster, but that's where having an interesting story comes in.

[@peacebestillconversations3761]

Here is the truth. Start right now. It does not matter if you or other people think you are not good enough. Why? Because you get better overtime. So the sooner you do it, the better it is. Look at the manga drawn by the creator of ONE PUNCH MAN. You can always get better at the story if you suck at drawing, so on, and so forth. Eventually you can collaborate with people who can contribute art to the project. You can always go back and "REDO" your art when you learn new skills. Also, you can start by "TRACING" or "ROTOSCOPING" until you get used to drawing things. EX: if you need to draw a city, google "CITY", and trace that outline. overtime you will modify some buildings, add or remove some things. etc. Also, find out how to use GOOGLE STREET VIEW, so that you can view just about any major city in the world from a realistically accurate street angle, if you need to draw locations that are not technologically advanced, just google an amish town or mennonite etc. you can always ask online what popular locations are, and you can often use those as your foundation. if you need to draw animals, just google, horses running, etc. anyway if this helps you, please message me so i can come read the prototype of your manga.

[@kyemagfree8695]

I am already doing all of the tips now! So surprised! This is a sign! I’m gonna make my own manga!!!!! I’m so hyped and inspired now! 🤩

[@johnoghomi1080]

I can draw characters, I still need to work on perspective, poses, backgrounds. I’m getting there. My main character is Ceaser Brave. Still working on the plot of the story, etc.

[@smittycoolmusik]

John Oghomi hey wanna collab? Ima writer

[@anthonyrodriguez351]

I got a art page antiqueart4 on Instagram. Im willing to collaborate. I'm pretty confident on my art skill. Check me out. Love to hear ya story.

[@deltafire12]

The detail on that building blew me away even before you inked it.

[@4ethr]

i’m late but bro u don’t even know how helpful this was!! i’ve had an idea about a novel that’s about the romanticization of mental illness and the mentally ill (psycho/sociopaths, school shooters, serial killers etc) and ive been sketching out some characters but i’m still at the beginning stages. this really gave me some good tips and motivation! writing down these key questions for later mwah

[@Rivenlore99]

that sounds so cool, what's it called? I really want to read it now

[@4ethr]

Riven Lore i’m still working on everything so i haven’t published it or made any titles yet djsjksjs but ty

[@eliasart2853]

Finally... the day has come finally ... the legend becomes true finally a ... NEW VIDEO OF WHYT MANGA SENSEI!!!!!!!

[@mightymurph550]

The best thing about today’s day and age is that you don’t have to be “good enough” to make a great comic. One Punch Man started as a web comic that blew up into one of the greatest anime’s of all time. 🎉

[@rurufuru5240]

When i first enroll in Manga college in japan (year 1) , I started drawing Manga with zero exprience and bad drawing. But i never give up and keep improving my drawing and Manga knowledge. Now that i`m in second year and i feel the change and improving so much that my japanese friend said to me "Your drawing is improving and its very good " . Hope i can be a Mangaka in Japan hehe ~

[@vishnulolksarojninagar1375]

Yes u can

[@houstonfighter]

I just finalized and inked my first manga comic page yesterday! I’m confident enough that I’m ready to start! 😊 Thanks for the vid! ✊🏽

[@smittycoolmusik]

J.R. Machado yo u write or just an artist?

[@anthonyrodriguez351]

Hey I'd be open to work with ya. My art page is antiqueart4 on Instagram.

[@houstonfighter]

@@smittycoolmusik I do both!

[@houstonfighter]

@@anthonyrodriguez351 It's a personal passion project but thanks though! Just follow ya on IG, keep it up!

[@smittycoolmusik]

anthony rodriguez yo I’m looking for an artist

[@lunatoguri180]

I plan to do one in a year wish me luck

[@michaelscott1702]

👍

[@otakusway7377]

Same.i have a story but my art isn't good. I cant even draw a BG

[@soul3v]

otaku sway It’s fine, keep practicing bg’s and other things like human anatomy, animals and objects because you’ll need it if you want to make a comic. Keep working hard and practicing until you like what you’re creating. :) That’s what I wanna do

[@randomperson9701]

Do you have a Instagram account? Start publishing your work on Instagram so people will know when it comes out, you need to build a hype. You can use popular tags so people can discover you. (And i would love to support you by following your account!)

[@soul3v]

Random Person Who? If you’re talking to me, I have one xd

[@HarbingerOfDeath0]

You just gotta start. The important tip in this (at least I find it important), is being honest with yourself. It is hard to criticize our own works sometimes, because a lot of work goes into it. I started, and was polishing things along the way (art, writing, etc.). The "problem" is, I ended up liking this project a lot. So much so, that I reboot it, because I want it to be better than it ever was from the start.(I'm still working on this thing!) One Shots, art important for sure. I remember Candle Jack lol I found it enjoyable, but compared to your stuff now, Jack doesn't really hold a candle...*shot*

[@orionhokage7374]

Just bought Vol. 1 & 2! Love your art and your videos! Thanks for sharing your tips and helping artists everywhere to learn more and develop our skills!

[@strawbeare]

Your story is so interesting and I really want to read it. You also motivate me a lot and I’m so glad I found your channel. Especially in this time I’m in right now, where I struggle with anxiety and depression thanks to what going on around us. I hope you continue this channel and I know you’ll do great! We definitely need more people like you.

[@markanine562]

This really inspired me..for the past month I've wondered if I was capable of making a manga,but now that I have some motivation from you I'm gonna try to get my idea serialized into Saturday AM just like you man!

[@geminiflameking7384]

good luck to you. i am not the best at drawing but i just uploaded my first original on my channel so can u check it out and let me know wat u think?

[@markanine562]

@@geminiflameking7384 thanks! And oh cool,I might give it a look

[@kinn11]

wow, this advice is great for any creative project, not just manga

[@abdlhmdx]

What makes you better than any other artist is that you go back to what you've done and improve which I've never seen and I appreciate this from you 👏🏼

[@faithmurai6803]

You have some real talent! That castle is incredible!

[@talimediaart]

My question is how to avoid plot holes in your story?

[@cloudstrife746]

just don't write a plot hole lol

[@alicesacco9329]

Plan your story before writing it.

[@talimediaart]

@@alicesacco9329 I am doing it actually and developing it more.

[@MewGirlZ]

I write everything down like a wiki and cross reference everything constantly so that I don't break any rules or contradict something later on.

[@talimediaart]

@@MewGirlZ I actually will have a notebook dedicated to that and have a digital version saved on my laptop.

[@nothinmulch]

I'm just gonna throw it out here that your writing skills are the most important here. As long as the art serves to help tell the story and doesn't throw you out of it, its good art.

[@the1000waterfists]

I have asked myself this question everyday for 6 years.I think this year is the time for me to start getting my work out there.

[@butter3065]

Is that one of your drawings on your profile picture

[@Neri4x4]

I started to draw due to depression. I feel drawing is a way to release that tention. You can rip a paper off You can crumble it You can scribble over it if it's not satisfied. Practice is the best way to relieve that tention. Don't like the way it turned out, go to the next one and keep continuing. So far all this has been working. I got harsh critiques, but it's MY story and MY art style. Don't let no one hold you down. Keep going.

[@FaizalKuntz]

Everytime i read manga like JoJo, i tried to make my own manga/comic of my own... Ended one shot of doodle

[@S3lkie-Gutz]

Faizal kuntz OMG that’s so me, I get a really good idea for a fan webcomic and then I just end up with ugly costume studies and doodles and then never think of it again. Cycle repeats

[@idiotsandwich115]

Same here

[@ivehadenough9950]

niceu, i see a man of culture

[@refriedboogie]

Im working on my five part comic story sinilar to jojo. Im a weirdo. Im making part 3 first. Running on a dream. A story about 2 young men who travel across united states. I was influenced by steel ball run for part 3. Part 4 is the first story I came up with. Then I came up with part 1 and then part 5 and finally part 2.

[@refriedboogie]

Part 3 running on a dream it starts with a young man named Pigpen asking another young man what his name is in New York City 4th of July. Pigpen asks Jimmy Reed if he would like to go to a concert in San Fransisco. Jimmy agrees and asks Pigpen who his friend is. Pigpen has a robot with him. He then tells him how he found him in the woods a year ago. Jimmy asks why he wanta to Go right away if the concert is in December. Pigpen tells him that he wants to see the different people and see what the country has to offer with the concert being a nice way to end his vacation. Jimmy explains thatbhe cannot leave because he is going to inherent an estate. They go their seperate ways and Pigpen tells jimmy he can find him back at the docks if he changes his mind. Jimmy goes to the estate to stop the people who worked with his father from stealing his inheritance.

[@LynsArt]

O shit I clicked on this SO FAST. I'm literally in this fraustrating loop right now!! I'm making a webcomic for a cute dino character and my followers are excited, ive got episodes all laid out, but I've been so scared if actually publishing this due to my skill / how the colors look / the style all of that related to confidence. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart for this

[@rocketmanart7964]

I really want to do this for a living.alot of people are inspired me to do it. Akira, Tite Kubo, Oda etc. I want to show it to people. Writing the story first than storyboard it than draw it out.

[@shiguriyamamo6730]

Ushhhaaaaaa

[@voltjoltex4953]

I’ve been wanting to start my coming for years, I’m 21 and have been developing this story since I was in third grade. Whats always been holding me back is the confidence to start. I worried my art wouldn’t be good enough for the public and its just that, if my art would be good enough for it. I need to get back to it but its tough cause of school and work. But this is what I want to do and I’ll do what you said. Just start and keep pushing through to see it through to the end.

[@jeremydiaz9642]

This really helped me in my difficult journey of becoming a manga artist, *_thanks a lot._* *_Who else can relate?_*

[@dreamalitymangacreator5891]

ディアスジェレミー I relate a lot. How’s your art coming along? Do you have anyway to view your art or manga ? You can find mine on my Instagram by just typing in my name above if your interested I just really want to talk to more artist out there

[@josephoyek6574]

@@dreamalitymangacreator5891 my problem is that since i'm the only one working on my title (comics is really not popular here in the Philippines), each page takes so much time to make that by the time i finish page 10, it looks completely different from how i imagined it at first. Example of my work: www.deviantart.com/verticalskyline/gallery/70060233/jisaten It's about a hikkikomori who's trying to commit suicide and a shinigami waifu who leeps preventing him. Atleast, it's supposed to be... This took about a year to get to 16 pages, and honestly, i dont even know where the story is going anymore. This project is a bust. I can do fine with single pieces, like a painting or a character design. But drawing things over and over again in comics is just insane work. It's literally easier to color one character lineart, than finish six panels in a manga page. And stringing a coherent story together, it's way too much for one person to do alone. Unless it's short comic strips i can do one page at a time, the story is always going to deflate by the time i make reasonable progress.

[@realswobby]

@@josephoyek6574 Wow, your artstyle is so cute! But 16 pages in a year? Maybe try to create some deadlines? Decide how many pages you want to have in the end and wrote the whole story in a form of a short novel or a script.

[@bhoomishengale1346]

Me

[@neenabelle1342]

THANK YOU FOR NOT JUST SAYING “START”. I ALWAYS got so confused on what others meant when they say “Just start” and then nothing else

[@laurakramer4888]

Idk why this was in my recommended, but man, your art is AMAZING

[@Badartist888]

One thing I did to learn writing was doing a test novel. It was horrible, I knew where I sucked (didn't even know how to do dialogue properly so I was just Name: Words for each bit) so just kind of didn't let it get to me and I moved forward. I think I got to 12 thousand words with that when my lack of planning and learned skills got me to a point where I then started working on a prequal to the novel I wanted to write. So I wrote a 20 k words story about the second protagonist, which really helped me flesh out the worlds lore and an important character. THEN I wrote what I wanted to write. I've been getting to the point where I am ready to do that with comics and this video is the push I needed I think. My point is, if you have a giant thing planned you really really care about..... do something else first. Ideally something with set goals and if possible make it related but not just a first draft. Your villains backstory for example.

[@crimsott_arts97]

These past few years I been looking at SAT-A.M. stuff and watching other videos, I've learned a lot, I know my story may not appeal to everyone but so far people have been loving the concept and the characters. I have to now work on a short story that's involving another character connected to the main lead

[@immortaljxck]

just gotta say i love using your videos as background as im drawing my manga lol, been a big fan since apple black's first variations great to see you grow

[@tanmoyroy2435]

I created a storyboard for a comic I planned one year ago It counts 700+ pages And after that long of a time I noticed a lot of things I need to improve but I'm too afraid to scrap or to renew big chunks of it that I haven't retouched it yet Meanwhile I get a lot of new Comic Ideas but to create such a tight story again is very hard

[@taylorcouz526]

This video really caught my eye bro I’m in this stage rn 😅😅😅😅

[@alialpaca]

Everytime you get discouraged and insecure, remeber one punch man! The original art isn't good, but the storytelling is amazing! Another example is Attack on titan, the art and style on the first couple of volumes isn't really good, but the manga is huge now. You don't need talent to make the things you love, only the motivation to start and courage to do so! Awesome video

[@MetalGuitarEdi]

Haven't watched a video of yours in at least 2 years, god damn your art improved so much! Mad props mate!

[@MTG9808]

Never stop making KZbin videos I love these been watching since sixth grade😂

[@thaumana8489]

Some great tips you gathered here, especially the issue about getting finally started and the self-awareness for the specific choice of medium and the demographic audience are very valuable for the determination of the first steps. The one and only point in this video I kinda opposite is the aspect about comparing the own work with the (successful) title that served as the inspiration and template, especially when you are a beginner. Since it also comes to finding out if you are ready to publish the work this advice can be misunderstood pretty easily and can turn into a intimidating, overwhelming thought obstacle for your productivity. I prepared my manga project for more than 10 years until I thought I was ready to show it but this strategy turned into a self destructive circle of self-criticism and wrong perfection at some point. The true learning process began right after the release of the first online pages and I realized so many things which I couldn't predict beforehand despite the long and thorough preparation simply because I wasn't able to take certain things into account which I simply couldn't know. That's why I also think that your mentioned point about coming up with smaller milestones and shorter story projects for a field testing is a very crucial advice which would be better to be covered at the beginning instead at the end of this topic. It is a very complex subject of course and I think you covered most of the important stuff quite well, so overall it is still a very good introduction video for aspiring creators. + Your page illustration looks pretty rad! Keep up the good work!

[@FudgemintGuardian]

When are you good enough to start? When you stop waiting to be "good enough".

[@ob1934]

I disagree with this. At the very least you need to know perspective and how to draw things in perspective to have a successful comic or manga

[@x3no841]

@@ob1934 that's why you practice. It's all about the progress. I wouldn't recommend anyone testing out this stuff on big ideas they have but on mini-comics it's crucial to practice this stuff in your comics.

[@brandonandrews9729]

So, in art class (I go to UTA) the assignment is to create a series of drawings. We each had to write a letter of intent/ pitch. I've been working on this one story that I just recently decided to turn it into a web comic, for a long time now almost 3 years of writing notes and building the world and characters. My pitch went over so well that I had him on the floor laughing at the randomness and absurdity of my story. Last week he told me to stop drawing characters and just START, and I gotta say I'm loving the process of creating panels and finally getting this story out of my head and onto paper.

[@iamkhan1012]

I ordered your comic last night!!☺☺

[@the3dshow903]

Great job

[@GettInk]

Can't wait for the remastered vol 1 and vol 3, but OMG you've improved so much!!!!

[@megamaster0]

Great advice here! I like how you hammer in the idea that you need to think about and justify everything. That's so true and you just have to start people. You can't just sit and think that this would be a cool story idea. You have to explain why you're story is amazing!!

[@yeet3765]

I just started a comic on webtoon at the end of February, and somehow I got over 3k subs, and I feel like I got super lucky. I already feel like my art has improved a bit because you have to think of so many different angles and positions to draw in, and it's really challenging me with my skills in both writing stories and drawing. It's a great experience so far, even tho I still have a ways to go :)

[@smittycoolmusik]

Ezzlol hey ima writer wanna collab?

[@chev_irv]

Just wanted to say your videos are inspiring me so much and teaching me a lot. It's great to have a black creative doing awesome things that I can look up to and their work! Keep up the awesomeness man!

[@xia6817]

Me alone: DANG THAT’S SOME GOOD AND HARD ART TO DRAW Me with my friends: I can draw that EASILY

[@cloudstrife746]

You have been improving your art style, in seeing less and less of Tite Kubo in it. Its great and becoming unique I love it.

[@GettInk]

I know rightt!!! :D

[@hanshe4474]

You did a great job on this video whyt manga. You gave out a lot of good advice that I didn't think of. I'll be sure to apply them to my stories in the making. Thanks! P.S your art style is so AMAZING!

[@Ghennesph]

There's going to be a lot of people who ask this question and aren't talking about getting published, but just starting the work. For that, the answer is always "now". There's no magical point where you are or aren't good enough to start. Start now so you know what kinds of problems will happen along the way. Anything that isn't good enough can be revised as necessary. Always build your skillset. Never, ever wait for "the right time". Ever.

[@shada0]

When are you ready? Make small prototype projects and answer your own question. Also allow your early projects to suck, trying to be a protectionist at the beginning can prevent you from getting basic product done. Completing something, anything, even garbage is an accomplishment, be proud.

[@olivias364]

the thing with comics is that as long as you have a good story, people will stick around even if it looks like trash. i’ve found that dedication and putting out content seems to be far morr important than making sure that every panel looks like it came out of one punch man remastered

[@artzerial]

there's no point on waiting just begin, anything that you want and think is awesome to draw just start don't stop, and when you keep on drawing it changes literally I tried this and hell yeah it worked. Just try, it's a leap of faith

[@mysticramen4126]

Thanks for the tips, man! I think what I'll do is one shots of small stories like how marvel did back in the day with tales of suspense, amazing fantasy, etc. Especially since I'm going the digital route it can get me more used to stuff like drawing backgrounds, characters, etc. It can also give me a chance to go for the whole critique thing you mentioned too

[@whytmangatv]

VOLUME 1 & 2 REMASTERED!

[@18KGCHAMP]

Your art has improved incredibly since I first saw your videos a long long time ago

[@scottbruckner4653]

I'm putting in my two cents here. Here's what you need to be a decent Manga or COMIC artist. Go read The Promised Neverland. Once you've read it you'll understand the following. -Having a story. -Having a style. -How to draw people artistically. -How to use colors effectively. Those are the four cardinal signs that you're ready to be an comic artist. If you can draw better than Marvel's D-List, YOU WILL BE FINE.

[@wemightbetheflash2716]

I've gotten so much better at drawing and visualising and seeing just by watching your videos. THANK YOU BROV.

[@monkizaki1440]

My question is: "How can you post chapters weekly when you work on your own?" I find this very hard...😔

[@bigbear7444]

Or you can post monthly

[@josephoyek6574]

Not humanly possible. Can't be done...

[@4ethr]

just do a few chapters before release so then you’ll be ahead

[@mobpunchman2665]

You can post every two weeks, like Murata does.

[@shitpop2991]

I know when I make my own Manga, I want to do everything on my own. My creation.

[@mondraymondo]

This dude seriously drawn a high class building. Wow thats insane!! Respect

[@muii.daaaa01]

when are you good enough? me: *when my doodles become a real art*

[@AlbertChalmers]

Great video. Honesty is key! Truth.

[@EvyDevy]

Really great advice and art.

[@monadamus42]

Great video! Man, that building is so beautiful! Thank you

[@kozmickame]

Thanks for making a video about this topic

[@maremaselota5750]

Mr whyt manga you make me feel glad to love manga people like Should just keep going on GOD BLESS YOU MAN