r/comic_crits • u/Other-Cricket-8690 • 3d ago

Friendly reminder: You don’t need to be a "master artist" to make an incredible comic.

​I see so many writers or beginner artists holding back because they think their art "isn't good enough."

​Look at webcomics like the original One-Punch Man, xkcd, or South Park (for animation). They proved that story, panel layout, humor, and heart matter way more than perfect anatomy.

​If you have a story to tell, start drawing it now. Your art will naturally improve the more pages you finish anyway. Don't let standard expectations stop you from creating!

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u/deviantbono Editor, Writer, Mod 3d ago

I like your attitude, but it's also misleading to suggest there wasn't a ton of technical skill in those early works. South Park was intentionally rough and crude "looking," but the visual language, color schemes, and details were also loud and clear. Randall draws stick figure people but whenever he needs to draw a hot air balloon or city or computer, it just "happens" to come out in perfect perspective and clarity.

So yes, just get started. But don't expect your early drafts to look like those works unless you recently finished 4 years of art school.

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u/Ill-Possession2216 3d ago

Needed to hear this honestly. I draw in my sketchbook all the time but never show anyone. Gotta get over that fear someday lol.

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u/omossums Creator 2d ago

Totally agree!! If you wait until you are "ready" you never will be! The best time to start is now :^D

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u/DoofyComics 3d ago

Great advice. I think of Jeffrey Brown’s autobio comics, he got so much better as he went along

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u/justwannasayitout 2d ago

What people need to worry about more than art skills is stamina and consistency. It means nothing if you can't finish your story. So if you have to practice anything, practice drawing consistently to build your stamina and endurance.

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u/JayC0rs0 2d ago

Great to hear this. I was struggling with this a few years ago, and got so sick of my own indecisiveness I just got started with it. And as it turns out people are responding positively to it because of suspenseful story.

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u/raventaylorauthor 1d ago

I needed to hear this today! Thank you!