On today’s #HFGather Illustrator Chat, host Pat Cummings talked with Dan Santat and Mike Curato about creating graphic novels. It was SO illuminating–and we had a surprise drop-in visitor during the Q&A (Aaron Becker)!
The process: pacing, page turns, color blocking, outlining and more
Learning from other artists
Using traditional vs. digital media
Doing your best work when you’re personally inspired
Growing up on comics
Scripting a graphic novel
Holding onto your style over the course of the novel
What to avoid
Some book recommendations for learning about making graphic novels
