Blog Posts
Everyone has their own style, but most of us are constantly searching for ways to improve our art - anatomy, movement, blending, finshing techniques, etc. Some posts will cover my thoughts on certain topics, but there will also be tutorials for art techniques, how to self publish, where to print, how to register your graphic novels (books), and much more. It's definitely not a fan boy site. It's a hands on guide that chronicles what I've learned and what inspires me. Visit Tao of Guerra for more of Miguel's posts. Here are a few...
Creating Worlds
How do you take your ideas and give them structure? This was the foremost question on my mind when I first thought of “Samurai Elf®.” I had the idea, but there’s a world of difference between a figment of my imagination and a fully developed concept. I turned to my old friend - books. Whenever I need ideas or inspiration, I flip through books to get my creative juices flowing. Here are some ideas to help you build your world so it doesn’t seem so overwhelming.
My Workflow with Samurai Elf: From Pencils to Print
Many people have asked about my workflow and what programs I use, so I thought I’d cover the workflow part this week and the programs on another day. The best example I can think of is taking you through a typical day when I was working on my graphic novel, Samurai Elf.
Two Great Books on Movement
There are two books that helped me break out of my life drawing rut. They helped me gain insight into movement and gave me a better understanding anatomy: Force by Mike Mattesi and Will Eisner's Expressive Anatomy for Comics and Narrative.
Graphic Novels
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Webcomics
 Samurai Elf: Set Apart |
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