Workshop with BPRD & The Marquis artist GUY DAVIS

Our  collaboration with Art Originals in offering a workshop with  Darwyn Cooke last fall was an enormous success.  Building on the momentum of that event Art Originals is mounting a new artshow at the Gladstone Hotel on Saturday the 27th of February with fan favourite artist GUY DAVIS! The Toronto Cartoonists Workshop will be there to offer a rare  opportunity to study in a classroom setting with Guy.

The workshop titled “Constructive Storytelling: The 180 Minute Masterclass with Guy Davis” will take place from 1pm to 4pm on the 27th.  The cost of the workshop is $105. and space is limited to 15 students.  If you wish to take part in this workshop please contact Walter Dickinson at: info@cartoonistsworkshop.com .

Course details are as follows:

Constructive Storytelling: The 180 Minute Masterclass with GUY DAVIS

This 3 hour workshop will offer a  glimpse into the creative process of  the 2009 Eisner award winner for Best Penciller/Inker… GUY DAVIS.

The workshop will begin with a digital presentation illuminating the scope of Davis’ career and the steps he goes through to bring the written word to life.  Starting with the thumbnail process, Guy will show students how he directs the eye through each panel. Concepts such as staging, spotting blacks, shape design and visual flow will be discussed.  Students will have the opportunity to interpret and roughly lay out a page of script with sample character designs and reference provided.  Guy will then critique each student effort in an attempt to illustrate the multitude of possibilities for page construction.

Throughout the lecture component the instructor will demonstrate by drawing directly in front of the class.  By the end of the workshop students should have a strong grasp of how to interpret a page of script for maximum visual impact. Character design and research will also be touched upon.

Portfolio reviews will not be a part of this workshop, but Guy will be glad to give individual critiques when opportunity permits at the Toronto Comicon event the following day, February the 28th.

For details on the February 28th Toronto Comicon click here.

Make WORK IN COMICS work for you!

I recently became aware of an excellent networking initiative called WORK IN COMICS.  Run by local entrepreneur and publisher Nicola Defina , WORK IN COMICS is a free service to promote your skills as an artist, writer, designer or even.. publisher.  You can post your specialty in various areas and look for collaborators to fill the creative team for your upcoming project.

Awareness of the site is  growing and is even attracting the attention of longtime industry veterans like Donna Barr (Desert Peach).  Check it out by clicking the below screen capture.

NO TRACING ALLOWED HERE.

Scroll down to check out a gallery of select images by the instructors of the upcoming Comic Book Inking: 4 Perspectives!

Due to the schedules of the professionals involved it may be awhile before we can offer this  workshop again.  For full course info click here .  For detailed instructor bios and links to official websites click here.  To sign up or inquire please contact Walter at 647-502-7605  or info@cartoonistsworkshop.com

TY TEMPLETON

Pencils and Inks: Ty Templeton

Pencils: Curt Swan, Inks: Ty Templeton

Pencils: Jim Mooney, Inks: Ty Templeton

Pencils and Inks: Ty Templeton

Pencils: Kevin Maguire, Inks: Ty Templeton

J. BONE

Pencils and Inks: J. Bone

Pencils: Darwyn Cooke, Inks: J. Bone

Pencils: Jennifer Graves, Inks: J. Bone

Pencils: Dave Bullock, Inks: Darwyn Cooke & J. Bone

Pencils: Darwyn Cooke, Inks: J. Bone

PAT DAVIDSON

Pencils: Valentine De Landro, Inks: Pat Davidson

Pencils: Ron Lim, Inks: Pat Davidson

Pencils: Mario Gully, Inks: Pat Davidson

Pencils: Jon-Boy Meyers, Inks: Pat Davidson

Pencils: Valentine De Landro, Inks: Pat Davidson

RAMON PEREZ

Pencils and Inks: Ramon Perez

Pencils: Kalman Andrasofszky, Inks: Ramon Perez

Pencils and Inks: Ramon Perez

Pencils and Inks: Ramon Perez

SAW NOTES from SAM AGRO

“Working on the SAW franchise has been one of my best jobs. I have already worked on SAW 3 through 6 and I am currently boarding for SAW 7.

On the SAW films alone I have worked with 3 different directors, Darren Bousman, David Hackl and Kevin Greutert.  Each has his own unique personality, approach to the boarding process and shooting style. Adapting to the different preferences and needs of the many directors you may collaborate with professionally is a key part of becoming a successful storyboard artist.

In my  upcoming course “Show Me a Story: Fundamentals of Storyboarding”, along with all the basics of film language, cutting, pacing and mood, I will discuss some of what it takes to work effectively with your director”.- SAM AGRO

For more info on the upcoming workshop please  contact Walter at 647-502-7605  or info@cartoonistsworkshop.com

Below: A five page segment of storyboards from Saw 6.

Ty interviewed by The Comics Journal!

Michel Fiffe of the Comics Journal is posting an ongoing interview with Ty on the TCJ website.

Part One: Early days with Vortex. – http://www.tcj.com/?p=2549

Part Two: Stig’s Inferno!- http://www.tcj.com/?p=2593

Part Three: Batman Adventures- http://www.tcj.com/?p=2687

Part Four: Bigg Time & American Splendor- http://www.tcj.com/?p=2730

Part Five: Mr. Comics & Hoverboy-http://www.tcj.com/?p=2930

PAT DAVIDSON joins COMIC BOOK INKING: 4 PERSPECTIVES!

Our “To Be Announced” status for the fourth instructor for COMIC BOOK INKING: 4 PERSPECTIVES is no more!  Marvel inker extraordinaire PAT DAVIDSON has signed on to complement the stellar lineup of J. Bone, Ramon Perez and Ty Templeton.  Its unlikely we can replicate this survey of  inking again in the near future due to professional obligations of those involved. Please contact Walter at info@cartoonistsworkshop.com to secure one of the few remaining spots.  Full course info below.  For full bios and credit info for instructors, check out our Faculty page.

Comic Book Inking: 4 Perspectives

Instructors: J. Bone, Ramon Perez, Ty Templeton & TBA Pat Davidson.

Tracers need not apply.  Comic book inking is a serious art form that employs a broad variety of approaches both philosophically and practically.  Learn the essentials of the discipline with some of today’s top talents.  This course will include lecture and demonstration components with four different artists, each with a very individual approach to their work.

Instructors will include J. Bone (Brave & the Bold, DC Super Friends, The Spirit & Jet Vector), Ramon Perez (Star Wars: Clone Wars; JSA: Classified, Resistance, Kukuburi & Butternutsquash) and Ty Templeton.

Start Date:  February 2nd, 2010 to March 23rd, 2010

Time: Tuesday 6:30pm.-9:30pm.

Location: Bloor St. United Church, 300 Bloor Street West- Room 31.

Length: 8 weeks of 3 hour classes

Cost: $310.

Contact: Walter Dickinson- 647-502-7605   E-mail: info@cartoonistsworkshop.com

Comics Rock! with Ty Templeton

Con Sketching with Ty

Most pros will admit that con sketching is a tough task.  Being able to draw someone’s  favourite character at the drop of a hat while a line up of fans look on isn’t for everyone.  It becomes like a high wire act where one missed step…. or in this case stray line spells disaster.

Ty’s an old pro at this and does free sketches for anyone who asks at conventions.  If you enjoy the magic of watching others draw, here are three videos for your perusal.

Ty Draws Howard the Duck

Ty Draws Mr. Freeze

Ty Draws Harley Quinn

“TALENT IS BULL@#*$!.” A WORD WITH TY.

The myth of talent is a common concept in the creative community.  Stories abound of born geniuses like Mozart or Picasso.  The truth as explained by TCW instructor Ty Templeton is liberating.  According to Ty talent is a “skill” like anything else and can be learned.  This essential belief is what makes Ty a brilliant instructor who passionately believes he can teach anyone the basic skills necessary for writing and drawing comics.  Check out the below audio and video samples to hear Ty talk more about this (***Note: Samples may contain strong language. Recommended for mature audiences).

Video footage from Ty Templeton’s Comic Book Bootcamp  Level 1 2009 class.

Audio  from 2009 Fan Expo workshop “Intro to Comic Book Bootcamp” with Ty.