Still find you a very big influence on my art style Bruce. You inspired me for awhile and I dont think I will ever get tired of watching you draw. Thanks.
OMG i remember watching this guy when I was younger on pbs? or something like that, I remember he inspired me to create a comic strip involving a cat that solved mysteries lol (i was 8)
Bruce, do you think comic strip syndication is still worth the effort considering that newspapers are closing shop and the internet has been giving content away for free. What's a cartoonist to do! I think animation has made a comeback! Love your work Bruce.
I've been trying to break into the American Comic book industry. Sent one submission to a great group called Slave Labor Graphics but got rejected. I did it the way a cartoonist would do a strip (your own lettering). A few days ago I started searching about for Calvin and Hobbes clips on here to get inspired for my own idea. So as I watch this I've decided strips are more my route. As I watch this and learn about "newspaper syndicates" I can tell it's gonna be a little different of a ball game.
I render my characters with a C-6 dip nib pen, a Rapidograph .60 for the words, and a 3x0 Rapidograph for the texture and background / shading. I do the "bubbles" with a 0.80 Rapidograph - lots of punch. The C-6 is tricky to get the variation in line thickness and takes time to figure out. Still working on it.
June W It varies. King Features syndicate requires 13”x9”, but other syndicates have their own requirements. Important thing is to not get hung up on the details...just start making comics and keep at it every day.
Yeh but if you wanna do a four panel strip will the measurements have to be smaller or could you draw the 3 on a page (A4) and the single one on a separate sheet?...
Here is a tip for all of your future cartoonist. Even if you get rejected time and time again the syndicate will remember you. They will take a better look at your work and might ask you to draw a strip for them or write one for them. I know from experience don't give up, I was in the advertising business and as an art director I had to prove over and over again that I was able to create advertising that would sell a product. Once I started they always came to me.
wow... your comic is so good i like cute drawing`s and i can`t draw that well this help me alot ... thanks for sharing this and i have alot of hobbies thank you and great video P.S important still a kid XD
@1Royalen dont be scared we all have different talents find yours and try if its good yeah if its bad theres millions of things that your good at aswell!!! :)
I love how you exude confidence and convey that when you are drawing. You firmly believe in your skill and your experience.
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Send your comic strips to the newspaper syndicates. Such as King Features syndicate.
I know it's been a long time, but this video seems timeless. Do you recommend copyrighting the strip page(s) before sending them anywhere?
Ok
@@NoBrainerLanguages if you want
I watched you as a child on VHS. I'm glad to have found you. Keep on cartooning!
Finally! Some one who shows how instead of just showing off.
Thank you.)
Still find you a very big influence on my art style Bruce. You inspired me for awhile and I dont think I will ever get tired of watching you draw. Thanks.
It's like Bob Ross for comics
Bro i was 9 when u posted this😂
OMG i remember watching this guy when I was younger on pbs? or something like that, I remember he inspired me to create a comic strip involving a cat that solved mysteries lol (i was 8)
Thanks Anita for the kind words!
He forgot the question mark. Didn't even leave space for it. I guess geniuses make mistakes too.
Who's watching this in 2019?
I am
Almost, a couple more months and it will be Bruce and Me again in 2019.
We're about 7 weeks away. :)
I am.
Me ha
You're a great artist and a great teacher☺️👏🏼👏🏼
I love blits it helps with the technique of your character and more
❤thanks for sharing this. 😊 this a great way to unwind after work.
What are some of the art tools some comic strip cartoonist used?
I'm in 2019
Thank you. I wish you'd continue to post videos. You're awesome!
These videos soothe my soul. Therapeutic stuff
Bruce, do you think comic strip syndication is still worth the effort considering that newspapers are closing shop and the internet has been giving content away for free. What's a cartoonist to do! I think animation has made a comeback! Love your work Bruce.
I've been trying to break into the American Comic book industry. Sent one submission to a great group called Slave Labor Graphics but got rejected. I did it the way a cartoonist would do a strip (your own lettering). A few days ago I started searching about for Calvin and Hobbes clips on here to get inspired for my own idea. So as I watch this I've decided strips are more my route. As I watch this and learn about "newspaper syndicates" I can tell it's gonna be a little different of a ball game.
such form. very hero guy. much hair.wow.
Such quality. Many goods
I love this!
Yeah this show aired in the 90s❤️❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Really
What size paper was he using?
I would love to draw my own comic strip
and become a cartoonist.
What is the pen called that he used for outlining?
I am making a comic company airplane comics and I need help on cartoony stuff
whats syndicate..how can i show them my work? i want to make cartoon animations when im older but i think starting on comics would be the best idea
what pen is?
Where you get your supplies please tell?
O,o watching this video made me feel in the 90's again
I render my characters with a C-6 dip nib pen, a Rapidograph .60 for the words, and a 3x0 Rapidograph for the texture and background / shading. I do the "bubbles" with a 0.80 Rapidograph - lots of punch. The C-6 is tricky to get the variation in line thickness and takes time to figure out. Still working on it.
Man yor op with cartoons i wish i had one
Syndicates are companies that sell your work to newspapers around the world, they also sell cartoons to TV channels.
@simsgirlgem what makes you think people would want to read that?
Do the newspaper syndicates pay u for a daily comic strip??
What pen do you use? What do you suggest to use for a novice cartoonist?
@FaithTale What pen is that?
@Svartegrim what shade of blue, Dark blue, light blue?
awesome I was looking for something like this since I decided to try and make a comic based on my life in my home town thanks
What is the proportion needed for the cartoon strip base board/paper? Materials, pens used etc. For beginners we need to know. Thank you.
June W It varies. King Features syndicate requires 13”x9”, but other syndicates have their own requirements. Important thing is to not get hung up on the details...just start making comics and keep at it every day.
I'd like to know how Bill Watterson did his comics and what kind of pens he used
I actually have a comic strip on Facebook called "Coffee Monster". To see them search "Coffee Monster comic strips" on Facebook
where do i get the pen from???????
Andreyyy ummm, a shop?
Hi I am from India I like ur comics and I have little inspiration from you 😉😁
Yeh but if you wanna do a four panel strip will the measurements have to be smaller or could you draw the 3 on a page (A4) and the single one on a separate sheet?...
This is very handy. Thank you for uploading it :)
Good video, thank you Bruce!
where do you go to study making comics? Are there schools or do you just learn by yourself?
Does comic strips only consist of one page?
Your channel is so awesome ..need to watch your each video.
Question Mark after 'Hair'?
Can I use mechanical pencil?
Why not
Who is seeing this in 2020?
Me? Okay..
Can't believe this was 10 years ago wow..
Me
Here is a tip for all of your future cartoonist. Even if you get rejected time and time again the syndicate will remember you. They will take a better look at your work and might ask you to draw a strip for them or write one for them. I know from experience don't give up, I was in the advertising business and as an art director I had to prove over and over again that I was able to create advertising that would sell a product. Once I started they always came to me.
Great video
What pen is he use???
Very educative..
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twitch tv, needs to do a bruce blitz marathon.
Cool comic 😬
This is so cool 😀😁😎🙀😎👍🏿🖐🏿.
3:39 I don’t get that pun 😕
wow... your comic is so good i like cute drawing`s and i can`t draw that well this help me alot ... thanks for sharing this and i have alot of hobbies
thank you and great video
P.S important still a kid XD
Me too i like making cartoons but i am a kid
+Jeg lol your profile photo in lol
Who else saw the comic strip flash on the screen at 1:20?
Don't know that
Actually I did
Nice
I would make a few comics
2017 ANYONE?!
czarina concepcion I’m here from 2017
2018 biach
nope 2019
201888888888 boyeeeeeeeeeeee
czarina concepcion, 2018 ^.^!!
Great job!
Animation is just so hard to get,but I don't care! I'll still get it!!!
My freind is turning into a cartoonist in 4 weeks wish him luck!
Ellie Valentine i
Ellie Valentine i wish him luck 4 years back then
JustinGaming YT lol! Ikr.
Jose Sanchez yeah why cant we just use a ruller its much eazier and you dont mess up when your using a ruller
Jose Sanchez i subbed to you
he looks like bill Clinton
Alex Green hi
Your right he does
Yeah
I did not have sexual realtionship with that pencil.
🤔
I made 1 and it turned out great! (that was before I saw this vid!)
I envy your lettering skills
LOL I ALREADY KNOW ALL THIS. BUT NICE VIDEO THOUGH, IT'S A GREAT TUTORIAL FOR OTHERS WHO WISH TO DRAW A COMIC BOOK.
Wow!!!!
Cool! Thanks!
I'm not finding a single comment referencing Tom Baker's scarf in the background.
1:20 comic flashes
i use those thin indian ink pens
PS.I forgot to mention also all of your art supplies are out of stock and you have made no attempt to replace them well not since I visited anyway.
I love comics
Oh I did find the credit card payments almost by default but got stiuck on the delivery over seas outside if America? No go.
Who is watching this in 2023?
@Svartegrim Thanks alot!
I'm watching 2009video at 2020.
@Hykarugi
it's not so easy
I think you are genius
Who’s watching in 2025
10 years ago??!!! 😱
Some people use water color, I can't. Don't worry about color so much, the black lines and the white space are more important.
@1Royalen dont be scared we all have different talents find yours and try if its good yeah if its bad theres millions of things that your good at aswell!!! :)
I saw bruce blitz's book in the hospital and I took it lol
Ilove it ..thank you
I made a comic called Chum Chubby.
that pen is very useful
Dope😍
Cant we just use a ruller
I'm only watching this for my summer homework packet lol.😣
a reMARKERble one.
this is great - but the sound is too low - I can't hear anything he is saying !
useful
WOOOOOWWWW....2009!!!!
windows 95/98 sounds!
It is called a speech mark