Pen, Post-It, or Pixel: Artists Clash Over Necessary Tools for Webcomics
Key points
SUPPORT
Traditional supplies are fully viable for producing webcomics, regardless of cost.
Multiple users cite work like Dead City and Gender Slices as proof that basic paper and pens suffice (@[email protected]).
SUPPORT
The digital convenience of undoing errors (Control+Z) is a recognized efficiency boost.
@[email protected] noted that digital tools significantly ease the process compared to physical mediums.
SUPPORT
Extreme poverty is not an inhibitor to comic creation.
A comic was successfully created using only Post-It notes and Sharpies (@[email protected]).
OPPOSE
The belief that digital art is superior to traditional ink work is deemed an incorrect and limiting mindset.
This mindset was directly challenged by @[email protected].
SUPPORT
The process of making physical mistakes in traditional art is valued for unique stylistic development.
@[email protected] stated a preference for physical mistakes over digital safety nets.
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#art #comic #originalcharacter #sketch #webcomic #wip
0 boosts · 2 favs · 0 replies · Apr 17, 2026
#art#comic#originalcharacter#sketch#webcomic#wip
https://21centurysun.neocities.org
a comic I currently work on - it's fun drawing with no pressure and just for sharing some stories
#comic #noAI #MastoArt
2 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 14, 2026
#comic#noai#mastoart
You can get fully inked pages to practice #colouring. Ready to print too, so you can get your kids distracted and colouring while you read the #comic.
Look for the premium tier: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/family-and-honour-a-12th-century-historical-drama/rewards#reward-UmV3YXJkLVVtVjNZWEprTFRFeE1EazFPREUw
#indiecomics #comics #comicbooks #booksky #comics #parenting #reading #quiettime
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 17, 2026
#colouring#comic#indiecomics#comics#comicbooks#booksky
I've been working on a comic about #CPTSD & #anxiety, and it's aaaaaalllllllllmost done! Here's a 2-panel excerpt.
For more comics plus occasional coloring projects & book arts, check out my Patreon page: http://patreon.com/akirebubar. I post a lot for free - become a free member so you don't miss any of my public posts! Or sign up for $1 or $2 a month for process posts, coloring projects, etc. (plus my undying gratitude). I'd love to see you there. ❤️
#PTSD #MentalHealth #comics #GraphicMedicine
2 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 16, 2026
#graphicmedicine#comics#mentalhealth#ptsd#anxiety#cptsd
Can someone give me online resources about making comics? I want to try making comics. I'm interested in fundamentals like layouts, speech bubbles, expressions and so on. I'm not interested in developing a "comic book artstyle" (I'm going to just go with my current style) or how to get started in digital art tutorials (because I already have some art experience). I'm mainly a digital artist, I use Krita as my software for drawing. Any type of resources are welcome (videos, PDFs, articles, blogs), the only rule is that it need to be free of charge since I don't want to commit into making comics yet.
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#askfedi #krita #comic #mastoart #webcomic #digitalart #art
13 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Apr 19, 2026
#askfedi#krita#comic#mastoart#webcomic#digitalart
I got a comment recently from someone who's not able to start comics because they can't afford a tablet and I want to shout from the rooftops that you don't need fancy gear to make a comic!!! Both Dead City and Gender Slices were completely traditional (aside from some grey tones in Dead City).
I love traditional work. I love pens. I love ink.
Go grab some paper, grab a pen, and get started on your comic!!!
#HowTo #Webcomics
50 boosts · 0 favs · 7 replies · Apr 9, 2026
#howto#webcomics