When it comes to learning the art of comic book illustration, there's many paths we can take. The question is, do we venture down a path lead by those before us, armed with their wisdom as we face the trials and tribulations on the road ahead, or should we enter into the unknown ourselves, conquering each lesson as it comes?

Sometimes the road we take can say a lot about us as an artist. Are we someone who learns from example or would we prefer to figure things out on our own? Do we feel safer being held by the hand, knowing that the advice from those more experienced should lead us to the success we seek - or - are we brave enough to think outside the box, rebuilding the wheel to arrive at an outcome which is truly unique?

Most importantly, when is it time to take off the training wheels and learn to walk on our own two feet as an artist? After all, if we never step out and make our own discoveries there can be no way to feel confident within our own abilities.