The episode is sponsored by Dreamhost —the first step in owning and controlling your own work! Today, a listener asks how he can develop an art style as quickly as possible! Your Humble Hosts have some very bad news for him. Next, a cartoonist asks whether it's a good idea to start a second social-media account to share personal views.

Today's Show

• I need an art style — quick!
• Susan MacTaggart's Personal Affirmations
• Sponsor: Dreamhost.com/comiclab
• A second social-media account for posting personal views

Summary

In this episode of ComicLab, hosts Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett delve into the challenges of learning to draw and developing an art style. Later, the conversation turns to the impact of social media on personal branding and mental health.

Takeaways

• Creating an art style takes time and dedication.
• There are no shortcuts to developing artistic skills.
• Social media can complicate personal branding.
• Engagement with the community is more impactful than online noise.
• It's essential to consider the purpose of sharing opinions online.
• Taking social media off your phone can improve productivity.
• Personal accounts can still affect professional branding.
• Every day is a blank canvas for creativity.

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.