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- Inspired Ink #14 - Jade Lowder - Learn To Celebrate Your Work
We have Jade Lowder, creator of Dead and Still Dying, It’s a Horror Show, and more! We talk about moving your art from traditional to digital world, how to celebrate the work you’ve created, and how any art form can help you make great comics. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS
01:14 Parting with art
08:10 Traditional and digital art
16:30 Growth in a year
22:11 Starting to make comics
30:00 Advice in scripting
34:00 Advice to keep creating
44:25 Outlook for 2024
Find Jade online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadelowder/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jadelowderSubscribe to our Newsletter:
https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics50 min - Inspired Ink #13 - Doug Knight - Tips on Standing Out On Social Media
We have Doug Knight joining us today! Creator Chiasm, Super Wicked White Cell Squadron, Raygun and more! We talk about navigating through social media and staying relevant as a creator, how anthologies can boost you as a creator, and more convention tips! All this and more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Promoting your work
03:40 Taking inspiration from others posts
08:00 Convention Experience
11:00 Booth essentials
18:00 Strength of anthologies
23:00 Enjoying the work
29:00 On the horizon
Find Doug online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosseyecomics/
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossEyeComicsCheck out Doug’s website:www.crosseyecomics.comSubscribe to our Newsletter:
https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics33 min - Inspired Ink #12 - Eric Neal Allred - Keys of the Craft of Comic Book Writing
Today we have co-writer and co-creator of the series Outer Spaced, Eric Allred joining us! We talk about the craft of writing, how to approach scripts with a co-writer, and the main differences between screenplays and comic scripts!
TIMESTAMPS
01:45 Approaching storytelling
06:50 Having a guiding point
10:50 Differences between film and comics
18:30 Personal style for scripts
25:00 Structuring stories
34:00 2024 Outlook
Find Eric online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outerspacedcomic/
Check out Eric’s website:
https://linktr.ee/outerspacedcomic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=343c8981-973a-4792-86c2-cb2b6c6b076fSubscribe to our Newsletter:
https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics37 min - Inspired Ink #11 - Ben Collins - How Your Creative Diet Shapes Your Work
We have Ben Collins, the co-writer and co-creator of OuterSpaced! Today we talk about how to be clear with your scripts, writing in niche genres, writing collaboration and so much more! All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS01:50 Creative diet05:00 Overwriting and underwriting08:50 Working with a co-writer13:00 Promoting Stigmatized Stories22:00 Finding writing as an outlet31:00 Ego in the creative process42:00 Favorite Movies52:00 2024 OutlookFind Ben online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outerspacedcomic/Check out Ben’s website:https://linktr.ee/outerspacedcomic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=343c8981-973a-4792-86c2-cb2b6c6b076fSubscribe to our Newsletter:
https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics58 min - Inspired Ink #10- Chris Waigand - Rolling With the Punches of Indie Comics
Today we have the writer of Tights! Chris Waigand joins us on the show today as we talk about how to roll with the punches of making indie comics, how to be concise with your storytelling and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS00:52 Pacing of stories
05:00 Personal hurdles
08:00 Finding artists
18:00 Schedule for making comics
25:00 Successful Kickstarter
38:30 2024 Plans
Find Chris online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tightscomicbook?igsh=N3RtcTlrYndkaHFnX/Twitter: https://x.com/tightscomicbook?s=21&t=6FPBQh-87HRu1GHC_akk2ACheck out Chris’ Website:
www.tightscomicbook.comSubscribe to our Newsletter:
https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics41 min - Inspired Ink #9 - Jeff Lorentz - NOTHING is Stopping You From Making Indie Comics
This week we have on the show Jeff Lorentz! We talk about why rest is important as an artist, how to understand your style, and know that there is nothing but yourself from making art! All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS00:45 Lovecraft Influence03:20 Creative Process06:20 Finding time to rest11:50 Anyone can do it17:20 Practicing19:00 Working Solo22:00 Layers in coloring27:46 Influences30:00 Future BooksFind Jeff online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzartwork?igsh=MTFpb3hmdTlybmtlbg==Follow Comix Well Spring online:X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringWhen you’re ready to print, hit CWS up!👉 https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com 🦎For any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomicsEpisode edited by Alex Batts, chief operations officer and co-host of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics.Find Alex online:X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/Subscribe to our Newsletter:
https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics36 min - Inspired Ink #8 - Nathan Price - Comics As Mental Health Therapy
Nathan Price is the publisher of the comic series Night of the Chihuahuas. We talk about how mental health ties into healing, how art can be a form of therapy, and his connection with the El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball team. This and so much more on this week’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS
00:38 Why Chihuahua’s?
04:00 Powering through obstacles
06:20 Finding therapy through comics
09:45 Embracing mental health work
19:00 Combining story elements
26:00 Finding ways to promote
32:00 Making connections
34:45 Nate’s info and 2024 outlook
Find Nathan online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/porkchopexp55/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwantkillerhair/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightofthechihuahuas/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightOfTheChihuahuas
Check out Nathan’s website:
https://nightofthechihuahuas.com
Subscribe to our Newsletter:
https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics41 min - Inspired Ink #7 - Adriean Koleric - Transforming Negativity Into Art
Adriean Koleric is the writer/artist/letterer of the comic series TRAKOVI and the upcoming series THE SITTER. We talk about how to take negative criticism and use it as fuel instead of an extinguisher, what learning various types of styles can do for your comics and so much more!
TIMESTAMPS
00:50 Initial interest in art
05:30 Dealing with Criticism
13:00 Learning to Grow with Your Own Art
19:00 Getting Noticed
25:00 Horror in Comics
29:30 Favorite Horror Movies
35:00 Art in Horror Comics
37:30 Why Comics?
45:00 Giving Comics more than one issue
50:00 Importance of Community
1:05:30 Adriean’s Links and 2024 Outlook
Find Adriean online:
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdrieanKoleric
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrieankoleric/
Check out Adriean’s website:
www.thinkitem.com
Subscribe to our Newsletter:
https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics1 hr 9 min - Inspired Ink Ep 6 - Dan Price - The BEST Comic Book Convention Tips
Dan Price is the writer/artist of the comic series Bigfoot Knows Karate. Dan gives us his best comic book convention tips from how to gain attention to your table, how things have evolved in the indie industry, and why your old art still matters. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS
00:37 Bigfoot Knows Karate Currently
06:30 How the Comic Scene has Changed
14:00 How Dan Draws
19:00 Success at Conventions
35:00 Dealing with Frustrating Conventions
38:30 Getting New Books
44:00 Different Sizes for Stories
48:30 Advice for Creators
54:30 Where to find Dan and 2024 Outlook
Find Dan online:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/danomyte139
Check out Dan’s website:
www.bigfootknowskarate.com
Subscribe to our Newsletter:
https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics58 min - Inspired Ink Ep 5 - Pat O’Malley - Working With Publishers & The Importance of Editors
Pat O'Malley is the writer of the comic series Popscars. We talk about his experience with publishers of different sizes gives us insight on how to decide the route that’s best for yourself, how an editor can benefit any creative project, why to make the book you want to make and so much more!
TIMESTAMPS
00:47 Time Spent Creating vs Reading
02:30 Current Projects
06:50 Approach to Editing Scripts
14:11 Continuing to Work After First Publishing
22:00 Dealing with Failure
25:30 Letting Ideas Live
27:00 Approaching Publishers
31:40 The Importance of Iconography
36:00 Importance of Networking
45:20 Hardest Challenges Making Comics
50:30 Pat’s Links and 2024 Outlook
Find Pat online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punchpublishing/
Subscribe to our Newsletter:
https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out toBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics54 min
About Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast
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Looking for inspiration in the world of indie comics? You've found it!
"Inspired Ink" by Comix Wellspring is your passport to the vibrant universe of indie comic creators. In each episode, Brandon Bloxdorf dives deep into captivating interviews with talented creators, unraveling their artistic journeys, and exploring what fuels their passion.
Whether you’re an aspiring creator, a fellow artist, or simply someone who appreciates the creative spirit, “Inspired Ink” is designed to uplift, motivate, and offer valuable insights. So join us as we explore the artistry and humanity behind indie comics.