Dec 26, 2024
1 min read
Updated: Jan 3, 2025
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IN THIS ARTICLE
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Introduction
WRITTEN BY
Clayton Barton
Founder · Instructor · Mentor
A professional comic book artist and educator, Clayton has helped thousands of artists around the world improve their skills and bring their ideas to life through comics.
“Talent is merely the motivation to master that which you’re most passionate about.”
— CLAYTON BARTON
BACKGROUNDS/ENVIRONMENTS
DRAWING BACKGROUNDS BEHIND
CHARACTERS
Clayton Barton
Dec 26, 2024 · 1 min read
In this lesson I'm going to show you exactly how I tackle backgrounds behind characters, in panels of any size, and view point.
BACKGROUNDS/ENVIRONMENTS
Introduction to Drawing Forest Environments
In this lesson I'm going to show you how to draw forest environments from the ground up, starting with rough, messy shapes and transforming them into rich, atmospheric forests that could serve as the perfect backdrop for your storytelling.
By Clayton Barton · Nov 4, 2025
SEQUENTIAL STORYTELLING
Slow-Paced Comic Sequences: Part 1
In this lesson, we'll focus on the art of deceleration—making moments expand and breathe on the page.
By Clayton Barton · Feb 9, 2025
BACKGROUNDS/ENVIRONMENTS
Secondary Establishing Shots
In this lesson I'll walk you through the process of sketching up Secondary Establishing Shots that draw readers in and get them immersed.
By Clayton Barton · Dec 26, 2024
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