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Comic Keyframing
In this lesson, the art of sequencing your story into panels. You'll learn what to show in them, how to present it, and the best way to capture the emotional tone of every moment.
Clayton Barton
Jul 131 min read


Drawing Characters at Different Distances
In this lesson, we dive into drawing characters at different distances, with a laser focus on the art of simplification.
This isn't about just "drawing smaller" or leaving things out. It's a specific skill... where you know exactly what to leave out and what to keep in to maintain the essence of your character. Mastering this skill allows you to create those epic, expansive scenes without losing their identity.
Clayton Barton
Jun 291 min read


Panel Pacing
Learn how to pace your comic panels like a pro. In this lesson, Clayton Barton shows you how to turn a script into a compelling comic page with dynamic panel layouts, clear storytelling, and powerful visual beats.
Clayton Barton
Jun 81 min read


How to Draw Consistent Characters in Comics
Learn how to draw consistent comic book characters across panels. In this lesson, I’ll take you through the full process of designing a character from scratch. From there, we’ll move into the real test - replicating that character across three different shots, just like you would in an actual comic. Each panel shows the character in a different pose and from a new angle, but the core design, silhouette, and proportions stay locked in.
Clayton Barton
May 311 min read


Facial Storytelling
Discover techniques to craft expressive faces that reveal your character’s personality, motivations, and hidden struggles.
Clayton Barton
Mar 151 min read


Dynamic Panel Shots
In this lesson I'll show you a set of nifty tools you can use to give your comic book pages that elusive 'WOW' factor so many others lack.
Clayton Barton
Feb 211 min read


Slow-Paced Comic Sequences: Part 2
In Part 2 of the Slow-Paced Sequences class we'll continue the discussion on what makes for a riveting, yet steadily paced sequence.
Clayton Barton
Feb 191 min read


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.
Clayton Barton
Feb 101 min read

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