Happy, Angry, Awed: Drawing Faces for Webcomics
Shen !, Webcomic Artist, Shen Comix
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1. Introduction
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2. Assignment: Create a 3 panel comic with a facial expression as the punchline
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3. Basic Principles of Drawing Expressions
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4. Expressions Grid
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5. Expressions in Context
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6. The Comic
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7. Final Thoughts
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Project Description
Create a 3-panel comic using a facial expression as the punchline.
ASSIGNMENT
Your assignment is to create a 3-panel comic using a facial expression as the punchline. Start by filling out the chart of expressions to build your library of options. Once you understand how each emotion merges with your character, you're ready to draw.
As you create your 3-panel comic, think about the last panel. It should showcase your character's facial expression; don't use any words! Make the expression do the "talking." This is a great way to better understand your characters and practice your expressions. Good luck my friends, and have fun.
DELIVERABLE
Upload your 3-panel comic that uses an expression as the punchline. A completed assignment includes:
- A completed expression grid
- 3-panel comic that uses an expression
RESOURCES
- Expression Grid (download below and fill out)
- Making Faces: Drawing Expressions for Comics and Cartoons
- Inspiration: Whomp!, Shmorky, Hark! A Vagrant!, Gunshow, Bouletcorp, SMBC, xkcd, Dinosaur Comics, Poppy O'Possum, Blaster Nation, and Andrew Hussie's Adventures.
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