Jesse Hamm returns with a look at the differences between drawing and cartooning.
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Carousel 020: Problem Solving
Posted on Feb. 11, 2020
Jesse Hamm returns with some great tips to solve some of the more common problems you may face when drawing a story.
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Carousel 019: Close Read of Batman Year One
Posted on Jan. 14, 2020
Jesse Hamm starts off the New Year right with a deep-dive look at Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's classic Batman: Year One.
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Carousel 018: Anatomy
Posted on Nov. 12, 2019
Jesse Hamm talks about how crucial anatomy is to storytelling and offers ten tips to help improve your work!
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Carousel 017: Backgrounds
Posted on Oct. 8, 2019
Jesse Hamm talks about every artist's favorite bugaboo: BACKGROUNDS!
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Carousel 016: Outside Influences
Posted on Sep. 10, 2019
Jesse Hamm writes about outside influences for cartoonists, and what fields of study could benefit the working or aspiring comics artist.
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Carousel 015: Common Sights
Posted on Aug. 13, 2019
Jesse Hamm returns with a list of one dozen key things that you're going to draw OFTEN.
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Carousel 014: Convention Tips
Posted on Jun. 11, 2019
Whether you're just visiting a major convention like Comic-Con this summer, or plan to present your portfolio in a serious search for work, Jesse Hamm has you covered with ten tips for successful convention-ing!
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Carousel 013: Mapping
Posted on May. 14, 2019
Jesse Hamm talks about Mapping, a way of world-building in your comic pages.
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Carousel 012: Thumbnails
Posted on Apr. 9, 2019
Jesse Hamm talks about the importance of using thumbnails to set the stage in your comic art.
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Carousel 011: Close Read: King Tut's Tomb
Posted on Feb. 12, 2019
Jesse Hamm offers an artist's eye view of the work of one of comics' greats: José Luis García-López!
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Carousel 010: Getting Organized
Posted on Jan. 8, 2019
Artist Jesse Hamm starts the New Year off right with some tips on getting organized ... from flat files to receipt boxes, every artist can use this info!
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Carousel 009: The Context of Fantasy
Posted on Nov. 13, 2018
Jesse Hamm writes about what it takes to make your storytelling more grounded in reality, through props, settings, and details.
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Carousel 008: Common Mistakes
Posted on Oct. 9, 2018
Jesse Hamm offers some solid advice on how to improve your page samples for portfolio review.
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Carousel 007: "Meanwhile, back on the ranch..."
Posted on Sep. 11, 2018
Jesse Hamm explains how to transition between scenes in stories, using examples from some comics masters, such as Alex Toth and Mike Mignola.
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Carousel 006: Judging Criticism
Posted on Aug. 14, 2018
Everybody's a critic these days, especially on the Internet. Jesse Hamm shows us how to separate good criticism from bad.
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Carousel 005: Photo Reference: When To Use It
Posted on Jun. 12, 2018
Jesse Hamm explores the age-old artist's question: when to use photo reference.
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Carousel 004: Learning By Comparison
Posted on May. 8, 2018
Jesse Hamm spotlights a story drawn by two different artists--Dan Adkins and Alex Toth, no less--and contrasts their differing styles and choices.
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Carousel 003: Drawing From Observation
Posted on Apr. 10, 2018
Jesse Hamm writes about drawing from observation ... and how to make that work better for you as an artist.
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Carousel 002: "Dealing" Broken Rules
Posted on Mar. 13, 2018
Jesse Hamm is back for his second installment of Carousel, with some great advice for artists!
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Carousel #001: How to Draw Everything!
Posted on Feb. 13, 2018
Comic-Con welcomes Jesse Hamm, our newest Toucan contributor! Jesse's "Carousel" column will post the second Tuesday of every month and deal with advice and tips for both artists.