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.