Jesse Hamm

JESSE HAMM’S CAROUSEL Carousel 008: Common Mistakes Over the years, I’ve given my share of portfolio reviews, and there are certain mistakes and problems that I see again and again.…

JESSE HAMM’S CAROUSEL Carousel 007: “Meanwhile, back on the ranch…” When you’re in the midst of drawing a scene in a comic, it’s often easy to imagine the next image…

JESSE HAMM’S CAROUSEL Carousel 006: Judging Criticism Criticism! The artist’s bête noire! Whether you’re a hobbyist or aiming to draw professionally, the criticism your work receives can help you improve. Some…

JESSE HAMM’S CAROUSEL Carousel 005: Photo Reference: When To Use It Suppose you’re nearing the end of a day drawing comics. You’ve only got one panel left to draw: a…

JESSE HAMM’S CAROUSEL Carousel 004: Learning By Comparison It’s often instructive to compare different artists’ approaches to the same subject matter. Sometimes, this shows how one approach works better than…

JESSE HAMM’S CAROUSEL Carousel 003: Drawing From Observation There are all sorts of ways to improve your drawing skills—reading articles, practicing in your sketchbook, taking a class—and each method will…

JESSE HAMM’S CAROUSEL Carousel 002: “Dealing” Broken Rules Long, long ago, fitness maven Richard Simmons used to advertise a weight-loss program called “Deal-A-Meal.” The idea behind Deal-A-Meal was that users…

Carousel By Jesse Hamm Carousel #001: How to Draw Everything! Comic-Con welcomes our newest monthly contributor to the Toucan Blog, Jesse Hamm! Jesse has worked as an essayist, portraitist, storyboarder, and book…