About us
WIP Comics (or Work in Progress Comics, to give it its full name) is a group made to help aspiring artists, writers and comic creators move their ideas and projects forward. We have two monthly meetups — one to discuss what we’re all currently working on, give and receive feedback and constructive criticism on our work and bounce ideas off each other for new projects, and one focused more on the more practical elements of creating comics, from character design to world building.
All skill and experience levels are welcome, from complete beginners to established creators, and our intention is to support each other and create an environment where we can offer and ask for advice without judgement. Everyone has a different style, and there is no single ‘correct’ way to draw, write or tell a story, so we actively encourage a variety of different approaches and people coming from different backgrounds. Whether you want to make a sci-fi, fantasy, superhero, comedy, slice-of-life, autobiographical or any other kind of comic then we’d love to see it and help you get to a point where you’re happy with it.
Beyond the meetups we also have a Discord server where all the members are invited to continue the conversation online.
The group was established by Michal Ingram back in July 2011, and was originally known as the 'Graphic Novels and Comics, Critique and Collaboration Meetup'. It’s gone through various iterations and different organisers, but all with the core idea of helping each other make work we’re proud of. Over the years many people have forged creative partnerships and workshopped ideas with the group that have gone on to become fully realised projects.
We’re a very friendly, laid-back and welcoming group, and apart from advice and feedback then our Meetups are also a great way to meet like-minded people and just hang out to talk about comics.
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WIP Creating Comics Online - How to turn your hand drawn text into a font
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***************************************************************Creating Comics is a monthly meetup, where we study the craft of drawn narratives with the goal of helping people create their own comics.
How to turn your hand drawn text into a font (on a budget)!
In this demo Kama will demonstrate how she transforms her writing into a font - on a budget! Please note that the pace might be a little fast so if you struggle, you can always go back to the recording.
First, we’ll learn a little about Kama and her work and look at some examples of Kama’s fonts in her finished comics and zines. After this, you will see how to make your own fonts! For this, you’re welcome to follow along or sit back and watch.
We start by getting a font template and writing our letters on it. You can work either digitally or on paper. Kama will be working in Procreate on iPad using an Apple Pencil.
It might be easier to watch and try it later, but if you’d like to follow along…
For digital work you will need:
- software in which you can draw, for example Procreate
- an iPad or a drawing tablet with a stylus
For working on paper:
- printer paper
- printer
- scanner or a scanner app on your phone
- a black ink pen like a micron or a brush pen, a ballpoint or pencil might also work, but it would be easier with a black ink pen
Once you have the alphabet on paper, you will scan and upload it online to a tool that will create the font. In it there are a few settings to tweak the letters and Kama will share a couple of nifty tips if there’s time! If you want to create a slightly more complex font the app also has a paid subscription, but this is optional.
There should be time at the end of the demo for questions.
The session will be presented by Kama Mielczarek (Weird is the Best):
https://www.instagram.com/weirdisthebestSee you there!
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