What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- WIP Creating Comics Online - Make perspectives work for you!Link visible for attendees
Creating Comics is a monthly meetup, where we study the craft of drawn narratives with the goal of helping people create their own comics.
We have an exciting session presented by our guest speaker!
(This is an expanded version of the 30 November 2024 talk, "Putting perspective into perspective").
Figures versus backgrounds. One is full of life and fluidity, the other rulers and math, or so many artists believe. But what if I told you that perspective drawing doesn't have to revolve around a meticulously constructed grid? What if I told you that perspective tools can even enhance your figure drawing, no math needed? In this session, we're going to learn how perspective works at the most basic levels and how to use the fundamentals of perspective to bring depth any kind of drawing, even characters in a natural setting. We'll then expand upon that and talk about vanishing points, what they are, why they are, and how to use them without overburdening yourself. Finally, we'll talk about how perspective tools can help us position objects in space quickly. By the end of this session, you'll be ready to make perspective drawing work for you and not the other way around!
Presented by Kristina Stipetic (sskessa)
Website: www.kstipetic.com
Instagram: @kristina.m.stipetic
Tumblr: kstipetic.tumblr.comThe session will be hosted by Mike Armstrong:
https://www.mike-armstrong.com/The link and password to join the Zoom call will be shared the morning of the event to everyone who RSVPs. Be sure to select 'Going' to get it sent over to you.
See you there!
