Alright, let’s dive into what I’ve been messing with lately – jab comics updates!
So, I was kicking around, trying to find a fun little side project. I landed on the idea of making these super short, punchy comics – think single-panel gags, you know? Something quick and easy to digest. I started by brainstorming a bunch of random ideas. I literally just grabbed a notebook and started scribbling down anything that popped into my head, no matter how stupid it sounded. The goal was just to get the creative juices flowing.
Next up, I needed to actually draw something. I’m no artist, let me tell you. But I figured, hey, that’s part of the fun! I decided to keep the art style super simple – basic shapes, thick lines, the whole shebang. I started sketching out the first few ideas using a cheap graphics tablet I picked up online a while back. The first few attempts were… rough. Like, REALLY rough. But I kept at it. I used Krita and just keep things very simple at first.
After drawing a few initial panels I wanted to refine the workflow a bit. I realized I was spending way too much time fiddling with line weights and shading (even though there wasn’t much shading to begin with!). I decided to try out some pre-made comic templates and brushes in Krita. It saved me a ton of time. I could just drop in a basic panel layout and then focus on the actual drawing and the punchline.
Then I wanted to get some feedback before going too far. I threw a couple of them up on my social media, just to see what people thought. Honestly, I was expecting crickets. But surprisingly, a few people actually liked them! Some even gave me suggestions for new jokes or ways to improve the art. That was a huge boost.
I started thinking about consistency. If I wanted to keep this thing going, I needed to find a way to pump out comics on a regular schedule. I decided to aim for one new comic every week. It seemed like a manageable goal, at least for now. To help me stay on track, I created a simple Trello board. Each comic idea got its own card, and I moved the cards through the different stages: “Idea,” “Sketching,” “Inking,” “Coloring,” and “Published.”
Now, about sharing these little guys… At first, I was just posting them randomly on my personal social media accounts. But I figured it might be cool to create a dedicated space for them. So, I started a separate account just for the comics. I am using Instagram for now, but I am thinking about a small website later.
Here’s the plan for next: I’m going to keep experimenting with different art styles and joke formats. I also want to try some collaborations with other artists or writers. I think that could be a fun way to shake things up. And most importantly, I’m just going to keep drawing and keep learning.
That’s pretty much where I’m at with the jab comics. It’s a fun little creative outlet, and I’m excited to see where it goes. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll actually be good at drawing!
