COMIC BOOK ARTIST

WHAT DO COMIC BOOK ARTISTS DO?

• Illustrates comics by drawing characters and scenes
• Some also write their comics

WORK TASKS

• Drawing with pencils or pens or painting
• Meeting deadlines
• Coloring art
• Writing dialogue

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lots of sitting
• Late nights in the studio

WAGES

• Low: $8.00 per page
• Medium: $100 per page
• High: $4,400 per page

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in comic art

MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS NEEDED

• A vivid imagination
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Drawing and story telling skills

KNOWLEDGE AREAS

• How to shade drawings
• How to write dialogue correctly
• Knowledge of fine arts
• General education

STEPS IN CREATING A COMIC BOOK

• Penciling- draws layout
• Inking- refines pencil with ink
• Coloring- adds color to the black and white drawings
• Lettering- adds words, sound effects and titles