Are Cartoonists Masochists?
So, you are in effect in self-imposed solitary confinement. In which case don’t be afraid to make your cell as comfortable as possible. It’s nice to have a window with a nice view. OK, that doesn’t work for everyone if you are easily distracted, but then maybe you just aren’t commited enough if your mind wanders that easy. Have a coffee machine so you don’t need to leave the room. Music works for me, and depending on my mood, or what I’m trying to work on, can help enormously. Really whatever works for you, but there’s nothing wrong with being comfortable. As to copying, well it’s a given that most cartoonists, if not all, start out by copying the work of a cartoonist that they admire. There’s absolutely nothing wrong in that. It’s a great way to learn tecnique, lettering, shading, etc. When you are just starting out grab afew newspapers, comics, or whatever. Find something you like the look of and start copying. It’s amazing how quickly things start to come together. Before you know i
