How Do You Make Money Drawing Comic Books?
If you love drawing comics as a hobby, you have many options for taking it to another level to make some money. Talented comic book artists can work for themselves, for a publisher or do a little of both. If you can draw in a variety of styles, or have distinctive characters in one of your comic books, your chances to make money drawing comic books increase dramatically. Step 1 Arrange a portfolio. Take your best samples and place them in a binder or notebook between clear plastic sheets. If you have published comics, place them at the front of the book with the name of the publication and print dates highlighted. Include a typed resume for reference. Step 2 Concentrate on the visual appeal of your work first. Whether you are toting samples around to publishing houses, clients or printing the work on your own, be aware that style and flash sells. Work to improve your illustrations, and pay special attention to drawing urban landscapes. Think of Gotham City in the Batman comics and othe