NOTES FROM SAW
Here’s the place to check out everything that’s been going on at SAW including what we're learning, reading and drawing.
SEPTEMBER SAW STUDENT INTERVIEW: NAOMI VOLAIN
Returning for the September edition of SAW student interviews, where SAW members discuss their experience as comics creators. Conducted by Donna Druchunas and featuring California-based artist, Naomi Volain.
JUNE SAW STUDENT INTERVIEW: LYNN VON SIEN
This is the first in a series of interviews with SAW students discussing their experience as comics creators. Conducted by Donna Druchunas and featuring Minnesota-based graphic storyteller, Lynn Von Sien.
A different kind of end of month report
This month, we’re bringing you something a little bit different for our monthly report: a summary of the SAW 2021 online survey that we sent out to members in August of this year. We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming in the new year. In the meantime, keep an eye out on our social media for announcements about some upcoming projects we’re excited to share with you all!
Spot SAW from Main Street!
Check it out! We have a sign! You can now easily spot us whenever you're travelling along south Main Street here in Gainesville, Florida.
IN-PERSON Weeklong Workshop: October 18-22, 2021 CANCELLED
Weeklong workshop: October 18-22, 2021 with Emma Jensen!
Come to SAW's weeklong workshop to get creative focus! Jumpstart a new comics project, or get a wayward project back on track.
The Creative Process in 43 Hayao Miyazaki Screengrabs
The Creative Process in 43 Hayao Miyazaki Screengrabs
SAW UPDATES!
What’s been going on at SAW lately? Check out what we’ve all been up to the last few weeks with the SAW gang, SAW courses, and the Mighty Network groups!
The Small Project BEFORE The Project
For anyone working on what feels like (or is) a "big idea" and not knowing how to start. OFTEN, a creator will make a small piece, either to get moving, or not realizing it is about to become a bigger thing. This is great, and it's encouraged! See more.
Layne Glasgow and the Artistic Process
An insight on the Artistic Process from Student and Graphic Novelist, Layne Glasgow.
Enhance your Comics with Basic Lettering (Video Tutorial)
Comics are all about drawing words and writing art (think about it), but not every comic needs lettering or bubbles. In fact, there are many amazing silent comics out there that tell a story without ever using a thought bubble! However, including lettering and balloons in comics are very common. These inclusions can sometimes even enhance your comics.