Jerzy Drozd
Teaching Artist and Cartoonist
Jerzy Drozd
Teaching Artist and Cartoonist
Audio journals on making and teaching comics.
In my ongoing effort to keep my energy up (and not get sick), I employed a time-tested strategy to recharge my batteries. In this TPD I look at whether or not I have a personal history bias and whether or
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This morning I noticed that I’m starting to feel under the weather, so I share a little bit about how I hope to manage my energy this week so as to not exacerbate my cold while still maintaining my deadlines.
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After looking at my schedule and realizing I have workshop and teaching events every day this week, I look at how I might manage my energy and time to fit my art work into smaller time boxes. Links mentioned: Boulder
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Today I finished editing the latest episode of the Saturday Supercast and went to see Big Hero 6, which led me to some thoughts on violence in adventure stories. Links mentioned: Boulder and Fleet: Adventurers for Hire The Saturday Supercast
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Today I tried some painting techniques while working on the upcoming Robo Force comic, and before I dive into editing an episode of the Saturday Supercast I share some art journaling. Links mentioned: The Robo Force Comic Eva’s Art Soundoff
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The end of the week suggests an opportunity to review the to-do list and see how I did. What did I intend to do, what didn’t I accomplish, and how will I take that knowledge into the next week? Links
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I worked more on the colors for the upcoming Robo Force comic and taught a class today, and in this TPD I share a few reflections about them. Links mentioned: The Robo Force Comic Rob Stenzinger’s Polytechnicast The Penny Stamps
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I was triggered by an innocent phrase while listening to one of Ashley Knapp’s Art SoundOff reflections, which led me down a philosophical wondering about why we justify our choices. Links mentioned: Ashley Knapp’s Art SoundOffs Owen Jollands’ Art SoundOffs
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Today I share some observations about “getting to the good part” of a project as well as some tips and warnings about coloring in Manga Studio/Clip Studio Paint. Links mentioned: Manga Studio/Clip Studio Paint Ray Frenden’s Manga Studio brushes Delilah
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While ruminating on why I find it difficult to switch between “drawing mode” and “social mode,” I discovered a solution. Listen for when I surprise myself with the realization. Links mentioned: The Robo Force comic Boulder and Fleet: Adventurers for
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