industry research
Reading Log
Reading books on comic theory has fundamentally changed how I approach the medium, due to the language and thought mechanisms they have provided me with. I am far more comfortable and confident in my comic making process after reading Scott McCloud’s work especially, my IRP project was initially inspired after reading ‘Reinventing Comics’.
Publishers, Collaborators, Clients and Stockists
Scribing
Jonathan recommended I look into artist scribing as a career path to support me financially, thus allowing me to spend most of my time working on my less-lucrative passion of comics. Scribe artists attend live events and conferences to create an infographic-style illustration from the conversation topic that is then provided to the hosting company as a resource. This profession can pay around £800-1500 for a day of work, with a structure of higher pay but less frequent jobs. I am considering joining the Sciberia agency to help spring-board into the industry field before eventually integrating it into my commissionable, independent practice (similar to how the past graduate B. Mure has established themself in the industry, having a page on their website specially for ‘Graphic Recording’ so clients can see their scribe work and get in contact directly).
Workshops
Hosting workshops/teaching/giving lectures in schools is an avenue I am interested in as it could provide me with better financial security while still being able to operate in the art industry. However, before doing any formal teaching I would like to try hosting comic meet-up and workshops (with ‘The Panelists’ collective as well as finding a community local once I move back up to York). I want to start working on some proposals for comic workshops at events such as ThoughtBubble Comic Festival and The Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Some other local avenues I could pursue include work at Leeds Art Uni (Comic and Concept Art BA) and York St Johns (Illustration BA).
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