Author Archives: Max West

About Max West

I am a freelance artist and the creator of Sunnyville Stories, an independent slice-of-life comics series.

Three Sour Notes

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Max West

Hot on the heels of the other two works I’ve discussed before (“Worlds Apart” and “Rusty Against the World“), I’m going to share yet another piece that I will be displaying at the Anthrocon 2012 art show. This piece is … Continue reading →

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Review: Casey the Pillow Fighter

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Max West

As a favor, I thought I’d do a review of a small press comic that I picked up while attending the MoCCA Festival 2012 – Casey the Pillow Fighter by Gary Cohen and Louie Chin. Casey the Pillow Fighter is … Continue reading →

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Rusty Against the World

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Max West

I’m going to share with you a painting I did. This will probably be the cover for Sunnyville Stories episode 8, which won’t enter production until probably next year. This will also be one of the four pieces I display … Continue reading →

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Worlds Apart

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Max West

About two months are left now before Anthrocon 2012. I’ve chosen the four pieces that I will display in this year’s art show. I’ve had to give this a lot of thought and I’ve selected carefully. I’m going to share … Continue reading →

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How to Use Dry Brush

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Max West

I’ve taught you how to ink comics. I’ve told you how to ink with a brush. You think you know all there is to know about inking comics…WELL, YOU’D BETTER THINK AGAIN! I’m going to talk to you today about … Continue reading →

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Review: the Snowman

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Max West

As I prepare for my trip to Manchester tomorrow, I thought I’d share another book review today. This book is one that I believe has much potential for those out there who want to learn how to make comics, especially … Continue reading →

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Getting Inspiration for Comics

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Max West

Quite sometime ago, I talked to you about how to get ideas for your comics. That article is a good start (go back and read it if you haven’t already) – but some of you may need more of a … Continue reading →

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Review: Drawings Words & Writing Pictures

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Max West

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a book review. You’ve probably read some of the basic books on comics theory like the works of Scott McCloud and Will Eisner. But there are those of you who want a more thorough … Continue reading →

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How I Color a Drawing

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Max West

For today’s blog post, I thought I’d do something a little different. As all of you know, I’ll be heading to Anthrocon this June and I’m already planning what to put in the art show. I’ll submit one color piece … Continue reading →

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Unconventional Inking Tools

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Max West

In the past, I’ve talked about the various tools that are commonly used for inking comics. I’ve brought up dipping pens, technical drawing pens, and the brush in their use for inking comics. These aren’t the only tools used. Since … Continue reading →

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