Inspired Ink - The Comix Wellspring Podcast

We talk about avenues to explore to become a self-sufficient artist, why a day job might help your creativity, and what success means as an independent creator. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS01:00 Early Inspirations & Translating Movie Sets to Comics12:23 Using Mixed Media & Storyboarding in Film and TV22:21 Artistic Inspirations & Finding Art30:00 Nailing Down Projects38:04 Producing Books in Different Formats & Tabling at Cons49:40 Knowing When Art is Ready, Finding Success, and Balancing Other Work1:01:15 Pushing Through Rejection1:10:00 2024 OutlookFind Amanda Online:https://www.instagram.com/amandasemlerart/Check out Amanda’s Website:https://amandasemler.comSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out tosales@comixwellspring.comBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more! Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

This week we have writer Frank Martin joining us! We talk about the pros and cons of having a wide variety of creative work, how past work can resurface and become reshaped after time, and why you should always just keep writing no matter what. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!TIMESTAMPS01:00 Thoughts on graded books and the convention experience11:20 Why to choose crowdfunding and creative output22:00 Pushing through creative barriers and story inspiration31:00 The creative process40:00 The importance of continuing to create51:40 Starting advice55:45 2024 OutlookFind Frank Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankthewriter/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/frankthewriterCheck out Frank’s Website:https://frankthewriter.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out tosales@comixwellspring.comBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more! Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

This week we have creator Clara Meath joining us! We talk about figuring out how to survive and keep your mental in check as a creator, the real difference between patience and putting time aside for your craft, and her advice to have success when tabling. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!TIMESTAMPS01:04 Balancing projects04:44 Printing options10:37 Shifting headspaces & No breaks22:11 Tabling approach & Developing social skills37:56 Working through burnout & Creative Process52:37 Process breakdown59:11 2024 OutlookFind Clara online:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clara_meathCheck out Clara’s website:https://www.storenvy.com/stores/1127706-comics-and-art-by-clara-meathSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out tosales@comixwellspring.comBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more! Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

This week we have creator and actor Tony Wolf joining us! We talk about how pursuing two passions can both benefit the other, the creative struggle of balancing passions and life, and why even slow progress is great progress as a creator. TIMESTAMPS00:50 Acting, comics, introvert and extrovert14:50 Comic educational resources and finding time26:50 Doing things for yourself and finding success41:50 Involvement in Cosmic Lion and finding community1:08:30 2024 OutlookFind Tony Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonywolfness/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tonywolfnessCheck out Tony’s Website:https://www.tonywolfactor.com/blog.htmlAl Davis did more than just win as the Raiders Owner and General Manager I CBS Sports:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGyETsqumVQSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out tosales@comixwellspring.comBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more! Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

On this week's episode of Inspired Ink, we have creator Tony McMillen joining us! We talk about Tony’s unique way of approaching his inking, why every idea you have will advance you, and how the more you know the more you can pull from to inspire. All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS01:00 Stylistic influences & processes 11:00 Pushing through your own barriers & evolving24:00 Creating on a long timeline and the ebbs and flows of output33:30 Freedom in Indie Comics and inspirations51:30 2024 OutlookFind Tony Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonymcmillen/?hl=enCheck out Tony’s website:https://www.tonymcmillen.comSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out tosales@comixwellspring.comBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more! Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

Welcome back to Inkspired Ink! This week on the show we have legendary independent creator Dan Mendoza joining us! We talk about how animation has influenced his style, Dan’s journey on creating his successful imprint Still Ill Comics, and the vital role that we all play when meeting anyone who supports our work. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS01:00 Involvement with CWS05:12 Origins in comics10:45 Animation to comics & artistic influences15:20 The need to work on things vs burnout19:00 Creating an imprint29:40 Running a business, conventions, and checking ego49:00 Diversifying characters and audience1:01:00 2024 OutlookFind Dan online:Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ARTofDANMENDOZAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StillIllComicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofdanmendozaCheck out Dan’s websites:www.stillillcomics.comhttps://www.flowcode.com/page/stillillprincessSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out tosales@comixwellspring.comBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more! Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

Dive into the world of comic book creation with Anna Peterson on the Inspired Ink podcast by Comix Wellspring. Explore how TV writing, storyboarding, crowdfunding, and the art of lettering and design play a pivotal role in making comics.TIMESTAMPS00:55 Solo workflow management04:55 Bringing film & TV storyboarding to comics08:47 The pace of comic production & crowdfunding mindset12:25 Structuring a story16:30 Origin of Rifters and creating characters20:55 Fine-tuning dialogue24:00 Design process and animation hopes29:00 Future stories and balancing projects32:50 Lettering experience37:20 Character designs and coloring42:10 2024 OutlookFind Anna online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpeterson7689Check out Anna’s website:https://annapeterson7689.wixsite.com/my-siteSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out tosales@comixwellspring.comBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more! Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

We have artist and creator Rick Lopez joining us today! We talk about the life of the creator, ways to template your comics for higher efficiency, and our love for comics that inspired us to make comics. All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS01:00 Tabling anywhere and everywhere04:15 Artistic inspiration07:45 Early comic inspirations16:45 Artists to study18:45 Finding balance on the page22:00 Balancing work and creative work24:45 Working traditionally32:00 Figuring out the process40:00 Other projects51:00 Staying motivated57:55 2024 OutlookFind Rick online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomdazed/https://www.instagram.com/nextpanelpress/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/_DOOMdazedCheck out Rick’s website:https://doomdazed.bigcartel.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out tosales@comixwellspring.comBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more! Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

This week we have creator Melissa Capriglione joining us. We talk about the process of finding a graphic novel agent and working with a publisher, how LGBTQ Comics have transformed over the years, and fun with color theory! All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS01:00 Pitching a graphic novel06:20 Working with editors and agents09:00 Deciding to take a book to a publisher12:00 Royalties and advances process15:45 Finding an agent19:30 Pros of major and indie publishing26:00 The Creation process33:30 Original artistic inspiration38:40 LGBTQ+ in comics45:30 The importance of creating for yourself48:20 2024 OutlookFind Melissa online:Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mcapriglioneartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcapriglioneart/Check out Melissa’s website:https://www.mcapriglione.artSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out tosales@comixwellspring.comBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more! Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics

We have publisher and creators Jon Jones and Jack Egan of WTF Comics joining us today! We talk about their experience as comic book publishers, what a comic book collective means to them and how they want to change the indie comic book industry. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!TIMESTAMPS01:00 Timeline for creation05:00 Diversity in creation09:10 Managing expectations15:00 Navigating the business side25:00 WTF’s Philosophy34:00 Importance of patience36:00 Advice for other publishers47:45 Next few years for WTF Comics55:20 Sticking with comics1:01:00 2024 OutlookFind WTF Comics Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WTFcomicbooks?mibextid=ZbWKwLCheck out WTF’s Website:https://www.Wtfcomicbooks.comSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0Find Comix Wellspring Online:https://linktr.ee/comixwellspringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwellspringTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ComixWellSpringCheck out the Comix Wellspring Website:https://www.comixwellspring.com/Comix Wellspring Global Comix:https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2Check out our Blue Lined Paper!https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/Use our prepress templates:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZhFor any print questions, reach out tosales@comixwellspring.comBrandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more! Find Brandon online:https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics