There are hundreds of better tutorials and a variety of great books on these same subjects, but people ask me for tutorials anyway.

I understand, because it's easier for me to learn from someone near my own skill level. As I get better, I find myself learning from more accomplished artists, and when I reach their level, I'm suddenly learning things from even more experienced artists.

I'm flattered you care what I have to say about Doing Art. Thanks for your interest, and I hope these are useful! If you want me to make a specific tutorial, e-mail me at kingtut at thepussinboots dot net.
When I used to hang out on Elfwood, I got tips from many great artists, but my friend Risto-Matti J. Kääriäinen was kind enough to make me a personal tutorial on his techniques for drapery. Since I possibly get more compliments on my clothing folds than any other single aspect of my art, I really owe him for this!

Learn how to make your characters look different from one another without cheating. Using different hairstyles and clothing are important, of course, but don't forget facial features, age, ethnicity and distinguishing marks. Check it out!

This is a very simple tutorial to help you start inking with confidence. Any artist might find this useful, but comic artists especially will find that varying line weights and strokes can produce better motion and emotion in their work. It's hammer time!

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