In this lesson, instructor George Pratt will teach you how to choose the right moment to illustrate. You will learn to select the best snapshot of an action that represents the overall narrative. George will lecture on the strategies for penciling your final composition and explain how that image moves on to get inked. Then, you will look at how the master illustrators applied this process to their sequential art.

This lesson belongs to Comics 1: Intro to Sequential Art. In this 12-week course, renowned comic and fine artist George Pratt will teach you the fundamentals of comics and sequential art. You will learn how to turn a story into a visual narrative. George will demonstrate how to make layouts and breakdown sketches, the key components to composing a story. He will lecture on the foundational elements that are the building blocks of a comic book page. You will examine the work of master comic illustrators as George lectures on their techniques. After this course, you will have developed the knowledge to start telling compelling visual stories.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

Comics 1: Intro to Sequential Art Companion Guide