Comic Book Artist

1. Comic Book Artist Michael Burdge

2. Comics have brought entertainment since the 19th century • Some stories were humorous and some were suspenseful • The Golden Age of comics (1930’s-1950’s) • World War II had a big impact on the popularization of comics • After the war, sales dropped slowly until the 70’s • Modern America gets most of its entertainment from television and video • games, leaving comic sales lesser than they once were Brief History of Comic Books

3. Drawing and Art skills are obviously needed • Graphic Design and Paintings skills will be helpful • A vivid imagination will help the artist interpret what the writer has put on • paper • Writing skills will aid the artist so that he can give his input on the story and • dialogue of the comic • The artist must be able to tell a story • Experience Skills, Abilities, and Interests

4. A formal education is not necessarily needed • School helps create a foundation • School also helps to hone and reform one’s skills • It also gives experience • The art school experience will help add tools to the artist’s craft • After art classes, the artist will be more qualified to apply for a position as a • comic book artist Education

5. Finding Work • Usually work as freelancers • Sometimes seek out authors or publishing houses • Writers spread the word that they need artists • Some advertising agencies and product design companies • will hire comic book artists

6. Comic book artists make approximately $100 per page • They make an average salary of $53,080 • More work equals more pay Salary

7. http://www.theartcareerproject.com/wham-pow- blam-blast-your-way-into-a-comic-book-career/559/ Bibliography