So has anyone ever gotten an artist to work for free?

Drowemos · Post by **Drowemos** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:09 am

blackaby wrote:I did start out there with an absolutely bleeding incredible artist, though, who created some insanely awesome characters and you know, is just brilliant. I'm pretty sure that helped a lot.

How did that happen? Did you know the artist before hand or did you use your mutant artist control powers?

Mo · Post by Mo » Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:56 am

pierce studios wrote:The first is Doppies, which was a joint effort with cookie that we BOTH thought up and BOTH agreed to do together....

Woah woah wait... You aren't gonna pay me!? I'M OUT!

Actually, there are a few comic writers I'd totally draw for free for because they're brilliant and stuff. If, you know, they were looking for an artist and I had the time.
I confess I usually ignore "Writer looking for artist" posts/ads unless I know the person and like what they do. But then, it's not like I'm actively looking for more projects to steal my preciousss time.

McDuffies · Post by **McDuffies** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:49 pm

pierce studios wrote:The first is Doppies, which was a joint effort with cookie that we BOTH thought up and BOTH agreed to do together....
Woah woah wait... You aren't gonna pay me!? I'M OUT!

I confess I usually ignore "Writer looking for artist" posts/ads unless I know the person and like what they do.

I read them. I find them funny. I often toy with the possibility of stealing their ideas for fun, but then I realise that my own ideas are better.

Biev · Post by **Biev** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:35 am

I'm one of the artists that replied and said yeah sure, I'll draw your comic. Then I got started and realized it was taking a lot longer than when I draw my own stuff, that my own comic was suffering as a result, and that I really needed to clean the house and do the bills. So, though I'm still interested, I'll have to work on this in my spare spare time. Heh, there's a chance it will get done. I plan on living for another 50 or 60 years.

I've offered to draw a comic for my husband before. It would have been called Trevor, the Emo Vampire ;o) I thought that had potential.

Oh, and I'd draw for Remus any day. I'm a big fan

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:58 am

mcDuffies wrote: I often toy with the possibility of stealing their ideas for fun, but then I realise that my own ideas are better.

I so want to steal your idea about stealing ideas.

RemusShepherd · Post by **RemusShepherd** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:41 am

Biev wrote:Oh, and I'd draw for Remus any day. I'm a big fan

Awwww.

By the way, folks -- this newbie is *mine*. She has a 'get out of The Box free' ticket, and a 'One mauling from Remus to whoever is mean to her' coupon.

Back on topic, though, it's not difficult to get an artist to work with you. The key is to offer money. Buster -- by all appearances a professional artist -- posted just a few months ago exactly what he'd need to work on a comic. If you can promise artists a few hundred dollars a month, I don't think you'd have any problem getting one to work for you. Alternatively, have a track record for setting up sites that generate income, and promise the artist half the profits. Hell, you can even try offering to pay them in sexual favors. Just make sure they get something out of the partnership. Saying 'I need an artist won't somebody please help' isn't going to get you anywhere.

Pounce · Post by **Pounce** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:10 am

Hey Remus do you have a link to that? I'm very interested in what Buster had to say about that.

RemusShepherd · Post by **RemusShepherd** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:27 am

pounce wrote:Hey Remus do you have a link to that? I'm very interested in what Buster had to say about that.

Well, you can search as well as I can.

But here's the thread I remember.

Pounce · Post by **Pounce** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:07 am

Ah Thanks, It wasn't clear to me that you were refering to thread on this board or else where.

Dr Legostar · Post by **Dr Legostar** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:31 am

Keffria wrote:It's easy to get an artist to agree to work on a project with you, but much harder to get them to actually draw anything.

::shakes fist at keff, among others::

Godai · Post by **Godai** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:19 am

Does happen.

Ironically enough, I had it the other way round.

"Man, wouldn't you write something for me?"

and

"You think this kind of comic would fill in a niche? Would you write a script for me to illustrate tis kind of story?"

No kidding. And I'm not an amazing writer and to add only published two online comics before these people came to me :\

And no, I don't fell like "you make the dinner and I open the door". In fact, many artists are great; many of them would probably write something to illustrate. But most artists are JUST that - artists. There is some reason why the writer/illustrator team is a standard in comic creation.

I, for one, can draw a little. But there are people who do it much better and let them do it. I'm just damn happy I managed to have such people by my side willing to co-operate.

Rickford · Post by **Rickford** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:07 am

Well, I at least am pretty happy with the writer/artisc collab we I got going on. Pip comes up with the scripts and ideas (Although I still chip in if I have anthing that sounds good), and I do all the artwork and site maintenance. I've know Pip for years though, and we're pretty much agreed that I think his writing is awesome and he thinks my artwork is awesome.

Blackaby · Post by **Blackaby** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:00 pm

drowemos wrote:
blackaby wrote:I did start out there with an absolutely bleeding incredible artist, though, who created some insanely awesome characters and you know, is just brilliant. I'm pretty sure that helped a lot.
How did that happen? Did you know the artist before hand or did you use your mutant artist control powers?

I'd known the artist for... shit, well it must be about five years now. We've never met in real life, but we've been friends online for like forever. One day we'll meet up.

Biev · Post by **Biev** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:07 pm

See, that's important because if you don't know them so well, it will be hard to tell them when you think their idea for this one strip sucks, or for them to tell you you need to redraw an entire panel : P Old friends are usually able to handle ego bruises. And long lasting couples, well.. I guess they'd fight, but the make up sex would make it all better ^.^

Blackaby · Post by **Blackaby** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:23 pm

Yeah, well, I'm having one heck of a time trying to get any comic out of my boyfriend.

Reactor · Post by **Reactor** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:07 am

Well, I am looking for an artist too, as I simply haven't the time to keep "Luna" to a regular schedule, and have dozens and dozens of already written scripts that I haven't time to illustrate.

I know it will be practically impossible to find anyone, especially the RIGHT person, but figured I'd make half an effort.

Post by **Mercury Hat** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:27 am

blackaby wrote:Yeah, well, I'm having one heck of a time trying to get any comic out of my boyfriend.

I only ever managed to get one out of mine and it took weeks of pestering. Never try to pair up with someone who has a lower comic output than yourself.

Dr Legostar · Post by **Dr Legostar** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:32 am

Mercury Hat wrote:
blackaby wrote:Yeah, well, I'm having one heck of a time trying to get any comic out of my boyfriend.
I only ever managed to get one out of mine and it took weeks of pestering. Never try to pair up with someone who has a lower comic output than yourself.

i bet if you'd asked him to draw porn there wouldn't have been a problem.

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:16 am

i bet if you'd asked him to make porn there wouldn't have been a problem.

Vorticus · Post by **Vorticus** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:56 am

Looks like War is getting a new reputation...