Ralph Contreras
I'm a graphic designer and proud comic book nerd living in Santa Fe, NM. I have aspirations of becoming a professional comic book artist.
I've been reading comics for over 25 years. I owned and ran my own comic shop for 5 years. I've set up this blog to archive my journey from comic fan to comic creator. I'm posting my character designs, pencil drawing, digital inks and some fun free comic resources.
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Comic Book Graphic Design
About the Author
My name’s Rafael "Ralph" Contreras, I'm a graphic designer and proud comic book nerd living in Santa Fe, NM. I have aspirations of becoming a professional comic book artist.
I've been reading comics for over 25 years. I owned and ran my own comic shop for 5 years. I've set up this blog to archive my journey from comic fan to comic creator. I'm posting my character designs, pencil drawing, digital inks and some fun free comic resources.
I'm always interest in making new friends and contacts, so drop me a line any time. - Shazam!
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How to Draw Comic Books Archive
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How to Draw: Storytelling
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How to Draw: Heroic Anatomy
Posted on December 21, 2011 | No CommentsHow to Draw: Heroic Anatomy By tremendous popular demand, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the second-ever BEST OF BASIC TRAINING trade paperback! This special 112-page book is the second in this... -
Wizard How To Draw: Advanced Techniques
Posted on December 14, 2011 | No CommentsWizard How To Draw: Advanced Techniques OVER 25 ART LESSONS ON ADVANCED TECHNIQUES & CRAFTING YOUR COMICS! Advanced techniques of Covers, Inking, Mood, Coloring, Digital Painting, How to Letter, Creating... -
Wizard How to Draw: Character Creation
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Your Life in Comics: 100 Things for Guys to Write and Draw
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Draw & Paint Fantasy Females
Posted on November 23, 2011 | No CommentsDraw & Paint Fantasy Females Readers will learn how to draw and paint truly fabulous fantasy females with this practical and inspirational guide for improver artists. Fleming demonstrates the basics... -
Hell Beasts: How to Draw Grotesque Fantasy Creatures
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsHell Beasts: How to Draw Grotesque Fantasy Creatures Let loose the beasts of hell with top gaming artist Jim Pavelec (“Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering” and many others). The... -
Mechaforce: Draw Futuristic Robots
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsMechaforce: Draw Futuristic Robots That Fly, Fight, Battle And Brawl This book offers an exploration of the mecha comic style, revealing the secrets behind robot anatomy and imaginative machinery.It presents... -
Manga Studio EX 4
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Creating Characters with Personality
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Creative Character Design
Posted on October 19, 2011 | No CommentsCreative Character Design Create compelling, original characters using archetypes and design elements such as shadows and line with the tips and techniques found in this image-packed book. Bryan Tillman bridges... -
How To Draw Magic and Fantasy Supersize
Posted on October 12, 2011 | No CommentsHow To Draw Magic and Fantasy Supersize Seeking to prove your mettle as a wizard or warrior of the sequential arts? Is your pen mightier than any sword? Do the... -
How To Draw Superpowered Villains Supersize
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsHow To Draw Superpowered Villains Supersize Got the itch to conquer the comics world with your depictions of villains, fiends, mad scientists, and more? Out for vengeance against those who... -
How To Draw Superpowered Heroes Supersize
Posted on September 28, 2011 | No CommentsHow To Draw Superpowered Heroes Supersize Bitten by the radioactive drawing bug giving you the insatiable desire to draw superpowered heroes? Terrified of tackling the task because you lack the... -
How to Draw Chiller Monsters, Werewolves, Vampires, and Zombies
Posted on September 21, 2011 | No CommentsHow to Draw Chiller Monsters, Werewolves, Vampires, and Zombies From movies to comics to graphic novels, monsters and their ilk tap into the terror that lurks in the darkest regions...
