Webcomic Alliance

This episode was recorded on site at an Artist Retreat that Dawn, Chris, and Byron attended over the Labor Day weekend of 2023. The event was put on by Adventura Events, and we were joined by three additional artists as we talked about the pros and cons of funding your comics via Ko-Fi, Patreon, and Kickstarter. We also dip into using Fan Art to help promote your own I.P. (intellectual property) and if that's a good idea or not, as well as where and where not to use copyrighted characters in promoting your art at conventions or on the internet. The event went really well and it was great to meet other artists and share stories and tips while having a good time at a great Airbnb home that had a swimming pool, hot tub, phenomenal kitchen, and a living room large enough for all of us to relax. Adventura Events will be doing a similar event again next year, and we'll be there for sure.

We're Back, Baby! Never say never in this crazy world of ours! We are all getting back into our drawing grooves and had a lot to talk about, so we have come back to the old Webcomic Alliance and started up our 13th season! In this episode, Dawn has a big announcement about a new graphic novel she's created. She also delves into the website Ko-Fi, which is essentially a Patreon designed specifically for artists, and it's more than cool. Chris then chats about a new piece of hardware he's experimenting with that will allow him to have a monitor at his table without using an electricity from the comic con. Drezz talks about his successful commission strategy and how it's networking in the digital world. And finally, Byron talks about his comeback to drawing after finding the right ADHD medication. Plus we talk about the "Oppenheimer" film and that slips us into a variety of topics that are hopefully fun to listen to! These are the items and websites mentioned in the podcast:  Blerd.com Ko-fi.com ROMOSS 30000mAh Power Bank QQH 15.5" USB portable monitor

After 12 years, we are saying goodbye to the Webcomic Alliance.  A sad day is upon us. This will be our final podcast and in keeping with our theme of helping webcomic creators of all types, we chat about the most recent comic conventions we attended and give some input to what is working for us these days, and hopefully you can draw some ideas from our discussions.  We want to thank each and everyone of our listeners for sticking with us over the past 12 years as we handled all types of personal and professional issues, especially the COVID-19 pandemic of the past two years which will have a lasting effect on how comic conventions operate.

Podcast #256: We're Boned! COVID-19 and Comic Conventions. Tonight we're talking about dealing with comic conventions and COVID-19. We invited Denis Lachapelle of Wilkesboro Comic Con to join us as they too had to cancel their comic con due to COVID-19 restrictions and issues. With Dawn Griffin, Chris Flick, Drezz Rodriquez, Byron Wilkins, and special guest Denis Lachapelle of Wilkesboro Comic Con. 

Fan Art by Aron Mason Podcast #255: Using Drawing Challenges to Re-Engage in Comics Tonight we're talking about how to use drawing challenges to re-engage yourself in your art and in drawing your comics. With the hashtag #SixFanArts making the rounds, we thought it would be fun to talk about this challenge. Plus, we talk about the new Facebook page for us "seasoned" webcomic creators called "The Webcomic Panelists." With Dawn Griffin, Chris Flick, Drezz Rodriquez, and Byron Wilkins. Also, a HUGE thank you to Aron Mason for drawing us all as superheroes! Very cool!

Podcast #254: Saturday Morning Cartoons! Tonight we're talking about the cartoons from our youth that influenced us artists. From the commercials to eating cereal, we explore the whole experience of the cartoons we watched and how they eventually influenced our webcomics. With Dawn Griffin, Chris Flick, Drezz Rodriquez, and Byron Wilkins.

Podcast #253: Avoiding Con Crud Tonight we're talking about steps you can take to help protect yourself, and others, from catching the dreaded "con crud." In light of the Corona virus spreading, we thought it was a good topic to cover. Just to be clear, we're not medical experts, we're just sharing our personal experiences of attending conventions and trade shows over the past 10 to 20 years. With Dawn Griffin, Chris Flick, and Byron Wilkins. "U Can't Touch Face" by Rocky Mountain Mike on YouTube.

Podcast #252: Happy Happy Joy Joy! Tonight we talk about things over the years that have motivated us to keep on drawing, plus a couple suggestions on what you may do as an artist to try help improve your attitude. Plus we learn what an ocular migraine is! With Dawn Griffin, Chris Flick, and Byron Wilkins.

Podcast #251: Webcomics 10 Years Later. Tonight we talk about the changes in the Webcomics industry in the past decade and how artists, or businesses in general, need to adapt to the changes we're faced with. Dawn, Chris, Drezz, and Byron go over the changes and suggest how to adapt to the changing environment of webcomics.

Podcast #250: The Return of Drezz! Tonight we talk with returning member Drezz Rodriguez! Dawn, Chris, and Byron chat with old member Drezz Rodriguez about his upcoming new comic. We go over things for him to do to rekindle the fire with old fans, and more. Enjoy!