How you'll get a head start on making your comic

  • Discover the proven skills pro comic artists use daily

  • Learn how to outline, layout, and draw your comic fast

  • Create a personalized schedule to finish your comic

  • Live Q and A session to ask any question about making comics

  • Get a review and notes on your comic from Jake

What Past Students Say

Jake's unique teaching style and vast expertise have been a game-changer for me as my mentor. His feedback on my comic book layouts, compositions, line work, and storytelling flow has been invaluable. I believe his guidance and insights are just as invaluable for aspiring artists looking to level up their craft.

Victor J. Irizarry (@Vodlines)

Comics are extremely hard and finding great mentors in comics is even harder. If you need a guide to help you navigate the ins and outs of making comics, you would be hard-pressed to find a better mentor than Jake Parker. He has an incredible talent for simplifying complex storytelling elements, making them understandable for anyone. I've learned a great deal from everything he has shared.

Jeremy Thomas Past Student and Patron Supporter

Applicability is amazing. Jake Parker teaches some great principles that are used everywhere and helps the viewer become more direct and mindful about how they use each of the principles.

Jeffrey Vasquez Past Student

I loved this course. Jake is a wonderful instructor. He really kick started my drawing adventure into high gear! Thank you Jake.

Mike Babich Past Student

Clear, concise, practical and understandable.
I notice a marked improvement in my drawing/sketching skills (now I know the difference) already!

Ruby Tanaka Past Student

This course turned out to be one of the best investments I have made to improve my visual storytelling skills. It also helped me to formulate a tangible plan to become the artist that I would like to be one day.

Yolande Schwarzer Past Student
What You'll Learn In This Workshop
Unlock the path to creating professional work

It’s no secret that creating comics is hard. But what if I told you there are specific skills that you need to master to make the whole process much easier? I’ll be showing you step-by-step what those skills are and how to implement them.

Get your comic critiqued

Sometimes the fastest way to improve is having your work looked at and critiqued by a working professional. Skip all the guesswork and get specific, actionable advice on your comic.

Create a personalized plan to finish your comic

Not sure how to finish your comic? By the end of this workshop, you’ll have created a personalized plan to make your comic in record time.

Instructor

Illustrator/Cartoonist Jake Parker

For the last 25 years Jake has worked on everything from animated films to comics to picture books. For several years he worked for Reel FX and Blue Sky Studios on such projects as Horton Hears a Who, Rio, and Epic. He is the creator of the popular Inktober drawing challenge. Jake currently works as an illustrator and cartoonist on children's books and comics. He works out of his home studio in Arizona.

Projects Jake Has Worked on!

GET A HEAD START ON MAKING COMICS IN THIS WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Everything You'll Recive
  • Access to the online live workshop
  • Lifetime access to the recording
  • Live Q&A to ask any questions
  • Comics Making Guide PDF
  • A personalized plan to level-up your comic making
  • An individual comic critique from Jake (Zoom + Critique Enrolled Students only)
BONUS: FREE Comics Making Guide PDF
I've used the principles in this guide to create 1000 pages of my very own comics

This bonus guide contains all the steps and process taught throughout the workshop in an easy-to-implement format

CLAIM YOUR SEAT: ZOOM ONLY $199
This is for you:
  • Beginner to intermediate comic artists
  • People interested in working in the comics industry
  • Comic Artists willing to invest 5-10 hours a week to making their comics
This isn't for you:
  • Absolute beginners with zero experience
  • People who have no available free time to practice
  • Pro comic artists who are already working
Skip all the guesswork and get specific, actionable advice on your comic
What is included with a critique?

ZOOM + CRITIQUE students can submit a comic they are currently working on for review. Here's how that works:

  • Submit 5-10 pages you are struggling with
  • Jake will do digital draw overs on parts that need specific revisions
  • The critique session will be livestreamed during the workshop so you can ask questions directly and so others can learn from the critique as well
  • The critique session will be recorded so you can review it as many times as you need to
  • You'll also receive the PSD drawover files that you can refer to when revising your pages
  • Having a professional look at your work with fresh eyes is one of the fastest and most effective ways to learn the craft of making comics
CLAIM YOUR SEAT: ZOOM + CRITIQUE $499

Schedule and Agenda

All times are Pacific Time

  • July 19, 6PM - Enrollment Closes

    Last chance to join the course and get a head start on your comics project.

  • July 20, 10AM - Morning Session

    Jake will be going through his whole comics process from start to finish. Including all of his time-saving tactics, storytelling techniques, and time-honored practices.

  • July 20, 2PM - Afternoon Session

    This will be our first of two Q&A sessions. Any question you have about what was discussed in the morning session, what struggles you face with your own comics, and any comics-related questions will be answered here.

  • July 25, 1PM - Critique Submissions Cut Off

    For those students enrolled in the ZOOM + CRITIQUES, this is your cut off time for submitting 5-10 pages you want feedback and direction on.

  • July 27, 10AM - Morning Session

    Jake will be doing live critiques with students for everyone to learn from each other. Students receiving critiques will be able to ask questions and get direct feedback on their comics.

  • July 27, 2PM - Afternoon Session

    This afternoon session Jake will be sharing his productivity tips, tools, and strategy. The remaining time will be open for one last Q&A session.

Claim your space now!

Sign up now to claim your space by July 19th, 2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions
As long as SVSLearn is around! Once purchased, you'll have lifetime/unlimited access to the workshop material.
This class is intended for anyone who wants to work on comics! The content is good for a beginner and you can use it over and over as you build your skill set.
The workshop will occur on July 20th at 10 am PDT. A recording of the workshop will then be made available within a week afterward.
No. This workshop is not part of the subscription.
If you enroll in the "Zoom + Critique" version of the course, yes! This workshop includes an individual critique of the comic you are currently working on. Skip all the guesswork and get specific, actionable advice on your comic
No hidden fees! The course price covers everything you need for the workshop.
We all work in different ways and this worshop is fine for however you want to work. However, Jake will be using Clip Studio Paint and recommends it.
This is an online workshop. Once you enroll, a student account will automatically be created for you. This is where you will find the workshop. Inside the workshop, you will find a Zoom link to attend the live meetings as well as the bonus PDF. After the meetings are over, a recording of the workshop will be uploaded here for you to rewatch again.