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How to Draw and Write Your Own Comic
2026-03-02 19:00:00 2026-03-02 20:30:00 America/Chicago How to Draw and Write Your Own Comic Brian Babendererde, a video game developer and artist, covers everything about the creative side of making a comic. R Main Library - Cook Room

Monday, March 02
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-02 19:00:00 2026-03-02 20:30:00 America/Chicago How to Draw and Write Your Own Comic Brian Babendererde, a video game developer and artist, covers everything about the creative side of making a comic. R Main Library - Cook Room

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Brian Babendererde, a video game developer and artist, covers everything about the creative side of making a comic. R

This includes everything from how to create characters and find their story, to breaking down the plot and developing a script. Brian will also discuss how to turn the script into comic pages, panel by panel from rough doodles to finished art with lots of tips.

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EVENT TYPE: | Business & Career | Adult |

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