Beginning Your Career as a Comic Book Illustrator– Stan Yan Interview

Cuddlefish member, Kaz Windness has started a series of informational YouTube videos for illustrators. One of her recent interviews was with fellow Cuddlefish member, Stan Yan and fellow RMCAD instructor, so we have had them combine their powers to create this!

Stan Yan reveals tips and tricks for breaking into the comics and graphic novel field. What you need in your portfolio, plus best ways to get seen, get an agent, and find work.

Character Expressiveness Tic-Tac-Toe

If you want to learn how to draw more expressive characters, you’ve come to the right place! This month’s Cuddlefish blog comes to you from Stan Yan.

Try the exercises you find in this video and share what you learned. And be sure to tag us on your favorite social media outlet using @cuddlefishgang:

Facebook: @cuddlefishgang

Instagram: @cuddlefishgang

Twitter: @cuddlefishgang

And tune in on the 15th of each month for more great ideas and information.


Visit Stan at:

Web: http://stanyan.me/
Facebook: squidworkscomics
Instagram: zombicatures
Twitter: @stan_yan

Ahoy! It’s our first post!

Welcome to The Cuddlefish Gang blog! We have a full calendar of inspiring content lined up for you, so stay tuna’d! We know you’ll be hooked on our tips and tricks for children’s book illustrators as well as fun interactive materials for kids and educators. Plus there’s no scaling back on the fish puns here!

We hope to sea you back soon, but in the meantime, say hello to Spikey, our Cuddlefish Gang mascot!

We are Colorado-based CUDDLEective of children’s book author-illustrators, passionate about creating and promoting inspiring content for children, teachers, and fellow kidlit creatives. AnyFin is possible when we swim together!  

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