About Us
PanelForge Course is a digital space designed to help aspiring cartoonists learn how to draw comic books from scratch. It’s a resource meant for beginners, those just starting out, to better understand the process of taking an idea and crafting it into a structured story visually through focused lessons on the elements of storytelling, drawing, and panels.
Story Development
Master the art of storytelling, character creation, and the structural elements that will hold your readers captive
Visual Composition
Understand how to use panels, framing, and layouts to lead the reader’s eye, and to enhance the comprehension of your narrative
Artistic Practice
Practice drawing with focused exercises to improve your technique, expressiveness, and consistency as a comic artist
Our Approach
Practical Comic Creation Training
Our curriculum teaches actual comic-making methods rather than merely theoretical ideas. Students learn how to draw as they work on finished pages.
What You’ll Learn
From the concept to the final drawing, we bring creativity and structure together to enable each student to feel confident about creating his or her own comic.
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Page Layout
Learn the importance of page layout, the various types of comic pages you can create, and how to use your panels to better guide your reader and increase the impact of your story.
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Character Design
Create characters with a unique visual appearance, distinctive mannerisms, and distinct personalities that match the tone of the story. Learn how to effectively express different feelings in your characters that are relevant to your storyline.
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Story Structure
Learn to write strong and effective storylines for your comic, from the beginning to the end to ensure the reader remains engaged for the duration of your book.
Key Learning Areas
Storytelling
Learn how to construct your own narrative in a sequential format that includes clear setup, action, and resolution
Page Layout
Discover techniques for positioning your panels and objects to enhance readability and flow of the comic page
Facial Expressions & Posing
Acquire an awareness of how to use expression and physical poses to help convey emotion and depth in your character
Start Creating Comics Today
Turn Your Ideas Into Visual Stories
The PanelForge Course provides everything you need to get started on your comic, hone your artistic craft, and grow your self-confidence as a visual storyteller.