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Inspired Ink #66 - Keith Gleason & Johnny C
25 Feb 2025
01:18:18
Inspired Ink returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Keith Gleason & Johnny C to talk about how to function and create as an indie comic book creator, why newsletters and podcasts are almost as vital as promoting on social media, and how they’ve created a strong indie community.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #67 - Omari Malik
04 Feb 2025
01:01:35
Inspired Ink returns! Today on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Omari Malik to discuss how the world of music and comics can collide and have so many similarities, making art to find your true self and belong and exploring different ways of consuming to grow as a creator.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #60 - Ro Higashi
04 Dec 2024
01:04:15
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Ro Higashi to talk about what it’s like going from webtoons to print, how we as a community can highlight and support more women creators, and mastering your pitch.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #59 - Braxton A. Cosby
04 Dec 2024
01:01:55
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Braxton A. Cosby to talk about navigating large universes, bringing together your story, collaborating with other creators, and expanding into other mediums.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #58 - Calvin Chambers
04 Dec 2024
01:16:18
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Clavin Chambers to talk about running an independent publishing house, balancing convention and promoting with life, and what helps drive you as a creator to get work done.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #57 - Adam Lemnah
04 Dec 2024
01:09:48
Inspired Ink returns! Today on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Adam Lemnah to talk about trusting in yourself when starting to create art, how important cons are even if you’re not making money, and how the indie comic revolution continues to grow and thrive.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #56 - Ian Walker
04 Dec 2024
01:09:58
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Ian Walker! They discuss finding the right platform to have fans fund your craft, the importance of consistency when creating, and finding a process that works best for your projects. All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #55 - Moonlair Studios
04 Dec 2024
01:13:53
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Moonlair Studios! They discuss navigating the indie comic book world as a manga studio, the headspace when bouncing between projects, and staying in the manga realm in the Western world! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #54 - Erik Jones
04 Dec 2024
01:39:38
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Erik Jones, the manager of Brandon's local comic shop, Four Color Fantasies! They discuss the importance of commitment, creating a positive environment, and how to get your books into shops! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #53 - Lucky 33
15 Oct 2024
01:07:49
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with the Lucky 33 team to discuss the importance of collaboration, how improv informs their comics, and where they find inspiration! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Putting the team together 2:50 - Hip hop group 13:50 - Pushing Through Creative Adversity 17:00 - How Life Happens 20:00 - How Working with Others Sparks Creativity 28:00 - Improv Background 36:30 - Why Comics? 43:30 - Learning What to Cut 46:00 - Convention Thoughts 52:00 - TikTok Shop 56:30 - Life Inspiration in Books 1:01:00 - People Need Fun 1:08:00 - Final Sign Off
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For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #52 - Joe Ellis
08 Oct 2024
01:06:28
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Joe Ellis to discuss the desire to create, crowdfunding approaches, and building relationships with artists! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Early Influences 4:00 - Storytelling Through Characters 10:00 - Realizing a Passion for Craft 15:00 - Creative Output 21:15 - Being Involved in the Indie Comic Community 25:27 - The Desire to Create 31:00 - Crowdfunding Approach 36:30 - Approaching Cons & People 48:45 - Dream Casting Trifecta 1:00:30 - Distribution 1:04:40 - Final Plugs
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For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #51 - Brandon Ingram
01 Oct 2024
01:11:05
Inspired Ink Returns! We're back with new episodes every Tuesday! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Brandon Ingram to discuss inspirations, conventions, and how indie will always be the future of comics! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Starting with Superheroes 3:30 - Formatting Kickstarters with Multiple Issues 6:50 - Unique Avenues for Promotion and Conventions 14:50 - Getting People to Your Table 25:00 - Conventions with Friends 35:20 - Comic Pricing & Convention Focuses 46:00 - Indie is Always the Future of Comics 50:00 - FCBD and Collaborating with Comic Shops 1:05:00 - Final Plugs
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For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #65 - Maddy Morps
04 Feb 2025
01:03:09
Inspired Ink Returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Maddy Morps to talk about battling through social media and what it takes to stand out, developing a comic book community and the benefits of inspiring each other, and why DYI is the way to go so you can grow.
Follow Maddy Online: https://www.instagram.com/maddymorps/ https://www.instagram.com/xomikbuk/ https://maddymorps.com/
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink 50 - Dan Hills - A Sit Down With Comix Wellspring CEO - Part 2
20 Jun 2024
00:53:48
Dan Hills talks about the future vision of CWS, what changes are already being implemented for our launch of the new site, what’s going on with pre-press, and how we will always be focused on our community. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 00:54 Having a Vision for the Future 07:22 Making Changes for the Future 17:56 The Importance of Pre-Press 32:58 Improvements Made for the Community 42:28 Uplifting the Community & Being Transparent
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink Ep #50 - Dan Hills - A Sitdown With Comixwell Spring CEO
18 Jun 2024
00:58:16
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Achieving Balance 10:04 A Team That’s Truly Invested 14:17 Growing Pains & Moving 24:12 Building a Team from the Community 30:03 Refining the Process & Business Transitions 47:48 Looking Back in Hindsight
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink Ep #49 - Al Acevedo - On How Being True To Yourself Brings The Greatest Rewards
30 May 2024
01:01:05
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator AL ACEVEDO joining us, and we talk about How finding communities can better any aspect of life, the influence that toy designing and animation has on comics, and how you can make things happen on your own if you truly want it enough.
TIMESTAMPS
01:02 Working Solo & Release Structure
10:25 Working on Thumbnails & Different Programs
18:03 How Animation, Heritage, & Identity Influences Work
33:00 Building Comics Community & Single Issues vs Trades
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink Ep #48 - Wicked Tree Press - Anthologies, AI, & Active Creating
28 May 2024
01:04:04
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! We have creator Jessica Maison of Wicked Tree Press joining us this
week! We talk about balancing creative endeavors from film, prose, and comics, what AI could mean for our future, and why anthologies are an amazing approach for indie creators. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Books to Film to Comics
09:23 Mary Shelley’s School For Monsters
17:08 Prose Writing Influence
21:46 Working with Artists & Finding the Right Medium for a Story
28:00 Benefits of Anthologies and Understanding Collaboration
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #47 - JaVon Stokes - Values of Being A Comic Book Creator
23 May 2024
01:04:05
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator Javon Stokes of Visually Stoked media joining us. We talk about how educational programs can be a boot camp for creators, the values you should hold as you table, and the discipline you must have and the rewards it will deliver. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:09 Timespan Creating Comics & How School Helped 09:58 Building Discipline 19:56 The Importance of Being Kind 29:49 Visually Stoked Media & Finding Success 38:59 Filtering Fundamentals Through Your Head 47:47 How to Share Your Work with Fans 57:27 2024 Outlook
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #46 - Kristian Herrera - Why Story Structure Is The Vital Blueprint For Great Comics
21 May 2024
01:15:43
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have author Kristain Herrera joining us! We talk about writing craft and how working through story structure in each issue can greatly elevate your story, why it’s great to work with collaborators and how they can bring out the best of your story idea, and how pulling from others can inspire your ideas. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Starting in Comics 11:40 Creating a fully realized world 19:37 Building Collaborations & Establishing Story Rules 25:19 Writing Origins 32:50 Learning more elements of comics 38:54 A Welcoming Community & Repetition Helping 50:25 Comics take a long time 54:54 Finding a different approach to comics 1:06:09 Finding exciting creative avenues 1:11:19 2024 Outlook
Find Kristian Online: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/YesThatKristian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesthatkristian/
Check out Kristian’s Website: https://kristianherrera.com
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #45 - Starside Comic - Creative Growing Pains & The Value of Collaboration
16 May 2024
01:00:00
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! We have Dylan and Lane from the book Starside! We talk about their approach to cons that aren’t focused on cons & why they love cons like IC3, what it’s like to go through creative growing pains, and the importance of caring for your supporting audience. All this and SO much more on today’s inspired Ink!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #44 - Morgan Herron - On Setting Goals & Pushing Through Until Finding Success
14 May 2024
01:07:26
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator Morgan Herron joining us! We talk about how Saturday Morning cartoons influence comic book art, why you should always be excited about the work you produce, and how standing out can strike a chord with audiences. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Getting Into Comics From a Young Age
07:28 Inking Techniques & Limiting Yourself to Breed Creativity
12:06 Process Breakdown & Making Sure to Start
23:00 Balancing Comics & Daily Life
31:15 Finding the Artistic Process & Your Own Tastes
37:29 Inspiration Behind Stories & Pushing Through Adversity
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink Ep 43 - Amanda Semler - Finding Jobs That Fuel Your Creative Career
09 May 2024
01:14:54
We talk about avenues to explore to become a self-sufficient artist, why a day job might help your creativity, and what success means as an independent creator. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Early Inspirations & Translating Movie Sets to Comics 12:23 Using Mixed Media & Storyboarding in Film and TV 22:21 Artistic Inspirations & Finding Art 30:00 Nailing Down Projects 38:04 Producing Books in Different Formats & Tabling at Cons 49:40 Knowing When Art is Ready, Finding Success, and Balancing Other Work 1:01:15 Pushing Through Rejection 1:10:00 2024 Outlook
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink Ep 42 - Frank Martin - The Process of Branding & Expanding As a Writer
07 May 2024
00:59:23
This week we have writer Frank Martin joining us! We talk about the pros and cons of having a wide variety of creative work, how past work can resurface and become reshaped after time, and why you should always just keep writing no matter what. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Thoughts on graded books and the convention experience 11:20 Why to choose crowdfunding and creative output 22:00 Pushing through creative barriers and story inspiration 31:00 The creative process 40:00 The importance of continuing to create 51:40 Starting advice 55:45 2024 Outlook
Find Frank Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankthewriter/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/frankthewriter
Check out Frank’s Website: https://frankthewriter.com/
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #64 - Nick Burchard
28 Jan 2025
01:04:52
Inspired Ink Returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Nick Burchard to discuss finding your style in comics and drawing, how different mediums can consistently inspire your comic book work, and finding success at cons and tabling events and more!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink Ep 41 - Clara Meath - On Mastering Focus & Balancing Creativity
02 May 2024
01:03:28
This week we have creator Clara Meath joining us! We talk about figuring out how to survive and keep your mental in check as a creator, the real difference between patience and putting time aside for your craft, and her advice to have success when tabling. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:04 Balancing projects 04:44 Printing options 10:37 Shifting headspaces & No breaks 22:11 Tabling approach & Developing social skills 37:56 Working through burnout & Creative Process 52:37 Process breakdown 59:11 2024 Outlook
Find Clara online: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clara_meath
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink Ep #40 - Tony Wolf - Pursuing Passions Relentlessly & Finding Success
30 Apr 2024
01:23:42
This week we have creator and actor Tony Wolf joining us! We talk about how pursuing two passions can both benefit the other, the creative struggle of balancing passions and life, and why even slow progress is great progress as a creator.
TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Acting, comics, introvert and extrovert 14:50 Comic educational resources and finding time 26:50 Doing things for yourself and finding success 41:50 Involvement in Cosmic Lion and finding community 1:08:30 2024 Outlook
Find Tony Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonywolfness/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tonywolfness
Check out Tony’s Website: https://www.tonywolfactor.com/blog.html Al Davis did more than just win as the Raiders Owner and General Manager I CBS Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGyETsqumVQ
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink Ep #39 - Tony McMillen - On Creating A Signature Style
24 Apr 2024
00:55:53
On this week's episode of Inspired Ink, we have creator Tony McMillen joining us! We talk about Tony’s unique way of approaching his inking, why every idea you have will advance you, and how the more you know the more you can pull from to inspire. All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Stylistic influences & processes 11:00 Pushing through your own barriers & evolving 24:00 Creating on a long timeline and the ebbs and flows of output 33:30 Freedom in Indie Comics and inspirations 51:30 2024 Outlook
Find Tony Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonymcmillen/?hl=en
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink Ep 38 - Dan Mendoza - Pulling From Animation & Shaping Your OWN Path
23 Apr 2024
01:06:21
Welcome back to Inkspired Ink! This week on the show we have legendary independent creator Dan Mendoza joining us! We talk about how animation has influenced his style, Dan’s journey on creating his successful imprint Still Ill Comics, and the vital role that we all play when meeting anyone who supports our work. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Involvement with CWS 05:12 Origins in comics 10:45 Animation to comics & artistic influences 15:20 The need to work on things vs burnout 19:00 Creating an imprint 29:40 Running a business, conventions, and checking ego 49:00 Diversifying characters and audience 1:01:00 2024 Outlook
Find Dan online: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ARTofDANMENDOZA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StillIllComics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofdanmendoza
Check out Dan’s websites: www.stillillcomics.com https://www.flowcode.com/page/stillillprincess
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink Ep #37 - Anna Peterson - Bridging The Gap Between Television and Comics
19 Apr 2024
00:45:42
Dive into the world of comic book creation with Anna Peterson on the Inspired Ink podcast by Comix Wellspring. Explore how TV writing, storyboarding, crowdfunding, and the art of lettering and design play a pivotal role in making comics.
TIMESTAMPS 00:55 Solo workflow management 04:55 Bringing film & TV storyboarding to comics 08:47 The pace of comic production & crowdfunding mindset 12:25 Structuring a story 16:30 Origin of Rifters and creating characters 20:55 Fine-tuning dialogue 24:00 Design process and animation hopes 29:00 Future stories and balancing projects 32:50 Lettering experience 37:20 Character designs and coloring 42:10 2024 Outlook
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink Ep 36 - Rick Lopez - The Artist's Guide To The Galaxy
28 Mar 2024
01:02:29
We have artist and creator Rick Lopez joining us today! We talk about the life of the creator, ways to template your comics for higher efficiency, and our love for comics that inspired us to make comics. All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Tabling anywhere and everywhere 04:15 Artistic inspiration 07:45 Early comic inspirations 16:45 Artists to study 18:45 Finding balance on the page 22:00 Balancing work and creative work 24:45 Working traditionally 32:00 Figuring out the process 40:00 Other projects 51:00 Staying motivated 57:55 2024 Outlook
Find Rick online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomdazed/ https://www.instagram.com/nextpanelpress/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/_DOOMdazed
Check out Rick’s website: https://doomdazed.bigcartel.com/
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #35 - Melissa Capriglione - Indie Insight On Agents And Publishing Houses
26 Mar 2024
00:50:58
This week we have creator Melissa Capriglione joining us. We talk about the process of finding a graphic novel agent and working with a publisher, how LGBTQ Comics have transformed over the years, and fun with color theory! All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Pitching a graphic novel 06:20 Working with editors and agents 09:00 Deciding to take a book to a publisher 12:00 Royalties and advances process 15:45 Finding an agent 19:30 Pros of major and indie publishing 26:00 The Creation process 33:30 Original artistic inspiration 38:40 LGBTQ+ in comics 45:30 The importance of creating for yourself 48:20 2024 Outlook
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #34 - WTF Comics - Indie Publishers on Changing The Industry
21 Mar 2024
01:08:31
We have publisher and creators Jon Jones and Jack Egan of WTF Comics joining us today! We talk about their experience as comic book publishers, what a comic book collective means to them and how they want to change the indie comic book industry. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Timeline for creation 05:00 Diversity in creation 09:10 Managing expectations 15:00 Navigating the business side 25:00 WTF’s Philosophy 34:00 Importance of patience 36:00 Advice for other publishers 47:45 Next few years for WTF Comics 55:20 Sticking with comics 1:01:00 2024 Outlook
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #33 - Max Flowers - The Finer Details of Comic Book Craft
19 Mar 2024
00:56:19
Today on the show we have creator Max Flowers of Rat Brain Zine joining us today! We have an amazing craft talk about the importance of printing from page quality to formatting your book, comic book storytelling from physical to digital, and panels, panels, panels, how they affect your story! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Process Zines 04:50 Self-creation 10:00 Changes in a year 16:00 Paper choices 27:00 Digital comics & Unique formatting 34:00 Making comics special 42:00 Paneling in comics 53:30 2024 Outlook
Find Max Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxflowers https://www.instagram.com/ratbrainzine Check out Max’s websites: https://www.artofmf.com https://www.ratbrainzine.bigcartel.com
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink Ep #32 - Jeff DeMars - Craft Talk: Inking At It's Finest
14 Mar 2024
01:01:06
We have creator Jeff DeMars joining us! We talk about the craft of inking comics, what it truly means to be a strong inker, and how you can support creators in even the smallest of ways. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #63 - Chris Anderson
21 Jan 2025
01:04:28
Inspired Ink Returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Chris Anderson to discuss defining success in your artistic journey, what it takes to be a full time artist, and what introspective work you may need to do to find happiness in comics.
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink Ep 30 - Eli Schwab - Creating YOUR Future In Comics
07 Mar 2024
01:06:15
We have Eli Schwab of Cosmic Lion joining us today! We talk about the journey and history of the Cosmic Lion, what it’s like being a creator and balancing publishing, and the heartfelt moments that keep us creating. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Comics community in LA 02:30 Origins of Cosmic Lion 07:50 Interest in indie comics 14:00 Balance of publishing and personal creativity 20:00 Differences in formatting 24:00 Tabling with other creators 27:00 Convention focus 34:00 Becoming a publisher 45:00 Continuing to promote 50:00 Pushing through the trials 58:00 2024 Outlook
Find Eli online: Linktree: linktr.ee/CosmicLion
Check out the Cosmic Lion website: https://cosmiclionproductions.com/
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #29 - Tanya Dorph Mankey - The Reality Of The Aspiring Creative Life
05 Mar 2024
00:57:40
We have artist and creator Tanta Dorph-Mankey joining us today! We talk about what it means to have a day job as a creative person, managing expectations as you work towards a creative degree, and how finding your community can help provide you with confidence in your projects! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink Ep #28 - Hunter Reese - Crafting An Audience To Find Success
29 Feb 2024
00:46:09
We have writer and creator Hunter Reese joining us! We talk about how all of us in the creative world live a double life like many of our favorite heroes, how we all draw inspiration from our earliest influences and why capturing an audience is the best way to success. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink Ep 27 - Matthew Sardo - Indie Creator Con & The Future Of Indie
27 Feb 2024
00:58:11
Inspired Ink Ep 27 - Matthew Sardo - Indie Creator Con & The Future Of Indie
This week we have the founder of Indie Creator Con (ICC) joining us. We talk about how Indie Creator Con came to exist, what it means to find your purpose and a calling in life as a creator, and how you can build upon your past and create a bigger and exciting future.
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #26 - Evan Maguire - Finding Creativity As A Freelancing Creator
22 Feb 2024
00:41:32
This week we have creator Evan Maguire joining us! We talk about freelancing as an artist and the avenues that can open up, finding an audience that fits a niche you love to create, and why to always remember why you make art to keep yourself driven. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Finding freelance work 04:00 Types of projects 08:00 Making work enjoyable 11:40 Tips for making art a business 15:00 Approach to Patreon 20:10 Digital art process 26:00 Being a full-time artist 28:50 Reason to keep going 35:00 Centering yourself 38:30 2024 outlook
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #25 - Dave Brown - Finding Passion By Crafting Art That You Love
20 Feb 2024
00:51:46
We have creator Dave Brown joining us today! We talk about why having a diverse selection can benefit you when tabling at conventions, the opportunities that arise at these shows to help you stay inspired, and why it’s so vital to finish your work and move on to the next. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #24 - David Lujan - Building Your Book Like You Would Build A Home
15 Feb 2024
00:49:07
Today we have artist and creator David Lujan joining us! We talk about why laying the foundations of your book is vital just like building a house, developing a style and utilizing your tools as a digital creator, why crowdfunding is essential but to never lose focus on what’s coming next. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #23 - Julian Lytle - The Evolution of Comics & Media Platforms
13 Feb 2024
00:56:47
Today we have creator Julian Lytle joining us! We talk about why it’s essential to continue to evolve with new media platforms, how you can grow and also evolve as a creator as you learn about deconstructing stories, and the current state of reading digital comics and where we can go from here. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #22 - Anya Driffill - Reframing Emotions & Experiences Into Art
08 Feb 2024
00:41:22
We have creator Anya Drifflle with us! Today wwe talk about how you add more dynamics to your characters by playing with different shapes, how you can find peace with life events through your art, and ways to find success and happiness at conventions! All this and more on today’s Inspired Ink!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #62 - Kasra Ghanbari
14 Jan 2025
01:05:04
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Kasra Ghanbari to talk about the value and opportunities CAF is giving indie creator’s, how Kasra and his team are changing the landscape of what it means to be indie, and why community in any landscape is vital for success.
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
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Inspired Ink #21 - William Keops Ibanez - The Best Lesson Is To Always Be Learning
06 Feb 2024
00:47:06
This week we have creator William Keops Ibanez joining us! We talk about why the process of making a complete and finished comic provides the most vital lessons, how figure drawings can transform your art, and why studying the classics and past creators can teach us how to tell stories today. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #20 - Darryl Murphy - How Storytelling Gives Your Art Purpose & Direction
01 Feb 2024
00:52:29
We have creator Darryl Murphy joining us on the show today! We talk about why storytelling is the most important skill to learn, how outlines and storyboarding are important parts of the comic book making process, and why to always make time for your loved ones. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #19 - Tom Franck - Love The Process More Than The Reward
30 Jan 2024
01:03:40
We have creator Tom Franck with us today! We talk about why you don’t need to get permission to make art and comics, how loving the process more than the reward is the better mindset, and alternative ways to promote and produce your work! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Episode edited by Alex Batts, Marketing Coordinator for Comix Wellspring.
Find Alex online: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apbattman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbattman/
Inspired Ink #18 - Paranoid American - Breaking Through By Creating Controversial Art
25 Jan 2024
00:55:09
We have the publisher Paranoid American joining us today! We talk about how controversial comics can be the most inspiring and informational, why you should be making the books you want to make, and how to let go of creative control and let mistakes happen. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.]comixwellspring.com/
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!