Understanding comic art

Comic Con India organised a workshop on ‘How to create your own comic book’ with illustrator, Saumin Suresh Patel at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University recently.

At the workshop, Patel covered aspects of comic creation, story writing, and picture work. He explained the audience, how one can create their own characters, constructing a cover identity, and bringing to life the love interest.

The workshop became a knowledge sharing platform and was of great assistance to people who had always dreamt of creating their own comics. In the short time, he covered a large range of topics - from making comic books, art to the business of comic books in India.

“This was one of the most fun interaction I've had in a long time on comics and I can only hope they enjoyed it as much as well!” said Patel. The audience at the workshop seemed overwhelmed by Saumin’s skills and were enlightened by the creative knowledge imparted by him.

Arjun, a student, said, “Saumin made us see how our creativity can be moulded to suit imagination and inspiration to see a cleared path for future.” The workshop was a part of first ‘Fandom Month’ in India presented by Maruti Suzuki & Comic Con India.