Are you kidding me? Two great artists in one video? Insane? Can’t wait!

Hi Siya, i'm your biggest fan from South Africa, you probably won't remember (like nearly 10 years ago) i once messaged you through facebook asking you how to color pencil drawings in photoshop. Thanks for the helpful reply you gave me. i'm looking forward to this discussion.

So excited! Your content has inspired me to pick up a brush pen while I save up to upgrade my glitchy tech. And I’ve already been more consistent about drawing. Thank you so much for providing such stellar, beautiful and calming content. Sometimes when I watch other creators I feel so behind, like I have so much catching up to do. But when I watch your videos and recently Francis’ videos too, I feel like everything has its timing. This is a journey. ❤

You were right Siya, very special guest!!! Can't wait!

That was an awesome conversation!!! I’m sooooo pumped for my first ever self published graphic novel to come out now! 81 pages of straight up early 90’s IMAGE style art in every single page. Thank you Siya and Frank for all the informative wisdom!! 😊😊😊

Okay am I the only one who became teary eyed when he was talking about Clark Kent and how he wished he could have had that conversation with his Father?! That hit me right in the chest, very relatable 🥺 what a cool, humble and honest person! So rare in this moment in time! This channel needs to go Mainstream and like Fast!!!!

This will be fire! Super stoked!

Loved this ‘comic talk’ that delved into so many things. Can’t wait to see more of these two.

Nicely Done.... and Inspiring, Indeed. 💎💎💎💎

Please hurry!!!! I’m going crazy waiting!!!!

This was a great conversation. Nice to hear both of your thoughts on writing as an 'artist' first. One of the biggest challenges I have found trying to learn to write as an artist is that we tend to operate on the sub verbal level... there are very few good resources on how to create a comicbook story from an Auteur's perspective. Lots of great books written by writers (on creative process as well as writing). But I find the skills that go into making comics as an artist and a writer are often so personal... the process can be messy and hard to articulate. I wish there were more examples of people talking about how they actually get the story onto the page in a solo endeavour. Some of the best hints I found were from Mike Mignola interviews.... I felt like the lack of structure he seemed to have (vs something like Mckee's Story) was reassuring :) The visual narrative ability that comes from making comics is clear in both your channels!

LOVE LOVE LOVE AND ALOHA!!! 2 of the coolest people that I know! You guys are the Best!! HUGZ and ALOHA!!!!

The pressure under unrealistic fan expectations part was really interesting. In my case it's the opposite: I'm a video professional doing comics just for fun, to unwind or use my hands and a paper. I do (bad) old camera film (bad) photos for the same reason. I must confess I find superheros too boring and constrained by the industry machinery. If you do a video where you talk about your favourite non superhero comics or art, I'll be really happy to hear about your recommendations. ¡Thanks for sharing!

Awesome interview! Just started drawing indie covers myself so this has opened my mind to think bigger. Thanks guys!

Fun and informative to watch. I’m glad I found the channel and get to follow along.

Thanks for sharing this video keep it up this video is very informative 👍

First time I've seen Siya's face! Wow,.. she's beautiful. Can't wait to hear this discussion! Will be great!

Siya that was such an excellent interview!!!!

Great video. Awesome to watch and listen to you and Francis have a chat. A lot of good gems in there! Writing series is off to an epic start. Thank you for doing this

Thank you Siya and Francis for this video !! 😊✨ such on point advice on storytelling and the importance of just doing the art form (whether video, writing, drawing etc). I can certainly feel like I’ve got so much in my head on projects I want to do and worrying about the steps to take but this video inspires me to just start where I am and do the thing !! 🚀✨I will also be checking out Robert McKee videos too 👍🏾

Really enjoyable and thoughtful conversation. I’m mad that it took me so long to work with Francis. He’s one of the most talented, professional and humble artists I’ve ever had the honor to work with. Keep putting out this great content! ❤❤❤

Loved this interview! Great insights 💌

Enjoyed the video. Please make more content about writing and maybe a review of the book mentioned and what you learned from it. Best to you both.

Exactly. Comic story writing and filming are somewhat similar. Even panel layouts in comics, exactly like film directing.

Thanks for sharing all this helpful information!!

i am really loving your content. keep up great work.

I always like the video before I even watch it!! I know just by the music, past videos, Siya’s soothing ASMR voice lol, and the title that I have to find a comfortable spot away from the kids lol, get me a water and mentally invest myself in some peaceful me time! I’m always super inspired after these videos it’s like a masterclass! Cmon Two Phenomenal artists, one video?! Enough said! I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!

Cool video! Especially as a visual artist dabbling in making videos.

The production value is amazing. I love the style and the cuts are great!

enjoyed this !!! thanks for doing it!

Fantastic interview, thank you both for your insights on storytelling!

Thank you both for this! Definitely much needed and inspiring.

Awesome

Excellent info, thanks!

great video thank you sososo much

Very helpful content and well produced!! New subscriber ❤

Just a really inspiring interview!! So many words of wisdom and amazing information to take away with (and I write down throughout the video. Haha. I always love taking notes especially when listening to artists). Was so excited when this was announced on Instagram so definitely feeling excited to now get a chance at listening to this talk. Something about listening to different (comic) artists and writers too feels like that reminder and motivation you’re on the right path. Irregardless at least in my eye how long it’ll take to get there. Also thought I’d come back to add I really love the part where he notes that when he stopped chasing the more commercial styles (like she referenced Jim Lee) did he realize he finally get what he’s been hiding from. As someone who loves that commercial comic style and perhaps like him and many others tries so hard to draw exactly like that.. it’s almost this reminder that it’s a losing battle. When your style is inspired by so much, not even just comics. For me it’s been comic books, manga, anime and Disney animators! All in do,e way different perhaps from a more commercial comic art style would take inspiration or insight from. But I think when you do hear comic artists who do try watercolor, or draw in a manga or cartoonish style (I think of the comic series Middlewest), I almost feel like comic books is that medium where there’s room for a variety of styles and mediums. Kinda reminds me now of something Scott McCloud echoed in his book Understanding Comics.

Loved this conversation...very helpful and inspiring. Your videos have become a part of my schedule where I try to watch one during my lunch break when I can. I've read Story by Robert McKee. If I read a Syd Field book, should I read both the foundations and the workbook? They seem like they cover a lot of the same ground as the descriptions both promote the books as step-by-step guides.My intent is to plot out a six-act structure (which may equate to 6 issues?) and then flesh out the plotting into a scene-by-scene format. Then, start the actual script with that outline. Does that make sense? Thank you and hope you are enjoying your manga journey!

Siya, you and Francis deserve Vipers.

I'm currently reading Syd Field Screenplay and Robert McKee Story, I can recommend Jack Grapes Method Writing, Tonal Dynamics for a deeper look at inner dialogue and character, Huston Howards You're gonna need a bigger Story for business strategy, and Film Courage hosted by Karen Worden on KZfaq, readers have consumed 1000's of hours of TV, Films, read 1000's of Comics/Manga/ Books over the last 40, 30 even 20 years, they are considerably more sophisticated, forward thinking comic creators are aware of this and will look to level up. well done.

Hello, I’ve really been enjoying your videos lately. They’re very well done and inspiring, as is your other amazing work. You both have awesome styles. I’m three books into a long story of mine and I’ve got a great start on it, but it is going to be quite long, and I’d like it to have a consistent art style all throughout. It must. Any tips on forging a partnership for something like that? I was glad to hear you both suggest doing that, because that’s what I’ve been trying, but I fear the length will scare people off. At the same time, due to some of the epic television series we’ve had, along with long form Japanese manga, I feel like long form stories are what people have come to hope for, so it should be an exciting prospect for someone, especially given the capabilities of crowdfunding nowadays.

This was very useful! I would like to know how do you set up and send a portfolio to a comic book company. Like sending in your sketches, story pitch ideas and so on.

41:24 ZHC wanted to work for Marvel and DC. He built his channel to 20 million subscribers...he got no interest in working for any comic company. That's the joy of making art. Find your audience and cater to them.