Comic Strip Printables

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by Holly

Comic Strip Layouts

I have several different comic strip layouts to choose from. There is no true right side up on the layout pages.

pdf Squares
pdf Big Squares
pdf Big Squares with Story Line
pdf Big Squares Big Start
pdf Big Squares Big Ending
pdf Big Beginning
pdf Big Middle
pdf Big Ending [leading to]
pdf Big Ending
pdf 4 Rows

Here's a goofy little cartoon head page to play with.
pdf Cartoon Faces

2008 Comic Strip Layouts

Related: Color Sonic

I drew this for my children years ago and handed it to them. I challenged them to color it based on certain guidelines. I can't remember what I said to them now, it was so long ago. To show them, I colored one and mine is the one pictured. When they were finished, it was obvious to me that they needed further study in this field or they were too young for the assignment. At the time they were 7 and 10.

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Curriculum at CBD

Art Lifepac 7: Comics
By Alpha Omega Publications
Lifepac Art Unit 7 covers comics, including how to draw parts of the cartoon figure, layout and design of the panel and camera angles, composition, backgrounds, text and more.

Teacher Created Resource

Using Graphic Novels in the Classroom Grd 4-8

Comic Drawing Books

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Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels
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Big Book of Cartooning
"In his Big Book, Blitz explains the process of drawing cartoons with detailed chapters that cover everything from the selection of paper and pencils to sketching animals and portraits. And don't worry if it doesn't turn out right the first time--Blitz's optimistic style and encouraging words will help smooth over the rough spots."

PITT Artist Pens- Manga Set of Eight Assorted Pens
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Drawing and Sketching Pencil Set In Zippered Carrying Case
"The drawing and sketching pencil set comes in a black canvas case with a zippered closure: 10-3/4x6x1in. This Sketching kit contains twelve graphite pencils; a 7x5in sketch pad; an artists drawing eraser and a pencil sharpener.WARNING: Choking Hazard-small parts. Not for children under 3 years."

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