A lot of young aspiring comic strip artists often ask me how to get published in a newspaper. I have to tell
them. that's just not going to happen anymore. It's not that I'm trying to discourage them or be negative.
but the reality is that the landscape has changed. and newspapers aren't the primary platform for comics
I ask them how long it's been since they or their parents last bought a newspaper. The answer is
rare. Those who do buy newspapers often find the same content on social media. making traditional purchases
Social media has truly become the primary platform for young people now.
I'm aligned with the Paleolithic era. where I essentially evolved to explore these new territories.
one of the activities I've engaged in is discovering fresh spaces and opportunities.
is creating animations for stand-up comedians. For instance. i collaborated on a special with Richio
a famous stand-up comedian in Mexico. I animated his entire narrative. capturing everything he shares about
with his family during his childhood. As he matured. his siblings and the challenges he encountered shaped
And I did all that...
With my imagination. he gave me the freedom to
Here's my stand-up routine. Please animate it. It's a new challenge for me because it involves translating
something inherently funny into images. The core idea is his. but everything else is open to interpretation.
This process requires creativity and a fresh perspective to maintain the humor visually.
The scenes that provide context are shaped by my imagination. That's where I can think creatively and
that individual work is not really my thing because I really like working in a team. Mexican citizen. a bit
modern and a bit market. the one who always arrives late but doesn't go too healthy. the one who spends on
the bottle but smokes delicately. a bit backward and a bit forward. the one who marches for peace and then
becomes a soldier.
Mexican citizen. mexican citizen. with true Aztec blood and American jeans.
That's why I create comic strips using chalk. Another colleague also crafts comic strips. and together. we
can collaborate on something like an exquisite corpse. similar to what we do in Santos. as shown in this
strip. Some of the strips are his creations. while others are mine. blending our styles seamlessly.
And we do it in a very unorthodox way. really. Because we don't have an ending. we just put down whatever
comes to mind. And what it gives is an example of a work. now yes. that we can say is done with four hands.
where we can conclude a story without fully understanding how it might end. leaving it open-ended.
and it's a challenge and at the same time a competition of healthy competitions. I can compare myself in that
sense very poorly on my part. but like Lennon and McCartney. where one can start the lyrics and the other
puts the music.
That's how I see it with Santos. Working in a team is something that suits me. i like it. and above all. it
keeps motivating me to do it.
Respect the times; no one is superior. we're all on the same field. passing balls to score goals. These are
exciting times for us illustrators because the new generations excel at using social media. It's a unique
where everyone contributes equally. making it an engaging and collaborative environment for creative
and there are numerous applications available for creating animations. whether they're quite simple or as
intricate as you desire. These animations can now be crafted and produced right from your own office with
Create animations or comic strips on an iPad or phone and publish them instantly and effortlessly.
This results in your work going viral once more. spreading widely and rapidly.
Before. in a newspaper. they could pay you
because that's how it worked. You'd submit your comic strip. and in return. they'd send you money or a check.
Publishing in a newspaper was considered work. and you were compensated for it.
However. that has been reduced more and more.
I've observed that while newspapers have become thinner over the years. editors seem to have grown larger in
size somehow.
Social media has significantly evolved. offering a platform and a voice without the traditional barriers.
empowers individuals to express themselves freely.
Being in a medium that compensates you is crucial. Yet. as your audience grows and your work goes viral.
opportunities arise. More people notice. leading to potential jobs.
from businesses that previously couldn't demand your skills. now seek your expertise and unique abilities
They've approached me for campaigns with Greenpeace and initiatives against violence towards women.
In such work environments. humor plays a crucial role. It's about conveying messages differently. without
aggression. I own a book on bullying. which highlights the importance of this approach.
Bullying is prevalent in schools. especially among young children. and occurs frequently.
And... The concept. developed with Luis Yamara. a talented author. was to create a book where children
depicted fighting. This was because the main idea
occurred to us that they would be like a drawer of socks. Just as in our drawers. some socks are torn.
lack a pair. Some are more attractive. while others are more colorful. Each sock is unique. reflecting the
diversity and variety found in life.
others... Of a single color.
This makes that ecosystem a unique and diverse place.
The drawer of socks becomes a chaotic scene akin to a school classroom. where one might discuss bullying.
However. given their nature as inanimate objects. the sock 'bullying' lacks the aggression seen when
bullying and violence among children will be discussed. However. i don't want to jump ahead. as we will
explore this topic more thoroughly later in the course.
In the upcoming lesson. we'll explore methods and tools for crafting humor. So. stay tuned and don't go
anywhere. keep watching.