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Leaf Season

Nov 160 min read

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Draw Like a Pro: A Friendly Step-by-Step Guide to Cartooning Basics

This guide breaks the fundamentals into easy, actionable steps so you can start creating lively, expressive cartoons today.

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Nov 147 min read

Mallard Season

Nov 120 min read

Bill Watterson and the Enduring Magic of Calvin and Hobbes

Some comics make you laugh. Some make you think. And then there are the rare ones that make you feel. Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes somehow does all three...

Nov 66 min read

When Cosplay Goes Too Far

Nov 11 min read

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Matthew R. Paden

Illustrator and educator helping artists grow their skills, build creative confidence, and launch thriving careers through practical tutorials, storytelling, and honest industry insight.

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