Comic art – why it is so powerful

If one is to ask a person on the street to mention some famous paintings the answer you will most hear Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. You may also hear about a few other paintings such as Van Gogh’s self portrait or Night Watch by Rembrandt depending on where in the world you are asking the question. But wherever you ask the question, unless the person is an art enthusiast, you will typically only get a handful names. Now you ask the same person about famous comic book characters and you will get to hear a much larger number of names. Even those people who are not serious comic book fans will know many more comic characters than they know of famous paintings. Superman, Spider-Man, Conan, Batman, The Incerdible Hulk are all household names. Clearly comic art reaches out to people very effectively.

There is a reason why comic art is so much a part of a person's life. For one thing it is very accessible, you will find it in newspapers strips, magazines and even advertisements. You do not have to go far to find comic art, you encounter it daily. Great comic art is the manifestation of several artistic skills that combine to create a masterpiece. Just like a movie, a comic book has inputs from many writers, editors and artists. Typically there are at least three different artists: a penciler, an inker, and a colorist. Creating a moving story that can be told with words and pictures in a few panels requires creativity and teamwork. And comic book characters extend far beyond the traditional superhero; there are comic books that cover any genre one can imagine.

Original comic art is therefore a powerful medium that is a vibrant document of our lives and times. And by collecting original comic art you can own a part of this great human legacy. Thankfully original comic art doesn't cost anywhere near the cost of a traditional painting. Comic art is much more accessible; pieces can be purchased for as little as ten dollars, which makes it easy to start your own collection. You can learn more about comic art at www.sketchmaven.com.

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