Sketches of Storytelling
What do comics do if not dazzle our minds with the extraordinary displays of what a hand, a pencil, and a vision can truly accomplish. Art is expression; so a comic is essentially art with the continuous flowing stream known as a storyline. If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much more so is its value if those words come together to capture and expand your full imagination?
When one thinks of comic art, one will probably think of the big names in the comic book industry. But comic art can be just about anything, from simple things such as stick figures, doodles, or even character sprites taken from your favorite video game. It is all a form of expression that one person has chosen to share with all those around them. Many people will say that comics are a lower form of art, or not art at all. The truth is, comics are the epitome of their very own genre of art. Not only does the art astonish us with the different styles of shading, a vast multitude of colors, and its ability to bring to life our favorite characters, it also invokes our deepest and innermost emotions. Each style of art is just as unique of the personality of the people. Whether you are a creator of such art because you enjoy expressing what you believe and your interpretation of the world around you, or you merely enjoy viewing the unique art of others, there is no doubt that you can appreciate the importance and necessity of such a skill in this world. Although there are many ways to formulate your own interpretations of the subject, the same conclusions will be drawn by multiple audiences.
One thing is for sure. Those who do not believe that comics are art, clearly have the wrong interpretation of what art really is. It is true, of course, that each is entitled to their own opinion. After all, what makes art so beautifully unique is the fact that it is open to each person’s own interpretation. However, it is my belief that comics are a form of art that tells a story through the aid of words. By working together, the unity of the two can accomplish things neither could hope to apart. Art and literature are both mediums. Though it is a physical entity you view from the outside, they can illustrate the deepest areas of ones soul, which lies within. Truly, comic art is no less than any other form of art. On the contrary, comic art sketches are made for storytelling. Although not the only form of art capable of this, I can say with firm conviction that comic art is the best art form for telling tales. So the next time you create or even just see a brilliant masterpiece, just imagine, if that picture could speak would it be any less art? After all, that is all comics are: Art with a voice.
