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Welcome to Haze Studios Workshops! The Haze-man has been traveling from con to con since 1998 giving his presentation on Manga Drawing. Some of the Conventions he's presented at include Otakon, Katsucon, Nekocon, A-kon, and Ani-Magic. He'd be happy to come you YOUR con and give his presentation, free of charge. Contact me if you can use my help. Please Note that Haze-man will not be attending any conventions during 2002.
Otakon 2000
TIME     EVENT PLACE WORKSHOP
Nov 9-11, 2001    SugoiCon Erlanger, Kentucky ???
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WORKSHOPS
Here are some descriptions:
Caricature by Mike Waltman
Haze-man:
Haze-man started out on July of 1994 with a dream of to be a Manga-styled Comic book artist. Today he works to make that dream a reality at Haze Studios. He works to fulfil his vision that comics shouldn't be about marketing action figures, but about making entertaining stories for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Haze-man now travels from convention to convention, teaching the ways of the comic book artist and giving the con-goers a chance to create their own comics.

How to Draw Comics the MANGA Way


Want to design mightier mecha? Perfect you speed line manuvers? Draw bigger and cuter eyes? Look no further because you can learn all this and more at the Manga Drawing workshop. Learn the science behind the science fiction. Enhance your performance with the secrets of the pros. The Haze-man has been giving workshops since 1998 and has worked in all aspects of comic creation. He'll be happy to share all of his hard earned knowledge with you. All supplies are provided, so drop in. No prior knowledge necessary. Great for beginners and advanced. Haze-man at NekoCon R

How to Draw Comics


Even though the Haze-man chooses to work with the Japanese comics style, he is well versed in standard graphic arts and cartooning. This is a workshop designed for Comic Cons where the con-goers can learn the anatomy and aethetics of American comics styles. Special detail is given to anatomy, especially muscular anatomy, with info on how to adapt Japanese techniques to American style art.

Details are also given on how to self pulish comics in America.

How to Draw Comics the MECHA Way


This workshop is for the Mecha heads, people who love Mecha. Great design work can add layers of complexity, symobism and intrique to almost any comic. They're also good at blowing stuff up. Here I'll go into detail of how and when to unleash superb mechanized monstrosities upon the earth!

Outline of topics covered:

  • Secrets of Robots
  • Definition of Mecha
  • Technical Drawings
  • Mecha Model Sheets
  • Texturing
  • Secret Toning techniques
  • Graphic Design
  • Characterizing your machine
Don't mess with me!

How to Draw Comics the SHOUJO Way


Outline of topics covered:

  • Definition of Shoujo
  • Examples of great Shoujo
  • Screentones
  • Androgany
  • Mastering 2D
  • Texturing
  • Secret Toning techniques
  • Graphic Design
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hayesman@haze-studios.com. Best viewed with Netscape Navigator. All images are copyright properties of Mike Hayes, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 except as stated. Any similarities between the events depicted in these comics and those of real persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Please do not copy these images without permission. Write to hayesman@haze-studios.com for permission. Nothing can kill the Grimace. Submit portfolios to: Haze Studios, PO Box 172, Lake Hiawatha NJ 07034.