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A Quick Guide To Colored Farm Animal Comic Strips

26 May 2022

Chester Carlson

As you read farm animal comic strips online, you may notice a collection of the strips feature colored drawings as opposed to black and white creations. Some comic strips have colored versions for various reasons. Learn what to expect with colored comic strips and the different elements you will see in their designs and creations.

Sunday Funnies

One of the biggest traditions in the world of comic strips is to feature "five-weekday" comics in black and white, and "big feature" comics in color that would appear in the Sunday edition of the newspaper. While the newspaper industry has died down in recent years, many of the comic strip traditions continue.

Some comic artists will only do one strip a week that features colored art. The color pops, especially when comic strips are published exclusively online. Colored comic strips may also feature panel designs that make them easy to share on social media.

Color Advantages

When coloring animals or farm backgrounds, comic strip artists have the ability to showcase different details. For example, the colors used in a comic strip can showcase the time of day, like sunrise or sunset. Animals may have different color schemes to represent sports teams, countries, or political parties.

The way artists use metaphors with colors can greatly change and the artists do not need to rely directly on dialogue or signs to showcase different elements. The colors can also help develop characters. For example, a cow with bright pink spots will stand out among other cows with traditional black and white spots.

Collectibles & Displays

Comic strips make great display pieces and many comic strip artists let you purchase prints to frame and display in your home. A colored print offers more vibrant options. Choose multiple colored comic strips to create a collage in your home. Add smaller prints into magnet frames and display them in areas like a kitchen.

Pair colored prints with a colored frame to add even more vibrancy. The prints are fun for home offices, entertainment rooms, or the kitchen. Farm animal comic strips often feature different themes that can apply to areas of your home and represent your personality.

With more knowledge of colored comic strips, you can appreciate the time and work that artists put into their creations. You may see more details and start to notice the differences between the colored and black and white comic strips you read on a regular basis.

For more information, turn to a production such as Udderly Ridiculous Productions.

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