Comics have visual rhythm and language-based rhythm. Visual rhythm guides aesthetic harmony and flow. Language-based rhythm guides pacing and expectation. Both are capable of producing evocation as an outcome. (more…)
The act of recalling or creating emotional or sensual effects using panel arrangement, mark-making and colour. (more…)
Partial duplication or smearing of an element to evoke motion blur or quick movement within a panel. (more…)
A panel of any size with the sole visual-narrative purpose of establishing context with setting, and sometimes the inclusion of characters within that setting. (more…)
Allusion is reference to other visual, non-comics mediums (i.e paintings, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts), artistic movements, styles or visual motifs. Pastiche is sustained imitation by intent. (more…)
The use of colour to control focus. (more…)
A speech balloon that utilises colour-coding for narrative effect; to indicate code-switching, mood, tone and character. (more…)
The utilisation of different speech balloons, lettering styles, symbols or mark-making to represent characters speaking a different language. (more…)
