Colorist Dustin Abell Interview



Name:  Dustin Abell

How long have you been a colorist?
 20 years

What is/are some of your favorite medium(s)
  • ·      Colored pencil
  • ·      Water colors
  • ·      Charcoal


Who are some of your favorite illustrators and or coloring books?
  • ·      Johanna Basford
  • ·      Joe Madureira
  • ·      Jim Lee
  • ·      Mark Bagley


Why did you start coloring and does coloring help you with any issues or medical conditions you deal with? 
            I started coloring seriously when I was about 12.  I wanted to be a comic book artist like my cousin.  He draws superman comics and would send me copies over every issue he did.  I idolized him and wanted to follow in his footsteps.

What would you recommend to anyone thinking about beginning the adventure of coloring?
            Don't be afraid to make mistakes and don't stop when you do.  finish the piece.  Always.  You'll get very discouraged if you have a bunch of half finished pictures laying about.

Is there anything else that you would like to share?

            Don't be afraid to share your work, no matter how good or bad you feel it is.  Everyone has to start somewhere and no one is going to bash you because your shading or values aren't just perfect.  Find a good, supportive group of people and invest in your talents.

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