Stuck Sketching in Circles? Here’s Your Breakthrough.
You’ve got a passion for comics, but the skills just aren’t clicking.
Endless YouTube tutorials leave you lost, and generic courses don’t give you the feedback you crave.
I’ve been there—20 years ago, I was a fan with a pencil and a dream.
Now, I’ve built the How to Draw Comics Academy to fast-track your journey from beginner to badass comic artist.
With live coaching, personalized critiques, and a crew of 250+ creators cheering you on, you’ll draw with confidence and create comics you’re proud to share.
Everything You Need to Master Comic Art
100+ Hours of Video Lessons
Step-by-step tutorials from fundamentals to pro techniques—downloadable and updated monthly.
Live Coaching & Critiques
Real-time guidance and weekly draw-overs from me and my team to skyrocket your skills.
250+ Artist Community
Collaborate, share, and grow with a supportive crew of comic creators just like you.
Monthly Challenges & Workshops
Push your creativity with fun contests and exclusive sessions from industry pros.
See What Real Artists Are Saying
James Fondren
"After 20 years of trying, I saw results in just 4 months. This Academy is a game-changer!"
★★★★★
Brent Woodroof
"Best value out there. The live classes and community make it one-of-a-kind."
★★★★★
Jamie
"The critiques are life-changing. I’ve never improved this fast—worth every second!"
★★★★★
When you take advantage of this special offer using the discount code ACADEMYSPECIAL, you'll get a whopping 50% off your Membership Subscription for ALL billing cycles!
That means you'll only ever pay half price for as long as you stay subscribed to the Academy - but only while this special deal lasts!
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Choose Your Path to Comic Mastery
Start with a 14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Monthly Subscription
27$Every month- Live step-by-step drawing tutorials
- Personalized feedback on your artwork
- Full access to all course content – Learn at your own pace
- 100+ hours of structured lessons
- Access to the academy community
- Industry insights & professional workflows
- Monthly workshops & demonstrations
- Access to the academy vault
- References, templates, and learning plans
- Brushes and PSD project files
- Best Value
Annual Subscription
209$Every year- Everything included in the monthly subscription plan
- $324 value. You save $115/year - that's 35% off
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Choose Your Path to Comic Mastery
Feature
How to Draw Comics Academy
Other Courses
Live Coaching
✔️ Yes—real-time guidance
❌ No—pre-recorded only
Personalized Critiques
✔️ Weekly draw-overs
❌ Rarely or never
Artist Community
✔️ 250+ creators
❌ Limited or none
Regular Updates
✔️ Monthly new content
❌ Static lessons
Expert-Led by Clayton
✔️ 20+ years in comics
❌ Varies—often amateurs
I’ve poured my heart and 20 years of comic experience into this Academy. Unlike generic courses, you’re not just watching—you’re doing, growing, and connecting. This is your all-in-one path to comic mastery.
Backed by Experience from Leading Institutions
Clayton Barton, founder of the How to Draw Comics Academy, has lectured at some of the most respected universities and TAFEs in Australia, including Victoria University, Swinburne, and Melbourne Polytechnic. This wealth of experience ensures that the Academy’s instruction is rooted in proven teaching methods and industry expertise.
When you take advantage of this special offer using the discount code ACADEMYSPECIAL, you'll get a whopping 50% off your Membership Subscription for ALL billing cycles!
That means you'll only ever pay half price for as long as you stay subscribed to the Academy - but only while this special deal lasts!
50% Off Discount Code: ACADEMYSPECIAL
Ready to Draw Comics Like a Pro? Start Now!
Join 250+ artists and unlock your potential with a 14-day free trial. Cancel anytime, no risk—just pure creative growth. Don’t wait—your journey to mastery starts here!
Monthly Subscription
27$Every month- Live step-by-step drawing tutorials
- Personalized feedback on your artwork
- Full access to all course content – Learn at your own pace
- 100+ hours of structured lessons
- Access to the academy community
- Industry insights & professional workflows
- Monthly workshops & demonstrations
- Access to the academy vault
- References, templates, and learning plans
- Brushes and PSD project files
- Best Value
Annual Subscription
209$Every year- Everything included in the monthly subscription plan
- $324 value. You save $115/year - that's 35% off
100% Satisfaction Guarantee—cancel anytime with one click.
🔒 For your security, all orders are processed on a secured server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Draw Comics Academy is an online learning platform dedicated to teaching aspiring artists how to master comic book illustration. Founded by Clayton Barton, a veteran in comic illustration, it offers step-by-step drawing tutorials, live classes, personalized feedback, and a supportive community of artists.
Anyone interested in comic art can benefit, from absolute beginners to advanced professionals looking to refine their skills. This includes those wanting to illustrate comics, manga, graphic novels, webcomics, storyboards for movies or games, or character design for various media.
The Academy Course offers a wide range of lessons covering topics like character design, anatomy, perspective, inking, coloring, and storytelling. It also includes tutorials on specific techniques like crosshatching or shading, and workshops for creating full characters or scenes.
Learning at How to Draw Comics Academy involves:
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Live Classes: Real-time instruction with step-by-step guidance.
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Video Lessons: Pre-recorded tutorials you can watch at your own pace.
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Personalized Feedback: Critiques and draw-overs to help improve your work.
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Community Support: Interaction with other artists for mutual growth.
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Yes, there's a supportive community of like-minded artists where you can share your work, get feedback, and collaborate. This community helps keep you motivated and accountable.
Yes, the Academy Course is designed to be accessible on various devices, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring you can learn from anywhere.
While we don't offer individual one-on-one coaching, our live classes provide real-time interaction, and our critique sessions give personalized feedback on your art.
No problem! Our course starts from the basics, so even if you're new to drawing, you'll find lessons tailored to beginners. We guide you through the entire process from conception to completion.
New content is added weekly to keep the curriculum fresh and aligned with current comic art trends and techniques.
Yes, our lessons are downloadable. You can access all video lessons from the Vault, our exclusive member area, where you can download them for offline viewing.
We aim for your complete satisfaction. If you're not satisfied, please contact us, and we'll address your concerns.
Yes, you can unsubscribe from your membership at any time. Just go to your account settings and follow the cancellation process.