Who is George Pratt?
George's documentary film, See You In Hell, Blind Boy, about his travels through the Mississippi Delta researching his blues novel of the same name, won "Best Feature Documentary" at the New York International Independent Film Festival.
Write your own Graphic Novel!
In these short, educational clips, *George-Pratt describes the differences between graphic novels and comics, and offers tips on drawing materials and story development.** See more free videos here! **
Watch a visual story emerge from start to finish.
George Pratt: Observational Drawing
George talks about the different mark-making tools he uses while drawing in his sketchbook while on location. He then discusses working from a live model in different environments. A frank discussion about why you should be drawing in a sketchbook, and how to go about it for the best results.
3-Part Series | 900 Points each
George Pratt: Multi Media
Using pen and ink, opaque inks, pastels, and reference photography, George produces an emotional image with line, tone, and color. Whatever makes a line, tone, or color, George will probably use it on a picture at some point!
3-Part Series | 900 Points each
George Pratt: Watercolor
Using a hybrid technique that utilizes both transparent and opaque watercolor, a sensitive Geisha girl in a robe appears from the brush of George Pratt. You will love seeing his palette and how he mixes color!
3-Part Series | 900 Points each
George Pratt: Pen and Ink
Using pen nibs, brushes, black ink, opaque white ink, and his own reference photography, George produces and interesting image of a World War I casualty while explaining his process. A couple of great technical tips along the way will change the way you work!
4-Part Series | 700 Points each
George Pratt: Graphic Novel Process
George explains how he got started in the business and how he produces a graphic novel; concentrating on the ideation stage. See plenty of George's graphic novel work and hear historical information about graphic novel evolution. Learn the three rules of graphic novels: Storytelling, storytelling, and storytelling!
6-Part Series | 600 Points each
















