An interview with Matthew Wilson covering how he stumbled into being a comic book colorist and found joy in coloring, inspired by nature and managing self-doubt and burnout.

Matthew adjusts lighting and colors on comic panels to define forms, guide attention, and enhance contrasts using gradients and careful color choices.

After flatting a page, Matthew uses masks in the channels palette to separate areas, set palettes, and consider light sources to make the image dynamic.

When flatting comic pages, work with intention by planning ahead, focusing on big decisions first, and using tools efficiently to save time.

Use contrasts in hue, value, and saturation to guide the reader's eye, define space and mood, and enhance the story.

Matthew Wilson breaks down hue, saturation, and value to solve color issues in comics. Use schemes like monochromatic, complementary, and triadic for dynamic, harmonious pages.

Eternals (2021) #5 - Comic Book - complete comic book from Marvel.

Flatting is personal and you can find a method that works for you. Use tools like the lasso and turn off anti-aliasing to speed up your process.

Matthew Wilson has colored Marvel comics for over 20 years, starting as an assistant in 2003. Flatting is crucial to his process, saving time and ensuring consistency.

Daniel Warren Johnson draws Beta Ray Bill and talks about the freedom that making comics provides you as an artist and writer.