Ep.176: You learn as you go with Cameron Knight (Cliques)

Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Cameron Knight, a freelance Illustrator known for drawing comics. He is working on own comic called Cliques, which follows 4 best friends living in a city where the population use weapons called Saber edges.

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Get in touch with Cameron

• Website: https://cknightarts.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cknightcomics/

Key Takeaway

“Keep going! Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Take your time, you will get there eventually, but you have to work for it!”

Resources mentioned

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• Cameron’s comic – Cliques
• Scott McCloud – Making Comics & Understanding Comics

Special thanks to Cameron for joining me today. See you next time!

All artworks by Cameron Knight, used with permission

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