October 8, 2018 | Andy Yates | 1 Comment

Comics Q&A with Aminder Dhaliwal

1. What can you tell us about your new book, Woman World?

Woman World is a graphic novel set in a post-apocalyptic, no, “utopian” world in which men have gone extinct. It follows the daily lives and struggles of a group of women in a small village.

2. What’s your creative process like and what tools do you like to use?

My creative process is a lot of re-doing. I write a comic, and then re-write it, I draw a comic and then re-draw it. I like the ‘re’ part. The first part of the process for me is just getting something down on paper, something tangible, that I can then tear apart and re-do. Tools-wise I’m a sucker for post-it notes and markers. Post-it notes have a great discardable feel and markers stop me from focusing on the aesthetic. When I have an idea I’m willing to commit to, I’ll move over to photoshop for the final version.

3. Who or what has influenced your work the most?

A lot of my influences are from TV. Comedically, I do enjoy a well-crafted sitcom, I’m a fan of Parks and Rec, 30 Rock, Cheers, Seinfeld, Arrested Development and Community. I absolutely love that format, it’s accessible and fun – which has of course influenced the style of comics I create. My biggest comic-influence is “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi.

4. Do you have any advice for aspiring artists/cartoonists?

My advice would be – make stuff. Just make it. And then make it again. And somewhere in there you’ll realize you’re not an aspiring artist, you’re an artist.