--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's the type of thing you need to keep…" description: "\"That's the type of thing you need to keep in mind when drawing comics. The storytelling. Consider the action and the space available to you, that's wha..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f29/declan-shalvey-35438_action_that-s-the-type-of-thing-you-need-to-kee_2955123.jpg" --- # That's the type of thing you need to keep in mind when… ![“That's the type of thing you need to keep in mind when drawing comics. The storytelling. Consider the action and the space available to you, that's what will make it a great comics page. Once you've figured that out, you can always find/make the reference to support your storytelling decisions. So…” quote by Declan Shalvey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f29/declan-shalvey-35438_action_that-s-the-type-of-thing-you-need-to-kee_2955123.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f29/declan-shalvey-35438_action_that-s-the-type-of-thing-you-need-to-kee_2955123.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f29/declan-shalvey-35438_action_that-s-the-type-of-thing-you-need-to-kee_2955123.jpg) > “That's the type of thing you need to keep in mind when drawing comics. The storytelling. Consider the action and the space available to you, that's what will make it a great comics page. Once you've figured that out, you can always find/make the reference to support your storytelling decisions. So by all means, study film, but as with any reference, the results are better when they inform the craft and not dictate it.” [Declan Shalvey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/declan-shalvey/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Effective comic pages blend storytelling, composition, and reference without copying. **In simple terms:** Balance story, layout, and inspiration. Key Takeaway Use references to enhance, not dictate, your art. Themes storytelling visual composition creative process Mood inspirational practical Type guidance creative When to use this quote - comic page design - film study - reference gathering - artistic freedom Key Concepts narrative pacing spatial design Questions to Reflect On - How can you adapt references uniquely? - When should you deviate from a reference? 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