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Almost everyone in the comic book industry has an origin story about how they broke into the business or discovered themselves as an artist. Afua Richardson‘s life seemed to be pushing her towards a musical destiny. But instead, Richardson found a new path for herself. In the latest installment of SYFY WIRE’s Artists Alley, Richardson shared the story of how she embraced art after getting into a band. And she went from a classically trained flute player to one of the most unique artists in comics. According to Richardson, her musical training offered a valuable lesson for anyone who wants to learn a craft.
“One thing I learned from classical music was starting off you’re going to be awful,” said Richardson. “And that’s okay, you just have to enjoy the learning process. You’re not going to start off being a master at anything. Who masters walking after just doing it for a few days? It takes time before you’re an athlete. [It’s] the same thing with art. You have to figure out the techniques and find the ways that work for you.”