None of them use the standard comic book techniques of hatching or feathering. America s leading comic book publisher brings its superstar creators and classic characters to the third in an authoritative series of books on how to create comics. This technique is used to add texture and as a shading technique when a spot fill is too solid to create depth. Legendary comic book inker klaus janson uses dcs worldfamous charactersincluding batman, superman, and wonder womanto demonstrate an array of inking techniques, covering such topics as using textures, varying line weights, creating the illusion of threedimensionality, and working with light and dark. Deleter comic paper is designed for professional japanese comic artists.
Ben templesmith is probably best known as the artist of 30 days of night, a vampire comic that was made into a movie a few years ago. The dc comics guide to inking comics free pdf books. Best book i have read about traditional brush and pen comic inking. Some of the best inkers give advice about inking style. I believe this example is as close as you will find in a comic book. More on pencils and how to problemsolve a myriad of common inking headaches, plus a handy compendum of textures and effects to give any inking assignment variety and verve. Draw a small comic book for children to read as they sit in your waiting room. That seemed to me like a skill and art that would take a really long time to master, and worse yet there seemed to be no good sources of learning the art of inking out there. Here is a video that shows a few techniques on digital inking and how i look at the artwork while going through the process. Comic book creation learn in this full course a lot of technics to know how to draw your comic books 4. If theres any company that knows a thing or two about inking its dc comics. Comic book layout comic book style comic book pages comic book artists comic artist comic books art comic page black and white comics black comics bleedout page 2 by brohawk on deviantart deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of art. One thing to keep in mind, inking with a brush requires a lot of patience and skill, so like the crowquill, you have to put in the time to study and practice your technique.
In addition, every technique shown in this guide conforms to actual industry standards. This is the common standard for cartoonists and comic book artists. Its smooth surface works especially well with pen and ink but is also suitable for pencil and marker. This massive comic book publisher employs thousands of artists with inking experience and many of them share industry insights in this book. Digital part one posted on october 20, 2011 october 20. They give that cool traditional comic book loos and really speed things up over using a nibbed pen.
The first 70 or so pages are concerned with the basics of inking. Dc comics guide to inking comics by klaus janson, paperback. You can consider inking as a precursor to the actual comic book coloring where you will still need to have a steady hand when using the markers and other drawing instruments. This technique is mostly used in conjunction with crosshatching in order to increase the level of. There are notes on equipment, inking with pen and with brush, shading, feathering and crosshatching, contouring that is, edging an element of the picture to help define it in some way facial shadows, backgrounds. Once you get the hang of it the brush will be your best friend. An explanation and demonstration of using a razor blade on your inks to create. Place your ink in a small container, like a soda or milk bottle cap. That is a basic hatching technique that is commonly used in marveldc comics. Not much to say about the inking on the cover but the interior page you showed looks pretty good to me. Comicbook inking resources comicartistresourceblog.
The bristol paper holds ink very well and will not bleed as easily as regular bond type papers. For the aspiring artist who wants to become an expert comic book inker, the dc comics guide to inking comics is the definitive, onestop resource. The inker sometimes credited as the finisher or embellisher is one of the two line artists in traditional comic book production. Unlike coloring, you wont really need many tools for the inking comic book. Nguyens awesome comic book inking tutorial part 2 paintingtube. Learn these different styles and comic book art techniques. Joe goes through the process of inking an illustration pencilled by dave finch, which is also an available video tutorial on their site. In this course, comic creator ben bishop shows two methods for finishing comics in photoshop, using examples from his graphic novel, the aggregate. Mark poulton has worked in the comic book industry for the past three years. They use ink to incorporate dynamic lighting, and add shading and textures which may be lacking in the penciled work. Inking is a refining process that builds on the sketch that you made.
Portraying the mass, depth, and form of your objects. Dec 26, 2017 in this video i demonstrate some of my inking techniques on this fan art of scarlet witch. Masters of comic book art eisner, kirby, ditko, adams, wrightson, miller. Get the new limited special edition commemorative crablor. Jul 01, 2003 for the aspiring artist who wants to become an expert comic book inker, the dc comics guide to inking comics is the definitive, onestop resource.
The same techniques and the resultant works are literally impossible to duplicate with pencils and ink. If the drawing youre inking is resting on a drafting table or another flat surface, try looking down over the paper so that you have an unobstructed frontal perspective. Americaas leading comic book publisher brings its superstar creators and classic characters to the third in an authoritative series of books on how to create comics. Inking techniques for digital artists shiny surfaces. Being we are in the year 2019, pen technology has come a long way. I found one book i still heartily recommend, called the art of comic book inking by gary martin, which is to date the best book on the subject. May 07, 2020 inking requires a lot of patience, so you want to make sure youre focused and using the right technique. Comicbook inking tutorial justin hillgrove imps and monsters. These are the same techniques pros use in what you buy in the comic book stand. It covers all the materials from pens to brushes with a clear divide into two sections. There are notes on equipment, inking with pen and with brush, shading, feathering and crosshatching, contouring that is, edging an element of the picture to help define it in some way facial shadows, backgrounds and basic textures fire, water, earth, wood, metal and vegetation. The illustrations would be used to help the rest of the creative team cast the roles for the.
He is the writercocreator of the hit comic series koni waves. Towards the back are 10 comic panels where different guest inkers are invited to ink their version of how they should look. Creating comics using photoshop brushes adobe blog. Instead its an intro to the topic with some ideas and principles discussed, along with advice from professional inkers. I like gnomons videos a lot, the only thing is they are sped. Apr 05, 2014 none of them use the standard comic book techniques of hatching or feathering. Klaus janson providing information on everything from basic inking materials to storytelling techniques, this onestop sourcebook is packed with a wealth of tested techniques, practical advice, and professional. A number of graphic editing software can aid in comic book inking, adobe photoshop, illustrator and many others. If you like this video, please subscribe, and check out the other time lapse drawing videos on my channel. Heres the first video of a few that i came across on technique that struck me as well done. There are two styles of inkingthe slick comic book style and the fine art painting style. Bring out lighting and texture in a comic when inking with a brush with tips from a comics marketer, writer and creator in this free video on comics.
The dc comics guide to inking comics books pics download. In the foreword, gary martin says the art of comic book inking is intended for people who want to become inkers working inkers who havent had professional training pencillers who want their work to be more inkerfriendly the majority of editors working in comics todaythis isnt a. Make a family comic book as a gift for a birthday, reunion, anniversary, or another holiday. The penciller creates a drawing, the inker outlines, interprets, finalizes, retraces this drawing by using a pencil, pen or a brush.
Comic book inking techniques narrated blackstone eternal. Not your grandfathers comic book inking techniques. The easiest way to hatch is to create a series of parallel lines going in one direction that taper off. The inker sometimes credited as the finisher or embellisher is one of the two line artists in traditional comic book production the penciller creates a drawing, the inker outlines, interprets, finalizes, retraces this drawing by using a pencil, pen or a brush. How to start inking comics about inking comic books. Casual consumers of comic books around the world often have no idea of the work involved in producing the entertainment they enjoy. After an introduction into the art itself thats probably better suited as a quick refresher for established artists who havent been inking in a while, the main part of the book presents four pencil pages by steve rude, each followed by inks done by martin and some guest artists who describe what they did and how they did it. Sean phillips likes to use a pitt pen to outline, then he uses a brush and ink technique with devastating results. In the foreword, gary martin says the art of comicbook inking is intended for people who want to. Inking comic books by hand surely has its rewards especially if you plan to do the entire comic book project by yourself. For the aspiring artist who wants to become an expert comic book inker, the dc comics guide to inking comics is the definitive, onestop resource america s leading comic book publisher brings its superstar creators and classic characters to the third in an authoritative series of books on how to create comics.
Jun 12, 2019 one thing to keep in mind, inking with a brush requires a lot of patience and skill, so like the crowquill, you have to put in the time to study and practice your technique. In the fields of superhero and horror comics of the last few decades, these techniques have been a mainstay it was basically mandatory for aspiring artists to master them, which requires amazing control over line thickness and exactly where both ends of a group of fine lines falls. Inking was necessary in the traditional printing process as presses could not. The illustrations would be used to help the rest of the creative team cast the roles for the film. Gain insights into the techniques, tools, and approaches of some of the finest delineators in comics today, including terry austin, mark farmer, scott williams, alex.
Legendary comic book inker klaus janson uses dcs charactersincluding batman, superman, and wonder womanto demonstrate an array of inking techniques, covering such topics as using textures, varying line weights, creating the illusion. Jan 16, 2014 overview of the comic creation process. Sit up straight and position yourself squarely over the paper. I will explain a variety of different traditional inking techniques you can. I much prefer the latter as i feel the slick look is overdone. Although many comic book and comic strip artists do most of their inking work with a pen, artists such as bill waterston calvin and hobbes, walt kelly pogo, will eisner the spirit, and jack kirby cocreator of captain america have turned to brushes to create effects not readily made with a metal point or nib.
The dc comics guide to inking comics book by klaus janson. The information about inking style would be helpful to even someone using technical pens like micron or pentel and other brush pens or a computer because of the focus on technique and style. The dark knight returns, inked by klaus janson who used a variety of materials and rendering techniques see fig. The art of comicbook inking book omaha public library. The northern mist, a suspense horror set during the roman occupation of briton. Create a comic story with cartoon illustrations that features your product or tells your companys origin story for distribution at trade shows and other promotional events. Some comic inkers and comic artists now seek for the convenience of using computers in creating comics, opting for a faster and easier approach. When i first got serious about cartooning for a career, one of the things i was most concerned about was inking. Feb 29, 2020 although many comic book and comic strip artists do most of their inking work with a pen, artists such as bill waterston calvin and hobbes, walt kelly pogo, will eisner the spirit, and jack kirby cocreator of captain america have turned to brushes to create effects not readily made with a metal point or nib. Aug 01, 2012 comic book inking and coloring tutorial. Artist mark poulton demonstrates laying down white ink over finished black inks. This is a page from a comic i am working on called fish for dinner. As i mentioned in the previous article, there are a number of different tools you can use to achieve some really cool looking ink effects.
The art of comicbook inking book chicago public library. I talk to you about some of the thought process on create various lines when inking. The dc comics guide to inking comics isnt really a complete howto guide. Generally, a brush or pen is used to ink comic book pages, but some inkers use both. Kevin makes comics 8 inking tips and techniques youtube. I found one book i still heartily recommend, called the art of comic book inking by gary martin, which is to. Yishan li a guide to drawing manga for artists of all skill levels offers stepbystep illustrations for pencildrawing, inking, and coloring techniques and explains how such new technology as adobe photoshop. After carefully selecting his brushes in photoshop, ben begins the digital inking process. Legendary comic book inker klaus janson uses dcs worldfamous. This is the one where i share my inking tools, tips, process, and techniques. Comic strip tutorial, best inking methods, inking tools. Comic book artists do not just settle in shading their works using pencil. His style is dark and possesses a kitschy sort of humor, which has earned him a cultlike following of. Noeska smit, a phd who deals with all things medical visualization and other things that are way above my head asked me to write a blog piece on the basics of comic book inking and, more specifically, on the dos, donts and whys of it all.
It is sturdy enough to support reworking and the use of screentones yet thin enough to use easily with a lightbox. Interestingly, the old school method is step 5 before step 4 because they used to hand letter and the ruler might have screwed up the inks when they were making the lines to letter within. Almost every superhero book uses this style and i am sorta sick of it. If you like this video, please subscribe, and check out the other time lapse drawing. As it pertains to this blogpost, the tutorial comic book illustration vol. However, he has made a name for himself in the comic book world with other titles like wormwood. Aug 21, 2006 when i first got serious about cartooning for a career, one of the things i was most concerned about was inking. Legendary comic book inker klaus janson uses dcs worldfamous charactersincluding batman, superman, and wonder womanto demonstrate an array of inking techniques, covering such topics as using textures, varying line weights, creating the illusion. Earlier this year i was commissioned to come up with a series of character illustrations for cohort. They also talk about the equipment they use, their work flow.
For something thats more geared towards beginners i recommend art of comic book inking. The art of comic book inking is divided into three sections. Comic book art some inking techniques vince colletta. Comic strip tutorial, best inking methods for comic strips, inking tools for comic books, pens, brushes. Inking requires a lot of patience, so you want to make sure youre focused and using the right technique. Oct 20, 2011 with enough practice, you can graduate from tracing with vellum to actually inking overtop of your pencils that youve laid down on professional grade bristol paper. This video is a time lapse video of the inking of one of my comic book pages. Inking techniques for digital artists shiny surfaces youtube. Nov 15, 2011 there isnt an undo feature when youre inking with any of these tools, so watch out.
Inking resources for inking a comic using traditional tools, or digital, to achieve standard comic art black and white composition. Before photoshop, illustrator and manga studio was around. The way you break down on a minute level the anatomy and technique of a brush in the hand, i so wish youd been my art teacher as. In this video i demonstrate some of my inking techniques on this fan art of scarlet witch. Americas leading comic book publisher brings its superstar creators and classic characters to the third in an authoritative series of books on how to create comics. Make a simple penciled drawing, one that has clean lines so its easier for you to start and practice with. Inking was necessary in the traditional printing process as presses could not reproduce pencilled drawings. Not your grandfathers comic book inking techniques mike. Earlier this year i was commissioned to come up with a series of character illustrations for cohort pictures new film project. This technique relies on creating solid pools of black areas in order to create a solid shape. The dc comics guide to inking comics by klaus janson. The illustrations would be used to help the rest of the creative team cast the roles for the film, aid in costume design and provide a bit of. Effort and workload aside, merely the size of the team required for an idea to manifest can boggle the mind.
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