#inking tutorials

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My favorite art supply reviews and art tutorials from 2022.

I've spent the past week collecting my favorite art supply reviews and tutorials from 2022!  Its so nice to look back on everything that we accomplished over the year.  I've collected my favorites into a handy playlist, so why not check it out?

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This rascally deva is one of the many illustrated examples I’ve included in the upcoming Proportions Lesson from HTDC.

My aim in this illustration was to give her pose that was as dynamic as possible to show how the proportions of a character warp when they’re posed in perspective.

This is one of the core challenges many of us run into when it comes to drawing comic book characters in complex poses – being able to move the human figure freely on the page, while still making sure they measure up correctly!

I have to admit, this pose was pretty darn tricky to nail – even for me. I actually had to go back over it a number of times before I managed to get it to look right.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – I’ve created a brand new Comic Art Tutorial where you’ll see the entire inking process for this wild-haired vixen unfold.

The video goes for 30min, and I’ve narrated the entire thing – Walking you through the 3 Step Inking Process I like to use to achieve consistent results in my Comic Book Illustrations.

I’ll also reveal my approach to inking and rendering darker materials, such as the skin-tight lycra outfit this lovely lady is rockin’.

Just click the link here to WATCH IT:

https://youtu.be/YNrdjH3A96w

Enjoy,-Clayton

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Traditional Inking Resources

PREPPING FOR INKING:

Converting Your Roughs to Digital Bluelines and Printing Your Bluelines: Intro to Comic Craft: https://nattosoup.blogspot.com/2017/06/converting-your-roughs-to-digital.html

Turning Your Sketches and Lineart into Printable Bluelines: Watercolor Basics: https://nattosoup.blogspot.com/2017/07/turning-your-sketches-and-lineart-into.html

Intro to Comic Craft- Printing Cicada Summer Bluelines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acP5T4fdGUo&list=PL_pXBtCqjKy_rSwHWPopIvoG9EuYXAb_X&index=16

INKING RESOURCES:

Intro to Comic Craft Inking a Comic Traditionally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfZzFXxvZtc

Tips for Erasing Pencils after Inking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tc_oLtEEuE&t=2s

Nib Exposure- Inking Tutorial with Artsnacks Inktober: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyhqGRs_Jw8

Robust Inking Toolkit Guide for Professional Artists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1xl8jkG6r4

Inking Your Characters to Life with a Brush- Inktober Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOWHELbsqvw

Cicada Summer- Pencils and Inks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evku6jd1Gfw

Chibi Inking Tutorial with Bouncy Lines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcNRla36SZY

Brush Inking Tips with Artsnacks Inktober Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPNt17Vl51k

Inktober Inking Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdZCihgIzKk

Size Matters!  Brush Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7F3ZiNfRZ8

Cartoony Inking with a Size 4 Brush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eqr_wqHhHU

Inking Panel at NOCAZfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2zzry4LX1M

Best Brushpens for Illustration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvQ9bEiDur0

Manga Nib Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwH7A3fBBJk

Inked Commission of Samantha and Mudkip for A2CAF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uso8tz1I8k&t=100s

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Inktober Resources

ArtSnacks Inktober Collection

Since ArtSnacks is bringing back their ArtSnacks Inktober box basically unchanged, this review is relevant.  The TL;DR is skip that box- it’s overpriced and there are cheaper places to get those materials, and easier ways to get that information.  I have a whole playlist about the Inktober Collection box, as well as tutorials and demonstrations on the products inside, here.  That playlist has tutorials on everything from using a brush to using nibs, and might be super handy if you plan on going traditional this year.

8 Ways You Can Make Your First Inktober a Success

Making Inktober 2016 A Month to Remember

Inking Tutorials

Videos on Youtube

Inking Supply Reviews

Brushpen reviews- this is a whole section on my blog, and includes a LOT of great reviews and tutorials

Inspiration:

Inktober 2015 Inks

Remember:

There’s no Inktober police.  There’s no award for finishing.  Use Inktober to up your inking game however YOU see fit.  Digital, traditional, so long as you’re trying new things and learning new techniques, that’s what it’s all about.  Fill that tag with YOUR art, and support other artists.

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-- THE 3 STEP INKING PROCESS --

Well after gulping down way too many mugs of coffee… I’ve finally finished editing, compiling and uploading a brand-spankin’ NEW tutorial for you! This must be some kind of record - 2 tutorials in 2 weeks? Is this real?

Yup, it’s real – And in this video you’re going to learn all about rendering darker tones and materials, whether it be for costumes made of skin-tight lycra, or brunette colored hair do’s. 

But that’s not all!

You’re also going to get an in-depth look at the 3 step inking process I follow to achieve consistent and predictable results in my work. 

Plus a bunch of other neat tips and tricks.   

There’s also a surprise announcement (+ a very important update) about the upcoming Proportions Lesson from HTDC, at the end of the video. You’re not going to want to miss it either, so make sure you watch it right through to the end.

Get the video here: https://youtu.be/YNrdjH3A96w - and as always, enjoy! -Clayton

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1 down, 1 to GO!

These heroines are part of the new Proportions Lesson coming soon from HTDC.

In this particular chapter they'll be used to highlight how the Proportions of a character visually appears to change when foreshortened in Perspective...

(of course our proportions don't ever actually change - it just appears that way from different perspectives)...

I've also included a demonstration of the inking process for this illustration in a brand new tutorial I've created for you!

So in case you missed it, here it is... https://youtu.be/5cg7M9L5hS0

In this video I discus how you can create your Comic Art X2 faster by making a few easy tweaks to your work flow.

I reveal a couple of my favorite Digital Inking Techniques as well as some tips for getting comfortable with the G-Pen inside Manga Studio.

I’ll also answer some of your questions about the Upcoming Proportions Lesson from HTDC and shed some light on what you can expect (as well as how you can get early access + exclusive bonus content).

Enjoy the video, and always, keep on creating. -Clayton