Inking for Comic Books: Traditional and Digital Techniques

Description

In this course, you will :

• Before diving into the course materials, learn about inking theory.
• A series of exercises will help you practise traditional inking techniques. Then, move on to watercolour inks and how to use them to represent light and dark areas, contrast, and mid-tones.
• Finally, consider using digital inks to expedite your creative process.
• Look for areas of contrast and volume in your artwork as you develop it. Then, using watercolours, experiment with tone and texture.
• Work on the background of your piece and add the finishing touches with digital inks.
• Discover how to properly prepare and send your inked page to a colorist and editor.

Syllabus :

1. Inks

• What Is Inking?
• Materials
• Traditional Inks: Technique
• Watercolours: Style
• Digital Inks: speed

 

2. The Page

• Narrative Inks
• Inking: Forms, Outlines, and Light
• Inking: Contrast, Volume, and Texture
• Ink Washes
• Digital Get Together

 

3. Print Ready

• Top Tips
• Sending Files

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