I own the exact same pen, but for some reason, I always feel like I'm fighting for the ink the flow. Granted, mine are a good deal larger (0.3mm), but nevertheless, it always feels like a challenge. Which is why I stopped using em. I've tried everything from dip pens to the Faber-Castell, but nothing feels or looks right. I've forced myself to start using a brush, which I both love and hate: love the flow, but hate the maintenance. I guess I should keep looking.
tech question i guess how would one get a job as a comic book artist i was thinking of it as a possible future career. any help would be great and great inking btw
@gatebreakerz75 I'm a professional comics artist, this is a video of me drawing an issue of the series "Batman & Robin" for DC Comics. I've drawn many many comics for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, and many others. I also have several comics of my own, including the award-winning Sin Titulo
I had no idea you use those fairly shitty pens for pro work! If you're gonna talk about the "speed and vitality" that you get from "real" inking then why not go the whole hog and use a sable brush and ink? But what do I know, I don't draw one of the most popular characters in the world and work with really good (for the mainstream, anyway) writers...but I think you're a really good artist...for the mainstream...;)
@vollsticks Hey, thanks for the backhanded compliment. I use those pens because I'm comfortable using them. I inked professionally for many years with a sable brush and ink and eventually got sick of the mess and maintenance (spills, smears, etc) and prefer the ease and convenience of using those "shitty" markers. It doesn't matter - least of all to you - what tools I use to draw with, the final printed page is what counts. What makes work "pro" is the skill involved, not the type of pen.
@cameronmstewart You're right, of course! Didn't mean the compliment to be so backhanded--there's not many mainstream artists with that "clean" kind of style you have--nearly everything is either post-Liefeld/Lee scritchy inking with marks that aren't adding anything to the drawing or chiselled Romita-Jr. style art.....and guys who draw females like they've never seen a real woman. I like Marcos Martin and a couple of others...are you into Steve Rude's work at all?
You mentioned print out the roughs on Bristol. What kind of printer are you using that can fit art boards? It that a common technique to draw digital and print the roughs on to art boards?
Thanks for taking the time to post these videos. Is there a reason why you do some projects digital and others more traditional? Either way, it's great work!
Depends on the amount of time I have to do it (digital is faster) and whether there is sale value for the original art. It would be crazy for me not to have physical pages to sell from the most popular Batman comic.
I own the exact same pen, but for some reason, I always feel like I'm fighting for the ink the flow. Granted, mine are a good deal larger (0.3mm), but nevertheless, it always feels like a challenge. Which is why I stopped using em. I've tried everything from dip pens to the Faber-Castell, but nothing feels or looks right. I've forced myself to start using a brush, which I both love and hate: love the flow, but hate the maintenance. I guess I should keep looking.
TwigDjango 4 months ago
Great. one who push the dislike button for this video is idiot.
dogcollarmatch 6 months ago
tech question i guess how would one get a job as a comic book artist i was thinking of it as a possible future career. any help would be great and great inking btw
MrVamp09 7 months ago
You should realy make your own comic Are you part of The DC franchise or are you just a drawer
gatebreakerz75 1 year ago
@gatebreakerz75 I'm a professional comics artist, this is a video of me drawing an issue of the series "Batman & Robin" for DC Comics. I've drawn many many comics for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, and many others. I also have several comics of my own, including the award-winning Sin Titulo
cameronmstewart 1 year ago 3
@cameronmstewart Dude you are awsome where do you live maybe I could try to visit you at a comic convention
gatebreakerz75 1 year ago
I had no idea you use those fairly shitty pens for pro work! If you're gonna talk about the "speed and vitality" that you get from "real" inking then why not go the whole hog and use a sable brush and ink? But what do I know, I don't draw one of the most popular characters in the world and work with really good (for the mainstream, anyway) writers...but I think you're a really good artist...for the mainstream...;)
vollsticks 1 year ago
@vollsticks Hey, thanks for the backhanded compliment. I use those pens because I'm comfortable using them. I inked professionally for many years with a sable brush and ink and eventually got sick of the mess and maintenance (spills, smears, etc) and prefer the ease and convenience of using those "shitty" markers. It doesn't matter - least of all to you - what tools I use to draw with, the final printed page is what counts. What makes work "pro" is the skill involved, not the type of pen.
cameronmstewart 1 year ago 9
@cameronmstewart You're right, of course! Didn't mean the compliment to be so backhanded--there's not many mainstream artists with that "clean" kind of style you have--nearly everything is either post-Liefeld/Lee scritchy inking with marks that aren't adding anything to the drawing or chiselled Romita-Jr. style art.....and guys who draw females like they've never seen a real woman. I like Marcos Martin and a couple of others...are you into Steve Rude's work at all?
vollsticks 1 year ago
@vollsticks I like Rude, he's great, but I don't consider him an influence really. I appreciate the front-handed reply ;)
cameronmstewart 1 year ago
more! (Y)
TeckelHound 1 year ago
awesome man!! what type of pen u using?
drawfd 1 year ago
@drawfd STAEDTLER PIGMENT LINER 0.1, its in the description box
ravi930 1 year ago
You mentioned print out the roughs on Bristol. What kind of printer are you using that can fit art boards? It that a common technique to draw digital and print the roughs on to art boards?
nau97 1 year ago
This is awsome. You bring a very unique style to the batman and robin book.
LAMFi1ms 1 year ago
wow, awesome stuff man. You're so precise.
thegreekmatt 1 year ago
I love this video, and its really helping me with my shading techniques.
trjordan 2 years ago
I'm looking forward to the next issue I know it will look amazing.
mindthegapmindthegap 2 years ago
can't wait
theALmovies 2 years ago
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SpringsPreserve 2 years ago
SO GOOD> Looking forward to "Blackest Knight" on B&R
JayMeDee 2 years ago
looks amazing! I'm already excited for b & r 7
kf2686 2 years ago
Thanks for taking the time to post these videos. Is there a reason why you do some projects digital and others more traditional? Either way, it's great work!
creativeape 2 years ago
Depends on the amount of time I have to do it (digital is faster) and whether there is sale value for the original art. It would be crazy for me not to have physical pages to sell from the most popular Batman comic.
cameronmstewart 2 years ago
@cameronmstewart thats great insight! i would have never thought of that. the business of art escapes me. keep up the good work.
72butler 2 years ago
Very interesting and cool vid, and the finished ink looks superb. Can't wait for your issues of the run.
ABoyNamedPosh 2 years ago
thanks for this. i liked the digital inking videos you posted.
will you be posting more none-digital work in the future?
chaomonga 2 years ago
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gnort133 2 years ago