These are My class notes covering topics I brought up in Advanced inking on a specific day:
Wed Nov 15
Composition Article on Muddycolors- https://www.muddycolors.com/2021/04/15-types-of-composition/
Brush pen trees or leaves- https://x.com/conor_draws/status/1722333525649596718?s=46
Tracie Ching poster illustration referencing historical illustration- https://www.instagram.com/p/CzmMdrKPbQ7/?igshid=N3QyNHpoaHU0anV4
Frank bonnet using brush pen- https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy3Ojl3s27B/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Vlad Legostaev- https://instagram.com/vladlegostaev?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Jared Muralt Comic book artist and Illustrator inking hair on rabbit- https://www.instagram.com/p/CyyM5H7tI3Z/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Tips for convention set up- https://www.muddycolors.com/2023/10/convention-tips/
Drawing in curved perspective with 3 vanishing points: https://x.com/paulheaston/status/1560394132454985729?s=46
Chris Stevens Comic Book Artist Crosshatching- https://instagram.com/chris_stevens_illustrator?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Great example of brush pen drawing- https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzMD2YkKzhq/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
She maintains pressure control by resting her hand with her three fingers against the paper as opposed to holding the pen laying her palm on the paper. This may be a difficult way to draw with microns, but a great way to maintain consistency with a brush pen.
James Harren, one of the most inspiring comic book artists working today- https://www.instagram.com/p/CykPklZAX-E/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Wed Nov 8Went over scans and Figure Assignment finals
Mon Nov 6
Claybord Demonstration
Mon Oct 30
Brush Pens mentioned: Black Zig Clean Color Real Brush, Pentel Pocket brush pen, Kuretake Eyeliner, Faber castell Pitt Artist PEn
Craig Thompson- Brush Pen Comic book artist who Drew "Blankets" and "Carnet de Voyage"
Kim Jung Gi- Brush Pen Artist
Wed Oct 18
East Lansing Art Fair Emerging Artist Program: https://www.elartfest.com
Advertising/illustration awards: https://instagram.com/clioawards?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Matt Ryan Poster Artist- https://www.instagram.com/p/CXeBl5lFMDb/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Gh Walta Comic Book Artist- https://cadencecomicart.com/artist.php?artist=119
a looser inking artist Sina Aline- https://www.instagram.com/p/Cybi6RQNEHD/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Using India ink, French comic artist Denis Rodier: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cya08R0rle9/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Crosshatching example: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyhDyWeOAmJ/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Bernie Wrightson comic book artist: https://comics.ha.com/comic-artist-index/bernie-wrightson.s?id=500201351#
Brian Bolland: Comic book artist on titles such as Judge Dredd
Society of Illustrators Independent Comic book festival: https://www.moccafest.org/
Previous class Notes
Breaking down subject matter- https://www.instagram.com/p/CipYNWzveSl/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Great use of dry brushing- https://www.instagram.com/p/CLRPDsVBxoU/?igshid=1c2faqpqkyjny
Great use of perspective- https://www.instagram.com/reel/CGWALwYAAM8/?igshid=p8jf6zdpittw
Breaking down the face (look at this artist's patreon for a great example of how to use a subscription service)- https://www.instagram.com/reel/CGum5xtARn-/?igshid=11c4visnfufpk
Using copic ciao markers for coloring- https://www.instagram.com/p/CEWu9kMHpvQ/?igshid=1hincdaxjrlht
Drawing the figure in perspective- https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLt9Mzip4s2/?igshid=vcu3i3xhg8th
Similar to my set up- https://www.instagram.com/reel/CMhsVh1jwTn/?igshid=suh7fsvxm4o6
Inking water Examples- https://www.instagram.com/p/CPihVukBWnr/?utm_medium=copy_link
Using black pencil with ink- https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZrfhK5K-t0/?utm_medium=copy_link
Inking comics Example- https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgi7QEnDKD8/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Frank Cho Inking a figure- https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkEX4EDgfYB/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Great example of an artist creating and using references - https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChaEnpWJWBR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Tom foster Comic book artist layouts in pencil and inks- https://instagram.com/tomfosterart?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Shawn McManus comic book illustrator- https://www.shawnmcmanus.net/gallery
Simon J Curd Inking a bat- https://www.instagram.com/p/CjusjW5Iq5F/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Nathan Yoder Using Pencils- https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj0qS7hp_Se/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Earlier Notes
Phillip Harris “Dip Pen Illustrator and Printmaker”- https://instagram.com/philipharrisillustration?igshid=22iu51741zzf
Artist using mix of brush pen and thin pen line work- https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGFm0JuIvB0/?igshid=l0rfjivntilx
Using watercolor or wash for background-https://www.instagram.com/tv/CALNruuIN9z/?igshid=1gtfxmefmplw4
Getting a brush pen look with mix of wash or watercolor and colored pencil- https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_zXjz1psKY/?igshid=1527ovibshafe
Prints and Etchings- https://www.instagram.com/printsandprinciples/
Profile Etching Example (Attainable style through thin line work and ink wash- https://www.instagram.com/p/CGH4cGUg6iw/?igshid=z9liumthhsnt
French comics (Ink and Black pencil or graphite look)- https://www.instagram.com/p/CGJ1RPTnW0O/?igshid=1sv1brjfqiyxw
Simone Bianchi (One of the most impressive comic artists focusing on stylized realism)- https://twitter.com/sbianchiart/status/1316349089324371968?s=21
Ricardo federici (Another one of the most impressive comic artists focusing on stylized realism)- https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cef8r3djXBY/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Nathan Yoder using pencil background- https://www.instagram.com/p/CGV4LvZBnlH/?igshid=ao7ffr2hvw4g