How to Ink Comics: The Traditional Way
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Ever dream of becoming a comic book artist? Let your comic drawings come to life by learning art of comic book inking.
This is the perfect one-stop resource for the aspiring comic book inker. Does your comic book pencils lack that finishing touch? By learning the basic art of comic book inking, you will improve your pencils and apply the finishing needed to complete your comic or graphic novel. This book brings you one step closer to that goal by teaching you the inking techniques that will add a professional touch to your drawings.
By inking your drawings, the coloring process is simplified. Comic colorists will no longer struggle to color your pencils. Your comic drawings will also print better as well as be more reproduction-friendly.
"How to Ink Comics - The Traditional Way" by Stan Bendis Kutcher demonstrates different inking techniques; from hatching, feathering and stippling, to dealing with light and shadow. This insightful guide will also teach you formal elements of inking, as well as explore different inking styles, and how to approach sensitivity of line.
Inside you will learn:
- Traditional vs. digital inking
- What inking materials to acquire
- Different professional inking techniques
- How to ink backgrounds
- How to ink a complete comic book page
- How to apply lettering
- How to scan your pages
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How to Ink Comics - Stan Bendis Kutcher
How to Ink Comics
The Traditional Way
Stan Bendis Kutcher
Faithenova Publishers (PTY) Ltd.
Contents
Title Page
Introduction
Chapter 1 : Traditional vs. Digital Inks
Chapter 2 : Drawing & Inking Materials
Chapter 3 : Inking Techniques
Chapter 4 : Inking Backgrounds
Chapter 5 : Inking a Comic Page
Chapter 6 : Lettering and Scanning
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