> Can any one give me hints or a "how to" when it comes to
> inking pictures? I really need this information for my
> year 12 art assignment. Scapper Black Dragon and any one
> else who could help, please relpy.
*bows* You summoned me? }:-)
For basic inking, two thickness of technical pen (fine felt
tip pen, fine liner, what ever you like to call them)
usually of 0.4mm (fine) and 0.6mm (bullet point) are what
Tokes (www.tokesdesign.com.au) recommends for beginners and
I agree with him. Ink your entire picture outlines with
the fine, then go back add your highlights and emphasis
with the bullet point by laying a 'normal' line over the
fine. Once you have the bold areas to the thickness you
want, you can blend the thick lines to meet down to the
thin lines (hence the bullet point - lay it over for thick,
stand it up for thin) giving a smooth overall result,
varying the thickness from boldest to feintest.
Sharper edges and closer objects should be bolder than far
away objects or soft curves. This is part of what is
called 'focal analysis'. Things like eyes, nose, ears can
be quite bold, yet things like cheeks, neck line, etc are
finer since they are softer curves and further away
compared to the other features. Yes, I know the eyes and
cheeks are about the same distance away, but due to being a
focal point for the viewer and a sharply defined object, I
find they work better if you make them bolder - gives them
strength.
A light box is VERY handy here; keeps your sketch clean and
ink onto a new page. This means if you goof, you can redo
the work without compromising the sketch.
I generally don't recommend doing solid fills in ink,
unless your colours are going to be extremely punchy or it
will be coloured with paints. This is a personal
preference, but use a big pen (or preferably a brush and
ink) if filling a larger area in solid black.
Brush pens rock. They are harder to ues and require much
more hand skill, but the result is awesome once you gain
proficiency (they also cost about $30). Brush and ink are
similar, though not generally as versatile or convenient to
use. Something to note that the Indian Ink used in these
two is far more fade resistant than the pens, but it
depends on what you are planning to do with the artwork.
Generally pens are more than good enough.
> anyone know
> where to buy books on how to draw anthro creatures?
Yes! An AWESOME book on the subject you seek is called
FREAKS and is available at a very competive price through
Ed Zolna (www.second-ed-mailorder.com) He is a very easy
to deal with fellow and extremely prompt with processing
orders or answering queries. Ed Z, Tokes and myself all
highly recommend this book. Covers structuring, follow-on
lines (foreshortening), stick and bubble constructions, all
the things you read me going on about in the reviews I
post. Someone with an understanding of basic structures
can get a huge benefit from this book - well worth owning.
Others with relevant knowledge are welcome to add their
experience or contradict my opinions.
Scrapper, Black Dragon, as it works for him.
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Received on Wed Feb 16 2005 - 22:40:16 CST