On the right, I've used light pressure and multiple strokes which gives a much more refined result which more closely replicates traditional inking techniques.ĭeveloping a knack for making a range of line weights with one brush size takes time, practice and decent brushes. You can also adjust Procreate's pressure curve to suit your style so don't be afraid to let the tech do some of the heavy lifting. It's quick, but the result is a little clunky, and the ink texture doesn't sit well next to the lighter strokes beside it. In the (slightly exaggerated) example below, the left eyelid is inked with heavy pen pressure in an attempt to create a thick line in a single stroke. Sometimes though, it's more effective to ink thicker lines with multiple strokes, rather than trying to rely on heavier, harder to control pen pressure to achieve the same line weight. This speeds up my inking and helps create consistency, especially when using textured or distressed brushes. I rely on my pencil pressure to draw different stroke weights, rather than constantly changing my brush size, much like I would with a traditional brush. Using the heavier lines to show shadow or make forms pop out, and the thinner, more delicate lines for details, shading, feathering, and that kind of stuff. Personally I like to use a wide variety of line weights when I’m inking. Brush packs like The Rusty Nib have a huge variety of brush styles so a little time spent getting to know them by doodling on a canvas, expands your repertoire and makes it easier to find the right combination of brushes when you're on a tight deadline. ![]() It's also a great idea to explore the different types of brushes at your disposal. Here's a few different line styles and texture techniques that I like to use in my work. What feels comfortable and right to one artist, might feel totally awkward and weird to another.Ĭombining different strokes and marks in different ways can create of an endless amount of textures and patterns. Experimenting with combinations and techniques is one of the best ways to find your creative voice and develop your own unique style. One of the things I find so satisfying about black and white line art, is that there’s a million different ways you can go at it and none of them are wrong. Just like inking traditionally - how you hold the pencil, and how you move your hand (or arm) while drawing will have a huge impact on the way the line goes down.įor example - I find that choking up on the pencil, and holding it closer to the tip works best for small curves and tight shapes, while turning the canvas as needed so that I’m drawing with the natural curve of my hand.Įasing off on the pencil, and holding it further down the barrel will help create a larger curve while still maintaining some control but not as much.įor longer sweeping lines, I’ll try to keep my forearm and wrist as stiff as possible and draw with my shoulder (picture the arm pivoting on the shoulder like a giant compass). Remember it's a sketch, not a finished artwork. I’ll do this two or three times until I have all my lines cleaned up and everything’s looking pretty tight.ĭon't get too precious here. Once things start to click, I’ll drop down the opacity of my first rough layer and start refining and polishing things up on a new layer. Other times I’ll just start doodling ideas straight in Procreate on a starting layer, using different colored lines as I go to make changes and help define the different characters or elements of the composition. Sometimes I’ll scribble something down on paper traditionally, then take a photo with my iPad and open it in Procreate. I’ve found that getting rid of that blank page and just putting anything down helps to really jump start the creative juices and take the edge off. ![]() SKETCHING & PENCILLING When I start laying out a cover (or a comic page), I always start super rough. All of the brushes mentioned are available for Procreate, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and Affinity. You can follow along in any other desktop or iPad-based app as well. If you love to sketch and have a basic knowledge of Procreate, this one’s for you. ![]() ![]() (Note: brush names may vary between apps).
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