One thing I've noticed with novice inkers, or artists for that matter, is that they go against the natural movement of their hand (as illustrated on the photograph on the left) when drawing curves.
Often times this creates wobbly lines and some frustration because lines executed in this matter are pretty unpredictable and can be hard to control.
Of course, if you've been working for some years you probably have been able to find ways and means to overcome this particular problem either through some new technique or sheer practice. For the novice, however, it will be good to start your artistic journey off on the right foot.
Anyway, back to the subject matter at hand...
When holding a drawing/inking implement in our hand and we draw a curve, the line produced from the movement should be emanating outward (as illustrated on the photograph on the right).
This is the natural movement we should follow.
The hand that grasps the equipment is attached to our wrist which acts as the pivot.
You will find that doing so creates a more steady and fluid stroke, puts less strain on your wrist, and could prevent such problems like
carpal tunnel syndrome in the future.
This is especially a big help especially when using a brush for inkwork which requires a greater degree of control to use as compared to a quill pen or a technical pen (though the aforementioned implements does present their own unique set of challenges).
Batman: Gotham Knight, aside from the Dark Knight movie, is one of my most anticipated features this year. I was bloghopping when I found a link to the Batman: Gotham Knight here, which was something else because the whole movie is there.
Michael Turner finally succumbed to cancer at 37 years old. He passed away at Friday night at 10:42 Pacific Time at the Santa Monica Hospital in California. The cancer originally has gone into remission after radiation treatment after he was first diagnosed but eventually returned, unfortunately.
From the Fully Booked site...
I've recently added Stabilo Pen 68 as part of my arsenal of pens and pencils.
A clutch pencil is sort of like a mechanical pencil except that it has a much bigger lead, as thick as the ones found in common wood cylinder type pencils.
Most artist carry a pencil case wherever they go and I am no exception.
One thing I've noticed with novice inkers, or artists for that matter, is that they go against the natural movement of their hand (as illustrated on the photograph on the left) when drawing curves.
When holding a drawing/inking implement in our hand and we draw a curve, the line produced from the movement should be emanating outward (as illustrated on the photograph on the right).
Mario Macalindong sent an e-mail informing me that veteran comic book creator Joemarie Mongcal died last June 7, 2008 in an accident in Baclaran, Metro Manila. The local comic book industry is now one artist less and a very good one at that.
Carlo Vergara has been posting preview pages of the sequel to his monster hit Ang Kagilagilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah, the much awaited Zsazsa Zaturnnah sa Kalakhang Maynila, over at his blog.
