For the last post (Sketch Of the Week), I posted a part of a panel. Well, I am going to do something that I don’t usually do: put up a panel in process. Take a look:
The page is significant because I actually inked this panel in Manga Studio 5. It is the first thing that I have ever completed in Manga Studio. I am actually impressed by the tool. I usually scoff when people make the comparisons between digital and traditional art materials–particularly making the comparisons between the behaviors of ink and paint in a digital program and the real-world application of those materials. But I have to admit that I was mildly surprised by Manga Studio 5. While inking with Manga Studio 5 wasn’t as satisfying as inking by hand (and it took me a VERY long time to complete this image–because I am not familiar with the program at all), the program did respond almost like ink on a page when I used the pen and brush tools. I don’t think it’s too bad for my very first attempt at a completely digital ink job…
Hey Larry, great first job with Manga Studio 5! It does take a bit of getting used to digital inking but keep at it. Also look up how to assign keyboard shortcut keystrokes to your Cintiq’s buttons, it’ll help move your art work along faster. Keep up the good work man.
The mighty Burrell from Demon Hunter Kain checks in! Thanks for the reply, sir. I was a little nervous about inking in this manner because inking with traditional materials is definitely something that I like. For some odd reason, I have always taken to inking (No–I never wanted to be “just an inker”). I love the medium; I think it’s truly one of those media that truly requires an artist to learn–about the medium and himself…
Thanks again, and great work on Demon Hunter Kain, as usual.