Inking for Comic Books: Traditional and Digital Techniques
A course by Sam Hart , Comic Book and Storyboard Artist
Bring parallel universes to life by learning to combine different inking techniques for comic book illustration
Bring parallel universes to life by learning to combine different inking techniques for comic book illustration
The ink in a comic book not only puts solid lines over fading pencils but also gives weight and atmosphere to the scene, emphasizes its light and shadows, and even defines its narrative. Comic book artist Sam Hart tells stories in ink for comics like The Coldest City, Grace O'Malley, and King Arthur.
In this course, he teaches you how to use three different inking techniques to develop a comic book narrative. Create a fully-inked comic book page, combining traditional inks; black and white ink wash; and digital inks. Every page of a comic is a universe. Learn how to bring superheroes, monsters, or parallel dimensions to life with traditional and digital techniques.
This is Sam’s second Domestika course. In his first, Visual Narrative for Comic Books: Illustrate Your Own Universe, he teaches you the essentials of comic book creation, from writing an impactful script to bringing the words on the page to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 21 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (57)
- 2,502 students
- 14 lessons (1h 56m)
- 21 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a fully-inked comic book page using a combination of three inking techniques: traditional inks; black and white watercolors or ink washes; and digital inks.
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Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in creating professional comic book art and exploring different inking techniques.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing knowledge is required.
In terms of materials, you will need ink, brushes, pens, markers, erasers, and other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
Reviews
Sam Hart is an Anglo-Brazilian comic book artist based in São Paulo. He fell in love with comic books at a young age and has been reading, drawing, and writing them ever since. He has drawn stories featuring characters such as Robin Hood and The Power Rangers and had one of the graphics novels he illustrated adapted into a film starring Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron.
Aside from creating comic books of his own, Sam regularly teaches illustration and comic book art and is passionate about helping others create their own realities through visual narratives.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Inks
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What Is Inking?
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Materials
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Traditional Inks: Technique
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Watercolours: Style
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Digital Inks: speed
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U3
The Page
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Narrative Inks
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Inking: Forms, Outlines, and Light
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Inking: Contrast, Volume, and Texture
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Ink Washes
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Digital Get Together
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U4
Print Ready
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Top Tips
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Sending Files
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FP
Final project
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Inking for Comic Books: Traditional and Digital Techniques
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jovas_art
PlusWow, what an incredible course, I'm learning so much, very well explained. Thank you.
ladyrilke
esta bueno!
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runawaylarsen
A great crash course on inking comics. The instructions are easy to follow and the exercises give a good hands-on experience with the complexities of inking. Sam demonstrates his approach to inking very well. I would have liked a more in-depth focus on inking techniques but am also enjoying the approach of learning by doing, by following general guidelines. The course leaves it open for you to develop your own style with a basic knowledge, which I really appreciate.
ricanu
Muy rápido, enseña poco
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hoyoventura
Un buen curso, aunque algo básico. El profesor se explica de maravilla, pero me hubiera gustado que profundizase más en alguna de las técnicas en lugar de hacer un recorrido descriptivo por cada una de ellas.
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