Students will learn the basics of inking a comic. What materials to use, line weight, how to ink with a brush vs a pen, background, foreground, and much more will be covered. Each class will contain a small lecture on an inking master and the techniques used.
- Day 1: The inking basics. Learning the tools. What paper to use, what ink to use, when to use a brush vs using a pen. Lesson 1: ink a monster.
- Day 2: inking with a brush, ink practice. Ink the comic heroes.
- Day 3: Create a short comic! 1-2 pages long. Start with thumbnails, then move to pencils.
- Day 4: Inking your comic
Special Notes
All students must comply with the Policies and Procedures found on The Center's website. There will be no refunds for students removed from class for failure to observe The Center’s Policies and Procedures.
Materials
Materials:
- size 4 round brush
- Canvas paper 11”x 17”
- Vellum 11” x 17”
- India ink
- Dip pen
- Artists tape
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Eraser