CREATING A MANGA - Stumbling on the Process and Time

Рет қаралды 7,063

Жыл бұрын

Please SIGN UP for my NEWSLETTER to get updates on when and where to check out the manga:
www.siyaoum.com/newsletter/
SUPPLY LIST (Some are Amazon Associate Links):
PAPER -
(Main Paper) EON MANGA PAPER:
www.eonprod.com/product/eon-h...
(Older Paper prior to change) Canson XL Recycled Bristol Board Pad : amzn.to/3ROrrMT
MECHANICAL PENCIL SET-
amzn.to/44yur5T
PENCIL-
Pentel 120 A3dx .07mm Mechanical Pencil
amzn.to/3yqwtWZ
PEN -
amzn.to/3LHZIL9
BRUSHES -
Pentel Brush Set for Manga and Calligraphy
www.jetpens.com/Pentel-Design...
INK - Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Ink 60ml Bottle - Black
amzn.to/3Dc4Ulr
BRUSH PEN -
Kuretake MANNEN MOUHITSU"TAKUJO" Brush Pen (No.8)
amzn.to/3MJMBcD
WHITE INK -
Eon Void White Ink
www.eonprod.com/product/eon-v...
MASKING FILM-
Frisket Masking Film
amzn.to/3ZOsmQV
GLOVE-
Smudge Guard Glove:
amzn.to/3HKVqBj
MY OFFICIAL SITE:
OFFICIAL SITE: www.siyaoum.com/
OFFICIAL SHOP: siyaoumshop.com/
FOLLOW ME on:
INSTAGRAM : / siya_oum
FACEBOOK: / siyaoumart
TWITTER: / siyaoum

Пікірлер: 112

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

I’m a road trip with spotty internet, Will respond to everyone shortly. Have a great weekend everyone ❤

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

@sakuratwister870 I'm Cambodian, Chinese mix.

@AutumnRainTurkel Жыл бұрын

Way back when I was doing pages, I would production line things. So I would pencil two pages for a day. Then I would ink back and forth between them. This would give one the chance to dry enough to cleanly erase the pencils.

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

That sounds great!

@WeblightDreams Жыл бұрын

Its been so long since I drew comic/manga pages. So excited for your process and journey. I hate using a blow-dryer but maybe that might help with the drying time.

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

For the speed I'm going for, and what I'm use to, which is inks done with brushes, it dries super fast, these new brush pens have a synthetic bristol which adds more pools of ink than intended. I may have a good work around, as soon as I find the time to test it out. Thanks so much for your insight as well!

@mch43856 Жыл бұрын

12:02 that looks beautiful 🤩

@KillerTacos54 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal video! Looks amazing so far

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@xzaosfx Жыл бұрын

As a fellow lefty, it really helps me to start inking on the right side of the page and working my way to the left side to help prevent smearing, and not having to wait for the ink to dry. I have a feeling you already know this and have a reason for why you don't do it, but just in case, I thought I'd share 😊. Beautiful work as always!

@johnf6861 Жыл бұрын

Hi Siya! Looking forward to the update. Hope you're enjoying the process and the journey...self-imposed deadlines be damned! 😊

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Awe, thank you! I do enjoy it, anxiety inducing as it may be, hahaha!

@andyArt5 Жыл бұрын

Such a massive project. It looks amazing.

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@thechemdudes Жыл бұрын

I really envy your artwork! I'm hoping to get to where you are where you're bringing your creation to life in the business world😄

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Good luck to you and thank you!

@fairy6615 Жыл бұрын

You’re such an inspiration to me. I never actually thought it’d be possible to create something so detailed and beautiful in a consistent book format, all by yourself. But finding your videos last year showed how much love and passion you have for the craft and every part of the process and it is incredibly ,, both humbling and motivating. I bow before thee hahaha you’ve got a young-ish artist like myself really believing in the merit of hard work. Thank you for sharing your process with us 💗💓 hope you take care of your health and your body, and the best of luck with the rest of your project!!!

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this comment. I can only hope to inspire new artists because there are no set rules for getting to that point at which we feel like we know what we're doing. Like my friend Eric says "Be immovable in what you consider quality and good." My best to you and your work!

@MissMarck Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to this! I also recently started a manga project, and your videos are like my co-workers!

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Yas! I virtual art studio. I love it. Best of luck on your project! xoxo

@ricksquiggles2473 Жыл бұрын

I felt your pain when your erasure smudged your ink! I literally said out load "oh no!" I'm really enjoying following your story.

@voodopu169 Жыл бұрын

Watching your Videos is such a inspiration to draw or try to draw like you ❤ I have learned so much ^^

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Awe, thank youuuuu!

@nighthawkwarriorcomics Жыл бұрын

Nice comic page layouts for this video keep it up and have a wonderful weekend

@zachhughes9149 Жыл бұрын

Measuring your progress by seasonal changes in the weather seems like a good way to get discouraged, but it made for a beautiful opening.

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, yes, since I suck at looking at past calendars.

@woopitywoo Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy hearing you share your journey and what you learn along the way. It’s nice to see you rerouting or finding better alternatives that work best for your project, very refreshing-usually people say things are a certain way or should be. My biggest takeaway from your video is: I need to be more flexible and open to exploration in this big wonderful complicated creative thing called art!

@orus68 Жыл бұрын

Nice work so far. I wouldn't over analyze the process or expectations of learning something new. Just do the work and those are a result of doing it unhindered. Learning comes from experience not before or during the process. Always when looking back. My favorite line if from the 1982 film High Road to China when Tom Selleck visits the village elder in Nepal. He says ..the oxen are slow...but the earth is patient. I follow this is my art work.

@brianamplified3253 Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏾 ! You ROCK and INSPIRE ! Thank you

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

awe, thank youuuuu!

@henrique2799 Жыл бұрын

i'm cheering for you so much, i'm also trying to complete a manga. it is probably the hardest thing to do. (specially if you are doing it by your own)

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I keep that in mind when I'm going through a rough spell. You keep me going. :)

@henrique2799 Жыл бұрын

@@SiyaOum please keep going!

@davethomas1641 Жыл бұрын

Pacing, you're the author this is your "baby'. Tell the story thats in your head, not the story you think I want, or somebody else for that matter. Your art is top notch, the story, we'll see. I have a feeling it will be enjoyable. This is the best way to learn, your path has more potential downfalls than mine as you are reaching out to a far larger audience. Run it up the flag pole and see who salutes. Cheers

@suburbanview Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for it, and then missed it for 1 minute, I didnt think its gona be that short. NEXT TIME!

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by again, though.

@dmrfunkster Жыл бұрын

You're most definitely bringing the heat on those pages Siya! Excellent point on slowing down. In my experience, often times moving too fast can lead to mis-takes that end up taking longer to revise. Steady pace is where it's at, which in the long run is not slow at all. Cheers! =)

@10XSeiga Жыл бұрын

These videos really get me motivated to turn up my work ethic. Thanks for another lovely glimpse into the lifestyle of a comic creator. Stay blessed

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Let's go get it! Thank you for your kind words.

@Mothsaam Жыл бұрын

I'm starting my graphic novel and while I'm working on it I often remember you and your manga and hope you're doing well and progressing and taking care of yourself! I'm rooting for you very much :)

@tonylewis3801 Жыл бұрын

Total commitment.Keep up the fantastic work.

@manbat Жыл бұрын

So good.

@JDSCT Жыл бұрын

Premier just finished... aaaaaand going back for a re-watch! The pages are looking great!

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Awe, thank youuuuu!

@Paine128 Жыл бұрын

I missed the live, but I really enjoyed watching you explain your process. Inspiring video as always sensei!💜

@jc_scott Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and I've watched the whole series so far. Can't wait for the next update!

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Oh thank so much!!!

@MissMarck Жыл бұрын

Finally got a chance to watch! I'm currently trying to commit to a simplified, consistent set of tools too. I'm glad you share how you work through the various obstacles. It's super helpful and motivational!

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You guys give me good feedback as well, it's great working these things out together.

@JDSCT Жыл бұрын

Yay! New video inbound!! I'll be there

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Glad to have you join me as always a comforting name to see in the chats. :)

@h.sinclair Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥 these drawings are beautiful !!

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@beulahhemalatha4635 Жыл бұрын

Nice project super

@mattkennedy6683 Жыл бұрын

Life - that thing that happens in spite of best laid plans! While it must have been a significant financial decision to cut down on freelance work to focus on your own thing, you are smart to invest in yourself. You'll make more (money, satisfaction, etc.) from your own IP just by selling five percent as many units of any project at a major comicbook publisher -regardless of whether there is any incentivized metric. But by choosing the manga format, you are virtually guaranteed to reach a wider audience, since the North American manga readership is vastly outperforming the standard serialized comic book market. That should be the multiplier that makes this project the greatest success of your illustration career, and one of expanding possibilities. It's probably gobbling up more of your work/life balance than you'd like right now, but it's ultimately going to earn you a lot more of the life part of that equation. Really looking forward to it!

@lindbo4545 Жыл бұрын

I’m buying this book immediately when you finish it. I wish I had your patience to finish a massive project like this lol.

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I barely have the patience to do it. *high five!

@kevincooper5656 Жыл бұрын

You made mention in your vid that one of the challenges you ran into was when using your brush pen/ pens is that it would smudge and smear due to how fast you worked and then that would eat at your time having to wait for the ink to the dry (?) If that's the case, ever thought about using a hair dryer to speed up the drying process? I use a blow dryer when working in watercolors/acrylics from time to time....just a thought. Also you stated that w/the more technical aspects of your layouts you do more planning. That doesn't throw off the overall look does it? Either way, from what I see your work is stunning. Thanks for sharing your process.

@JoeyPerezthethird Жыл бұрын

Woohooo! Another one!!!!!!!

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Yup yup! 😅

@sangeetakolase2139 Жыл бұрын

Waiting

@VVelcome2THEVOID Жыл бұрын

You are amazing and highly underrated

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

@VVelcome2THEVOID Жыл бұрын

@@SiyaOum and ofcourse ♥️

@tonyodonnell-tv9yq 7 ай бұрын

Your art is wonderful. A long time back I used to brush ink with a brush and Indian ink and mistakes could happen with smearing but line work usually dried quickly. I would leave large black areas for later. I love my brush pen but they do take longer to dry and are not so good for adding a wet wash or colour over inks.

@SiyaOum 7 ай бұрын

Yeah. I'm now trying to find a way to take my ink with me when I travel without making a huge mess, lol.

@keithaguilar9790 Жыл бұрын

I want to live where you live. Yeash...talk about a scenic view.

@kenshirosuzuki4273 Жыл бұрын

Heya Siya, may I suggest using a hairdryer to dry the inks? It does the job for me when using watercolour and/or inks! By the way, such beautiful work. Love seeing your progress and always fascinating listing to your thought process too. I always enjoy watching your videos. Well done!

@chevinkennedy Жыл бұрын

i love your art!!! Btw what is that tilted board called that you are using to draw on and where can i get one??

@xboxgamertrev6763 Жыл бұрын

I get deadlines are there for a reason but if you bypass it I'm fine with it, I mean I'm ready to read the manga but that just means the hype can build more. I'm also used to it beings I'm a gamer idk how many titles I've been wanting has been delayed so I'm ok with it

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that, it means a lot to me, there's always a balance between releasing when something is not ready and it hurts, or late.

@SeniorAntonio Жыл бұрын

🤩

@the_flushjackson Жыл бұрын

How are you taking care of yourself physically throughout the process - do you allow yourself time to exercise, hydrate and eat?

@tonylorenz5579 Жыл бұрын

awesome work, can you tell me your scanning technique, I too use clip studio doing my tones, but I seem to get a moire to them, what am I doing wrong.

@O_Godz Жыл бұрын

I see you Fatalis! 12:24

@jakemonster001 Жыл бұрын

Do you ever just finish your lines digitally without ink? Great looking work - looking forward to seeing it finished! :)

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

I do for some client work, I do prefer ink on paper for my own works. xoxo

@Mothsaam 11 ай бұрын

If you don't mind me asking (idk if you mentioned this in one of your videos already) what size margins are you using and what your planned final print size is gonna be? I'm doing some research and for some reason the size of live areas is proving to be really confusing to me. I'm trying to decide if I should buy 11x14 or 11x17 paper for my own project. 11x17 seems way too big for me since I draw very small usually.

@SiyaOum 11 ай бұрын

That's a great question. The comic book standard is 11x17, and the margins are usually predrawn if you buy comic bristol. Canson, Blueline Pro, and Eon Comic boards have the margines pre-marked.

@ElectricEmphasis Жыл бұрын

Question: do you think that inked work looks "more alive" than when it is "colored"? For example, when I look at original artwork by different artists (Marvel/DC/Image) and compare it with the colored comic page, 9 times out of 10, to me it feels as if it has lost some life i.e. that the impact of the inked artwork diminished...I would really want to know what your opinion is on inked artwork vs colored artwork. Thanks in advance.

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

I do have to agree with that statement quite a bit. As much as I love works that have been colored. I myself prefer it in black and white, which is also why I chose to do a manga this time around without colored interiors.

@johncipolla8335 Жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed the premiere

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

But you are here now, thank you so much!

@johncipolla8335 Жыл бұрын

@@SiyaOum You're welcome my pleasure.

@paulwoodford1984 Жыл бұрын

I don’t get why there are such strict deadlines for such intricate work. Painting commissions seem to get more time lol

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

Publishing schedules are based on income from sales so it’s different in that way. I can include more info in a later episode because it is important. Thank you so much for your comment!

@VerbalArchitect703 Жыл бұрын

How did you know what scene to start with first???

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

In terms of drawing. I started with the scenes that were pivotal, and knew they weren't change even if I rewrote aspects of the story.

@JoeyPerezthethird Ай бұрын

What do you listen to when you draw? Do you listen to music, ambient sounds, podcast, etc? I listen to soundtracks of movies. Lately it’s been man of steel and the last samurai. Music with words tends to throw me off my flow. Lol. I was just curious what you listen to.

@SiyaOum Ай бұрын

I listen to all those things! I'm thinking about making some of my spotify playlists public so everyone can see how "all over the place" my taste in music is, haha!

@JoeyPerezthethird Ай бұрын

@@SiyaOum oooo!! That’s sounds like a great idea! Give us the heads up when you decide to put your playlist on Spotify. I’d love to draw in some of the sounds that inspire you when you’re doing your thing😊👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻

@SiyaOum Ай бұрын

@@JoeyPerezthethird Thank you! I guess I'll try to remember to post it in the community post on YT. Thanks so much again.

@midollafun Жыл бұрын

What brush pens did you use, I been looking for a brush pen that kinda gives me the feel of a manga brush.

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

I have a link to all my supplies, including the brush pen in the video description.

@midollafun Жыл бұрын

@@SiyaOum oh my bad I don't see the brush pen link

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

@@midollafun Do you mean this one? Kuretake MANNEN MOUHITSU"TAKUJO" Brush Pen (No.8). It's my bad, since I forgot to update it when it came back on the market. It should be available on Amazon now.

@midollafun Жыл бұрын

@@SiyaOum Thank you yeah that's the one.

@SiyaOum Жыл бұрын

@@midollafun Thank you, for catching that! :)