Watercolor Comics Painting Process for my Graphic Novel and Illustration Work
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• KODI by Jared Cullum |...
Hello Art-family!
I get a lot of questions about my comics painting process and cartooning process. I thought I'd do a video highlighting the process and steps I take. Let me know if you have questions. I'm getting antsy and nervous about the release of my book in a month. Thank you everyone who has already said nice things or mentioned preordering.
Happy sketching,
Jared
www.jaredcullum.com
PATREON: www.patreon.com/jaredlovestodraw
INSTA: jaredcullum
TWITTER: jared_cullum
TOOLS I USE:
PAPER
Arches 140lb or 300lb cold press paper
PENCIL
Faber Castell 9000
PAINT
Daniel Smith
Warm and cool primary with some Earth tones.
INK
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen
@emmypax5084 3 жыл бұрын
This was so great to find! It's so difficult to find good info from people making comics with watercolors. I really appreciate this look at your process!
@JaredCullum Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! :)
@beecheemd8351 3 жыл бұрын
In a single painting, you’ve explained so much technique and tricks to watercolor. I’m a beginner so this all very helpful. It’s like a sneak peek to what the medium can actually do if I just keep painting. Thank you for this! ❤️
@brianashmorestudio 4 жыл бұрын
This was SO COOL!! I’ve been painting for 30 years and I’m still in awe of what you can do with characters, color, and atmosphere from your mind’s eye. Beautiful work!!
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Brian Ashmore Studio thanks man :)
@sqeekable Жыл бұрын
I love your Kodi book, I’m a 60 yr old who loves children’s book, watercolour and simple but powerful stories. I like your characters, great story. And wonderful art. I’m happy to find your channel, as I love watercolour, lots of loose and wet. Thank for sharing your technique.
@JaredCullum 4 ай бұрын
thank you so much for watching the video and leaving a comment. :)
@mindofwatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Jared! I always appreciate seeing inside the process of other professionals here on KZfaq. Especially when it involves watercolor. Refreshing to see an approach like this to a graphic novel when so much of the work is digital nowadays. Fantastic work!
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm so excited and nervous about it's release.
@wronghandlane9665 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful, stunning, and helpful, thank you for sharing and all the details!
@brittoaugustus4060 Жыл бұрын
this was such a great video, thanks for sharing this info
@y_equals_mx_plus_c Жыл бұрын
It is great to see the order you colour everything. Nice work 👍
@familyimportant4582 2 жыл бұрын
Watching him draw, and paint, one page, really makes me love the comic.
@awm9532 3 жыл бұрын
i just want to say your drawing style is brilliant i appreciate the art very much :))
@jacobholliday6619 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I appreciate the in depth detail.
@JaredCullum Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@denismendes2121 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing job! Really cool! Thanks for sharing your process with us
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@glennfleming Жыл бұрын
Great information, Jared! Thank you!
@fritzvd 4 ай бұрын
This is such a wonderful style!
@thomasdaley1201 4 жыл бұрын
Great insights Jared - I appreciate how you talk us through your process as well as mention the materials. Nice piece.
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I love talking process- I actually learn a ton just talking my way through it.
@kje3429 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your process!
@cminor99 2 жыл бұрын
That was wonderful!
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sarahrose9944 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your process! Your work is incredible and very lively!
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@senoritavanmontague1462 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your process with us. It was a delight to see the whole picture come to life. I really love your watercolor panels 💜 Wishing you good luck with the book!
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Senorita Van Montague thank you so much for watching :)
@blackkittehs4887 Жыл бұрын
This was lovely! Calm even pace of the painting and description, plus thoughtful notes about the why and how of your process. Thank you so much for this video!
@kinkarobotina Жыл бұрын
What a great find, you're a master of color and theory! I am so much looking forward to learn from your videos!
@JaredCullum Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@lovelifedrawing 4 жыл бұрын
what a fantastic video and illustration. i've got my book on pre-order, can't wait! it looks stunning
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much for grabbing a copy :)
@rodrigocasarez1810 4 жыл бұрын
That was pretty sweeet I’m totally getting this book to read to my niece and nephews. Thanks for doing awesome work and sharing!!!
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Rodrigo! That means a lot
@mitchellsink2584 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Great work.
@ivanpergasiFreelance Жыл бұрын
very inspiring...tnx for sharing with us
@dallasd5966 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Very inspiring. I have order my copy of your book. Thank you again. Needed that inspiration for my own art today.
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Hang in there :)
@deepika-hj7vu Жыл бұрын
You're so talented 💗
@teresamonteiro6212 Жыл бұрын
Just amazing. Thank you
@jameswhitmer1201 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@seallustrator 2 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@darioscomicschool1111 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to See this...
@jordynbridge7058 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!
@rammisalami 5 ай бұрын
I learned so much more than any tutorials I’ve watched! Thank you! It would be cool to see the videos of you painting the interiors for Kodi!
@JaredCullum 4 ай бұрын
Hey! I was painting kodi 2 today and after reading your comment decided to flip the camera on. :) I just posted a process video painting interiors for Kodi 2. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
@rammisalami 4 ай бұрын
@@JaredCullum awesome!!!
@HarmonyHardin 4 жыл бұрын
I found you here on KZfaq and really find the comic book watercolor combo enticing. Very unsual! Thanks so much for sharing, it is inspiring.
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@katana2665 4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Jared. Thanks for sharing.
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! :)
@DiabolicalAngel 9 ай бұрын
I love Kodi! Such an adorable, cuddly bear! Great work, dude 👏
@JaredCullum 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
@plotred 11 ай бұрын
Wow this was impressive and inspiring. I’m hoping to start on my own graphic novel soon. Thank you for sharing the dimensions as well. I was really curious as to what size was best for scanning. Beautiful, thanks again!
@silly_goob 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad you explained this process step by step, I was able to understand the process of making a watercolor illustration so I'm less intinidated by painting with watercolor now
@JaredCullum 4 ай бұрын
That's what I hoped for. :) Thanks for watching.
@antoniocabrero 7 ай бұрын
Very inspiring Jared! I would love to have a geek out with you! :D
@JaredCullum 4 ай бұрын
Thanks :) I appreciate you watching. :)
@egrace407 2 жыл бұрын
Bought that book. Love it!
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much! :)
@c.m.1311 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what an amazing video! Came here from Minnie Small's channel mentioning your novel. You're so generous with your process and explanations and it's such a pleasure to watch you work while listening to your detailed, yet concise breakdown of your approach! I can't believe you handpainted this entire graphic novel--going to order a copy! This video needs way more views and love!! Thank you for sharing :)
@JaredCullum 3 жыл бұрын
C. M. Thank you for watching! :) glad you enjoyed it and I hope you like the book! I’m always around to talk shop if you have process questions :)
@sqeekable Жыл бұрын
Wow, I love Minnie Small she mentioned you! Awesome .
@BobbySpiessVienna 3 жыл бұрын
Yery nice!
@bibsh5766 3 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome artwork...
@JaredCullum 3 жыл бұрын
Bibsh thank you- thanks for watching!
@bluedragon94 3 жыл бұрын
I'm writing and hopefully illustrating my first children's book. I want to use watercolor but I am more adept at acrylic. This video has been so inspiring. Thank you for the info!
@JaredCullum 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good luck. It’s hard work! Let me know if I can help with advice :)
@BruceCarbonLakeriver 3 жыл бұрын
'I want to take the artistic media of the 19th century and combine them with modern storytelling' - dude you've got me on that one xD Subbed liked
@jasonmullins6638 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I use a Pentel Pocket brush but after awhile the ink gets too juicy/heavy off the brush and I just cannot achieve controlled thin lines. I now fill the cartridge with De Atrementis Document Ink black. It has helped with that but the ink seems a bit drier than I would like. So now I use a Pentel Pigmented Color Brush (the grey handle one) works pretty good. Love your work Jared!
@elsa_draws_stuff 4 жыл бұрын
This is so great, and perfect timing. I'm just finishing my first graphic novel which I did mostly digitally and I want to use traditional media for my next one to get a bit more life in it, because I just wasn't happy with how the digital looked. Sometimes you have to do something in order to realize you don't want to do it that way again!
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
How cool! I'd love to see your work. I'll try to track it down. Have you pitched your book or are you self-publishing it? That is a huge accomplishment and I hope you're proud. Very cool Thanks for commenting!
@elsa_draws_stuff 4 жыл бұрын
@@JaredCullum Aww, you're so kind! The comic is currently on Tapas! tapas.io/series/Its-Only-a-Cactus/info The last chapter will go live this weekend. I haven't pitched this book because my teacher said it doesn't fit a target demographic, but I'm going to pitch my next book once I get further on it and if people like that I'll be more vocal about this one. If you're interested in more from me, I'm on Instagram at @elsa_draws_stuff, and I have a website which is just elsawahlstrom.com. You're one of my favorite painters and your videos are so helpful!
@zprovidencia9499 3 жыл бұрын
The way you made sun-rays is actually pretty clever.
@JaredCullum 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ScotCampbellwindowpainter 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. I want to try this more
@JaredCullum 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching, Scot!
@nicky9187 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jared - hoping to catch your live on Vision X later in the month- in the meantime this was really helpful! Thank you xx
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m looking forward to it! I always love VisX :)
@zaryellllyyy 4 жыл бұрын
you've really inspired me!
@andreabrasier4393 Жыл бұрын
This just makes me happy. Thank you for all of your advice!!! I have illustrated quite a few books and am doing my own now. I would like to know the business side.
@ruthjames9278 2 жыл бұрын
really inspiring and informative thakyou
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@pmh6719 4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much
@JaredCullum 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@patrickdeel4283 Жыл бұрын
You had me at the intro, with "Hello, art family". So warm and welcoming. Thank you for sharing your process! Liked, and subscribed!
@RandomKidddo 3 жыл бұрын
It's lit
@stupid4President 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. There is very little to find on YT about painting comics. It is a long wish of my to create of painted comic. At the moment I work on a digital one in Procreate where I experiment with digital watercolor brushes. However I can't find the right vibes so the next one will be in real watercolor/gouache. Maybe you can share some more in-depth info about creating a painted comic in a next video?
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to do more with comics and illustration. I tend to go with what people ask about and usually that is gouache. I'd love to do more about creating books and stories and designing characters. I'm always around if you have questions!
@levisimpson516 4 жыл бұрын
Really stoked about this, I may try and pick this up. Actually working on a little story idea of my own I'm going to illustrate that will feature a bear. :) Watercolor is something I'm still trying to wrap my head around.
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Well I'm always here to talk shop if you decide to do it with watercolor.
@levisimpson516 4 жыл бұрын
@@JaredCullum Absolutely. I think one of my major issues is planning. I did digital art for so long which got me real accustom to layers, undo, and making color adjustments that I never realized how little I'd plan out and think through. Everything was easy to change.
@b004club Жыл бұрын
wow
@rjlausartDesign 4 жыл бұрын
liked 117. wow awesome painting.. so beautiful.. lot of details.. new friend support..
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@oluoch9162 6 ай бұрын
🙌
@sunethwimarshana4609 5 ай бұрын
❤❤
@aksadmisel4955 3 жыл бұрын
Im a new fan of you:)))))
@JaredCullum 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@RNgirlknits 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us your process. I'm excited for your new graphic novel. I pre-ordered it months ago when I first saw its trailer.
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That means so much. RN girl? My wife is an RN and she also knits :)
@RNgirlknits 4 жыл бұрын
@@JaredCullum You're welcome. I hope your wife is able to stay safe and protected. And that knitting helps her with the stress in this very hard time to be a nurse.
@reganbothma5435 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jared. Thanks for this video, it’s so awesome 😎. I wanted to ask you how do you get your colour painted panels ( especially larger paintings) into a digital format for your book ? Thanks
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Regan! I always work at or under 11x17 so that htey fit into a scanner. :)
@reganbothma5435 2 жыл бұрын
@@JaredCullum thanks Jared that’s super helpful mate. 👍🏽
@nigarmustafajeva1789 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great explanation, can you please make a video after the drawing is done, how do you transfer your painting to a digital one, do you take a photo of the painting, or do you use a scanner (if so, which one)? thank you :)
@JaredCullum Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I use a scanner. I actually did a video on that a while ago. A couple years before this one. I wet the back so it flattens and scan it.
@nigarmustafajeva1789 Жыл бұрын
@@JaredCullum Thank you, I actually found it 😍. One more question, are there specific scanners to scan artwork or can any scanner do the work?
@JaredCullum Жыл бұрын
@@nigarmustafajeva1789 any scanner should be fine! You probably want one that’ll go up to 11x17 if you can get it affordable
@DennisCNolasco 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the process Jared. For comics, do you use the same size paper for the full page?
@cloudjolie 8 ай бұрын
Hi, do you stretch your watercolor papers before painting? Is it really necessary even your drawings are small? Thanks
@JaredCullum 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking... I do not. It is not a bad idea and could be useful but it adds up time-wise. I tape it down and go for it and deal with the paper curling after. When I scan illustrations I wet the back with clean water and when it's pliable, I lay it flat and lat it out to dry flat. Stretching is handy because it keeps it straight and clean but it just takes up too much time to do it for hundreds and illustrations in a row.
@cloudjolie 4 ай бұрын
@@JaredCullum thank you so much❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
@eternalsquanch8445 Жыл бұрын
How do you layer color ? everytime I try to put something over a part I already painted it lifts up or smears and smudges together and ruins it :(
@JaredCullum Жыл бұрын
You have to progressively use less and less water to get stronger saturation and value and also to not smear. I also try to keep layering minimal.
@eternalsquanch8445 Жыл бұрын
@@JaredCullum oh ok. Thx u
@theycallmethewhiterabbit 7 күн бұрын
How do you turn the watercolor pages into a book? Do you take photos of them? How does that work
@JaredCullum 6 күн бұрын
Good question. I scan them and adjust as needed or add words or whatever. Then I send the files to a designer that does the layout. A layout person would arrange the pages in something like Indesign and send the compiled file to a printer. My publisher handles all of that stuff.
@theycallmethewhiterabbit 6 күн бұрын
@@JaredCullum what if Im using a big 12 x 18 inch watercolor page?
@JaredCullum 6 күн бұрын
@@theycallmethewhiterabbit I use a 12x18 scanner or you could use a regular scanner and scan the two halves and use photoshop to piece them together. They’re an automatic join feature on photoshop.
@miriamgreen3973 2 жыл бұрын
A cup of anything next to the paint means rinsing your brush in there by mistake no? :D
@miriamgreen3973 2 жыл бұрын
I subscribed! This is very clear and wonderful to hear
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does haha thanks for subscribing! :)
@thepochade5992 4 жыл бұрын
The preorder button isn't working. Thought you should know.
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That is strange- it works when I test it. It's available on amazon/barnes and noble and indie bound- you can search it directly through their sites. Thanks for telling me! I'll keep an eye on that.
@thepochade5992 4 жыл бұрын
@@JaredCullum Perhaps it's because I'm not in your country ?
@JaredCullum 4 жыл бұрын
@@thepochade5992 That may be it. I'm sorry about that
@thepochade5992 4 жыл бұрын
@@JaredCullum It's all good. No need for an apology.
@joassantiago 3 жыл бұрын
Jared, could you please allow subtitles? Thank you for sharing your great art!!
@JaredCullum 3 жыл бұрын
My apologies- I need to work on figuring out how to set that all the time. I’m always uploading in a hurry and often forget. I’ll look into it- I’m not very savvy with tech or KZfaq so I will have to figure out how to do it.
@joassantiago 3 жыл бұрын
@@JaredCullum I understand you and I figured it was something simpler. MY apologies. I'm Brazilian and I understand better when I can read. Thank you, Jared.
@leoalvarado6466 Ай бұрын
When i try it painting over the pencil it ruins my drawing !Yet im watching n i see nothing happening to yours except alittle fading ? Why ?😮
@JaredCullum Ай бұрын
@@leoalvarado6466 does it smear graphite? I specifically use faber castell 9000s because they have clay base and they don’t smudge too bad. You could also take a kneaded eraser and roll it over your drawing first to get up excess graphite.
@krystalannawilliams2653 2 жыл бұрын
???????
@JaredCullum 2 жыл бұрын
I can't tell if you have a question or just didn't like the video. Let me know if there's something I can answer for you.
@analia390 2 ай бұрын
blurry video 🤔
@JaredCullum 2 ай бұрын
Old video. Much older camera. I’ve since done a more full explanation with newer cameras. I didn’t start KZfaq with a super fancy camera. I just had a little power shot. I’ve since gotten better ones.
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