10 Best Art Hacks for Inking Comics!

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Inktober is an awesome art challenge created by Jake Parker. I've finish the challenge twice and now I'm sharing some of my favorite tips. tricks and art hacks on how to ink and create cool special effects with ordinary household items!
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@alaindeloin6714 5 жыл бұрын

wonderful ! I love the rain made by the needle . I know now the technic used by Brian Bolland on killing joke to make a such beautiful rain !! thanks a lot.

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Is that how Bolland did it? I wasn't sure, there are probably a number of ways to get this look, but I think the needle technique is one of the more interesting ways.

@creepshade 5 жыл бұрын

for the kirby krakkle: use the backside of an eyedropper, gets you a nice variety in sizes!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Oh Nice! I love it! I will be trying that for sure. Thanks!

@krystinsawyer 5 жыл бұрын

This came through my feed at the PERFECT time! Love the LEGO ruler hand rest.

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! glad you found the video when you needed it!

@loribuonamici1398 5 жыл бұрын

Like a BOSS!!!! (as usual!!!!) Thanks Scott! Once again, you've helped me with new tools to create boss effects without wasting years of experimentation! You the man!!!!!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Always happy to help!

@elsa_draws_stuff 5 жыл бұрын

That was so cool. I hadn't heard any of those! I'm using Inktober to finish a bunch of comic pages this year so this was great.

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck! I’m glad you learned a few new tricks.

@hillart6748 5 жыл бұрын

This was such a cool video! Thanks for making it! Happy inktober! 🙂

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Thanks for watching!

@IvyBrooke 5 жыл бұрын

So many amazing tips! Thank you so much for making this video! :) I never would have thought to use a ruler with a brush!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! happy to help!

@Rometiklan 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid, Scott! Extremely helpful tips. Happy inktober!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Inktober! Glad you liked the tips!

@shaizerbaizer657 5 жыл бұрын

The ruler trick is fantastic, thanks for the video!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, happy to help.

@jayrockskelly 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, that kirby crackle tip is a great idea. I have never heard of this 'inkober ?' Must look into it. Cheers

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely check out Inktober it's huge!

@chrysart7429 2 жыл бұрын

Best inking tips video I’ve seen so far.

@ScottSerkland 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@M_Emeritz 5 жыл бұрын

Really great tips, Scott! You really are a mad scientist!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! That's what I've been saying this whole time. No one believes me.

@LeiliMana 5 жыл бұрын

This was awesome, thank you so much for sharing your great hacks!!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Oh course! Thanks for watching!

@SteveHarpsterDraws 5 жыл бұрын

This video is really great! So many great inking tips and they are easy to do. Thanks for sharing.

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Steve and thank you for all your awesome tutorials. They’re great!

@yobeenocreative6984 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. I'm getting out my inks again - Cheers man!

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear!

@LuisDiazArtist 3 ай бұрын

You can run a credit card through ink or acrylic to make straight paint lines that are thin. I use this mostly when I’m painting, but I’m sure it can work in black and white ink work.

@ScottSerkland 3 ай бұрын

That’s brilliant! I never thought of that. Thanks for sharing.

@LordZontar 3 жыл бұрын

You actually don't even need to cut into a Micron tip to get varying lineweights. You can achieve that effect simply by how you angle the tip and how much pressure you put down through the stroke. It takes a little practise but it's doable and you don't risk ruining a Micron pen trying to custom cut the nib. I discovered that little drawing wrinkle myself a few years ago. I'd suggest using the 08 to start with but you can manage it with the 05 as well.

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I agree that microns have some flexibility by changing the rotation and the pressure, but honestly once you seen what some of these artist can do with the "broken" micron you would be amazed, you just can't get that range in line weight with pressure and rotation alone.

@noclueblues 5 жыл бұрын

i wouldve never thought of some of these. thanks!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. It’s always best to share what you know and not just keep you’re tips a secret.

@BigDaveSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Very Cool Scott! I have my own issues with Inktober since I work 99% digitally, and I'm not big on trendy crap... However.. now I'm excited to test a few of these with the kid on her projects and who knows, maybe a few of mine as well :) Thanks for the vid!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

No doubt, Sometimes its just fun to experiment every now and again, even if you do mostly digital art.

@chodeshadar18 3 жыл бұрын

Love that Kirby Krackle

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Can’t go wrong with Kirby Crackle!

@bagelfaceable 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Scott! That Post it note thing was YUGE!

@joshmarquis3536 5 жыл бұрын

Tremendous, like Jyna, uh K

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! glad you like it!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PortalVIII 5 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, on my first day of InkTober this year, I messed my drawing because the ruler smudged the line I was trying to make (I ended up covering it with a small black bat), this was a really cool video! I'm using a dip pen and indian ink for InkTober since I usually do only digital art. I want to try the flicker-splatter effect on some pieces in the future!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

It's cool that you're trying out some traditional techniques. Most of what I do is digital so I always enjoy going back to basics.

@valasafantastic1055 4 жыл бұрын

you can use dotting tools for kirby krakkle. I'd be seriously concerned about breaking/damaging metal nibs with that card spatter technique! love the tips, thanks!

@melpicado1427 3 жыл бұрын

Great, there are very interesting and great value hacks for inking, thanks for sharing the secrets of your art

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! glad you liked the video.

@LuigiAprea 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very useful and cool tips!

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MrUnderwood11 2 жыл бұрын

All great stuff. Thank you.

@ScottSerkland 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@petemarquez8759 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent hacks! Thanks for sharing....

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ScaryFear 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. I liked the note paper to make lines for robots or bar codes. I liked the ruler bridge too. And I loved the splatter with air. That had me laughing and my husband asked what was going on. Hee hee. This will be my first time doing inktober. I hate inking but I will keep it simple and just use normal pens and make simple (I hope. My simple stuff tends to become complex) drawings of my characters.

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good to hear you're giving it a go. The only way to get better at a medium is to experiment.

@ScaryFear 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'll see how many I can do. I still have to draw today's. I've also discovered the joys of Bullet Journaling and I'm rushing to finish the pages for Oct and I'm behind on that too now haha.

@AlphaProto 5 жыл бұрын

Nice tricks! Thanks for sharing!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Of course, thanks for watching.

@jilliancrawford7577 3 ай бұрын

I've tried the breaking felt pen trick and it's pretty tricky. Maybe I'm just too scared of ruining the pen (even if it's a cheap knock-off brand for practice) and don't press hard enough? I have a feeling I'm gonna love it once I can get it to work though because imo the normal brush tips aren't the right softness/stiffness or taper shape for what I like! I usually settle for "I'll just use the smallest size possible and go over it a million times to get lineweight variation" even though know that increases the risk of making messy lines and mistakes. It's another thing I need to work on lol. I hope you touch on this topic again some day because this is the only place on the internet I've found even suggesting this idea and I think it has a mountain of potential!

@ScottSerkland 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it is tricky and I don't always get it perfect myself. It's too bad they just dont make a pen like that.

@artpipe 5 жыл бұрын

Nice tip for microns, or any pen with that kind of tip for that matter. Might try Inktober. )

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Give it a shot. I have a lot of fun with the challenge.

@EuropaPhoenix 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I didn't know 4 of your Art Hacks.

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you learned something new.

@TravisTraps 4 жыл бұрын

watched quite a few inking videos on youtube...but found loads of secrets in this video that none of the others were talking about!

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen some of those videos too. That’s why I had to make this one.

@mboone137 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is awesome. Thank you

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful.

@creepshade 5 жыл бұрын

thankyou!!!

@two-moonz2953 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ScottSerkland 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope it helped!

@PikeyCamp 5 жыл бұрын

Hell Yeah! These art hacks are brilliant!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Boon! Did you get your comics yet?

@PikeyCamp 5 жыл бұрын

I sure did, wasn't expecting all the extras! Dude! You kick ass! I haven't read the books yet, I'm preparing for a big convention this weekend. I'll be diving into them next week.

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck! Glad you liked the extras.

@almarosaarredondoarce4850 4 жыл бұрын

So useful, thank u very much. New sub

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alma. Welcome to the channel!

@thescarecrowman 5 жыл бұрын

I'm ready to make some spooky drawings!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! That's what I'm doing too!

@thatsagoodone8283 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips! Gonna test the microns, toothbrush, fastmask and maybe blast of air :D

@ScottSerkland 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let me know how it works out for you.

@joshmarquis3536 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Lots of good information. I was wondering where I could get some of the comics you make. Also, do you sell original art? I'm good friends with the local comic shop so I might be able to get them to carry your comic, if that's something you'd like help with

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh! Glad you liked the video. My comics are all available at my online store at serkworks.com I don't have any original art right now but I may soon as I am launching a new website soon. If there is any originals that you've seen on the channel you can hit me up at scott@serkworks.com I probably still have them. The problem with my comics in stores is there is such a small mark up after the store's cut. but I'm not opposed to getting some books out there even if it means I'm only braking even.

@suntan8573 2 жыл бұрын

Lego's / moulding with angled for rulers /straight edges cut into them

@ScottSerkland 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@MrMATTPLAY81 5 жыл бұрын

Tanks you very much.

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@suntan8573 2 жыл бұрын

Devise or make angled rulers.

@roryherman7823 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@malayalamwriter 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! thanks for watching.

@sutabence585 3 жыл бұрын

You just saved me 10 years of trial and error. Thank you Sir!

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear. Thank You!

@Orozus 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Subbed

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@OwliSketches 5 жыл бұрын

so clever!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@deltatango6793 Жыл бұрын

Can’t you use maybe calligraphy pens instead of the micron cut hack? (I’m working on a comic book style commission but I’m fairly experienced with brush calligraphy… that’s why I ask!) thanks for the tips! :)

@ScottSerkland Жыл бұрын

It may be possible however calligraphy pens usually don't come in sizes that small.

@nadyal2624 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips ☺

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@WarriorSmurf Жыл бұрын

Hace you ever used Industrial Sharpies (Sharpie Pro)? They're lightfast and the ink won't change color.

@ScottSerkland Жыл бұрын

Really? I didn’t know that. Thanks for the tip!

@neddyf00 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I liked the micron tip! I'm just curious to know if it make the micron dead/unusable faster than the normal use? I mean at a monment does it make the stuff actually break, split, and unusable even if you still have ink on it. I would love a tool like that that cou can refill... Any suggestion?

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

So I got this tip from a friend of mine and he is a little better at breaking the Microns than I am I would like to do a video filming him doing it. The pen would still have the same amount of ink so it shouldn't go dead any sooner, but I suppose tip might not last as long since the structural integrity has been compromised. I would love a tool like that -that is refillable , but I'm not sure if they make them or where to find them. I also wonder why someone don't just make a pen that acts like the broken microns, because its not that simple to brake them yourself.

@neddyf00 5 жыл бұрын

@@ScottSerkland Thanks for your reply! Yes, It's some quest of my life. Finding the tool that can be refilable and allow variation in your lines. I'm not really good with brushes, because I like to feel a little bit of pressure against paper. ^^

@paulofmelllo 2 жыл бұрын

amazing

@ScottSerkland 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@UbeRDigguh 5 жыл бұрын

Hmm maybe you can also break Copic Multiliner pen tips too, so that you can refill them. :y

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

I think I’ve heard of people pulling out multiliner tips with tweezers and filling them with a syringe. But don’t quote me on that.

@Canalus 4 жыл бұрын

@@ScottSerkland You can definitely pull the metal tip off of a Micron with an exacto knife and some tweezers so you can refill them with a syringe, I've been doing it for a while now!

@yahushaking4367 4 жыл бұрын

use a square it has the angles on the borders to prevent the ink mess the paper.You simple flip the square.

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Always good advice to use a square. I should have mentioned it.

@baconocean263 3 жыл бұрын

You should do a separate video on cutting the tips off of microns

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea!

@liambaker5079 3 жыл бұрын

So, if I was to do a coloured comic style drawing, would the order go like, pencilling, inking then colour, or pencilling colouring then inking?

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

Typically the process is pencil, then ink then color, but it is possible to do ink after color for instance if you are doing more of a fully painted look in an opaque medium with solid outlines or I have also seen people pencil then do water color washes and ink over them.

@enthomorf 3 жыл бұрын

About the Hack 3... Jim Lee method is better. He use the card, but he put a little ink on in and use the finger on the card. Is more easier

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to try that.

@koaps 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PeterPalmiotti 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips Scott, now I can't wait to get started on my Inktober pieces!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

I figure you probably have some really good tips from all your years as an inker.

@jzeraba 3 жыл бұрын

What brand rolling ruler did you use in this video? I bought one, but it sucked, cheaply made and was not consistent in making parallel lines.

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jorge, Mine is an Alvin parallel glider. I have bought cheap ones before. The important thing to look for is that the rollers are metal, not plastic. Here's a link to the one I have: amzn.to/3dpXkqP

@Chris_M_Romero 4 жыл бұрын

When you cut the tip of the micron, does that cause bleeding or the lines are just as clean as with the original tip?

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

The line are still clean if you do it right. It might help to try braking some fine tip sharpies before trying it out on the more expensive Microns.

@Chris_M_Romero 4 жыл бұрын

@@ScottSerkland ok, thank you very much for answering my question!

@n00bmastr69 4 жыл бұрын

kind of a dumb question, but before the inking, there’s a light blue sketch. What kind of pencil is that ?

@sandwichfather 4 жыл бұрын

Could be a colerase

@n00bmastr69 4 жыл бұрын

SandwichFather thanks

@moonram2569 5 жыл бұрын

Can u refill the Kuretake sumi brush pen with sumi ink ? Thanks !!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

There are so many Zig Kuretake brushes and I'm not exactly sure which one is the sumi. All mine are in Japanese. The one I show in this video is a Zebra double sided brush pen and it is not refillable or not supposed to be, someone may know how to hack it, but I don't, sorry.

@moonram2569 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, I am referring to the one u have linked in the description.

@o.b.7217 5 жыл бұрын

Moon Ram Regarding the Kuretake sumi brush pen: The Amazon description of the Kuretake sumi brush pen says it comes with *3 ink cartridges* ...so it's definitely refillable - but only with cartridges. www.amazon.com/15pcs-Kuretake-Refill-Cartridges-DAN105-99H/dp/B01E6WVSHG

@moonram2569 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

@ETN-bh1qb 3 жыл бұрын

October isn’t just the Halloween month. It is also my birthday.

@ScottSerkland 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Happy Birthday!

@ETN-bh1qb 3 жыл бұрын

Serkworks Art Labs thanks! It’s also my mom and dads birthday, and my birthday is this friday

@valasafantastic1055 5 жыл бұрын

You know there are various brush pens available right? from faber castel-pitt india ink brush and soft brush, copic fineliner brush, pigma micron brush, pentel various including pocket brush pen, and even prismacolour fineliners brush. Even different colours. the way the brush tip works varies but hey... many brush tipped fineliners exist without "breaking" anyway good tips and fun to think about, thanks for the video!

@ScottSerkland 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I've been using Zebra Fude and Kuretake brush pens, But I will have to test out some of the other brands you mentioned, but there's a definite difference between the broken felt tip and the bush pens I've used. Not necessarily better just different.