The Best Tools For Making Comics! Making Comics 101- Bonus Issue!

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So you want to make comics but you aren't sure what art supplies you should use. Should you go digital or stick to analog tools? What supplies do the pros use? Are there any tools you should avoid? I'll answer these questions and more in this bonus episode of Making Comics 101!
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@lenjennings3096 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you went through your regular "analog" tools. I'm pretty old-school myself being that I'm a bit older than most starting to make comics now. In my younger days I used all those tools for various art projects but have forgotten most of those, the brands and certainly haven't kept up with some of the newer tools. I'm still planning to do a lot of sketching and drawing traditionally. But all my comic stuff is probably going to be digital. It's just easier and faster for me. Plus I don't have to lug around a bunch of tools wherever I go. That said, I do plan on investing in some of these for use at home for sure...especially the inking tools and the edge with little wheels. Very cool! Enjoying these videos very much so far!

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Len, I'm doing a lot of digital work now too, but I think it's important to at least be aware of traditional comic making tools.

@scribblingjoe 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Pitt pen. I love it!

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the giant ones are great!

@PuppetMaster8707 4 жыл бұрын

Right now I keep it very simple pad of paper and a pencil and a pen for the rare occasions that I ink something Edited note: I love small manual sharpeners I wear one on a necklace

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Sharpener necklace?! Well that's awesome!

@PuppetMaster8707 4 жыл бұрын

@@ScottSerkland yeah it is my favorite manual pencil sharpener and it had a hole for a keyring so I made it a necklace instead HA

@inkiwell 4 жыл бұрын

These are fun, Scott! Even though I don't make comics, these tips will be great for all artists! lol, at old school supplies. I say, "Before computers", but really mean before desktops. Good job on this series!

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dede! It's good to know the videos have cross over appeal and help more than just comic creators.

@aleckazig3705 4 жыл бұрын

I use a fountain pen for sketching and inking (a lamy safari), this is easier to use than a dippen and it has nearly the same rendering. Then I use a brushmarker (a molotov marker) for big black areas.

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I'll have to loo into that.

@tylerblakeart4810 4 жыл бұрын

I love that Kuretake brush pen- of all the brush pens I've tried, it syncs with my cybernetic relays the best and obeys my thoughts :P

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I didn’t know it did all that!

@onsab123 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm gonna have to check these links out and save up some cash! Thanks Scott!

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

No Problem Abe!

@mrcead Жыл бұрын

I used to do technical drawing back in the day. When I was in school since it felt like drawing a big comic I'd put little engineers having conversations around whatever it was I was drawing. I had a love hate relationship with my instructor as a result 😂

@ScottSerkland Жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome and a lot of fun!

@thelunchtimeartist6503 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video as well. I have a ton of the tools myself and find it's so easy to become a supply hoarder...now just gotta make some more art haha!

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha! Yeah, I don;t know if you could ever have too many art supplies!

@therealartordie 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video dude! Keep up the good work. 👍

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Will do! Thanks!

@imjacobyournot 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man. neat tools! i too love the jelly rolls. theyre better than posca white i think.

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I only wish the jelly roll pens lasted longer.

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I only wish the Jelly Roll pens would last longer.

@n1ghtmar3w0lf3 4 жыл бұрын

quill pens can be tough to get used to, when i work on my comic i like to use uchida le pen and or the faber castel fineliners, the smallest ones do have fairly durable nibs, even with my heavy hand

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous, still haven't mastered the quill!

@n1ghtmar3w0lf3 4 жыл бұрын

@@ScottSerkland i think when you do work with them you have to slow down,i don't think you ever master them , you just get used to them

@UCBoxer 4 жыл бұрын

I have two stadetler sharpeners that take regular pencils. They hold the shavings which is really nice

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Are the similar to the lead holder sharpener that total around or mor like a standard sharpener?

@Ayatron34 9 ай бұрын

I own a Mars Technico from Staedtler, but I struggle to find a role for it. For lettering It gets outperformed by the Mars micro 0.3mm, but for actual drawing, wooden pencils I use like Mars Lumographm Mitsubisi Hi Uni, and Caran D ache Grafwood all beat it, so it's like if I really want to hit a small sharp detail I give it a chance, but its not often.They add plastic polymers to the graphite of the technico to strengthen it but it gives it a plastic feel that Im not a fan of. I I also tried the Blackwing Pearl pencil my first blackwing as Id heard great things and while its smooth it leaves a very textured finish on the vellium paper Im using so its only good if I'm drawing stone. Its a go to pencil in that case. So I'll likely always have one blackwing in my pencil case at any time.

@ScottSerkland 9 ай бұрын

I think the key is to just keep trying different tools until you find something that works for you personally. I’ve tried a lot of tools based on recommendations, some I like, some not so much. I do agree that the technicio leads have a waxy feel and though I use them they do sometimes repeal ink which can be a problem. Fortunately I have a light hand when aI draw. I think that helps.

@thefriendlyaspie7984 2 жыл бұрын

you should totally try to use krita, its really good :)

@ScottSerkland 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen some really cool work done with Krita, but between Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Procreate and Affinity I can't see diving into another drawing program

@Launchpad05 2 жыл бұрын

I tried Dr. Martin's Bleed Proof White, and after I covered a spot, I inked on top of if with a micron pen, and the ink flow stopped. I never had this problem using Deleter white out, but I did with Bleed Proof White. What did I do wrong? Is Deleter better white out for micron pens?

@ScottSerkland 2 жыл бұрын

It might be, I've never experienced that with Bleed proof , but I do really like Deleter white, that's what I've been using lately.

@Launchpad05 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScottSerkland Also, why does the Deleter White leave a lumpy finish when I lay it on the paper? Do I need to add more water to smooth it down? Sometimes more water dilutes the opacity. And am I suppose to put the lid back on if I'm not ready to did more paint into the brush?

@GeekGhostGamerTop Жыл бұрын

Hey Serkworks Art Labs, so, for the comic book that my team and I are working on is basically being written on the laptop (using MS Word), it doesn't have any panel blocks, does it still matter if it doesn't have any panels or does it need panels for the issues?

@ScottSerkland Жыл бұрын

There is no standard comic script format. Assuming your team can all read it and understand it then the format isn’t that important.

@GeekGhostGamerTop Жыл бұрын

@@ScottSerkland alright, thanks for the help, was kinda worried about that, but thanks for the clarification

@ukashayusuf7887 2 жыл бұрын

How much do comic tools cost?

@novelsbyc2784 4 жыл бұрын

i use inkjet paper for printinng comics

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

That works , That's what I use for mini comics.

@jonli9488 4 жыл бұрын

question how many inches between the panels I believe is called gutter?

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

There is no set distance. But I would say probably a lot less than an inch. It also would depend at the size you are drawing at which could be different from the printed size. I usually just eyeball mine.

@rejeanbarnes2916 4 жыл бұрын

I to have a metal sharpener I have more than I know what to do with 😂

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha, sounds familiar.

@ukashayusuf7887 2 жыл бұрын

How much do all these comic tools cost?

@ScottSerkland 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know off hand but there are Amazon links to most of the tools a in the video and the prices are listed on the Amazon listing.

@keishajones476 4 жыл бұрын

Lol...I have the same iPad cover. Everyone thinks it is a real notebook.

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, It's pretty cool!

@novelsbyc2784 4 жыл бұрын

the best black ink is indian black

@ScottSerkland 4 жыл бұрын

India ink is a pretty broad term, there are many different brands of India ink, unless you know of a specific brand called Indian Ink that you are referring to.

@artmanstudios7037 2 жыл бұрын

Do not use quill pens for making comics you will regret it! You can use them for regular drawings that are not serious like concepts or just for fun! But never for any real work one wrong move and your ruined everything!

@ScottSerkland 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't go as far as to say don't use them, Some of the best artists in the business use crow quills as their primary tool, having said that you are right they can be tricky and hard to master. I certainly have better luck with brushes , but tools are not one size fits all.

@artmanstudios7037 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScottSerkland you know it's a crime to ruined the first art piece you can only do once, right? Only the first can count as an original! So just one wrong move with those quill pens and it's over! Is a very risky business! Maybe if the pens didn't bleed too much it might work sometimes it's mistake you need but it could bleed over your work.