The Secrets Behind Classic Inking Techniques

Рет қаралды 94,545

7 ай бұрын

Mark Morales reveals his essential techniques for advanced comic book inking. By analyzing examples from legends like Bernie Wrightson, Morales explains core concepts including using varied line weights and crosshatching to create illusions of depth. He also covers leveraging tools like frisket film for dramatic effects, feathering lines, adding texture, and more pro tips. This lesson’s packed with professional tips and techniques for inkers to take their comic skills to the next level.
To learn more about inking check out the full course at proko.com/marvel
RELATED VIDEOS:
How to Start Drawing Comics - Working with Primitives - • How to Start Drawing C...
Drawing Loose Yet Controlled: Penciling Techniques from Ryan Benjamin - • Drawing Loose Yet Cont...
#inking #marvel #inkingtechnique
Subscribe to Proko: bit.ly/SubProko
Don't miss new tutorials - Hit the BELL!
Premium Videos - www.proko.com/store
Pose photo sets - www.proko.com/tools
FOLLOW PROKO:
Email Newsletter- www.proko.com/subscribe
Instagram - / stanprokopenko
Twitter - / stanprokopenko
Facebook - / prokotv
Tumblr - / stanprokopenko
Pinterest - / pins
WATCH MORE PROKO:
Latest Uploads: • Finger Drawing Mistake...
Figure Drawing: • How to Draw Gesture
Art of Caricature: • The Art of Caricature ...
Popular Videos: • How to Draw the Head f...
ABOUT PROKO:
Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high-quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Mark Morales (markmorales.bigcartel.com/)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko (www.stanprokopenko.com), Sean Ramsey (www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com), Patrick Bosworth (www.patrickdavidbosworth.com)
Production Assistance - Patrick Bosworth, Sean Ramsey, Stephen Clark (www.peppermintgentleman.com), Kristian Nee (www.kristiannee.com/) Editing - Ash Lo Russo (www.artstation.com/ash_lorusso), Charlie Nicholson ( / shloogorgh )
Publishing - John Birchall, Alex Otis
Music Used with Permission from the ABC Music Library

Пікірлер: 78

@ProkoTV 7 ай бұрын

Get more insights, tips, and techniques into inking from Mark in the premium course - proko.com/marvel

@brycetheoddball 7 ай бұрын

The fact that I draw so much and now I see this and I’m like “I have another goal to reach now”.

@jacobwest7 7 ай бұрын

That's great, I hope you get there soon!

@doug9418 6 ай бұрын

One can never draw too much. Keep drawing and keep smiling.

@Topcatyo. 7 ай бұрын

I think what most strikes me is not only Bernie Wrightson's mastery of inking, but also his mastery of composition. Despite his illustrations being SO busy, there is absolutely no difficulty in being able to see what's happening, and the reader is able to find the focal point of the illustration effortlessly. I really should study his stuff more. Mark's illustrations look fantastic as well.

@RogerioPereiradaSilva77 7 ай бұрын

Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein is such a master piece and something to make you humble about your own inking or rather your artwork skills in general, something of an unobtainable goal and it is such a beautiful thing that is sometimes hard to believe that something like that was rendered by human hands!

@margett__ 7 ай бұрын

Phenomenal examples! So much to learn from the masters. The Frankenstein book is on another level.

@waltlikka 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been drawing since I was a kid. It is so cool that these videos are available for anyone to see. Mark Morales is a master & his tips are invaluable.

@warneres-cool7793 7 ай бұрын

Mark Morales one of the best inkers of the moment. His impeccable work amazes me.

@aguilartist 7 ай бұрын

Every time I see Bernie Wrightson’s ink illustrations I feel such pain in my hand and fingers it’s outstanding the amount of details 🤯🤯.

@thedouble1269 7 ай бұрын

it’s amazing listening to someone so passionate about what they do

@user-xo9ov4gl7q 5 ай бұрын

Your icon LOL

@daklr2501 6 ай бұрын

oh my GOD Frankenstein! I absolutely love the illustrations in that story, they make me melt! The monster is tall, scary, long-haired, and absolutely SHREDDED! He is so awesome!

@fandeandreaarruti 7 ай бұрын

Watching this I realized that I really, really like comics...

@27Pyth 18 күн бұрын

I'd be happy to draw half as well as any of these guys, and I love what a humble respectful and intense student Morales is of the art of inking and of his peers -- he's great -- but holy moly Wrightson can stand alongside master engravers like Gustav Dore. He's mind-blowing.

@tylerrichlen3286 6 ай бұрын

I was always excited to pick up works by Morales and Coipel. One of my favorite power duos, not unlike Lee and Williams. The X-Men and Thor runs were something else.

@Nonexistentbystanderhere 7 ай бұрын

This is nothing short of superb. Marvelous work, you magnificent artists, you! I shall heed your instructions and perhaps pursue my artistic prowess aswell... Cheers!

@KillerTacos54 7 ай бұрын

Mark Morales is such a legend

@ZachDotsey 6 ай бұрын

I had that Frankenstein book at some point in my life. I wish I knew where it was now because Wrightson’s work was absolutely gorgeous.

@Robd07 7 ай бұрын

Im no artist...but man seeing The Frankenstein art seemed like ALOT of work to put in!

@d4darwin458 7 ай бұрын

That Frankenstein book is pretty insane, like damn🤩

@wrexvincent2192 9 күн бұрын

Getting that Bernie Wrightson Frankenstein book inspired me to try and learn how to do ink art but was always too intimidated to get started because there is just SO MUCH to learn without any real guidance. Giving it a more serious try all these years later and I hope I can advance as an artist.

@darthstryk7169 6 ай бұрын

Mark Morales is the last of a dying breed. There aren't many Inkers left in comics. I don't know if they don't like to pay them or artists wanted to make more money so they started inking themselves? I miss the days when every book had an Inker because more often than not the artist would do more issues because they wouldn't have to do so much work. Now artists can barely make it four issues before they need a fill in artist. Inkers usually make artists look better than they look when they do it themselves, anyway. Their professionals, that's why they exist.

@DanAbsalonson 7 ай бұрын

That was amazing. Thanks!

@fearlessAx 6 ай бұрын

What's the green book he pulled out with all the different art inside?

@realamericannegro977 7 ай бұрын

Incredible stuff

@greekveteran2715 6 ай бұрын

Raphael 8404 no2, is probably the best brush for inking!! I own 8408,Da Vinci maestro and others,Raphael has more snap and holds more water,tip is fine for details. I do watercolour illustrations more,and I cant stress enough,how important a good brush is. Another thing that most artists ignore,is the fact that the 100% cotton watercolour papers sold in sheets,are not the same as the paper they use in their pads. Mould paper which only comes in sheeys,is way better than the paper most companies use in their pads/blocks.

@jeremiahembs5343 7 ай бұрын

All great examples. I've done a lot of work on Klaus Janson's stuff. Always fantastic.

@Jay-ql4gp 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@doug9418 6 ай бұрын

WoW thanx, that was fun and interesting.

@weeverob 6 ай бұрын

Great work! One of my favorite artists is Charles Burns.

@JAMSARTCHANNEL 7 ай бұрын

Bernie Wrightson’s was the man!!! :)

@leonardojacobforespardo9101 7 ай бұрын

Let's goooooo new proko video🗣️🗣️🔊🔊

@hristohristov5218 7 ай бұрын

what is that green cover book he is looking at inked drawings?

@GamesCERO 7 ай бұрын

I think what I enjoyed the most about this video is how happy his job makes Mark Morales, he speaks so passionately about it and so highly about his colleagues that he seems, to me, like he’s really happy doing what he does!

@okinthefirst 7 ай бұрын

thx man

@yaghobshojaei 7 ай бұрын

Perfect

@HighLife76th Ай бұрын

What is that 2nd book he pulls out. The one with the marvel work?

@reinaldobatistadasilva1781 Ай бұрын

Very niceeeeee

@dwayneross1066 5 ай бұрын

Klaus Jansen! One of my faves!

@bozoclown2098 7 ай бұрын

Bless you . I do not play catch-up or name calling. Too busy.

@TheWetPony 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video! May I ask what book were you showing examples from?

@ProkoTV 6 ай бұрын

Bernie's Wrightson's Frankenstein

@joelgabriel7066 7 ай бұрын

a nice video

@DarkGloComics 7 ай бұрын

Bernie Wrightson makes my carpal tunnel mad af.

@IvanValladaresGzlz 7 ай бұрын

Which is the second book Marks used in the video?

@ProkoTV 7 ай бұрын

Marvel Covers, Artist's Edition from 2018. The one with Hulk on the cover

@IvanValladaresGzlz 7 ай бұрын

@@ProkoTV Thank you very much for the answer!. I'll look for buying that book! 👍👍👍

@Nikke283 7 ай бұрын

8:29 That such Page leads to madness, I just figured while inking And coloring such a sweetheart (especially since I have no real Inking skills...) *picture me rambling stuff under real good Proko vids @.@

@sinchman1 7 ай бұрын

I sent 12 package portfolios since 1988-1996. I never got called to work for Marvel I knew how in sketch ink and color

@ProkoTV 7 ай бұрын

Hopefully, you found fulfilling comics work with another company and didn't let that one company not reaching out stop you!

@sinchman1 7 ай бұрын

@@ProkoTV I also tried Image, Disney, Nickelodeon, Pixar and Retro Studios gaming company Never found that key career that I wanted to do. I work for an investment firm creating there presentations for the marketing team.

@samankucher5117 7 ай бұрын

0:26 oh god look at that ...

@jayedwin98020 7 ай бұрын

How was Bernie Wrightson able to make a living, if his ink drawings would take him so long to complete?

@ProkoTV 7 ай бұрын

Every artists has to find their path, mixing time out into work versus how much they get paid for a job. His work was well-regarded so he could command a good price. But it's hard to get to that spot early in your career.

@Anonymouscommentor99 7 ай бұрын

This is so excellent. I learned a ton. Fantastic tips and great technique. ❤❤❤

@bunnystakeovertheworld 7 ай бұрын

HELLO!!❤❤❤

@lyrahealy1393 7 ай бұрын

what's the book he's referencing from?

@ProkoTV 7 ай бұрын

Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein

@lord_iizen 7 ай бұрын

Hey man teach me realistic drawings 😉

@annasalholdthansen6101 6 ай бұрын

Can you try to draw a man who became crucefied😊

@raulcual9510 7 ай бұрын

Can you make Anime tutorial or Manga tutorial 😅

@artdeco64 7 күн бұрын

Everyone knows what inkers really are. If you’re not sure just KZfaq: Chasing Amy Inker The other great scene from the movie, Chasing Amy is (KZfaq): Chasing Amy Star Wars.

@steveis33 4 ай бұрын

I found Bernie used different nibs sizes

@neototem4110 6 ай бұрын

Spaceknight

@conniemadesumthin 6 ай бұрын

Are comics the only thing inkers work on?

@XenobraneStudios 3 күн бұрын

'Inkers' are generally associated with comics, but artist/illustrators also work with ink in various styles of art like architectural, landscapes, figurative, etc.

@CAVEDATA 7 ай бұрын

At 5:12 the marks on those legs look so bad to me. Just mentioning because im really surprised.

@fandeandreaarruti 7 ай бұрын

So practice with a lot of references. Okay. On it.

@JustAGuySlayingDragons 7 ай бұрын

How is that Frankenstein inking even possible...?

@davidensinger4175 3 ай бұрын

The question is whether it's necessary to draw in such detail? If we look at Japanese manga like One Punch Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, or Chainsaw Man, their comic sales are exponentially higher than the sales of American superhero comics, and those manga aren't as detailed. From this, it can be inferred that readers don't even want it.

@ProkoTV 3 ай бұрын

That's not a 1:1 comparison. This isn't saying this is how something has to be done. But detail level does not correlate to sales in a positive or negative. It's about storytelling in every industry. Not all manga is simple and not all western comics are complex. Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is a great series but it doesn't outsell every western comic.

@nixant4539 7 ай бұрын

Mark Morales, coincidence, I think not

@nimroddormin9844 6 ай бұрын

And there's the problem: There are a million ways to do it, it ONLY depends on what you want. Yeah well, how do I know what I want if there are a million ways that all look equally good to me?

@McShmoodle 5 ай бұрын

Ask yourself what are the needs of the piece? What elements are the most important to emphasize? And if the pencils are not your own, what style compliments the artist 's style? While it's true that there is no universal way to approach inking process, there are definitely ways that are more effective in certain contexts. Ultimately, you'll find that path as soon as you put that brush (or stylus) onto the canvas and start laying down lines.