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BrattyBen — Batman Final Inks

Published: 2008-03-26 06:28:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 1095; Favourites: 11; Downloads: 10
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Description Here it is.

This is actually a first for me. I'll tell you why.

I usually would go straight from my pencils and just go to inks. Inking over them. I did this usually because I was doing a job, and didn't have the time or the money. It just needed to get done. So when going to conventions, and telling editors and artists that I wanted to be a penciller, well, you really don't have the pencils to show.

And honestly, I don't find myself that good of an inker. I mean, I can do my own stuff, because I plan for a certain amount of sloppiness. When I ink my own stuff, I think that there's alot of charm in it. But, inking someone else's stuff usually ends in a nightmare. I just don't feel confident when it comes to the permanent. Maybe it's my commitment issues. LOL.

Anyway, this project is a bit different, and I'm planning ahead. I have to save the pencils to show certain editors. Mainly Dan Didio, from DC. So, I want to be as professional as I can.
But, I really wanted to ink this baby. So, and I haven't tried this before, but, I just printed out my pencils on two 8X11 pieces of paper and taped them together and slapped some inks on it. It was a pretty awesome experience.

So there ya go. I'm feeling spicy, so I think I have to round out the whole thing by slapping some colors on here. But, the same thing goes for my coloring as it does for my inking.
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Comments: 18

leXtat [2008-04-04 09:56:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow, awesome. I love black and white, and I'm a batfan so it's great lol

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BrattyBen In reply to leXtat [2008-04-04 11:23:29 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!! I'm glad you like it!

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JackCross [2008-03-28 21:04:39 +0000 UTC]

I can tell you right now that if I owned or was HR at *any* comic company I would get you on my payroll ASAP. (unfortunately I'm still developing my business skills, long term goals are good though, haha)

I love this, the progression all along shows your dedication to your craft and hopefully someone at the conventions sees that!

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BrattyBen In reply to JackCross [2008-03-29 01:01:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, man!! I really appreciate all the comments and support I've received from this. It's just awesome!!

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Inveighed [2008-03-26 08:47:58 +0000 UTC]

All that work you put into theis page really paid off, it looks excellent. Only five more to go, yes?

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BrattyBen In reply to Inveighed [2008-03-26 09:07:27 +0000 UTC]

Yeah..only five. And I'll have to cut down on the submissions if I'm gonna get it done in time.

I'll be posting the pages probably as I get them done. I love the helpful input from everyone.

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MangaAngel [2008-03-26 07:55:44 +0000 UTC]

sweet... love it!!!

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BrattyBen In reply to MangaAngel [2008-03-26 08:13:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Qurious [2008-03-26 07:31:54 +0000 UTC]

Great inking. you decided to not have the shadow near the boot i see.

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BrattyBen In reply to Qurious [2008-03-26 08:11:31 +0000 UTC]

I tried to put that in with the rug texture. I have some grey tones up and I took care of that shadow.

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Qurious In reply to BrattyBen [2008-03-26 08:15:35 +0000 UTC]

I like the gray!

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BrattyBen In reply to Qurious [2008-03-26 08:17:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, man. I went a little nutty and added the film grain filter, but, hey, it's Batman, the film grain reminds me of noir, just seemed natural.

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Qurious In reply to BrattyBen [2008-03-26 08:21:57 +0000 UTC]

It's tight! I like the style.

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BrattyBen In reply to Qurious [2008-03-26 08:35:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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twistedangel0 [2008-03-26 07:28:55 +0000 UTC]

Mmm, tasty stuff! Looks slick, clean, and cool.

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BrattyBen In reply to twistedangel0 [2008-03-26 08:10:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, man.

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mitofox [2008-03-26 07:19:13 +0000 UTC]

Look gorgeous, man!

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BrattyBen In reply to mitofox [2008-03-26 08:09:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, buddy!

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