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Published: 2005-01-22 02:17:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 12740; Favourites: 163; Downloads: 3567
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Since I just packed everything in one image, the file size is big. Sorry about that.Hopefully it's not too confusing. I'm trying my best to explain how I ink.
For those who's interested in seeing the final result, click here: [link]
Tools used for this:
Regular 2 HB pencil (for sketch)
Pentel Polymer Eraser
uni-ball Vision Exact (for base and re-inking)
uni-ball Vision Fine (for touch up inking)
and 8.5"x11" Sketch book
Photoshop for clean up. You may also use Gimp for the clean up, or other free softwares with Level or Histogram tool.
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Comments: 77
Thank you so much for this! I have yet to find a tutorial that explains line weight to where I can understand it.. and this one does. Awesome job. 
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This is valuable. Faved and saved for showing around. ^^
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Is it just me, or Allucard looks kinda girly? Lol, Girlycard
Now seriously, I like your tutorial. I tried to ink the same way but I always felt I did something wrong. And I never found any tutorials (except damn Photoshop Inking tutorials), untill now. And I'm happy to see that someone's still inking without using PC too much.
So, thanx!
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This is probably one of the best tutorials i have read. Great tips on inking, now the only thing left is to practice... *sighs* lol
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This was helpful. But I see that you used uni-ball. I have tried that in the past and I fount that they skip. could it have been just the way I was useing it or could it have been just maybe I didnt use the right ones you had listed O.o
+fave
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I guess it depends on the paper too. Some paper are more "slippery" than the others, and are easier to smudge. Also don't press too hard, it tends to make pens "skip" too.
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Wow, this is good info. Thanks for writing it! :3
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I only just read it, so I haven't used your advice yet, but I'm sure it will be very helpful. ^^ Now I know you can do line variations after the initial inking.
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Might be a little late to say this (comments from the first page are over a year old, but meh), but I love this!
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What kindof pen do you use that doesn't bleed and makes nice fine lines"?
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And on a side note, the pen I usually use are uni-ball vision brand.
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Most of the pen I use bleed a little. But drawing on good paper such as bristol will reduce the bleed. Also try pens that dries pretty quick, so less chance for smear and bleed.
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That's clever, I need to try that... I'm having much the same problems with dynamic inking, and that looks like a cool shortcut.
Uhm. Not that I've inked more than three pictures in the last three years.
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i find this to be well done
please send it by note to the photoshop tutors club ->
i wish to post it with your permission.
~jaakobou
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Thank you. I sent the note. Although I'm not sure if it qualifies, since this tutorial is based on work I did with pen on paper. [link] <-- that is one tutorial I think would be more helpful to photoshop users. It's more on the adjustment layer techniques.
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uploaded to the club
cheers
jaako
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uwaahh... was looking for a good in depth inking tutorial. thanks for doing this look! **adds to favorites list**
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nice work 
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Very interesting tutorial. I'm tickled how the process you use is similar to the one that I was shaping up on my own. I think If I hadn't seen this tutorial, I'd eventually end up with the same process. In any case, I think I'll use your guidelines next time I ink something. ^_^
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^^ I think a lot of people use similar techniques, wheather on inking or coloring or whatever XD.
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I must say that's one of the best tutorials on the subject I've seen, I'm going to put it to good use. Thanks for sharing.
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This is a very excellent tutorial that gives the steps to anyone who wants to ink, while also leaving room for personal touches. Neat
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Look, your tutorial for this is better than ANY I have found in books. You beat them; this will definitely be useful. ^^
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*is very flattered
THANK YOU!!
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Awesome... no issues here... simply lovely. Lots of info in small package... I like it (=1
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Thanks. I just hope i didnt put too much confusion in it. ^^
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mwuahah now I know your inking secrets XD
I can't ink well.......... x_X
you had some very good tips that will serve me good use
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T.T what you mean you can't ink well!!!
^^ Glad the tutorial was some help... <.< hopefully I didn't mislead anyone.. *cough*
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Now this makes perfect sense. Faved. Cause. You know... it's cool. And clear. Like jello. Mmmm...
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XD Thank you!
Clear like jello... hmmm, i need some of that. XD
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Yes, we all need more jello in our lives.
Jello. Because you deserve it.
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Really useful, specially the topic about line thickness
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helpful. Good bit on the reinking. Line width has always confused me.
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^^ That's my easy way out for inking. Since there's no way I can ink with one stroke. :/
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