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Obi-quiet — From Sketch to Line Tutorial
Published: 2009-04-26 14:31:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 14476; Favourites: 261; Downloads: 398
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*shrug* Just wanted to sketch a lot, and figured I'd show my process. This is honestly what I do just about every time.Previous Tutorials: [link]
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My problem tends to be that when I sketch, I can't go directly to inked lineart without screwing up.If I make my sketches detailed enough so that I can create ink lineart over them without making mistakes everywhere, then, well, I actually have to create a second pencil sketch over the skeleton to help me ink. Do you have any tips to remedy this?
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awesome tutorial, hopefully what i read will actually sink in.
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I have a question my friend, I use tablet but same as you are(maybe), I sketch on a paper, then scan it for line art. so here's my little question...
are you using pen tool? if not, then why?
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Depends on what I'm doing. If I use longer arches and sweeping lines, I tend to use the pen tool because it's difficult to do with the brush tool. Otherwise I get more freedom with the brush tool so I like that one.
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I see. thank you Professor obi-quiet!
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Those break time sketches are awesome. Especially Daisuke and Eddie!
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You like my Daisuke? 
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Lol, yeah!
Yep, Eddie it is. XD
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This is really helpful, I have been wondering how you ink so it won't take long. Thank you for making this
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You're more than welcome!
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Okay, stupid question:
Is there a way to erase a mistake in lineart where it's still possible for me to colour in traditionally later? :/
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That depends on what program you're using. In photoshop, you simply need to erase if you're drawing on a transparent layer (any layer above the bottom or base layer) or you need to color over it with the color of the base layer if you're working on that layer. Does that make sense?
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Oh I see. Thanks for the help ^^
And yes, it did make sense :]
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what if you draw realy messy sketches and want to ink them digitally?
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You may want to define them a bit more before you scan them in, or draw a more finished sketch on top of the original sketch before you line it. It may take a bit longer, but I think you'll find it well worth it.
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So you trace the sketch to a different piece of paper
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Sometimes. I do have a lightboard I like to use.
However, I will often just go over the sketch with pen and then erase the pencil underneath. *shrug* Works just as well.
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wow i usually have trouble with proportions. time to start drawing those skeletons. thanks for this whole tutorial ^^"
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LOL.
I think I like your OC.
XDDD
Your little comics are hilarious btw. Love 'em!
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And this comes in hella handy!!
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Daisuke is one of my favorite characters that I've come up with. He's kind of disenchanted with life and tends to be very cynical, which makes him funner than a lot of my other OC's. Andrew tends to be easily offended, and kind of hopeful. He also think's he's all that, and so usually just comes off annoying. Michi (the other girl from the same series) is basically emo most of the time so she can be fun, but usually is also just annoying. 
I'm glad you like him, and I'm always glad to help!
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Your characters are very interesting!
XD
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Thx alot for this tutorial. It really helps me to get motivated
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Excellent! Always love hearing that.
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Send me links if you put up anything becasue of this please!
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I would love to. I'll send you the link as soon as possible. Thanks!Oh, and keep inspiring us.
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Obi-quiet... what an awesome name! XD
This is a nice tutorial. 10 sketches under 12s makes me have a panic attack though. Never tried it before, but OH WAIT just re-read it. ~12s to each skeleton. Phew! XD
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My friend gave it to me in High-School. It's stuck ever since.
No panic attacks here please. So sorry, didn't want to freak you out.
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Super Helpful and just in time too. I was wracking my brain all last night trying to figure out how to get my brush on photoshop to come up clear. Thank you so much *huggles*
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You're more than welcome!
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Neat tutorial! Once I learned to draw a 'skeleton' to base my drawings on, drawing certain poses got so much easier! The only problem I consistently have is that my figures' heads are way too big, and I don't notice it until I've already got the lineart drawn. I always have to go back and resize it (thank goodness for the lasso tool 
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I do that a lot too.
Next time, try to draw your shoulders just a little wider than what "looks right", and see if that helps.
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I have a question- its about inking traditionally:
I find it much harder using a ink pen (micron). It is so much more difficuit compared to my sketches in pencil. The pen can't be used on a angle, normally I sweep my pencil at any angle to get that curve I want, but with my ink pen it barely touches the surface. What can I do to make holding/inking with a pen easier? plese reply, thank you.
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Really what I would suggest is getting a nib pen or a G pen. There isn't a whole lot you can do about the pens being the way they are, unless you get some french curves (tools made with certain curves, you should be able to find them at just about any craft store) [link] Or you can try turning the paper to fit how your hand draws the curves more.
One warning, once you start using a nib pen, you may never go back. The line variation they give is awesome.
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A nib pen? I have used a sable brush with ink before but it is similar because it doesn't make straight lines if I move it left or right. Only moves in a forward motion
So is a nib pen expensive and what ink does it use? I think I'l have trouble finding one.
With a micron, how do you combine different size pens to create a line variation? And when you hold a micron, do you hold it any differently from a pencil?
Sorry for the trouble, I hope you don't mind me asking you these questions. Many thanks,
Wilson
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Well, the problem with nib pens is the get-out/clean-up. If you're not careful, they can be very messy because you dip them in ink like they used to before the ball-point-pen came into being. They're actually pretty cheap. It costs like...$2 - $3 for a whole kit with the pen and a few nibs. The ink can be a little more expensive depending on what you get, but you can get some cheap, practice stuff for like 3 bucks and the cleaning solution for about the same. All in all, you're probably looking at about $10 - $12, but also consider that you get the equivalent of 4 - 6 pens in the package and the ink will last you for at least 8-10 months if you use it often, longer if you don't.
With micron, the best way to vary your lines is basically the pressure and speed. If you draw a line really quickly, it's usually very straight, no bumps, but it's harder to control that way too. Practice that one (I'm STILL working on it). If you want to make a line thicker, you can go over it two or three times and it'll get it thicker. I don't hold mine any differently unless I'm sketching with a pencil, then I hold it more parallel to the paper.
You're fine. 
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Oh geez, thank goodness... I thought I was one of the only people who actually drew a skeleton/base sketch
Oh, and gotta say, I 100% share the love for the micron pens
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Sometimes I draw without a base sketch, but it's rare. Especially full bodies. I have to or the proportions are so off...*shudder*
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I hear you. I have a hard enough time getting the proportions right when I do a sketch, never mind just going freehand.
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*nods emphatically*
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