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Published: 2011-09-07 05:48:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 2275; Favourites: 48; Downloads: 27
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So, I've had quite a few people ask me how I draw the things I draw, what's my process? Well, I've been meaning to do this for quite some time, and I FINALLY accomplished my goal!I've put together three tutorials to illustrate my drawing process, and this is the second of those three: The Ink/Lineart phase.
I used my "Rain" drawing and as I went along, scanned in each and every step to save and put this together after I finished it.
I used MS Paint to put it together, so it may not be very eye catching in appearance itself, but I hope it will still be helpful none the less.
The second of a three part set!
First:
Third:
Art, Character & Tutorial © *StangWolf
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very useful, I just go over once and then use photoshop to enhance the contrast, since you are a pure traditional artist who also colors traditionally, going it over twice must be especially painful on the paper you use (unless you use thicker heavier paper). I used to do that with my very early stuff when I was into colored pencils, but I changed up because doing all that layering took a ton of time as well as it not scanning well when I put it through... but its very nice to see someone like you who's sticking with it, very commendable.
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Thank you! 
I do typically use heavier paper, and while the method is pretty tedious (and probably rather rough on my pens and paper at times) I've found it works rather well for me. I have been thinking of trying a newer technique sometime, see if I can get my brain to switch gears some, and doing the main lines (with the .01 pen) before going back and doing the finer details, that would at least save my .005 pen a bit of grief and perhaps make it a little less tedious on my end lol.
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I'm guessing you use microns, in terms of your inks, you may want to think about using gel ink, which is a tad heavier itself, it could save you time redoing your lines. I ran my old microns in the ground, even though I work on very light paper, but I figured that I can save those things if I just use heavier pens for the broader work, then like you bring along the finer pens for the really fine stuff. That proved to be my biggest time saver of all....
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Close I think microns and prismacolor pens (the ink pens) are fairly similar. I may have to check out what kinds of ink pens I can find next time I'm looking for art supplies 
That's what I'm thinking about trying is using my heavier pens for the broad work and then making sure to leave the details for a lighter pen afterward. Sounds like it's a great time saver!
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it helps, I'm the kind that likes to get things done efficiently so I'm always looking for ways to speed my time etc. I hope my suggestion helps!
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I hear that! I think it will! Thank you very much
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I didnt know you did more than one layer of inking. Thats so cool, it must be kinda tedious though.
ive always liked the way you ink the lines that touch the background, so step three i like the best.
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Sometimes it can be kinda tedious, especially when you make a pretty irreparable mistake and have to start over, or even worse (like I did on a couple of my MLP:FiM pony drawings) screw up during the marker phase bad enough to where you have to start the ink process all over again 
I still think it's worth it for sure
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