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Alternative Inking: Go Beyond the Brush and Pen

Learn essential ink techniques for comics and illustration! Perfect for cartoonists and illustrators exploring traditional media. Discover brush & dip methods.

4.5(50)
769students
30m
Certificate
Michelle Tabares
Michelle TabaresCartoonist, Designer and Illustrator

Course Content

Alternative Inking: Go Beyond the Brush and Pen is an all-levels Skillshare course taught by Michelle Tabares. It runs 30m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.5 out of 5 from 50 reviews, with 769 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published July 2017.

Are you a cartoonist or illustrator looking to expand your inking techniques? While brushes and dip pens are staples in comic and illustration creation, there's a whole world of DIY inking tools waiting to be explored!

This lesson encourages you to break free from traditional methods and discover unique effects using everyday items you likely already have at home. Forget what you think you know about inking – you'll be surprised by the possibilities!

Here's a glimpse of what we'll cover:

  • Unconventional Inking Tools: Learn how to use items like toothbrushes, Q-tips, and cotton balls to achieve textures and effects you can't get with standard tools.
  • Creative Inking Techniques: We'll explore practical methods for applying ink in innovative ways, opening up new avenues for your artwork.
  • DIY Art Exploration: Discover how simple materials can unlock surprising artistic potential in your comics and illustrations.

Ready to experiment and elevate your inking skills? Let's dive in and unlock a new level of creativity!

All music in this lesson is by DJ Quads: https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

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