Inking Tools For Comics

[@rohanchavan5778]

Finally the master has revealed his secret

[@BestHumanBeing]

His hard work is his secret

[@DavidFinchartist]

Hard work, sure, but knowing the tools, and how to approach things makes everything much easier. I started in a studio where I learned a lot, and it made all the difference for me.

[@rohanchavan5778]

@@DavidFinchartist I love how he replies to every comment..this says how great artist he is and a great human being

[@johna4371]

Been casually drawing for 40 years and I just discovered the white Posca a few months ago, somehow. Friggin life changing.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Yeah, I found them in March from Marc Silvestri. They're a huge step up

[@memyselfandiamtheone]

Hey, can you guys tell me exactly which posca y’all are using? Yesterday I got my hands on the uni-posca white, pcf-350 brush and it’s like a clear white and isn’t covering much even after multiple passes. I thought I shook it plenty to ensure it was well mixed. Whatever your using is what I’m looking for but I’m uncertain of the correct type. Thanks in advance!

[@srigoista]

@@memyselfandiamtheone same with me it does not cover. I recommend a white signo pigment pen for small areas and white gouache and a brush for larger areas

[@memyselfandiamtheone]

@Shayshay turns out you need the uni posca pc-1m, works like a dream.

[@srigoista]

@@memyselfandiamtheone oh ok thank you. However I live in the uk so it my be hard to get the exact one. I will try to find one

[@deansullivan6418]

This man is extremely special! I've finally found a superb roster of educational drawing videos that will make me a better artist as I tend to draw bit when I'm not welding pipe!

[@androtaz2621]

Thank you Dave. You've been very generous sharing your knowledge with these videos.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Very welcome

[@crashito_x]

I remember buying this guy´s Gnomon Workshop DVD´s, man it´s so cool to see he has a youtube channel, best instructionals I have ever seen

[@readhistory2023]

David you might try putting some thick tape under the ruler. It'll lift it off the page a 1mm or so. That way it won't drag your ink across the page. It's a trick from old school mech/arch drafting.

[@adeeltahirmusic]

Aaaaah thank you for this! I'm always wondering what you're using and why/when. Specially on the live draws, this helps alot! Also, the new editor did a great job! Although this tutorial was different there's still a good level of coherence and pace whereas I felt the previous tutorials were much faster and had me pausing and replaying alot more.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks! I didn't want to do real time stuff since it can run so long, but the new editor is doing a really great job of keeping it moving along well, and I think it's more useful done this way.

[@yoshhhiiiii]

Next video on drawing hands pleeeeeeeeez Dave I commented this in every single video of yours PLEEEZ next hand drawing tutorial

[@samankucher5117]

It will happen 🙂 he said he will make one on his live stream it's good 👌🏼 .

[@Barot8]

I'm betting drawing feet is next. I'm kidding :)

[@geraldmanansala8539]

He actually did some tutorials on Gnomon Videos for Hands and Feets before..

[@siddharthmohanty5341]

If you didn't get one Try Jim Lee's tutorial on hands 😀

[@yoshhhiiiii]

@@siddharthmohanty5341 I saw it a lot lot back Jim lee is so fast and can't understand what he's talkin about

[@kennywang171]

This is why a good editor matters.

[@daxbeavers1492]

Why are you at all of the David Finch every time I watch David your there most on the live stream

[@daxbeavers1492]

Remember me from the streams

[@danieldeanallen]

Break through moment. Sub count should start climbing fast now

[@DavidFinchartist]

For sure! Thanks, Kenny

[@1MightyR]

I remember you saying you didn't ink much back then, its good to see you really getting into it now! You don't realize it, but you're a Fantastic inker! Great showcase & Demonstration!😊🔥

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks Mighty!

[@zachariashborkastrator5274]

Just like Finch after trying nibs,brushes and multi liners I settled on the tombow hard and soft tip. They're the best

[@DavidFinchartist]

For sure!

[@captngravity]

Good video Dave!! When i was in college our professor showed us a different trick to keep ink from bleeding under the ruler... tape pennies to the other side so its raised up. It works. 😊

[@DavidFinchartist]

I have seen that, and I know it works. But using tools that avoid it altogether has worked out for me pretty well.

[@okwakizashi1483]

If you go the Winsor Newton Brush route, pick up some "masters brush cleaner soap" after every session rinse your brush off then dip in lukewarm water, DO NOT dry it off, agitate the surface of the soap to get a lather then swirl it in the lather on the palm of your hand and you'll see any built up ink and paint come out. Rinse off and repeat if necessary. When finished dip into a little more lather to shape the tip and store it upside down (any remaining moisture will fall from the tip rather than sitting inside the ferrule and causing problems down the line) I have been using my Series 7 brushes every single day for at least 6 hours for the past 10 years so believe me when I say doing this will ensure you maintain them efficiently. Gotta protect that precious Weasel taint hair 🤣

[@skeletonpete]

@David Finch Thanks for the overview and honest assessment of what works on a line quality as well as convenience level. I'm pretty familiar with most of these tools, but would also note my love of the Pilot Hi Tec-C 0.25. It lays down a needle thin, Rapidograph like, line. I have read some complaints about clogging issues but that has not been my experience. I've gotten every last drop of ink out of these pens.

[@gabrielbarroshq]

Thank you, mr. Finch! Getting this kind of content from a legend with so many years of experience is unbelievable. What an age to be living in! Loving the chanel so far, greetings to you and Meredith from Brazil!

[@mesolithicman164]

David is a craftsman in the true sense of the word. There is evidence of a thought process in everything he does, tge Mark of a true professional. Thank you for the insights.

[@zombiecandy570]

I’ve been thinking about trying out some new pens but I wasn’t sure where to start. This video was very helpful!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@808v1]

thanks for this walkthrough, much appreciated!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@phipsart6424]

I tried to use edding, and I love it! it makes my lines look way better, also it kind of forces one to draw with the arm and not with the wrist. hatching really does make way more sense now, and I could transfer this experience to some degree to other tools, like fineliner, pencil, etc. I can only recommend to try such a big bold pen once

[@zavertt3087]

Hi David , wanted to tell you that I have been following your work for a long time, big inspiration.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Awesome, thank you!

[@LiamJonesArtist]

Thank you so much for all this help! I've been playing with all these tools for a while now. The Posca whitout brushpen is helpful, but like you say, it takes a few applications and a little drytime. The Windsor Newton sable brush is AWESOME but you speak the truth! I love what Dan Green does with it, just makes me jealous

[@GenericProtagonist]

I just love how he does an overview at the beginning of the video, so you know what you're getting

[@zazulakoma]

Dear David! You are the best kind of person. Showing all this knowledge. Your channel is pure gold. Wish you the best.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Wow, thank you!

[@alquemaxtriple2110]

My inking supplies are pigma microns 03 05 and 08, a simple brush, india ink, and pigma gelly rol white pen

[@johnrausch4979]

I wish I would have seen this video when it came out. I'm an artist but not professionally but have been drawing and painting since the age of four. No matter what you are using you need to loosen up your grip on the tool you are drawing with which will give you much more control. With the brush try holding it in a way so you have very little angle placed on the tip which gives you more control with thick to thin lines ore vise versa. With the Dip pens try placing just a drop of ink on the nib rather then dipping it. I love dip pens and had much frustrations with dipping. If you place the ink on the nib you will have less ink drying up on the nib giving you better flow. I recently got into doing gouache drawings using a sumi brush and dip pen. The blacks are black and the results are amazing.

[@michaelerickson5623]

So I'm a self taught inker (cartoonist, graphic facilitator in the aerospace business - 40 or so years), and left handed... which has made life exciting from both the instruction and the tools point of view. I appreciate your tutorial since it confirms to me that I'm not so far off in my self education... noting I use tools similar to yours, save for brushes... (never got the hang of brushes...), as well as techniques, and problems with dip pens. Nice confirmation... Thanks.

[@losado8712]

Something I like to use from time to time is a caligraphy pen

[@DavidFinchartist]

I've never tried that. I'll have to give it a shot sometime.

[@bspinney26]

Getting finished inks ready for print would be a huge help and something people don't talk about much (i.e., photoshop settings, treatments, etc.)

[@strawhattheory3607]

Hey David, just wanted to say you are an inspiration and I finally started a KZbin channel of my art 2 days ago because of you. Thanks for all you do and I'm happy to see you are getting the following you deserve 👍❤️

[@mayukhbanerjee1147]

Checked out your channel bro. Keep at it!

[@strawhattheory3607]

@@mayukhbanerjee1147 thank you, I hope those who are on the fence about starting one will go ahead and do so...you don't have to wait til you are a master like David lol

[@mayukhbanerjee1147]

@@strawhattheory3607 I hope I can convince myself to do this😅

[@strawhattheory3607]

@@mayukhbanerjee1147 if you do, let me know, I'll be your first subscriber

[@mayukhbanerjee1147]

@@strawhattheory3607 Thanks man. Means a lot😊

[@joeblankenship377]

I get pretty good results with the G nib but ya gotta clean the damn nib every time. And that Tombow Fudenosuke is probably my favorite pen.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Yeah, I just don't have the patience to clean out the nib constantly!

[@edibajramovic6125]

I have been drawing for 6 years and all the artists i follow i learn something new from them every time look at their art either on instagram or whatever,but every time i look at the tutorials by David Finch i feel like my art will improve 10 times more. I don't draw anything like him but i use a lot of the techniques that he does,not all,but most. This is btw my favourite tutorial as inking is my favourite step when I'm drawing,and i find myself using all of these techniques whenever i buy a new tool or i just want to warm up. Finch is a great artist and i hope to see more in the future.

[@erickgroveart]

Excellent video David! I need to start playing around with inking again, the fear of messing up pencils is real, but as with anything practice is the key. The inking of the ovals is something easy enough to practice each day, thanks so much for these tips! Loving the video edits too. This is another stellar instructional video, we are all blessed to have these tutorials and tips from you!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks a lot, Erick! You do need to try some inking again. Ultimately, you're best off working on one thing at a time though, and penciling is coming along so well. There's time!

[@TimBurVlogs]

5:45 as someone who also presses hard when using, that is exactly what I was wanting to know about the tombow pens!

[@Drstrange3000]

I have both the soft and hard too and the soft tip is great for me! It is a great balance between having control and expressive lines.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

The scalping dip finch was to cover the white tent as the airplane hides inside it 😂 how ironic 😂

[@michaelemond7315]

Thank you so much for doing videos like this. They are invaluable for artists starting out.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Glad you like them!

[@M3ATSHAKE]

Thanks for sharing again Dave! I learned how to properly use a dip pen and, HAH, flip the ruler over!!!! Mind blown! ;)

[@DavidFinchartist]

Awesome! Thanks, Lance!

[@gitanodepaola7851]

The editing is great

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks! Not trying to edit myself has been great so far. I should have done it earlier!

[@okeypokes4736]

The tombow is a goat sketching tool. Same with the pentel stylo pen

[@kennywang171]

THE MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND IS REALLY GOOD; but also, good tutorial Dave!

[@puwa3238]

I like how you are left handed like me I can feel this feeling when in drawing 😊

[@Crashoutjacob]

Thank you so much Dave!!! This was so helpful, I prefer to use the Pentel Pocket Brush pen, not the Fude brush.

[@whome6764]

And now I know 👍. Thanks Dave.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Welcome!

[@IAmWBeard]

Dope. I have most of those except the quill. I have an issue with microns drying out tho. Gotta buy a new pack every couple of months

[@DavidFinchartist]

They don't last forever, it's true. I have lots of them, and I change them out as they stop working. Usually it's because I bend the tip, or the tip shortens to the point that it doesn't really put down a line well.

[@morcarthewizard7799]

Every time I'm watching one of your video I'm learning something very useful and important.. I love drawing and painting, it save my life every day, I want to become very good on it. I'll never quit. And I'm so grateful to you, making this videos, they are helping me a lot. You are a fantastic artist. Thank you

[@jackfinn8514]

This was weird in a good way, watching an artist( you Dave) whom i grew up with and mimicked, sharing the behind the craft knowledge that is your art! There is foremost an excitement from the learning and watching a favorite penciler do work, as well as a pinch of discouragement just from knowing just how much skill i haven't learned or obtained, a pouring of motivation to draw and ink more, and a few other emotions that your video has blessed me with. I'd probably type out an entire thesis if i wasn't cognitive of the length of my comment, so to sum up; thank you so very much for continuing to work on and share your passion with everyone! A fan since i first saw your work, jack✌️

[@impureneighbour9792]

Working with your left hand must make putting together a super mag even more complicated.😮😮😮😮

[@WaldenWongArt]

Great video on Inking, David. Your a very good inker yourself! Great control!

[@adamdhilton]

You should show him your penny trick taped to the ruler so avoid smudging. Such a good idea.

[@WaldenWongArt]

@@adamdhilton thank you, Adam! Yes, the penny trick not only help prevent amusing the inks, it also makes the ruler a few pennies more valuable. lol.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thank you, Walden! That means a lot coming from you! There's such a huge difference between the precision that you get and what I can do, but I learned a lot from your videos.

[@adamdhilton]

Humble as ever Dave. Do I hear Red Death for the monday knight draw list 😬...

[@adamdhilton]

And Walden that's even better. I didn't even think about resale value of used rulesrs 😅

[@trevorwooten9485]

I really appreciate your insights. I have had the Pentel Pocket Brush Pen and the Pentel Portable Fude Pen for a while now. It's basically the same medium point pen, but one has bristles and the other has a solid point. They are waterproof and stand up to erasing. And they're less expensive than the brush pen you showed here. I would also recommend Rotring Art Pens. They can be used with a converter or waterproof cartridges and are available in a wide variety of nib sizes. My recent experience with the Tombow Fudenosuke is that they work very well, but, even after I allow them to dry overnight, the ink is erased when I erase my stray pencil marks. Also, I see that we're both left-handed, so it's good to see how you hold your instruments and avoid smearing.

[@sampokemppainen3041]

Boscha white ink pens just became available in our local hobby syply store.

[@coopergreen9306]

Another ripper David!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks!

[@odindasko]

Never would consider myself an inker but I am definitely someone who prefers drawing with ink. I saw how you were doing it on your livestreams and got similar tools and mostly copied the approach with results I really like. Much appreciated!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Same here. Inking is pretty different than what I do, but it works for me. I really did try to do it the right way, but I just found that the traditional approach wasn't ideal for drawing with ink.

[@odindasko]

@@DavidFinchartist Well, seeing you do it gave me the mental permission to stop trying to do things so traditionally, and just mess with the approach until it works for me. I just needed to clear that hurdle, and I really have you to thank!

[@odindasko]

@@DavidFinchartist We're just trying to make good art and you're definitely doing that David

[@pushkar9865]

Sir please make a video on pencil tools for comic

[@DavidFinchartist]

Sure!

[@JohnnyJP7]

Thank you.

[@DocFlint]

I use Microns for inking and fill in larger areas using Copic markers.. I'm pretty terrible with brushes, hah. I'll definitely try some of the tools shown in the video though. Very informative and well edited!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks! Brushes are great for filling in. It doesn't take long to get comfortable with using them that way. Fine control is a different story...

[@aleistergein114]

Another tool I think is worth investing in is a heat gun. Great for impatient artists like myself, greatly reduces occurrences of smudging. Also good to have is an electric eraser, which can have eraser tips designed for pencil or ink.

[@DavidFinchartist]

I don't use a heat gun now that I use tools that don't build up wet on the page. But an electric eraser is something I really could use. I used to have a great one, but it was old, and I couldn't get refills for it anywhere. I keep meaning to find a new one.

[@yeshwant329]

Hey David PLEASE do a video on how to ink and shade torsos

[@manubiondo5713]

I'm 1st year architecture student and we ink our drawings with ruler, triangles and microns just like you showed. I'm inking this way right now

[@27_flury15]

I Love this Video

[@theartjedi]

Another great tutorial once again! Learned a ton from it like usual 😁. The editor you hired brought to another level! I was wondering if you have scheduled a time to do the portfolio live stream with Robert? I know you’ve been super busy, so I hope this isn’t too annoying of a question. I just really want to show you some improvements I’ve made in my art thanks to you!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks! I'm going to email Robert today and see when he's got time.

[@slimsoldier8333]

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[@Haida_Art_Jordon_S]

Incredible video...perfect to link for all the new people who ask about your supplies and it will get a lot of view because you just drop the link in the Monday night draw streams. And the way you explain it all sure helps . Love this video

[@DavidFinchartist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WIFFLEWAFFLE88]

I use the Pentel Brush, and the Microns with a white gellyroll pen. I would recommend trying the KureTake Bimoji brush pen they're tips and ink are pretty good, and they are also very easy to refill.

[@DavidFinchartist]

I'll have to give them a try, thanks! I don't like the gellyroll pens though, because they're tough to work on top of.

[@pakepoke7274]

Thanks for the video! So useful!!! 😍

[@DavidFinchartist]

You're so welcome!

[@brodobaggins4486]

for a penciler this guy is a talented inker

[@ZoltarF]

what a honest guy

[@human144]

This video is so satisfying to watch...I love this kind of Tutorial of comic masters for dreamers of drawing like me. Thank u sir

[@larrydotson2625]

This video video makes me appreciate pencils even more. Sweet beautiful graphite, only does what I tell her to do!

[@realamericannegro977]

Do you perfer to scan your pencils in and digital color without any form of inking?

[@Ireland831]

In HS Art class we did some calligraphy and so many people ruined their work by spilling ink and dripping and dragging. I did some work with pen and ink with a crow quill nib - (stippling?....dots). I did our HS graduation program cover and ruined it 2-3 times before I got a finished work. The last straw is when I was getting into the comic book - hero/Frazetta art. I used to play video games and a comic book store. They had posters all over the walls and I loved Frazetta's work. I did this piece and I was so happy with it - Creepy tree with a noose....buffed out hangman and I loved it so much I was considering it for my first tattoo. Almost done and knocked my ink over and ruined it. That was the LAST time I ever touched ink. I remember smashing most of my supplies and threw out my sketch books. I really wanted to try oils, but the paint and supplies were so expensive....never tried oil paint. I did some pictures for my daughter when she was little some 20 years later. I used some of the things I had laying around...colored pencils, etc. Made some really great stuff. This was super helpful as now at 54 I am rediscovering my passion for drawing. Going to get a few of these pens and get to work. Great vids David...thank you.

[@_Bandit88]

This video was better than all the magazines I bought my whole life.

[@KillerTacos54]

Thank you for this video! Amazing stuff

[@DavidFinchartist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@albrt-sr5qq]

Thanks master for teaching us your pro tips and secrets

[@fadbinger]

Love his Batman art. Wonder Woman is pretty nice also. Heck, I love all his art.

[@necrodestroyer]

Great video man! im a aspiring comic artist and i would recomend the staedler pigment liners over the microns the work just as good and tend to last quite a bit longer imo

[@marknichols7861]

Back in the day, we used to put a layer, or two, of tape under the ruler to raise it off the table so that the ink didn’t wick under it.

[@LauraTeAhoWhite]

My favorite tools to ink with are the Copic Multiliners SP. Since using those I haven't had to use anything else. You can refill them and change the nibs or brush as required. And you can use markers with them.

[@EJMorges]

Dave! This video is fantastic! Excellent production quality and so professional. I bought the Uni Posca based on your demonstration! Thanks!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sheebajohnson748]

This is great vid its soo helpfull i was wonder what to use

[@DavidFinchartist]

Glad I could help

[@bhokuamaas2062]

Hi david

[@kevinmandevil9842]

Great video David 👍🏻. Looking forward to practicing w/your suggested methods.

[@hxbert_7143]

Next video on hands please

[@philippriestman8516]

There are plenty of rulers with raised edges for ink and engineering pens.

[@brianlynch6968]

Thanks! That was very informative. I’d always had trouble with quills as a lefty, and it’s nice to see that it’s doable.

[@genin69]

I would have thought you would use a ball point pen? Ive done quite a bit of inking having studied graphic art, and really liked a good ol cheap ball point pen. can really dial in some soft pressure and Parker has some thin and thicker nibs available. I have a ruler tip for you, try an architect's ruler, the triangular shape one. makes those line very easy to do, you dont have to hold it off page and makes perspective lines easy as you can "anchor" one part and pivot around the vanishing point to get those construction lines in easy

[@Vor1954]

Great explanation of the tools. Thank you!

[@buckrogers5331]

You can also put mounting tape on an ordinary ruler to raise it up. Excellent tips btw, thank you for this vid.

[@GoatyCultist]

I had to figure out a ton of this the hard way. I didn't even think about the fact that the synthetic material may have caused some of my brush frustration. I have to try that brush fountain pen.

[@alanmottaart5778]

I use pretty much all the same ones that you do, because I only started inking this year, and your videos and channel really helped me know what to get. The only difference is that I use the Uni Pin micron fineliner, but only because it was cheaper than the Micron Pigma. Great video!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks! Ultimately, I think all the micron pens out there are pretty similar.

[@alanmottaart5778]

@@DavidFinchartist They do look the same

[@TCMECH79]

David the synthetic brush is your best friend since you're a penciller

[@cahceshan]

Dave the Pentel brush ink is waterproof but it has to dry properly first, either with heat gun in a minute or in room temp for a day. I use it with watercolor all the time.

[@JKalit]

I viewed it for the first time. I've been learning and learning to draw draw and draw. After testing with a brush pen I realised that it is pretty simple and now I can relax and pay attention to draw draw and draw again. Hehehe thank you I'm going to be inking my drawings now and your live stream seems like a wonderful idea, will watch your other videos till you showed up live

[@ccoppola82]

I know this is an old video, but if you can…try to get in touch with Richard Binder and have him custom grind a Pelikan m800 with an artist nib. It gives good flex and the point comes to the thinnest hairline you can get out of a pen. It isn’t cheap, but it’s truly an heirloom pen and workhorse.

[@rodrigozarate7637]

Thanks for you job David.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Welcome!

[@d36williams]

It's a great honor to see an artist like you at work, thanks for making so many videos. I've had a question in my mind just about your pencil. What hardness is it? When did you start adding tape to the pencil?

[@lecango]

I loved your video, David! Could you please tell us what brush (W&N Sable) size you were using and what size would you recommend? Thanks!

[@zackperkins6107]

Them inks are so clean!!! Truly a master!

[@bakotademon5543]

Really thanks so much for this helpful information...I appreciate that...💜

[@DavidFinchartist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@efrainjesusuntiverospizzar4955]

I use microns Sakura 005,01,03,05,08,just like black markers ,well i find it easy to use 🖌️

[@Klik-Klak83]

Great video Dave!This was very helpful thank you!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks!

[@michaellogan3897]

I love those pens

[@tomashrivnak5655]

One of the most helpful videos I have seen on youtube on inking. Thanks !

[@vmoz9492]

The Inking god himself is teaching us

[@jas_bataille]

I do not regret my investment in Raphael sable brushes awhile back. I used to paint Warhammer miniatures with them. Have a size 2 down to the smallest size (I think it's triple zero). Close to 100 CAD for the set, but last a lifetime. I'll add a bamboo brush or the WS No 7...