The Best Tools For Making Comics! Making Comics 101- Bonus Issue!

[@lenjennings3096]

I appreciate that you went through your regular "analog" tools. I'm pretty old-school myself being that I'm a bit older than most starting to make comics now. In my younger days I used all those tools for various art projects but have forgotten most of those, the brands and certainly haven't kept up with some of the newer tools. I'm still planning to do a lot of sketching and drawing traditionally. But all my comic stuff is probably going to be digital. It's just easier and faster for me. Plus I don't have to lug around a bunch of tools wherever I go. That said, I do plan on investing in some of these for use at home for sure...especially the inking tools and the edge with little wheels. Very cool! Enjoying these videos very much so far!

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks Len, I'm doing a lot of digital work now too, but I think it's important to at least be aware of traditional comic making tools.

[@inkiwell]

These are fun, Scott! Even though I don't make comics, these tips will be great for all artists! lol, at old school supplies. I say, "Before computers", but really mean before desktops. Good job on this series!

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks Dede! It's good to know the videos have cross over appeal and help more than just comic creators.

[@thelunchtimeartist6503]

Love the video as well. I have a ton of the tools myself and find it's so easy to become a supply hoarder...now just gotta make some more art haha!

[@ScottSerkland]

Ha Ha! Yeah, I don;t know if you could ever have too many art supplies!

[@onsab123]

Nice! I'm gonna have to check these links out and save up some cash! Thanks Scott!

[@ScottSerkland]

No Problem Abe!

[@tylerblakeart4810]

I love that Kuretake brush pen- of all the brush pens I've tried, it syncs with my cybernetic relays the best and obeys my thoughts :P

[@ScottSerkland]

Wow! I didn’t know it did all that!

[@PuppetMaster8707]

Right now I keep it very simple pad of paper and a pencil and a pen for the rare occasions that I ink something Edited note: I love small manual sharpeners I wear one on a necklace

[@ScottSerkland]

Sharpener necklace?! Well that's awesome!

[@PuppetMaster8707]

@@ScottSerkland yeah it is my favorite manual pencil sharpener and it had a hole for a keyring so I made it a necklace instead HA

[@scribblingjoe]

I have a Pitt pen. I love it!

[@ScottSerkland]

Yeah the giant ones are great!

[@imjacobyournot]

Great video man. neat tools! i too love the jelly rolls. theyre better than posca white i think.

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks. I only wish the jelly roll pens lasted longer.

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks I only wish the Jelly Roll pens would last longer.

[@aleckazig3705]

I use a fountain pen for sketching and inking (a lamy safari), this is easier to use than a dippen and it has nearly the same rendering. Then I use a brushmarker (a molotov marker) for big black areas.

[@ScottSerkland]

Interesting, I'll have to loo into that.

[@therealartordie]

Excellent video dude! Keep up the good work. 👍

[@ScottSerkland]

Will do! Thanks!

[@n1ghtmar3w0lf3]

quill pens can be tough to get used to, when i work on my comic i like to use uchida le pen and or the faber castel fineliners, the smallest ones do have fairly durable nibs, even with my heavy hand

[@ScottSerkland]

I'm jealous, still haven't mastered the quill!

[@n1ghtmar3w0lf3]

@@ScottSerkland i think when you do work with them you have to slow down,i don't think you ever master them , you just get used to them

[@mrcead]

I used to do technical drawing back in the day. When I was in school since it felt like drawing a big comic I'd put little engineers having conversations around whatever it was I was drawing. I had a love hate relationship with my instructor as a result 😂

[@ScottSerkland]

That sounds awesome and a lot of fun!

[@UCBoxer]

I have two stadetler sharpeners that take regular pencils. They hold the shavings which is really nice

[@ScottSerkland]

Are the similar to the lead holder sharpener that total around or mor like a standard sharpener?

[@Ayatron34]

I own a Mars Technico from Staedtler, but I struggle to find a role for it. For lettering It gets outperformed by the Mars micro 0.3mm, but for actual drawing, wooden pencils I use like Mars Lumographm Mitsubisi Hi Uni, and Caran D ache Grafwood all beat it, so it's like if I really want to hit a small sharp detail I give it a chance, but its not often.They add plastic polymers to the graphite of the technico to strengthen it but it gives it a plastic feel that Im not a fan of. I I also tried the Blackwing Pearl pencil my first blackwing as Id heard great things and while its smooth it leaves a very textured finish on the vellium paper Im using so its only good if I'm drawing stone. Its a go to pencil in that case. So I'll likely always have one blackwing in my pencil case at any time.

[@ScottSerkland]

I think the key is to just keep trying different tools until you find something that works for you personally. I’ve tried a lot of tools based on recommendations, some I like, some not so much. I do agree that the technicio leads have a waxy feel and though I use them they do sometimes repeal ink which can be a problem. Fortunately I have a light hand when aI draw. I think that helps.

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

Hey Serkworks Art Labs, so, for the comic book that my team and I are working on is basically being written on the laptop (using MS Word), it doesn't have any panel blocks, does it still matter if it doesn't have any panels or does it need panels for the issues?

[@ScottSerkland]

There is no standard comic script format. Assuming your team can all read it and understand it then the format isn’t that important.

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

@@ScottSerkland alright, thanks for the help, was kinda worried about that, but thanks for the clarification

[@ukashayusuf7887]

How much do comic tools cost?

[@thefriendlyaspie7984]

you should totally try to use krita, its really good :)

[@ScottSerkland]

I've seen some really cool work done with Krita, but between Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Procreate and Affinity I can't see diving into another drawing program

[@Launchpad05]

I tried Dr. Martin's Bleed Proof White, and after I covered a spot, I inked on top of if with a micron pen, and the ink flow stopped. I never had this problem using Deleter white out, but I did with Bleed Proof White. What did I do wrong? Is Deleter better white out for micron pens?

[@ScottSerkland]

It might be, I've never experienced that with Bleed proof , but I do really like Deleter white, that's what I've been using lately.

[@Launchpad05]

@@ScottSerkland Also, why does the Deleter White leave a lumpy finish when I lay it on the paper? Do I need to add more water to smooth it down? Sometimes more water dilutes the opacity. And am I suppose to put the lid back on if I'm not ready to did more paint into the brush?

[@jonli9488]

question how many inches between the panels I believe is called gutter?

[@ScottSerkland]

There is no set distance. But I would say probably a lot less than an inch. It also would depend at the size you are drawing at which could be different from the printed size. I usually just eyeball mine.

[@rejeanbarnes2916]

I to have a metal sharpener I have more than I know what to do with 😂

[@ScottSerkland]

Ha Ha, sounds familiar.

[@novelsbyc2784]

i use inkjet paper for printinng comics

[@ScottSerkland]

That works , That's what I use for mini comics.

[@ukashayusuf7887]

How much do all these comic tools cost?

[@ScottSerkland]

I don't know off hand but there are Amazon links to most of the tools a in the video and the prices are listed on the Amazon listing.

[@keishajones476]

Lol...I have the same iPad cover. Everyone thinks it is a real notebook.

[@ScottSerkland]

Yeah, It's pretty cool!

[@novelsbyc2784]

the best black ink is indian black

[@ScottSerkland]

India ink is a pretty broad term, there are many different brands of India ink, unless you know of a specific brand called Indian Ink that you are referring to.

[@artmanstudios7037]

Do not use quill pens for making comics you will regret it! You can use them for regular drawings that are not serious like concepts or just for fun! But never for any real work one wrong move and your ruined everything!

[@ScottSerkland]

I wouldn't go as far as to say don't use them, Some of the best artists in the business use crow quills as their primary tool, having said that you are right they can be tricky and hard to master. I certainly have better luck with brushes , but tools are not one size fits all.

[@artmanstudios7037]

@@ScottSerkland you know it's a crime to ruined the first art piece you can only do once, right? Only the first can count as an original! So just one wrong move with those quill pens and it's over! Is a very risky business! Maybe if the pens didn't bleed too much it might work sometimes it's mistake you need but it could bleed over your work.