STOP Inking for Your Flats - Three Comic Inking Tips

Stop Inking for your Flats! Ink for your INKS!
In this video, we talk about some ways to improve your inks by making them a little more open, contrasty and cleaner!

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/// COMICS CORNER ///
Grass of Parnassus by Kathryn Immonen and Stuart Immonen

/// MUSIC ///
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0
LAKEY INSPIRED - Me 2 (Feat. Julian Avila)
Track: Driver — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release]
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/// CHAPTERS ///
0:00 Intro
1:34 TIP 1: Stop Inking For Your Flats
5:41 TIP 2: Omigosh, Like, Please Use More Spot Blacks
7:14 TIP 3: Stop Being So Sloppy With Your Hatching
10:15 Comics Corner: Grass of Parnassus

[johnpavlick]

I don't struggle with the hatching, but I saw the improvement immediately with your loose open lines. Thank you so much.

[rampagegage]

That's such a simple thing I never even think about when inking; I'll definitely incorporate this into my comics!

[GodzillaGoesGaga]

I’m trying to learn traditional inks and cross hatching. My view is that it forces me to admit to my mistakes without an “undo” button. This way I can see the quality of my lines and also my screw-ups and accidental overly long lines. It’s tough but I do love playing with ink and paper!! I’m still bad at it but it’s fun!!

[PeterPalmiotti]

First time watching, SUB'd. Its true, I see a lot of digital inkers who close up their shapes and everything not only looks less exciting but also very similar to too many other artists. You've got to throw down some original lines. At least mix up your influences.
Great recommendation! Love Stuart Immonen's work and missed hearing about this project. ...until now! Thanks.

[catatacc]

Perfect, this is exactly what I was looking for. Especially about not closing in all the lines- I've been struggling there because it IS easier to fill later, but I think it's what's holding me back from liking my lineart and then end piece. Thanks, man!

[bigverybigveryverybigveryv]

scribbles can look great on a piece, but it depends. in your example, it didn't work out at all
this is completely based on my short experience, but I think they look better in smaller sizes and on places like a loose cloth or something

[rustyshackleford]

I just started my comic and this advice is awesome! Especially because my first few comics and maybe even my first series are going to be done in black and white. I never thought of not connecting lines and allowing the reader to close them themselves. As well as using black so strongly! Thank you so much

[skowog]

Welcome back! Love the recommendation! So true about adding those spot blacks. I read the UK based Commando Comics which are all black and white. The spot blacks and hatching really give the art a great sense of depth.

[estebancalvocartin]

Hey im from. Costa Im looking for teory about inking... How ink... If theres too much...if theres quit I LOVED THIS VIDEO... Can you try to explain the diferencie bettween ink cómic and manga?

[TheLobstersoup]

Best thing about Scott is he can just draw himself a new beard whenever he needs it. Also, thanks for the amazing tips. I love artists who teach us things like this, it's much appreciated!

[yauxu]

it's good to see you again, regards from mexico city

[AlSeg]

I just commited those mistakes 😭 but thanks to you now I'll be more self-conscious about my inkings, really awesome video, it's nice to see you again!

[franckalcidi]

Love your work and your tips Scott.... Honestly you've given me some great tips I will use in Clip Studio.

[joannschendel]

Congrats on the house!! Buying in this market is a nightmare right now. But the office looks great and, while I miss the beard, totally looking forward to new content!! I just recently started on my webtoon and I'm still in scripting and drafting process (never written a comic or manga in my life) but I just finished my first short comic about my characters and its thanks to your videos for helping me understand the process a little more. <3

[LemonyFreshPine]

This is my first video, and I've never seen you, but after you mentioned the beard it's all I noticed.

[natawibisono]

You deserve more views and subscriber sir ❤️

[davidanderson]

welcome home, Scott! If you get the chance, could you please do a video really going into the weeds of flatting, please? (How to do it, why to do it, etc). I have clip studio paint, I have my art, but I struggle with the whole idea of flatting. I may be over thinking it, admittedly. Thank you, sir

[fraicheness]

Spent some dayjob hours today working with line icons that had open gaps in their linework. Then I came across this video. No such thing as a coincidence :D

[harmagician]

Unlike Samson who lost his strength after cutting his hair, Scott hasn't lost his sketching expertise after cutting his beard.

[emilyhodgson]

These are awesome tips! I go for more of a manga style but I want to try making a comic based off of 50s American comics soon, so this is great 😁