Inking Tools For Comics

This video is all about my core inking tools. I've been inking my own work for many years, but over the last couple of years I've been doing it daily, and my process and tools have changed a lot over that time. I'll show you what I'm using now, the more traditional tools I used to use, and break down why I've made the changes I have.

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My Current List of Tools

tombow fudenosuke brush pen hard

staedler lead holder

pentel arts brush

sakura pigma micron 01

faber castell kneaded eraser

2h lead

strathmore 200 series bristol paper

lead pointer

uni posca white pens

[rohanchavan]

Finally the master has revealed his secret

[johna]

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

[deansullivan]

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!

[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

[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!

[androtaz]

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

[readhistory]

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.

[kevinmandevil]

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

[michaelemond]

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

[mesolithicman]

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.

[GenericProtagonist]

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

[v]

thanks for this walkthrough, much appreciated!

[Vor]

Great explanation of the tools. Thank you!

[morcarthewizard]

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

[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.

[tomashrivnak]

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

[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

[zavertt]

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

[zackperkins]

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

[phipsart]

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