Traditional vs Modern Inking Tools

David Finch covers traditional comic inking tools, like the Series 7 Winsor & Newton sable brush and a nib holder, and compares them with modern tools like Micron pens. He also shares techniques for precise inking over pencils, highlighting challenges like ink spills and paper damage. There’s additional info on learning how to achieve detailed lines and the benefits of using contemporary inking methods.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Materials
01:55 - Traditional Tools
11:05 - Modern Tools
26:56 - Outro

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[gheedra]

For some people who may wonder why people would even still bother using traditional methods of inking, and not just digital. Don't forget a side source of income for some professionals, is selling original art. Some people will even go as far as to save the pencils, scan in into their pc, then print the pencils in light blue on another piece of paper, and ink on that, allowing them to sell both the original pencilwork, and the inked drawings separately.

[sadrecliner]

David finch Is one of my favorite artists! Thanks proko for having him on again!

[danlewis]

Digital can never truly replace traditional art. But it is a hell of a tool. Mr. Fincher, you are one of the best inkers working. I have followed your career since you worked with Bagley on Spider-Man and Greg Capullo on Spawn. Thanks so much for sharing your skills!

[Djoarhet]

Around when I was 12 years old I took 3 years of comicbook drawing lessons.This video unlokcked memories of many ink splatter battles with those nibs. It required a lot of focus and even then it still happened all the time. Smearing ink with your ruler was the worst. I remember we even had to scrape away paper when we really messed up. Nowadays I use my Pentel brush pen when I want to ink something. It's a different model from the one in this video but it's one of my absolute favorite tools. Highly recommend.

[SketchWithJim]

David is an amazing artist, he is definitely one of those artists I buy regardless of the book title. His work is truly awe-inspiring.

[RVDRRVDR]

This is the kind of video I didn't know I needed. That's sooo relaxing... inking, drawing, coloring... that feels good... and is also inspiring. Thank you Proko!

[kaboomsihal]

I just started using a dip pen and I'm absolutely loving the almost meditative concentration it guides me into. Something about the intricate technique and clean lines just tickles my brain just right and calms me down immensely, it feels like it just relaxes the adhd part of my brain in some way.

[AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

One of the greats, met Finch twice at NYCC 2022 and 2023. One my favorite artists of all time.

[leofelco]

This is one of the most valuable descriptions of the artistic process I’ve ever seen! Thank you David Finch and Proko for the education! You have demonstrated your true passion and mastery for the comic creation process! Please, I look forward to seeing more in the future installments! 😊 Liked and saved for reference.

[Anon-cpbm]

Also, remember that the type of ink heavily influences the type of lines you get as well as how well the ink flows through the nib. Also, crosshatching with the three forefingers: thumb, index, and middle finger, will allow for tighter and faster strokes, and if you have excellent muscle control you can achieve beautiful crosshatching, as long as that hatching has a consistent flow that doesn’t go against the form of the object

[zappasmoustache]

Those Tombow pens are excellent highly recommend them, i barely use my microns anymore.

[chiptenor]

Great demonstration! Very comprehensive in explanation, both in materials and procedure. Thank you to David Finch and Stan P. (both great artists) for having him on Proko. Excellent!

[humanharddrive]

i really liked the subtle sound edits 😺 they really help illustrate whatever you're talking about

[StartArtSmart-tofv]

Thank you for the fond memories of the pros and cons using the traditional ways of inking. You're YouTube, ch, is amazing.
I wish we had back in the days artists like you with phenomenal tutorials and art skills like yours.
Thank you
🎨😁👍

[miaart]

Great comparison between traditional and modern inking tools! 🖋✨ I really appreciate how you highlighted the strengths and nuances of each method. It’s fascinating to see the differences in technique and results. Thanks for sharing these insights and helping us understand both approaches better! 🎨👍

[polygons]

Really lovely watch. As someone who loves the craft (both inking and penciling) that was delightful.

[ElderRaceofMan]

Deciding how to apply blacks would be a useful topic. There are so many possible ways to approach the same pencil image. Every artist has their own method of dealing with it. It can be hard to know where to stop along the way and not overdo it as well as deciding when and were to apply shadow groups vs dense cross hatching. Maybe start with a pencil sketch and show various methods and stages along the way.

[ElderRaceofMan]

When I used traditional tools, I used to use a clear ruler with some thin plastic dots I superglued to the underside to raise it off the page even more that normal.

[Arkhivez]

One of the fastest videos I ever clicked on.

[PhilowenAster]

I do both tools, having very recently started working with brushes and nibs as well as traditional pens...and something I've discovered about the traditional stuff that I like a lot more than the Micron pens and such is that when I erase, the India ink doesn't turn lighter like the Micron or Sakura pens will. I've had some of my finer lines completely disappear on me before, and have to go over the inks again before I try to scan them. Using a brush or a crowquill, that doesn't happen.