This is what you can expect, if you commission me. Process photos, from pencils to finishes on this Catwoman piece.
Initial drawing with some basic shading.
First pass inks: brush work
Second pass: technical pen - background and hatching
Third pass: the arts and crafts part, cutting out a piece of bristol board
to cover up the figure and buildings. Why?
Splatter and more dry brush - india ink thrown on with an old toothbrush
Fourth pass: black fills
Fifth pass: crow quill hatching
Sixth pass: white acrylic paint to create lighted windows
Final pass: tweaks and touch ups
Scanned final version
That process was really cool to watch! I'd always wondered how artists get so many different effects on a single page.
ReplyDeleteAlso love that your female figures don't have twig-snappy waists.
Thanks. This is just what I've picked up/figured out over the years of practice and studying. Every artist has their preferences and techniques.
DeleteAnd yes, I will go with a more narrow waist if I'm applying more cartoony proportions, but the sway back is generally not for me. I like to keep in mind the type of character when drawing them. There are three basic body types and a huge variety within those, so I like to play with that and try to give every character a unique look.
Glad you like it.