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By: Eric Orchard,
on 2/17/2011
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Last one for a while. This is the last panel on page two.
By: Eric Orchard,
on 11/25/2010
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So after some worry I decided to ink with the good old Koh I Noor Rapidograph. A tool I've struggled with in the past. I tried using Rapiographs while in college but I insisted in using the ink I had used for my crowquills, FW Speedball Acrylic India ink, which was too thick for the technical pen, too thick sometimes for the dip pens, and it would clog within moments of use. This time around I'm using Rapidograph ink which flows really smoothly from the pen. I'm on the second page and it's going great. I can sit there for ages and no pen dipping or burnt out Micron markers.
Above is panel one from page two, I'm hoping to be well into page three by tonight.
By: Eric Orchard,
on 11/15/2010
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Here is the piece completely inked. I've coloured it since and am not sure what I think yet. It needs some tweaks. I tried colouring it in such a way that it didn't affect the contrasts too much that had already been laid down in pen and ink. This is easier to pull off colouring digitally but I wanted the imperfections of a watercolour wash.If you're curious I ink the foreground first and move backwards. I read somewhere that Arthur Rackham did this so I gave it a go and it became my usual practice. I find it gives me a sense of depth to work deeper into the picture this way.
I ripped the picture when removing it from the masonite board I had attached it to. Not badly and I fixed it with glue but I discovered, or rediscovered, how easily illustration board paper can separate from the board itself. The masking tape left rough spots everywhere I had it on the picture. As illustration board doesn't warp too badly I may forgo masonite in the future.
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By: Eric Orchard,
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Above is panel one from page two, I'm hoping to be well into page three by tonight.
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By: Eric Orchard,
on 11/15/2010
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I ripped the picture when removing it from the masonite board I had attached it to. Not badly and I fixed it with glue but I discovered, or rediscovered, how easily illustration board paper can separate from the board itself. The masking tape left rough spots everywhere I had it on the picture. As illustration board doesn't warp too badly I may forgo masonite in the future.
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Nice line work, Eric!
Is the waterproof ink hard to clean out of the nib after use?
Your inking is beautiful! Love the little nails.
Thanks Jeanie! I've only been using this pen for about 3 or 4 days now and it's been problem free. My understanding is that if it's in constant use it actually requires less cleaning, as it doesn't have time to dry when it's always drawing. There's a Rapidograph cleaning solution that you immerse parts in once a month and I've been dipping the tip in periodically hoping that that keeps it clear. I'll update my progress with it. I used it years ago and really struggled with it but it's been great thus far.
Thanks so much Ben! GREAT interview on MTV! I can't wait for your book!
I've been using the Micron pens for a bit, I'm ok with them but they aren't as black as I'd like. I used to only use nibs, but in my renewed effort to do more inks I've turned to pens. I might have to try the Rapidograph pens, I've been looking at a few options.
Great art as usual too!
Thanks Russel! I really recommend the rapidograph, it's expensive but cheaper than a pile of Microns.