a reply to a question asked by http://alicelmalice.tumblr.com/ regarding the drawing media that I use.
I like to draw comics, but I don’t think I’ve ever produced anything worth showing;;;
Back then when I started out I used a GPen and boy was it a mess with my clumsyness (spilled ink) and wobbly lines!
Then as I left for college, I started using digital media since it was easier to carry around and created less mess. I was really noob and used to use PainToolSAI(for inking) + OpenCanvas(toning) + Photoshop(text/editing) and gosh was it really frustrating to switch between programs. I wasn’t used to using a tablet so drawing was 999% times slower than what I could do on paper, though editing mistakes was a whole lot easier.
One of the most recently scrapped one would be Cell, that, in my opinion, didn’t have the art style and quality to match the story I had in mind… Maybe I’ll redraw it someday in the future.
Few months ago, I got to try out MangaStudioEx, which was very different from what I’ve came across so far (Pixia, OpenCanvas, Painter, SAI, Photoshop, FireAlpaca). For starters, the lines don’t run as quick and smooth as it does in SAI, and colours don’t blend as well as it does in OC and Photoshop..
I later learnt that MSEx portrays at 300 to 600dpi or higher, so at 100% display the lines actually look a lot better. Toning in MSEx is a breeze, though I haven’t quite figure out how to work with text and speech bubbles and paneling… as you can see i’m still stuck using Beginner’s Assistant OTL
Another thing I like in MSEx is the ability to save in “story” rather than individual files. It makes reviewing pages more convenient imo? But that could just be me since I’m not a very organized person ):
hope that helps!
50 Male Hairstyles - Revamped by OrangeNuke
Male hair and lighting by moni158
Comic Help Sunday! I figured with that talk of Shungiku Nakamura’s lazy character designs this would be appropriate.
(via princelaharl)
my work/study desk on most nights.
with finals and research paper deadlines approaching, it’s getting more and more difficult to find time to do things that I enjoy lately. ):
Sorry for the lack of updates! I’ve been busy with assignments and coming exams. Have a picture of a ruin in Cambodia instead. I can’t remember what this temple was called, but there were a lot of Japanese and Korean tourists in this one.
Pencil
Hey guys!! Finally back from my trip to Cambodia! siam reap was really beautiful despite being really sunny and hot! I had a once in a lifetime experience there. The ruins and temples looked like something out of a mythical legend!
Source : digitalcoo.com
what better way to practice drawing comics than to just go ahead and draw one?
first page of Black Water Snake. Initially wanted to release it for this coming chinese new year but i don’t think i’ll be able to churn out 20+ pages in 10 days lol;;
it’s a short story about a town terrorized by a snake demon.
tone test
perspective and composition is something I’m constantly struggling with ):
tomorrow i’ll try again
testing out Manga Studio Ex. I’m not very used to it yet…
I need to learn how to do proper backgrounds..
Kate is originally from another story prequel of “Cell”. I haven’t got much into developing the story unfortunately… however, it involves a lot of gunfire which resulted in the loss of her left eye.
painting out of my usual comfort zone
quick doodle before bed. Goodnight everyone!
i’m so accident prone.. I nearly always manage to injure my hands at least once every week. ): it’s not funny at all. I suspect it’s because of the type of gloves my uni provides… which are too big, too slippery, too thin and too powdery ughh..
So i decided to buy better quality gloves during a dental conference/exhibition last weekend. :D i swear this is not depression/stress-relieving shopping
I think it gives me a better grip compared to the rest? It fits well (actually, it was the only one that fitted) and has a rougher texture. Hopefully I don’t drop dangerously sharp things as easily anymore after this;;;
