Comments on: Ask An Artist – Brush, Nib, or Pen http://monstercutie.com/blog/2009/04/21/ask-an-artist-brush-nib-or-pen/ Illustration Tutorials and Tips for the Traditional and Digital Artist - Monster Cutie Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:55:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Garth http://monstercutie.com/blog/2009/04/21/ask-an-artist-brush-nib-or-pen/comment-page-1/#comment-1026 Garth Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:35:02 +0000 http://monstercutie.com/blog/?p=412#comment-1026 I've used a variety of tools over the years. But I like using Painter 9 for linework. Specifically the Scratchboard tool. Gives me nice variable line width, crisp edges, and I can undo and/or erase like it's nobody's business. I’ve used a variety of tools over the years. But I like using Painter 9 for linework. Specifically the Scratchboard tool. Gives me nice variable line width, crisp edges, and I can undo and/or erase like it’s nobody’s business.

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]]> By: Tyler http://monstercutie.com/blog/2009/04/21/ask-an-artist-brush-nib-or-pen/comment-page-1/#comment-1015 Tyler Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:38:06 +0000 http://monstercutie.com/blog/?p=412#comment-1015 uh...do standard 35 cent Bic ballpoint pens count :-p uh…do standard 35 cent Bic ballpoint pens count :-p

]]> By: Facebook User http://monstercutie.com/blog/2009/04/21/ask-an-artist-brush-nib-or-pen/comment-page-1/#comment-1014 Facebook User Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000 http://monstercutie.com/blog/?p=412#comment-1014 I'm considering adding in some brush work. Brush pen might a good middle step to get used to it. I’m considering adding in some brush work. Brush pen might a good middle step to get used to it.

]]> By: torsoboy http://monstercutie.com/blog/2009/04/21/ask-an-artist-brush-nib-or-pen/comment-page-1/#comment-1011 torsoboy Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:43:54 +0000 http://monstercutie.com/blog/?p=412#comment-1011 As a printmaker, I work in a different media altogether, but it still involves inking of sorts. My for relief prints, I sketch it out in pen or sharpie, and then use emptied out watercolor brush pens filled with india ink to fill in all my detail (the fur for my Carebear print was done with a brush pen). But then I carve what I see in the brush strokes, not necessarily the brush strokes themselves. So the brush pens I use are more for giving me the general idea. Brush pens filled with india ink are a godsend, though. I can get super fine detail right up to lines 3/4" wide, and unless the ink is diluted or is running out, the brush strokes I make are always nice and black. As a printmaker, I work in a different media altogether, but it still involves inking of sorts.

My for relief prints, I sketch it out in pen or sharpie, and then use emptied out watercolor brush pens filled with india ink to fill in all my detail (the fur for my Carebear print was done with a brush pen). But then I carve what I see in the brush strokes, not necessarily the brush strokes themselves. So the brush pens I use are more for giving me the general idea.

Brush pens filled with india ink are a godsend, though. I can get super fine detail right up to lines 3/4″ wide, and unless the ink is diluted or is running out, the brush strokes I make are always nice and black.

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