Illustration Tutorials and Tips for the Traditional and Digital Artist - Monster Cutie » inking http://monstercutie.com/blog Illustration Tutorials and Tips for the Traditional and Digital Artist - Monster Cutie Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:34:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Inking With Variable Line Widths http://monstercutie.com/blog/2010/03/17/inking-with-variable-line-widths/ http://monstercutie.com/blog/2010/03/17/inking-with-variable-line-widths/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:27:26 +0000 Jamie http://monstercutie.com/blog/?p=869 This week on Monster Cutie, we take a look a number of methods for inking lines with variable widths.  The video is a little rough since I held the camera with my left hand and drew with my right, but it should serve to get the idea across.

While Microns and felt-tipped brush pens like Faber-Castell’s Pitt Pens are relatively easy to find, you might have a little trouble tracking down the brush pens and the G-nib used in this video.  For those, I turn to JetPens:

  • I find that the Pentel Pocket Brush is one of the most versatile brush pens I use.  And it’s great to take on the road.  It’s a little steep at $12.00, but it’s refillable.
  • The standard Pentel brush pens are also quite good.  They come in a variety of widths and are also refillable.  Less expensive than the Pocket Brush at $7.50.
  • The G-Pen nibs are much more flexible than the standard ones you’ll find in a pack of the generic Speedball calligraphy sets.  You can get a pack of ten for $12.00 and they’ll last for a fairly long time.
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