Don’t miss Tori’s beautiful drawings. Any graphic novels lover should have a look at this amazing work and the process sharing is just delicious, Enjoy!
As I work on my first graphic novel, I thought I’d share the process I go through to create each page from start to finish.
I’ve chosen to create traditional ink drawings and have them stay black and white because I feel it will tell the story better. Everyone has a different way of doing things depending on the project, time frame, materials available, and personal preference.
Materials
Paper
I’m using 9×12 smooth Bristol. It works well with inks and is sturdy. I believe that if you’re going to put in a lot of time and effort into your artwork, use a paper that lasts. A rule of thumb is to create artwork that is larger than it will appear in the book.
Pencil
I like regular HB pencils, but I’ve seen some artists use non-photo blue pencils, which are supposed to disappear on the artwork when scanned.
Pen
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