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 How to ink (0 Images) Adobe Photoshop (blueline trick) Image (300-400 dpi) Step 1-Image/grayscale  Step-2-Image/duotone- (color code-afdaeb (cyan) Make sure you save it as cyan (so all you have to do is load it next time).  Step-3-Print it out on Bristol board. (I own a HP 9800-great for printing on heavy boards also it prints up to 13x19 paper.  Inking Steps Step 1-Start on backgrounds first, then work on organics like trees and rocks.  Step 2- Start on difficult things like hair and faces.  Step 3- Add all of line weights and add x to be filled in later.  Step 4-Add blacks, then tighten up on some line weights.  Tools Quill -102 Higgens Black India Ink. White Out Winsor Newton brushes (#1#2#3) Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph pens or staedtler .1-8 French curves 3 packs Circle templates Perfect Portfolio Tips. q No pinups q Show your recent work. q 5 pages of sequentials (different artists) q 11x17 paper size (more professionals) q Don’t buy a huge portfolio make sure that portfolio is the same size of your boards (11x17) You don’t want to make the editor aggravated because he can turn the pages because they are too big. q Print up some business cards and some sample packets (8x11) the same order of portfolio. (Note: Make sure to have contact info on the back of ever page also a cover letter on the front with your resume). q When you are getting an interview always keep eye contact and a open mind and you do not have to agree with every thing an editor says. Advice (for upcoming inkers). Go to as many conventions and get interviews by some of the industries biggest names and also a great way to get work. (if you can’t afford many conventions mail out samples every two months to different publishers companies like to see fresh work and progress, also sent a SASE (self addressed stamp envelope that way they can mail you tryout samples. For more tips click on the link www.riveraonline.net forums for upcoming inks and updates. |