Going through trade school I was taught that using photos in your art can be cheating in a way. After I graduated high school/trade school I went to college and got two bachelor degrees one in Game Art Design and the other degree in Graphic Design, want to know what they taught me, "Using photos isn't cheating, as long as you admit that you are using photos." I used to look at all this concept art and manga panels in amazement but I didn't realize they were completely utilizing not only their skills but also the program's skills to manipulate images to make it something completely different. For new artists I always tell them to learn the fundamentals and then start messing around with this and the results are **insane** if do you.
haha YEAH!!! totally agree! When starting you need to DRAW a lot and everithing so when you start using phintures you know what to do with them to make them look like drawings. haha. Cheers!!
@@johnkillink Exactly once I understood and respected the fundamentals I was taught photobashing and that excelled my art way faster but something I've also been doing is studying the greats, like J.C. Leyendecker his work is incredible and timeless!!!
And if you're really advanced you can make 3d models of the building or backup as a little mockup and sketch in the details I prefer this method because it's better for a building or environment you plan on drawing over and over again from different angles
Mate, this is so sick! I love the design and concept of the drawing. Thank you for sharing the tip on the dry ink brush, it is also my favourite brush but never thought to take out the texture.
Me encantó todo eso John, mas videos asi, me suscribí por tu gran talento, yo tambien dibujo y me han venido como anillo al dedo tus consejos y settings
bueeena!!! gracias por el apoyo master!! geniall que te guste. gracias por la buena onda y espero sea de ayuda. propón temas para hacer videos yo feliz.
Hola Diego! Me encanta el flujo de tinta de tu pincel, pero he seguido paso a paso como lo tienes configurado pero no me queda igual… ¿Algún ingrediente secreto? 😎😄 Gracias por tus videos, son gratificantes de ver.
Hola Anxo! gracias por la buena onda. la verdad no se que puede ser.... hice el video por que me preguntaban mucho sobre el setup. debe ser quizás la presión que aplicas al dibujar jaja. yo tengo la manito pesada parece. en todo caso sacaré luego un set de lápices y brushes para procreate. lo tengo casi casi listo!!
Tracing is absolutely acceptable for practice. Don't ever let anyone stop your from tracing. You need to build your visual library. Edit: Of course, never trace to steal other people's work.
Hi! I just bought the same brush set that you use here. It's really amazing, some of those feel smoother than default ones. Your drawing is very great, really it's awesome, I love the idea.
Thanks for thew comment. I did turn off the original picture but it didn't look THAT great. It needed sore hours of drawing to get all the details I wanted. I learned a lot from this video so as an exercise it was good.
Hey!! Procreate works exclusively on iPad. No need to have a computer. Just download them and then throw them into Procreate by split-screen. Super easy!!
The only issue I have with this method (as you presented it) is that the style of the character doesn’t match the style of the environment, but all around, this is really cool! How I would go about it is by masking out the sky, then after lowering the opacity of the photo, I would begin to create line work over it on a new layer. This way, you can stylize the environment, sky and all, to your liking. If you wanna take it a step further, you can can kit bash, which is when you use multiple photos to add in bits and pieces (rubble, trees, people, animals, textures, etc…). It’ll totally bring life to your pieces
@@richard.iriarte Si master, pero son baratos. Puedes comprar templates para hacer mangas o comics además de pinceles en este link. Son geniales. yo los estoy usando ahora para procreate. gumroad.com/a/1938611
@@RETROESKIMO3ATC Hey Adrienne. I dont have my pens because i use pens that you can find here! gumroad.com/a/1938611 I hope you like them!! There are comic and manga templates too. Cheers!!
Hey!! So kind, thanks!! For the canvas it really depends on the drawing. If you don't know or you are not sure maybe work on an A3 or A4 size. 👌 cheers.
Hey! I think you could custom a brush to be like the one I use on procreate. But really don't know if it's possible. Try to find a site to download the default procreate brushes.
Yo, ty for the insight :) I’ve been messing around with screen tone brushes but the one thing I can’t figure out is how to size the dots easily and correctly. Do you just have to change the resolution of the canvas? I don’t think I have the same brushes, but for the ones I’m using, resizing the brush doesn’t scale the size of the dots. it’s quite annoying to have to go change the brush settings to get the right scale every time so I’m wondering if there’s something I’m missing, or if I should look into finding better screen tone brushes. Thx :)
Hey! I've been there. and yeah is boring to change pencil settings all the time. To avoid doing that, I paint a big section of the screentone I want to use on a separate layer, so then, I can pic the layer and shrink it to the dot size I want. Is like working with a real piece of screentone paper. Then I erase the places that should be white. I hope it makes sense. Also changing the dpi of the canvas might work. GOOD LUCK! and SORRY for the LATE reply!!
Hola Gabriel. Si, se llama PHOIBOS está en webtoon ... pero es un trabajo antiguo. mi mas reciente comic TECHFILTER lo tengo disponible en ingles para venta en físico en mi sitio web ( www.johnkillink.com) . Además lo tendé en español en mi stand de la comic con (chile) el próximo fin de semana!!
I had no idea that’s how some artists do it even in manga, I’ve seen photobashing in other contexts though. Nothing against it as long as we’re not plagiarizing, it’s a very time saving technique. Thanks for the tips and thanks for the video!
NOPE BRO. JUST FOR IPAD. BUT YOU CAN USE CLIP STUDIO PAINT OR PHOTOSHOP. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AWESOME MANGA TEMPLATES AND BRUSHES FOR THOSE TOO! YOU CAN FIND BRUSHES AND TEMPLATES HERE --> gumroad.com/a/1938611 Manga Templates for Photoshop: gumroad.com/a/1938611/PLCDo Manga Templates for Clip Studio Paint: gumroad.com/a/1938611/ZSdyI CHEERS BRO. HAVE A NICE DAY!
@@johnkillink i draw do go but the result not like in this video i use photoshop i have downloaded some brushes called kyle brush and still do have a perfect style like mangas and comics books
Hey bro. in the link you will find some great brushes for photoshop from one of my favorite brands. see if they are useful. cheers gumroad.com/a/1938611
Hey! You can do whatever you want. Haha. I always draw the backgrounds on my comics but, for this drawing, I wanted to use a picture as mangakas always do. But it depends on what you want.
This is giving me chainsaw man vibes and I love it
haha.. havent read that manga... I know is great but is not on my to read list for now
After watching It yeah I agree
Going through trade school I was taught that using photos in your art can be cheating in a way.
After I graduated high school/trade school I went to college and got two bachelor degrees one in Game Art Design and the other degree in Graphic Design, want to know what they taught me, "Using photos isn't cheating, as long as you admit that you are using photos." I used to look at all this concept art and manga panels in amazement but I didn't realize they were completely utilizing not only their skills but also the program's skills to manipulate images to make it something completely different.
For new artists I always tell them to learn the fundamentals and then start messing around with this and the results are **insane** if do you.
haha YEAH!!! totally agree! When starting you need to DRAW a lot and everithing so when you start using phintures you know what to do with them to make them look like drawings. haha.
Cheers!!
@@johnkillink Exactly once I understood and respected the fundamentals I was taught photobashing and that excelled my art way faster but something I've also been doing is studying the greats, like J.C. Leyendecker his work is incredible and timeless!!!
And if you're really advanced you can make 3d models of the building or backup as a little mockup and sketch in the details
I prefer this method because it's better for a building or environment you plan on drawing over and over again from different angles
Saludos John. Te conocí en la FIC de 2019 espero volver a verte. Excelente video. Me he suscrito a tu canal.
Hey!! Genial bro! Gracias por el apoyo!! Ya se viene video de FIC2023!
your work is amazing. I really appreciate this video, it's exactly what I was looking for to inspire me to get back into art!
so awesome!!! cant wait to see what you create!!
Ty this video help me a lot! Cause I just started trying to draw in a manga style so ty! :)
yeah!!! That makes me happy! Good luck with your manga!!!
bro... you're a literal god
😂😂😂😂😂 far from that bro. But I'm having fun trying!!
Mate, this is so sick! I love the design and concept of the drawing. Thank you for sharing the tip on the dry ink brush, it is also my favourite brush but never thought to take out the texture.
haha. EPIC!!!! so great you like it and find it usefull!!
@@johnkillink I’ve been using this dry brush configuration since and it’s now my only inking brush haha! Nice one dude.
@@samuelll3166 yeah!!! is the best brush ever bro.
How do you get the dry ink brush
@@2xKeem it's a stock brush under the inking category
Thanks so much for this video. We have a similar art style so now I know what brushes to use.
Yeah!! Epic bro. Best of luck!
Cantik! Sangat sangat cantik😍
huge thanks!! So great you like it!
Really respect this work!
Hey! So kind. Huge thanks bro. Respect! 🙏👍
great bookshelf :)
haha! thanks bro!! it has grown a lot since that video!! i need to do a shelf tour! haha. Cheers.
really interesting work flow
thanks bro! looking manga artists workflow had helped me a lot coming up with this technique!
Me encantó todo eso John, mas videos asi, me suscribí por tu gran talento, yo tambien dibujo y me han venido como anillo al dedo tus consejos y settings
bueeena!!! gracias por el apoyo master!! geniall que te guste. gracias por la buena onda y espero sea de ayuda. propón temas para hacer videos yo feliz.
This is awesome! Could you show your Apple Pencil settings and pressure curve too? Also, did you import a picture for the grain editor change?
Hey! On the Video I share the settings for the inking brush.
Also, the link for the textured brushes is on the description!
@@johnkillink Yes I did see that but I don't think you showed the Apple Pencil settings and pressure curve specifically. Are those default?
@@owenko7101 YEAH! I've never ever touched those settings.
@@johnkillink ah i see... for some reason i can't get the differences in thickness (for instance at like 1:32) when using the same settings as you :/
@@owenko7101 check if you are using the right brush... and are you using the APPLE PENCIL?
Great video!! Keep up the great work!
huge thanks bro!!! Thats the plan!!!
Hola Diego! Me encanta el flujo de tinta de tu pincel, pero he seguido paso a paso como lo tienes configurado pero no me queda igual… ¿Algún ingrediente secreto? 😎😄 Gracias por tus videos, son gratificantes de ver.
Hola Anxo! gracias por la buena onda. la verdad no se que puede ser.... hice el video por que me preguntaban mucho sobre el setup. debe ser quizás la presión que aplicas al dibujar jaja. yo tengo la manito pesada parece. en todo caso sacaré luego un set de lápices y brushes para procreate. lo tengo casi casi listo!!
Awesome video, thanks for the information on the pen/brush! Looking forward to the next video
hey!! Huge thanks Ethan!! So great you like it!!
hey, would it be possible for us to see your pressure and smoothing settings?
Hey Mitchell. All default. i haven't touch them at all.
may i know how you make the background from photo to comic background ? is it just make it grey or there's a way to make it better ?
yeah!! make it grey super conytrast and then draw it again. thats what i did.
Tracing is absolutely acceptable for practice. Don't ever let anyone stop your from tracing. You need to build your visual library.
Edit: Of course, never trace to steal other people's work.
hahaha totally!!! Cheers and thanks for the support!!
hi , where can have your dry ink brush? the original link doesnt work .. 🥺
hey!! Mine is almost the default one! hha. i cant sell a default brush from procreate. sorry
Hi!
I just bought the same brush set that you use here.
It's really amazing, some of those feel smoother than default ones.
Your drawing is very great, really it's awesome, I love the idea.
Yeah!! Great set bro. I was impressed by the quality of the brushes. 👌👌
It looks nice. I really thought you would turn off the original background and just leave the pure painted stuff. Wonder how that would look like.
Thanks for thew comment. I did turn off the original picture but it didn't look THAT great. It needed sore hours of drawing to get all the details I wanted. I learned a lot from this video so as an exercise it was good.
Me encanto el video, tienes un paquete de pinceles para comprarte y apoyar tu trabajo?
Hola Sí!!! tengo pinceles para procreate!! aqui va el link. son 2 packs. johnkillink.gumroad.com Un abrazo!!
How do I download the brushes through the ipad after i pruchase it???, i dont have pc
Hey!! Procreate works exclusively on iPad. No need to have a computer. Just download them and then throw them into Procreate by split-screen. Super easy!!
where do you find this type of photos? i usually search something but i cannot find something that good :)
Hey bro. I took it with my phone. Recommend taking your pictures instead of searching for them online. 👍👍👍
The only issue I have with this method (as you presented it) is that the style of the character doesn’t match the style of the environment, but all around, this is really cool!
How I would go about it is by masking out the sky, then after lowering the opacity of the photo, I would begin to create line work over it on a new layer. This way, you can stylize the environment, sky and all, to your liking.
If you wanna take it a step further, you can can kit bash, which is when you use multiple photos to add in bits and pieces (rubble, trees, people, animals, textures, etc…). It’ll totally bring life to your pieces
Do you have a work reference that uses a kit bash?
sorry i dont understant your question.
Yeah. is a good idea...
The pack isn’t available anymore can anyone help or give me an alternative
Hey!! Sorry for the late reply. Here is a link for the brushes and comic templates I'm using now!! Cheers!! gumroad.com/a/1938611
👍👍
Cheers!
@@johnkillink thx for your tutorial. I helps me on my manga.
Me sale que el link para los pinceles esta incorrecto
ahí va el link! www.truegrittexturesupply.com/collections/for-procreate para que elijas el que mas te guste.
@@johnkillink Se compran los paquetes?
@@richard.iriarte Si master, pero son baratos. Puedes comprar templates para hacer mangas o comics además de pinceles en este link. Son geniales. yo los estoy usando ahora para procreate. gumroad.com/a/1938611
@@johnkillink Gracias!
@@richard.iriarte de nada!!
don't know if you will see this but is it possible to get these brushes on clip studio paint?
Hey, !! Not for now bro. 😅
Do you have your pens somewhere to download
Or purchase
@@RETROESKIMO3ATC Hey Adrienne. I dont have my pens because i use pens that you can find here! gumroad.com/a/1938611 I hope you like them!! There are comic and manga templates too.
Cheers!!
Lovely vid and very helpful!
I jus wanna ask what's the perfect canvas size u draw your manga on?
A size perfect for illustrations/printing/merch??
Hey!! So kind, thanks!! For the canvas it really depends on the drawing. If you don't know or you are not sure maybe work on an A3 or A4 size. 👌 cheers.
May I know how to get the dry ink brush?
is a default brush on procreate. is on the ink section. Cheers!!
fua loco muchas gracias xdd
por nada bro!!
Is it possible to get the pen you use for the lineart on my windows pc?
Hey! I think you could custom a brush to be like the one I use on procreate. But really don't know if it's possible. Try to find a site to download the default procreate brushes.
@@johnkillink thank you
@@princeowiredu2022 WELCOME!
Hello! I’ve been looking for screentone brushes to download for procreate for a long time now, where did you download them?
Hey!! On the video description, you will find the link to the texture brushes site.
Cheers!!
@@johnkillink thank you!
@@hhhhhhhhhh3347 no prob!!
Yo, ty for the insight :) I’ve been messing around with screen tone brushes but the one thing I can’t figure out is how to size the dots easily and correctly. Do you just have to change the resolution of the canvas? I don’t think I have the same brushes, but for the ones I’m using, resizing the brush doesn’t scale the size of the dots. it’s quite annoying to have to go change the brush settings to get the right scale every time so I’m wondering if there’s something I’m missing, or if I should look into finding better screen tone brushes. Thx :)
Hey! I've been there. and yeah is boring to change pencil settings all the time. To avoid doing that, I paint a big section of the screentone I want to use on a separate layer, so then, I can pic the layer and shrink it to the dot size I want. Is like working with a real piece of screentone paper. Then I erase the places that should be white. I hope it makes sense. Also changing the dpi of the canvas might work. GOOD LUCK! and SORRY for the LATE reply!!
have you purchased those tones or did you get them in the free stuff?
i purchased them. the link in on the bio. Cheers!!!
Where can i get these?
Hey! The art will be available as print soon on my online store. 👌
Subbed!!!
haha Thanks!!! So great you like it! Cheers!
@@johnkillink Awesome stuff, man. Keep us all educated!!!
@@thefeelcompany thats the plan!!!
Can I have the name of this brush set? The link in the description box can’t load😭
Hey!! I use the dry ink brush AND also here is the link for some EPIC brushes for procreate! gumroad.com/a/1938611 I hope it helps!!
Tienes algun manga o comic en internet?
Hola Gabriel. Si, se llama PHOIBOS está en webtoon ... pero es un trabajo antiguo. mi mas reciente comic TECHFILTER lo tengo disponible en ingles para venta en físico en mi sitio web ( www.johnkillink.com) . Además lo tendé en español en mi stand de la comic con (chile) el próximo fin de semana!!
I had no idea that’s how some artists do it even in manga, I’ve seen photobashing in other contexts though. Nothing against it as long as we’re not plagiarizing, it’s a very time saving technique. Thanks for the tips and thanks for the video!
hey!! Huge thanks! so great you like it.
is procreate working on windows?
NOPE BRO. JUST FOR IPAD. BUT YOU CAN USE CLIP STUDIO PAINT OR PHOTOSHOP. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AWESOME MANGA TEMPLATES AND BRUSHES FOR THOSE TOO!
YOU CAN FIND BRUSHES AND TEMPLATES HERE --> gumroad.com/a/1938611
Manga Templates for Photoshop: gumroad.com/a/1938611/PLCDo
Manga Templates for Clip Studio Paint: gumroad.com/a/1938611/ZSdyI
CHEERS BRO. HAVE A NICE DAY!
@@johnkillink i draw do go but the result not like in this video i use photoshop i have downloaded some brushes called kyle brush and still do have a perfect style like mangas and comics books
Hey bro.
in the link you will find some great brushes for photoshop from one of my favorite brands. see if they are useful. cheers
gumroad.com/a/1938611
So the realistic background is a picture turned into drawing? Because I thought artiste were drawing the building but it seemed so difficult to me
Hey! You can do whatever you want. Haha. I always draw the backgrounds on my comics but, for this drawing, I wanted to use a picture as mangakas always do. But it depends on what you want.
Tu é brasileiro mano?
Hola! soy de Chile!!
error 404 link 😭😭😭😑
ill add the new links to the description