Watercolor Comics Painting Process for my Graphic Novel and Illustration Work

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  • @sqeekable
    @sqeekable ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your Kodi book, I’m a 60 yr old who loves children’s book, watercolour and simple but powerful stories. I like your characters, great story. And wonderful art. I’m happy to find your channel, as I love watercolour, lots of loose and wet. Thank for sharing your technique.

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you so much for watching the video and leaving a comment. :)

  • @emmypax5084
    @emmypax5084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This was so great to find! It's so difficult to find good info from people making comics with watercolors. I really appreciate this look at your process!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching! :)

  • @beecheemd8351
    @beecheemd8351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    In a single painting, you’ve explained so much technique and tricks to watercolor. I’m a beginner so this all very helpful. It’s like a sneak peek to what the medium can actually do if I just keep painting. Thank you for this! ❤️

  • @brianashmorestudio
    @brianashmorestudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This was SO COOL!! I’ve been painting for 30 years and I’m still in awe of what you can do with characters, color, and atmosphere from your mind’s eye. Beautiful work!!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brian Ashmore Studio thanks man :)

  • @MeganGarver
    @MeganGarver หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing this video tutorial! It’s so helpful to watch your step by step process!

  • @jacobholliday6619
    @jacobholliday6619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I appreciate the in depth detail.

  • @mindofwatercolor
    @mindofwatercolor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Good stuff Jared! I always appreciate seeing inside the process of other professionals here on TH-cam. Especially when it involves watercolor. Refreshing to see an approach like this to a graphic novel when so much of the work is digital nowadays. Fantastic work!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much! I'm so excited and nervous about it's release.

  • @BobbySpiessVienna
    @BobbySpiessVienna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yery nice!

  • @elodinglasan2283
    @elodinglasan2283 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, Jared! Discovered you through your interview with Love Life Drawing

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to watch the interview with Kenzo. It was a lot of fun and your words mean a lot. :)

  • @cminor99
    @cminor99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was wonderful!

  • @teresamonteiro6212
    @teresamonteiro6212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just amazing. Thank you

  • @wronghandlane9665
    @wronghandlane9665 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful, stunning, and helpful, thank you for sharing and all the details!

  • @DiabolicalAngel
    @DiabolicalAngel ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Kodi! Such an adorable, cuddly bear! Great work, dude 👏

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! :)

  • @lovelifedrawing
    @lovelifedrawing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    what a fantastic video and illustration. i've got my book on pre-order, can't wait! it looks stunning

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thank you so much for grabbing a copy :)

  • @seallustrator
    @seallustrator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • @brittoaugustus4060
    @brittoaugustus4060 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was such a great video, thanks for sharing this info

  • @fritzvd
    @fritzvd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such a wonderful style!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you :)

  • @familyimportant4582
    @familyimportant4582 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching him draw, and paint, one page, really makes me love the comic.

  • @ivanpergasiFreelance
    @ivanpergasiFreelance ปีที่แล้ว

    very inspiring...tnx for sharing with us

  • @y_equals_mx_plus_c
    @y_equals_mx_plus_c ปีที่แล้ว

    It is great to see the order you colour everything. Nice work 👍

  • @dallasd5966
    @dallasd5966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!! Very inspiring. I have order my copy of your book. Thank you again. Needed that inspiration for my own art today.

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching! Hang in there :)

  • @kje3429
    @kje3429 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing your process!

  • @glennfleming
    @glennfleming ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information, Jared! Thank you!

  • @thomasdaley1201
    @thomasdaley1201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great insights Jared - I appreciate how you talk us through your process as well as mention the materials. Nice piece.

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. I love talking process- I actually learn a ton just talking my way through it.

  • @deepika-hj7vu
    @deepika-hj7vu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're so talented 💗

  • @silly_goob
    @silly_goob 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! I'm so glad you explained this process step by step, I was able to understand the process of making a watercolor illustration so I'm less intinidated by painting with watercolor now

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's what I hoped for. :) Thanks for watching.

  • @denismendes2121
    @denismendes2121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing job! Really cool! Thanks for sharing your process with us

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @zprovidencia9499
    @zprovidencia9499 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way you made sun-rays is actually pretty clever.

  • @antoniocabrero
    @antoniocabrero 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very inspiring Jared! I would love to have a geek out with you! :D

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks :) I appreciate you watching. :)

  • @elsa_draws_stuff
    @elsa_draws_stuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so great, and perfect timing. I'm just finishing my first graphic novel which I did mostly digitally and I want to use traditional media for my next one to get a bit more life in it, because I just wasn't happy with how the digital looked. Sometimes you have to do something in order to realize you don't want to do it that way again!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How cool! I'd love to see your work. I'll try to track it down. Have you pitched your book or are you self-publishing it? That is a huge accomplishment and I hope you're proud. Very cool Thanks for commenting!

    • @elsa_draws_stuff
      @elsa_draws_stuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum Aww, you're so kind! The comic is currently on Tapas! tapas.io/series/Its-Only-a-Cactus/info The last chapter will go live this weekend. I haven't pitched this book because my teacher said it doesn't fit a target demographic, but I'm going to pitch my next book once I get further on it and if people like that I'll be more vocal about this one. If you're interested in more from me, I'm on Instagram at @elsa_draws_stuff, and I have a website which is just elsawahlstrom.com. You're one of my favorite painters and your videos are so helpful!

  • @awm9532
    @awm9532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i just want to say your drawing style is brilliant i appreciate the art very much :))

  • @rodrigocasarez1810
    @rodrigocasarez1810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was pretty sweeet I’m totally getting this book to read to my niece and nephews. Thanks for doing awesome work and sharing!!!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, Rodrigo! That means a lot

  • @blackkittehs4887
    @blackkittehs4887 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was lovely! Calm even pace of the painting and description, plus thoughtful notes about the why and how of your process. Thank you so much for this video!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching! :)

  • @kinkarobotina
    @kinkarobotina ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great find, you're a master of color and theory! I am so much looking forward to learn from your videos!

  • @c.m.1311
    @c.m.1311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, what an amazing video! Came here from Minnie Small's channel mentioning your novel. You're so generous with your process and explanations and it's such a pleasure to watch you work while listening to your detailed, yet concise breakdown of your approach! I can't believe you handpainted this entire graphic novel--going to order a copy! This video needs way more views and love!! Thank you for sharing :)

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      C. M. Thank you for watching! :) glad you enjoyed it and I hope you like the book! I’m always around to talk shop if you have process questions :)

    • @sqeekable
      @sqeekable ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, I love Minnie Small she mentioned you! Awesome .

  • @darioscomicschool1111
    @darioscomicschool1111 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to See this...

  • @plotred
    @plotred ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this was impressive and inspiring. I’m hoping to start on my own graphic novel soon. Thank you for sharing the dimensions as well. I was really curious as to what size was best for scanning. Beautiful, thanks again!

  • @rammisalami
    @rammisalami 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I learned so much more than any tutorials I’ve watched! Thank you!
    It would be cool to see the videos of you painting the interiors for Kodi!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey! I was painting kodi 2 today and after reading your comment decided to flip the camera on. :) I just posted a process video painting interiors for Kodi 2. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

    • @rammisalami
      @rammisalami 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JaredCullum awesome!!!

  • @BruceCarbonLakeriver
    @BruceCarbonLakeriver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    'I want to take the artistic media of the 19th century and combine them with modern storytelling' - dude you've got me on that one xD Subbed liked

  • @egrace407
    @egrace407 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought that book. Love it!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thank you so much! :)

  • @andreabrasier4393
    @andreabrasier4393 ปีที่แล้ว

    This just makes me happy. Thank you for all of your advice!!! I have illustrated quite a few books and am doing my own now. I would like to know the business side.

  • @nicky9187
    @nicky9187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Jared - hoping to catch your live on Vision X later in the month- in the meantime this was really helpful! Thank you xx

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I’m looking forward to it! I always love VisX :)

  • @zaryellllyyy
    @zaryellllyyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you've really inspired me!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is so kind of you to say. Thank you. :)

    • @zaryellllyyy
      @zaryellllyyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i was intrigued by your painting videos and your art style has been my inspiration in painting! keep up the good work :)

  • @jordynbridge7058
    @jordynbridge7058 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous!

  • @senoritavanmontague1462
    @senoritavanmontague1462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your process with us. It was a delight to see the whole picture come to life. I really love your watercolor panels 💜 Wishing you good luck with the book!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Senorita Van Montague thank you so much for watching :)

  • @mitchellsink2584
    @mitchellsink2584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome. Great work.

  • @bibsh5766
    @bibsh5766 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow awesome artwork...

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bibsh thank you- thanks for watching!

  • @jameswhitmer1201
    @jameswhitmer1201 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!

  • @sarahrose9944
    @sarahrose9944 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing your process! Your work is incredible and very lively!

  • @ScotCampbellwindowpainter
    @ScotCampbellwindowpainter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful. I want to try this more

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Thanks for watching, Scot!

  • @pmh6719
    @pmh6719 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @jasonmullins6638
    @jasonmullins6638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. I use a Pentel Pocket brush but after awhile the ink gets too juicy/heavy off the brush and I just cannot achieve controlled thin lines. I now fill the cartridge with De Atrementis Document Ink black. It has helped with that but the ink seems a bit drier than I would like. So now I use a Pentel Pigmented Color Brush (the grey handle one) works pretty good. Love your work Jared!

  • @ruthjames9278
    @ruthjames9278 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    really inspiring and informative thakyou

  • @HarmonyHardin
    @HarmonyHardin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found you here on TH-cam and really find the comic book watercolor combo enticing. Very unsual! Thanks so much for sharing, it is inspiring.

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @bluedragon94
    @bluedragon94 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm writing and hopefully illustrating my first children's book. I want to use watercolor but I am more adept at acrylic. This video has been so inspiring. Thank you for the info!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Good luck. It’s hard work! Let me know if I can help with advice :)

  • @katana2665
    @katana2665 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff Jared. Thanks for sharing.

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching! :)

  • @rjlausartDesign
    @rjlausartDesign 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    liked 117. wow awesome painting.. so beautiful.. lot of details.. new friend support..

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @b004club
    @b004club 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow

  • @RandomKidddo
    @RandomKidddo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's lit

  • @levisimpson516
    @levisimpson516 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really stoked about this, I may try and pick this up. Actually working on a little story idea of my own I'm going to illustrate that will feature a bear. :) Watercolor is something I'm still trying to wrap my head around.

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Well I'm always here to talk shop if you decide to do it with watercolor.

    • @levisimpson516
      @levisimpson516 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum Absolutely. I think one of my major issues is planning. I did digital art for so long which got me real accustom to layers, undo, and making color adjustments that I never realized how little I'd plan out and think through. Everything was easy to change.

  • @reganbothma5435
    @reganbothma5435 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Jared. Thanks for this video, it’s so awesome 😎. I wanted to ask you how do you get your colour painted panels ( especially larger paintings) into a digital format for your book ? Thanks

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Regan! I always work at or under 11x17 so that htey fit into a scanner. :)

    • @reganbothma5435
      @reganbothma5435 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum thanks Jared that’s super helpful mate. 👍🏽

  • @oluoch9162
    @oluoch9162 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙌

  • @nigarmustafajeva1789
    @nigarmustafajeva1789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the great explanation, can you please make a video after the drawing is done, how do you transfer your painting to a digital one, do you take a photo of the painting, or do you use a scanner (if so, which one)? thank you :)

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I use a scanner. I actually did a video on that a while ago. A couple years before this one. I wet the back so it flattens and scan it.

    • @nigarmustafajeva1789
      @nigarmustafajeva1789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum Thank you, I actually found it 😍. One more question, are there specific scanners to scan artwork or can any scanner do the work?

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nigarmustafajeva1789 any scanner should be fine! You probably want one that’ll go up to 11x17 if you can get it affordable

  • @sunethwimarshana4609
    @sunethwimarshana4609 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤

  • @RNgirlknits
    @RNgirlknits 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing us your process. I'm excited for your new graphic novel. I pre-ordered it months ago when I first saw its trailer.

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! That means so much. RN girl? My wife is an RN and she also knits :)

    • @RNgirlknits
      @RNgirlknits 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum You're welcome. I hope your wife is able to stay safe and protected. And that knitting helps her with the stress in this very hard time to be a nurse.

  • @aksadmisel4955
    @aksadmisel4955 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im a new fan of you:)))))

  • @miriamgreen3973
    @miriamgreen3973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A cup of anything next to the paint means rinsing your brush in there by mistake no? :D

    • @miriamgreen3973
      @miriamgreen3973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I subscribed! This is very clear and wonderful to hear

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it does haha thanks for subscribing! :)

  • @DennisCNolasco
    @DennisCNolasco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the process Jared. For comics, do you use the same size paper for the full page?

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I typically draw comics pages 11x17 or 10x14 and measure into the pubslihers standards from the outside of the page. I buy arches 140lb cold pressed pads.

    • @DennisCNolasco
      @DennisCNolasco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum much thanks, I just finished the book! 🐻

    • @DennisCNolasco
      @DennisCNolasco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum fantastic, thanks :)

  • @cloudjolie
    @cloudjolie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, do you stretch your watercolor papers before painting? Is it really necessary even your drawings are small? Thanks

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for asking... I do not. It is not a bad idea and could be useful but it adds up time-wise. I tape it down and go for it and deal with the paper curling after. When I scan illustrations I wet the back with clean water and when it's pliable, I lay it flat and lat it out to dry flat. Stretching is handy because it keeps it straight and clean but it just takes up too much time to do it for hundreds and illustrations in a row.

    • @cloudjolie
      @cloudjolie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JaredCullum thank you so much❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @theycallmethewhiterabbit
    @theycallmethewhiterabbit 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you turn the watercolor pages into a book? Do you take photos of them? How does that work

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good question. I scan them and adjust as needed or add words or whatever. Then I send the files to a designer that does the layout. A layout person would arrange the pages in something like Indesign and send the compiled file to a printer. My publisher handles all of that stuff.

    • @theycallmethewhiterabbit
      @theycallmethewhiterabbit 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JaredCullum what if Im using a big 12 x 18 inch watercolor page?

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theycallmethewhiterabbit I use a 12x18 scanner or you could use a regular scanner and scan the two halves and use photoshop to piece them together. They’re an automatic join feature on photoshop.

  • @eternalsquanch8445
    @eternalsquanch8445 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you layer color ? everytime I try to put something over a part I already painted it lifts up or smears and smudges together and ruins it :(

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to progressively use less and less water to get stronger saturation and value and also to not smear. I also try to keep layering minimal.

    • @eternalsquanch8445
      @eternalsquanch8445 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum oh ok. Thx u

  • @thepochade5992
    @thepochade5992 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The preorder button isn't working. Thought you should know.

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That is strange- it works when I test it. It's available on amazon/barnes and noble and indie bound- you can search it directly through their sites. Thanks for telling me! I'll keep an eye on that.

    • @thepochade5992
      @thepochade5992 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum Perhaps it's because I'm not in your country ?

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thepochade5992 That may be it. I'm sorry about that

    • @thepochade5992
      @thepochade5992 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum It's all good. No need for an apology.

  • @leoalvarado6466
    @leoalvarado6466 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When i try it painting over the pencil it ruins my drawing !Yet im watching n i see nothing happening to yours except alittle fading ? Why ?😮

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@leoalvarado6466 does it smear graphite? I specifically use faber castell 9000s because they have clay base and they don’t smudge too bad. You could also take a kneaded eraser and roll it over your drawing first to get up excess graphite.

  • @joassantiago
    @joassantiago 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jared, could you please allow subtitles? Thank you for sharing your great art!!

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My apologies- I need to work on figuring out how to set that all the time. I’m always uploading in a hurry and often forget. I’ll look into it- I’m not very savvy with tech or TH-cam so I will have to figure out how to do it.

    • @joassantiago
      @joassantiago 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JaredCullum I understand you and I figured it was something simpler. MY apologies. I'm Brazilian and I understand better when I can read. Thank you, Jared.

  • @krystalannawilliams2653
    @krystalannawilliams2653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ???????

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't tell if you have a question or just didn't like the video. Let me know if there's something I can answer for you.

  • @analia390
    @analia390 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    blurry video 🤔

    • @JaredCullum
      @JaredCullum  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Old video. Much older camera. I’ve since done a more full explanation with newer cameras. I didn’t start TH-cam with a super fancy camera. I just had a little power shot. I’ve since gotten better ones.