wonderful ! I love the rain made by the needle . I know now the technic used by Brian Bolland on killing joke to make a such beautiful rain !! thanks a lot.
Is that how Bolland did it? I wasn't sure, there are probably a number of ways to get this look, but I think the needle technique is one of the more interesting ways.
You can run a credit card through ink or acrylic to make straight paint lines that are thin. I use this mostly when I’m painting, but I’m sure it can work in black and white ink work.
You actually don't even need to cut into a Micron tip to get varying lineweights. You can achieve that effect simply by how you angle the tip and how much pressure you put down through the stroke. It takes a little practise but it's doable and you don't risk ruining a Micron pen trying to custom cut the nib. I discovered that little drawing wrinkle myself a few years ago. I'd suggest using the 08 to start with but you can manage it with the 05 as well.
Thanks, I agree that microns have some flexibility by changing the rotation and the pressure, but honestly once you seen what some of these artist can do with the "broken" micron you would be amazed, you just can't get that range in line weight with pressure and rotation alone.
Like a BOSS!!!! (as usual!!!!) Thanks Scott! Once again, you've helped me with new tools to create boss effects without wasting years of experimentation! You the man!!!!!
I've tried the breaking felt pen trick and it's pretty tricky. Maybe I'm just too scared of ruining the pen (even if it's a cheap knock-off brand for practice) and don't press hard enough? I have a feeling I'm gonna love it once I can get it to work though because imo the normal brush tips aren't the right softness/stiffness or taper shape for what I like! I usually settle for "I'll just use the smallest size possible and go over it a million times to get lineweight variation" even though know that increases the risk of making messy lines and mistakes. It's another thing I need to work on lol. I hope you touch on this topic again some day because this is the only place on the internet I've found even suggesting this idea and I think it has a mountain of potential!
you can use dotting tools for kirby krakkle. I'd be seriously concerned about breaking/damaging metal nibs with that card spatter technique! love the tips, thanks!
Great stuff. I liked the note paper to make lines for robots or bar codes. I liked the ruler bridge too. And I loved the splatter with air. That had me laughing and my husband asked what was going on. Hee hee. This will be my first time doing inktober. I hate inking but I will keep it simple and just use normal pens and make simple (I hope. My simple stuff tends to become complex) drawings of my characters.
Thanks. I'll see how many I can do. I still have to draw today's. I've also discovered the joys of Bullet Journaling and I'm rushing to finish the pages for Oct and I'm behind on that too now haha.
Oh wow, on my first day of InkTober this year, I messed my drawing because the ruler smudged the line I was trying to make (I ended up covering it with a small black bat), this was a really cool video! I'm using a dip pen and indian ink for InkTober since I usually do only digital art. I want to try the flicker-splatter effect on some pieces in the future!
Very Cool Scott! I have my own issues with Inktober since I work 99% digitally, and I'm not big on trendy crap... However.. now I'm excited to test a few of these with the kid on her projects and who knows, maybe a few of mine as well :) Thanks for the vid!
I sure did, wasn't expecting all the extras! Dude! You kick ass! I haven't read the books yet, I'm preparing for a big convention this weekend. I'll be diving into them next week.
Can’t you use maybe calligraphy pens instead of the micron cut hack? (I’m working on a comic book style commission but I’m fairly experienced with brush calligraphy… that’s why I ask!) thanks for the tips! :)
@@ScottSerkland You can definitely pull the metal tip off of a Micron with an exacto knife and some tweezers so you can refill them with a syringe, I've been doing it for a while now!
Great video! Lots of good information. I was wondering where I could get some of the comics you make. Also, do you sell original art? I'm good friends with the local comic shop so I might be able to get them to carry your comic, if that's something you'd like help with
Thanks Josh! Glad you liked the video. My comics are all available at my online store at serkworks.com I don't have any original art right now but I may soon as I am launching a new website soon. If there is any originals that you've seen on the channel you can hit me up at scott@serkworks.com I probably still have them. The problem with my comics in stores is there is such a small mark up after the store's cut. but I'm not opposed to getting some books out there even if it means I'm only braking even.
Typically the process is pencil, then ink then color, but it is possible to do ink after color for instance if you are doing more of a fully painted look in an opaque medium with solid outlines or I have also seen people pencil then do water color washes and ink over them.
Hey Jorge, Mine is an Alvin parallel glider. I have bought cheap ones before. The important thing to look for is that the rollers are metal, not plastic. Here's a link to the one I have: amzn.to/3dpXkqP
Awesome! I liked the micron tip! I'm just curious to know if it make the micron dead/unusable faster than the normal use? I mean at a monment does it make the stuff actually break, split, and unusable even if you still have ink on it. I would love a tool like that that cou can refill... Any suggestion?
So I got this tip from a friend of mine and he is a little better at breaking the Microns than I am I would like to do a video filming him doing it. The pen would still have the same amount of ink so it shouldn't go dead any sooner, but I suppose tip might not last as long since the structural integrity has been compromised. I would love a tool like that -that is refillable , but I'm not sure if they make them or where to find them. I also wonder why someone don't just make a pen that acts like the broken microns, because its not that simple to brake them yourself.
@@ScottSerkland Thanks for your reply! Yes, It's some quest of my life. Finding the tool that can be refilable and allow variation in your lines. I'm not really good with brushes, because I like to feel a little bit of pressure against paper. ^^
You know there are various brush pens available right? from faber castel-pitt india ink brush and soft brush, copic fineliner brush, pigma micron brush, pentel various including pocket brush pen, and even prismacolour fineliners brush. Even different colours. the way the brush tip works varies but hey... many brush tipped fineliners exist without "breaking" anyway good tips and fun to think about, thanks for the video!
Thanks for the info. I've been using Zebra Fude and Kuretake brush pens, But I will have to test out some of the other brands you mentioned, but there's a definite difference between the broken felt tip and the bush pens I've used. Not necessarily better just different.
There are so many Zig Kuretake brushes and I'm not exactly sure which one is the sumi. All mine are in Japanese. The one I show in this video is a Zebra double sided brush pen and it is not refillable or not supposed to be, someone may know how to hack it, but I don't, sorry.
Moon Ram Regarding the Kuretake sumi brush pen: The Amazon description of the Kuretake sumi brush pen says it comes with *3 ink cartridges* ...so it's definitely refillable - but only with cartridges. www.amazon.com/15pcs-Kuretake-Refill-Cartridges-DAN105-99H/dp/B01E6WVSHG
wonderful ! I love the rain made by the needle . I know now the technic used by Brian Bolland on killing joke to make a such beautiful rain !! thanks a lot.
Is that how Bolland did it? I wasn't sure, there are probably a number of ways to get this look, but I think the needle technique is one of the more interesting ways.
The ruler trick is fantastic, thanks for the video!
Absolutely, happy to help.
This came through my feed at the PERFECT time! Love the LEGO ruler hand rest.
Thanks! glad you found the video when you needed it!
Thanks mate, that kirby crackle tip is a great idea. I have never heard of this 'inkober ?' Must look into it. Cheers
Definitely check out Inktober it's huge!
Best inking tips video I’ve seen so far.
Thanks!
for the kirby krakkle: use the backside of an eyedropper, gets you a nice variety in sizes!
Oh Nice! I love it! I will be trying that for sure. Thanks!
You can run a credit card through ink or acrylic to make straight paint lines that are thin. I use this mostly when I’m painting, but I’m sure it can work in black and white ink work.
That’s brilliant! I never thought of that. Thanks for sharing.
That was so cool. I hadn't heard any of those! I'm using Inktober to finish a bunch of comic pages this year so this was great.
Awesome! Good luck! I’m glad you learned a few new tricks.
You actually don't even need to cut into a Micron tip to get varying lineweights. You can achieve that effect simply by how you angle the tip and how much pressure you put down through the stroke. It takes a little practise but it's doable and you don't risk ruining a Micron pen trying to custom cut the nib. I discovered that little drawing wrinkle myself a few years ago. I'd suggest using the 08 to start with but you can manage it with the 05 as well.
Thanks, I agree that microns have some flexibility by changing the rotation and the pressure, but honestly once you seen what some of these artist can do with the "broken" micron you would be amazed, you just can't get that range in line weight with pressure and rotation alone.
This was such a cool video! Thanks for making it! Happy inktober! 🙂
Absolutely, Thanks for watching!
Really great tips, Scott! You really are a mad scientist!
Thanks Mike! That's what I've been saying this whole time. No one believes me.
Like a BOSS!!!! (as usual!!!!) Thanks Scott! Once again, you've helped me with new tools to create boss effects without wasting years of experimentation! You the man!!!!!
Thank you. Always happy to help!
I've tried the breaking felt pen trick and it's pretty tricky. Maybe I'm just too scared of ruining the pen (even if it's a cheap knock-off brand for practice) and don't press hard enough? I have a feeling I'm gonna love it once I can get it to work though because imo the normal brush tips aren't the right softness/stiffness or taper shape for what I like! I usually settle for "I'll just use the smallest size possible and go over it a million times to get lineweight variation" even though know that increases the risk of making messy lines and mistakes. It's another thing I need to work on lol.
I hope you touch on this topic again some day because this is the only place on the internet I've found even suggesting this idea and I think it has a mountain of potential!
Yes, it is tricky and I don't always get it perfect myself. It's too bad they just dont make a pen like that.
Love that Kirby Krackle
Thanks! Can’t go wrong with Kirby Crackle!
This video is really great! So many great inking tips and they are easy to do. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely Steve and thank you for all your awesome tutorials. They’re great!
Great video Scott! That Post it note thing was YUGE!
Tremendous, like Jyna, uh K
Thanks Scott! glad you like it!
Thanks!
All great stuff. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
i wouldve never thought of some of these. thanks!
You’re welcome. It’s always best to share what you know and not just keep you’re tips a secret.
So many amazing tips! Thank you so much for making this video! :) I never would have thought to use a ruler with a brush!
Thanks! happy to help!
Good tips! Gonna test the microns, toothbrush, fastmask and maybe blast of air :D
Awesome! Let me know how it works out for you.
watched quite a few inking videos on youtube...but found loads of secrets in this video that none of the others were talking about!
I’ve seen some of those videos too. That’s why I had to make this one.
So useful, thank u very much. New sub
Thanks Alma. Welcome to the channel!
Wonderful video. I'm getting out my inks again - Cheers man!
That's great to hear!
Excellent hacks! Thanks for sharing....
Thanks for watching!
Wow, this is awesome. Thank you
You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful.
you can use dotting tools for kirby krakkle. I'd be seriously concerned about breaking/damaging metal nibs with that card spatter technique! love the tips, thanks!
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks! Hope it helped!
Great vid, Scott! Extremely helpful tips. Happy inktober!
Happy Inktober! Glad you liked the tips!
Great stuff. I liked the note paper to make lines for robots or bar codes. I liked the ruler bridge too. And I loved the splatter with air. That had me laughing and my husband asked what was going on. Hee hee. This will be my first time doing inktober. I hate inking but I will keep it simple and just use normal pens and make simple (I hope. My simple stuff tends to become complex) drawings of my characters.
Awesome! Good to hear you're giving it a go. The only way to get better at a medium is to experiment.
Thanks. I'll see how many I can do. I still have to draw today's. I've also discovered the joys of Bullet Journaling and I'm rushing to finish the pages for Oct and I'm behind on that too now haha.
Oh wow, on my first day of InkTober this year, I messed my drawing because the ruler smudged the line I was trying to make (I ended up covering it with a small black bat), this was a really cool video! I'm using a dip pen and indian ink for InkTober since I usually do only digital art. I want to try the flicker-splatter effect on some pieces in the future!
It's cool that you're trying out some traditional techniques. Most of what I do is digital so I always enjoy going back to basics.
Great, there are very interesting and great value hacks for inking, thanks for sharing the secrets of your art
My pleasure! glad you liked the video.
This was awesome, thank you so much for sharing your great hacks!!
Oh course! Thanks for watching!
Nice tricks!
Thanks for sharing!
Of course, thanks for watching.
Very Cool Scott! I have my own issues with Inktober since I work 99% digitally, and I'm not big on trendy crap... However.. now I'm excited to test a few of these with the kid on her projects and who knows, maybe a few of mine as well :) Thanks for the vid!
No doubt, Sometimes its just fun to experiment every now and again, even if you do mostly digital art.
Nice tip for microns, or any pen with that kind of tip for that matter. Might try Inktober. )
Thanks! Give it a shot. I have a lot of fun with the challenge.
You just saved me 10 years of trial and error. Thank you Sir!
That's great to hear. Thank You!
I'm ready to make some spooky drawings!
Awesome! That's what I'm doing too!
Lego's / moulding with angled for rulers /straight edges cut into them
Great tip!
Hell Yeah! These art hacks are brilliant!
Thanks Boon! Did you get your comics yet?
I sure did, wasn't expecting all the extras! Dude! You kick ass! I haven't read the books yet, I'm preparing for a big convention this weekend. I'll be diving into them next week.
Awesome! Good luck! Glad you liked the extras.
Thanks. Very useful and cool tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Hace you ever used Industrial Sharpies (Sharpie Pro)? They're lightfast and the ink won't change color.
Really? I didn’t know that. Thanks for the tip!
Can’t you use maybe calligraphy pens instead of the micron cut hack? (I’m working on a comic book style commission but I’m fairly experienced with brush calligraphy… that’s why I ask!) thanks for the tips! :)
It may be possible however calligraphy pens usually don't come in sizes that small.
thankyou!!!
Tanks you very much.
You're very welcome!
Devise or make angled rulers.
Really helpful
Glad you think so! thanks for watching.
You should do a separate video on cutting the tips off of microns
That’s a good idea!
Thanks a lot. I didn't know 4 of your Art Hacks.
Awesome! Glad you learned something new.
Hmm maybe you can also break Copic Multiliner pen tips too, so that you can refill them. :y
I think I’ve heard of people pulling out multiliner tips with tweezers and filling them with a syringe. But don’t quote me on that.
@@ScottSerkland You can definitely pull the metal tip off of a Micron with an exacto knife and some tweezers so you can refill them with a syringe, I've been doing it for a while now!
About the Hack 3... Jim Lee method is better. He use the card, but he put a little ink on in and use the finger on the card. Is more easier
I’ll have to try that.
use a square it has the angles on the borders to prevent the ink mess the paper.You simple flip the square.
Always good advice to use a square. I should have mentioned it.
Great video! Lots of good information. I was wondering where I could get some of the comics you make. Also, do you sell original art? I'm good friends with the local comic shop so I might be able to get them to carry your comic, if that's something you'd like help with
Thanks Josh! Glad you liked the video. My comics are all available at my online store at serkworks.com
I don't have any original art right now but I may soon as I am launching a new website soon. If there is any originals that you've seen on the channel you can hit me up at scott@serkworks.com I probably still have them.
The problem with my comics in stores is there is such a small mark up after the store's cut. but I'm not opposed to getting some books out there even if it means I'm only braking even.
amazing
Glad you think so!
Awesome. Subbed
Thanks!
Great tips!
Thanks!
So, if I was to do a coloured comic style drawing, would the order go like, pencilling, inking then colour, or pencilling colouring then inking?
Typically the process is pencil, then ink then color, but it is possible to do ink after color for instance if you are doing more of a fully painted look in an opaque medium with solid outlines or I have also seen people pencil then do water color washes and ink over them.
so clever!
Thanks!
Great tips ☺
Thanks!
Great tips Scott, now I can't wait to get started on my Inktober pieces!
I figure you probably have some really good tips from all your years as an inker.
What brand rolling ruler did you use in this video? I bought one, but it sucked, cheaply made and was not consistent in making parallel lines.
Hey Jorge, Mine is an Alvin parallel glider. I have bought cheap ones before. The important thing to look for is that the rollers are metal, not plastic. Here's a link to the one I have: amzn.to/3dpXkqP
kind of a dumb question, but before the inking, there’s a light blue sketch. What kind of pencil is that ?
Could be a colerase
SandwichFather thanks
Awesome! I liked the micron tip! I'm just curious to know if it make the micron dead/unusable faster than the normal use? I mean at a monment does it make the stuff actually break, split, and unusable even if you still have ink on it.
I would love a tool like that that cou can refill... Any suggestion?
So I got this tip from a friend of mine and he is a little better at breaking the Microns than I am I would like to do a video filming him doing it. The pen would still have the same amount of ink so it shouldn't go dead any sooner, but I suppose tip might not last as long since the structural integrity has been compromised. I would love a tool like that -that is refillable , but I'm not sure if they make them or where to find them. I also wonder why someone don't just make a pen that acts like the broken microns, because its not that simple to brake them yourself.
@@ScottSerkland Thanks for your reply! Yes, It's some quest of my life. Finding the tool that can be refilable and allow variation in your lines. I'm not really good with brushes, because I like to feel a little bit of pressure against paper. ^^
October isn’t just the Halloween month. It is also my birthday.
Sweet! Happy Birthday!
Serkworks Art Labs thanks! It’s also my mom and dads birthday, and my birthday is this friday
Awesome
Thanks!
You know there are various brush pens available right? from faber castel-pitt india ink brush and soft brush, copic fineliner brush, pigma micron brush, pentel various including pocket brush pen, and even prismacolour fineliners brush. Even different colours. the way the brush tip works varies but hey... many brush tipped fineliners exist without "breaking" anyway good tips and fun to think about, thanks for the video!
Thanks for the info. I've been using Zebra Fude and Kuretake brush pens, But I will have to test out some of the other brands you mentioned, but there's a definite difference between the broken felt tip and the bush pens I've used. Not necessarily better just different.
When you cut the tip of the micron, does that cause bleeding or the lines are just as clean as with the original tip?
The line are still clean if you do it right. It might help to try braking some fine tip sharpies before trying it out on the more expensive Microns.
@@ScottSerkland ok, thank you very much for answering my question!
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Can u refill the Kuretake sumi brush pen with sumi ink ? Thanks !!
There are so many Zig Kuretake brushes and I'm not exactly sure which one is the sumi. All mine are in Japanese. The one I show in this video is a Zebra double sided brush pen and it is not refillable or not supposed to be, someone may know how to hack it, but I don't, sorry.
Oh, I am referring to the one u have linked in the description.
Moon Ram
Regarding the Kuretake sumi brush pen:
The Amazon description of the Kuretake sumi brush pen says it comes with *3 ink cartridges* ...so it's definitely refillable - but only with cartridges.
www.amazon.com/15pcs-Kuretake-Refill-Cartridges-DAN105-99H/dp/B01E6WVSHG
Thanks !!
He is dressed as Beakman hahahaha
Both Beakman and Dr. Forester from MST3K were inspirations for the green lab coat.
@@ScottSerkland 😂😂😂😂
I wanna be like u
Thanks!
Same