How to create stunning panels for a graphic novel
Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter We recently interviewed Tim Probert about his career in illustration and animation and about the inspirations…
Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter We recently interviewed Tim Probert about his career in illustration and animation and about the inspirations behind the world of his Lightfall series. Here he talks us though his process for creating a sequence in the graphic novels.If you need the tools to work with, see our guides to the best digital art software and the best drawing tablets. (Image credit: Tim Probert)I start with loose thumbnails. These usually start as tiny pen drawings, then they’re drawn on an iPad in Procreate to lay out the full page. I print the thumbnails out on 8.5 x 11-inch paper.Latest Videos FromWatch full video here: (Image credit: Tim Probert)Then, using a small light table, I begin drawing the actual page on a fresh sheet on top. For this I start with a red Col-Erase coloured pencil.This is the stage where I’m really figuring out the drawing – the form, weight, depth, expressions, all that stuff. (Image credit: Tim Probert)I then ‘ink’ directly on top of that using a 0.5-mm mechanical pencil with 4B lead. This is where I make all of the final decisions with the drawing. (Image credit: Tim Probert)Once the drawing is done, I scan it in and clean up any dust, dirt or smudges (I usually leave the coffee stains in). The red lines are reduced slightly, but not removed.Get the Creative Bloq NewsletterSign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsI draw the panel borders and balloons in Photoshop. (Image credit: Tim Probert)The next step is flatting, where the backgrounds, characters, and objects are painted a flat colour, just to separate them. I try to keep it to as few layers as possible. (Image credit: Tim Probert)Then I paint the page in Photoshop. I only use a handful of brushes when painting, mostly gouache, chalk, and watercolour.You can learn more about the Lightfall series on Tim's website.Inspired to work on your own digital art? See below for deals on drawing tablets that we've reviewed. HUION Kamvas 13 XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro XP-Pen Updated Deco 01 V3 HUION Inspiroy H640p This article originally appeared in ImagineFX. Subscribe to ImagineFX to never miss an issue. Print and digital subscriptions are available.Creative Bloq is now easier to access than ever before with our on-the-go app, which brings you all the content you know and love from our website, but in a super-streamlined design.Download the Creative Bloq app for iOSDownload the Creative Bloq app for Android TOPICS ImagineFX staffAll things ImagineFXImagineFX is the No.1 selling digital art magazine for fantasy and sci-fi enthusiasts! Featuring digital and traditional drawing skills, game design, manga and film art each issue is crammed with training and inspiration from leading artists in their fields. Whether it's learning from comic art's Adam Hughes, fantasy art's John Howe, or digital painting's Loish, ImagineFX has you covered. ImagineFX has been inspiring artists for over 20 years! View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES1I laughed at this image of England players as Queen, but it reveals AI's biggest problem2Remember that time Taylor Swift and Drake swapped songs for an Apple ad?3Save 35% on Anycubic's flagship 3D printers45 features creatives should consider for their next PC purchase5The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu review: an Unreal Engine 5 fever dream that gets lost in its own ideasSource: Creative Bloq AI — Published — Category: Image AI