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MelUran In reply to mesarthim2 [2010-05-17 02:41:49 +0000 UTC]

*spews dinner* XD DAMMIT MAN!

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MelUran In reply to GoldenFantasyArts [2010-05-16 19:45:53 +0000 UTC]

I use the good ones- Koh-i-noor Rapidograph pens. They're really good tools and will last you a long time, provided you take good care of them.

If you're serious about learning to ink though, get yourself a 00 round sable brush with a thin, straight tip (NOT SYNTHETIC) and learn to ink with that (it might be a different size for you comfort-wise, but the point is to learn to drag the brush tip to make fine, clean lines and points). It's a pain in the ass, but you learn to steady your hand and control how light/heavy you press down. It also helps you to lighten up on your pencil work as well.

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GoldenFantasyArts In reply to MelUran [2010-05-16 22:29:27 +0000 UTC]

Aha! Very wonderful advice. The Rapidograph are quite expensive, however, I've found... thought about buying them a few times.

I'm already using a .3 pencil of the same brand and I do really love it. It's already helped me lighten up on the sketch work, but not nearly enough.

Thank you!!

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MelUran In reply to GoldenFantasyArts [2010-05-16 22:48:00 +0000 UTC]

They're expensive, yes, but an investment worth making. You can always get by using cheaper tools, but I found that subconsciously, when you use better tools and paper, you sort of improve to match the quality of your tools.

I say save up your money and look for the sets- art stores occasionally have the 5 or 7 pen sets on sale for $40 though they average $70 when not on sale. And be sure to get pen cleaner and always always ALWAYS use the Koh-i-noor waterproof ink made for the pens. You can use the ink with ANY tool, but if you use any other ink with the pens, it gums up the inking contraption and that is a pain in the ass to clean out.

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GoldenFantasyArts In reply to MelUran [2010-05-17 03:17:01 +0000 UTC]

I know what you mean about the quality thing. I've found that, myself. Thank you so much, again!

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