Tried to post this in January when I first did it but wordpress was giving me some technical issues, and this image in particular it seems to despise, so hopefully this works. Digital sketching/inking with Sketchbook Pro and zip in Photoshop.

Recently been breaking out the old acrylics.  I hated painting. In my mind it meant way too much forethought than I was willing to put in to get the kind of results I’m accustomed to with my digital art. So in an effort to give myself a more relaxing artistic outlet, I thought I’d just abandon what I “know” about painting and just go. So far it’s been a lot of fun.

But mostly, it gives me something to do when my girlfriend is painting… hahaha

Just a sketch that I ended up spending a little time on this morning. Still getting the hang of digital inks.

I really like the results I’m getting from this process. I can be loose where I want to be and tight spots aren’t intimidating because I can undo and erase. It might be a while ’til the next time I break out the real stuff again.

Trying out some of the Liquid Ink brushes in Painter 11 and they’re pretty awesome. Drybrush was just about the only thing keeping me in traditional inking. I’m going to try out this with my newest commission and see how it goes.

Halftone in Photoshop.

Done!

…Onto the cover :)

It was hard to keep things from getting too busy with all the monitors and glows and stuff. I think it works well enough. Love the last panel, it’s been one of my favorites in every stage.

Decided to post these as I go. Feedback is appreciated!