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Comic Artist Starter Kit
10
items Art tools for drafting to lining. These tools although cheap, are the tools I always reach for when starting a new drawing or planning a new story all the way to developing a finished product.
Sections
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Draft tools
Ready to map it out
Line and Lock it
Color it
Draft tools
Don’t use your nice tools for the beginning process, use efficient cheap “scratch” tools to get the creativity going and don’t forget to warm up
It’s best to warm up with cheap paper and have something free from binding
Printer Paper - Amazon.com
I use fine tip pencils because I focus on line art and notes. Using these allow me to focus on getting my idea on paper
BIC 0.5mm Mechanical Pencils
I use a pencil case with a straight edge to help me draw straight lines as well as hold my stuff
Straight Edge Pencil Box
Ready to map it out
Use colors and basic shapes to map out what you’re going to do after your warm up draft.
I use multiple of these because I get the colored led to map out different layers/highlights/shawdows. These are great for when you map out your scene
Staedtler Mars Techino 5 pack
For the Staedtler Mars
Mars® Lumochrom 204 - Drawing lead - Staedtler
When you want clear circles mapped on your project
Circle Ruler/Template
Line and Lock it
I have used this since I first started. I personally like to line with brown instead of black
Pigma Micron - Sakura of America
Color it
I used to want all the comic markers in every color but these markers have been proven to be a great choice with some saying it’s even better at an even better price point. Don’t worry about getting all the colors, but know you have options!
Markers
This paper is for the Ohuhu markers in this list, so it doesn’t bleed and you can blend colors. I personally like my paper non bound, some of the options have pages that can be torn out, but the most important thing is that your paper should say 120l...
Marker Paper
I like these pens because they write/draw sharp. A lot of times you’ll actually see artist who like their work to be colored also line their work in color. Normally a darker or contrasting color. These are great on hand writing and lining pens.
SARASA Clip Vintage Gel Retractable - Zebra Pen