Step-by-step: Joker Comic

Just to show you the process of my Joker comic, the traditional pages.

First (the notebook): The story, the character's lines and a rough sketch of how the page will look. Most of the time I'll end up with something else than what I planned in the first place.

Then I draw the outlines of the picture I'm about to draw. Then I'll make a sketch of whatever is supposed to be in it, like the Joker I often try to find a good reference for this part so I'll be sure the picture will resemble the actual person. (as long as it's not Bruce, it works fine )

Then I add ink and after that I'll remove the graphite. I know that many artist that makes comics often use a lightbox to get their final lineart on a new paper, but since I don't have any it is easier to just do it this way, and I'll need less paper as well

Watercolours next! Trying to bring more life and depth to the characters. And to give it the right mood/lightning...

The last parts are made in the computer, in photoshop. Since I have no scanner at the moment I'll photograph the page... probably not the best way to do it, but anyway....

Now I'll add the text. I also adjust the colours a little, add the black frame and make sure the size is right. Sometimes I add some highlights, a glint in the eye or something....

That's it! Not very complicated and maybe not that informative/helpful... but hopefully interesting/enjoyable

Finished piece: [link]


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