Drawing Loose Yet Controlled: Penciling Techniques from Ryan Benjamin

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Join professional comic artist Ryan Benjamin as he shows you how to sketch like you've got a superhero inside you, itching to get out!

In this lesson, Ryan shares his workflow for drawing a comic page, from setting up his Bristol board and establishing page layout, to thumbnailing the action and roughing in perspective. He shows you how he draws black panther and captain marvel, shares tips on finding mistakes in your work and how to fix them, and why moving quickly helps avoid stiffness.

You'll learn how to rough in perspective, the optimal order for drawing panels, and why he finds it crucial to start with the eyes. Plus, get insights on how to communicate your vision effectively to your inker through your penciling, and don't miss out on essential tips for making it in the industry as a pro!


CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Setting Up the Page
00:38 - Thumbnailing
01:40 - Sketching the Page
02:59 - Locking in the Layout
07:27 - Background
08:27 - Lighting
12:02 - Outro


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How to Start Drawing Comics - Working with Primitives -    • How to Start Drawing Comics - Working...  

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CREDITS:

Artist | Instructor - Ryan Benjamin (https://www.ryanbenjamin.com/)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Sean Ramsey (http://www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com), Patrick Bosworth (https://www.patrickdavidbosworth.com)
Production Assistance - Patrick Bosworth, Sean Ramsey, Stephen Clark(https://www.peppermintgentleman.com), Kristian Nee (https://www.kristiannee.com/)
Editing - Patrick Bosworth, Sean Ramsey

Publishing - John Birchall, Alex Otis

Music Used with Permission from the ABC Music Library