Quickly Inking and Coloring comics in Illustrator CC

2015 ж. 23 Қар.
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I've cobbled together my inking and coloring process from several different sources over the last few years. here is my process for how I quickly finish my art.
The line overshooting and breaking apart I learned from Clay Butler's video
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    @thebradcolbow@thebradcolbow3 жыл бұрын
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      @marcusnash2001@marcusnash20012 жыл бұрын
  • (Inking) Touch mode, brush Overshoot strokes Apply custom brushes and stroke widths (Clean up) Expand appearance Live paint -> Make Live paint -> Expand Ungroup lots Delete overlaps (painting) Live paint -> Make Paint bucket tool (Highlights & shadows) New layers, overlay/multiply blend modes and transparency

    @p44v9n@p44v9n3 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing tutorial, Brad! I've watched this video a couple of years ago, but watching it again (now with more Illustrator experience) made so much more sense! Appreciate it!

    @marjolierocha5136@marjolierocha5136 Жыл бұрын
  • THIS WAS A LIFE SAVER! This cut about 40 minutes for me on the designs I was working with.

    @jaimejimenez2886@jaimejimenez28864 жыл бұрын
  • Exquisite tutorial Brad; I've watched numerous tutorials on how to achieve this in Illustrator and you've done it the best, bar none. *Thank you so much!*

    @MitchMahoney@MitchMahoney5 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. I have watched other ones, but this one explains what some menu options do in a nice, breezy way.

    @BirdsNThings@BirdsNThings3 жыл бұрын
  • So your tutorial changed my life. It's been a hardcore new trick to learn, but it's soooooooooooo worth it. I'm so grateful. Thank you !

    @lepikacreation@lepikacreation4 жыл бұрын
  • This is brilliant thank you so much. I didn't not know you could group and ungroup vertices like that to quickly defeat overlay. I can even cut short my drawing time by hours. Those highlight and shadow techniques are magnificent, great work man, this makes me feel confident in the learning process.

    @Ash-zh5yg@Ash-zh5yg3 жыл бұрын
  • This is a much faster way to work! I primarily use Autodesk Sketchbook Pro for all my cartooning, but I had no idea Illustrator could be so much more easier to use. All this time I thought I had to use the pen tool! Thank you so much for sharing😀

    @quintonprunty@quintonprunty8 жыл бұрын
  • Super Tutorial! Very clean and clear. I paused it several times, just to try the techniques out for myself! Thank you - keep it up!

    @klarenlatchman1821@klarenlatchman18213 жыл бұрын
  • this is by far the best method I've seen and the clearest instructions. some use the slice tool for the highlights and shadows but that doesn't work for me because I'm not very confident in placing the light and shadow and if i slice it it's harder to reverse the process later. thanks for sharing

    @ichatwithcats@ichatwithcats7 жыл бұрын
  • This video completely changed the game for me, addressed a whole load of issues that I didn't even realise I had! Thanks!!!

    @macauleyhorton3260@macauleyhorton32602 жыл бұрын
  • I’ve watched a couple of similar videos and your version is by far the easiest to understand. Thanks!

    @JaneDoe-jp8ct@JaneDoe-jp8ct5 жыл бұрын
  • This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you! I notice the thread here about Photoshop and Illustrator and they really are SPECIFICALLY designed for two VERY DIFFERENT purposes. If you want good vector DRAWINGS that aren't pixelated you want ILLUSTRATOR.

    @Karen-vn2mc@Karen-vn2mc3 жыл бұрын
  • That was excellent! I really found watching your processes informative. Please produce more!

    @clearlyfab@clearlyfab8 жыл бұрын
  • I had gone through like five other videos on coloring and this is the first one that actually explained it to me thank you!

    @shroudedone4883@shroudedone48837 жыл бұрын
  • This is great, I will use the transparency on areas that I want to highlight or have shadows. I love your artwork.

    @susanpratt3290@susanpratt32905 жыл бұрын
  • I love the credit he gives to Clay Butler for that technique with live paint, also this is an awesome tutorial

    @samnesselroade4138@samnesselroade41385 жыл бұрын
  • This blew my mind! I'm a pro with Photoshop and InDesign, but I just can't get use to Illustrator for detailed projects. I had no idea Illustrator had a full on painting mode. I can't wait to try these techniques! Thank you!

    @epicninjasquirrelluv@epicninjasquirrelluv4 жыл бұрын
  • This is the best tutorial I've come across !! Thank u so much !! I used your tips n my work is already looking better 😁👍😀 hope u have a great day! N be blessed with bounty!! 😀😁

    @ronyboylive6934@ronyboylive69345 жыл бұрын
  • I just wanted to thank you for this! It is still very much useful 5 years later, i was getting soo fusterated on the coloring aspect, as it was nothing like drawing programs like sai/clip art. But i am excited to try again!! 🌟

    @kykipz@kykipz2 жыл бұрын
  • When doing the highlights I've been using gradients, so when it gets to the edge it blends out.

    @jdhitc@jdhitc5 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you so much for this video. I have a homework assignment that needs me to use illustrator. Since I am starting all these tips are wonderful. Thank you for sharing and helping other artists out.

    @mandyyim888@mandyyim8888 жыл бұрын
  • This is fantastic! Very inspiring and you're a great teacher!

    @jeremycarey2217@jeremycarey22176 жыл бұрын
  • This tutorial was the best I've seen so far and it helped ALOT! I LOVED IT. thank you so much

    @abbassworld1481@abbassworld14817 жыл бұрын
  • that is such a great way to colour, I've always done in a way that took so long. Thanks for the great tutorial

    @SimMania8o@SimMania8o8 жыл бұрын
  • This is THE BEST tutorial ever I watched recently. Most of the mysteries I've been wondering about the illustrator are relieved. Kudos friend!

    @teenarahim@teenarahim5 жыл бұрын
  • Some of the tools I used before - but in this context ....very useful! Clearly explained. Short and firm video. Thks a lot!

    @KathrinFederer@KathrinFederer6 жыл бұрын
  • great work and fast as well. can't wait for more.

    @gunzlingerbil@gunzlingerbil8 жыл бұрын
  • This was awesome! This was a very well-thought-out, excellently-executed video tutorial. Thank you so much!

    @kellyvalenciaaiken@kellyvalenciaaiken4 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome! The lines are very natural looking while staying in vector

    @trevorgustavgreen8148@trevorgustavgreen81486 жыл бұрын
  • i just start practicing illustrator today and yea this video gave me so much idea on how to use different techniques to make it easier to make an awesome illustration.. Thank you so much for this video..

    @sukumar201@sukumar2014 жыл бұрын
  • Man I love it! About to Convert this video for my High School students to study and practice with. You are awesome, well spoken, and very clear. Peace.

    @Geronimo_P_@Geronimo_P_4 жыл бұрын
  • One of the best tutorials ever!! Loved it!

    @ellemumba3853@ellemumba38535 жыл бұрын
  • Wow. Great drawing ( the character's posture is perfect) and excellent teaching. And a big thanks for the shout out to my video. Glad it's working for you.

    @claybutler@claybutler6 жыл бұрын
  • Best tutorial I’ve seen so far. I really hate inking in illustrator but I have to learn it.

    @PirateOfTheNorth@PirateOfTheNorth4 жыл бұрын
  • What an excellent tutorial! Lots of extremely useful tips.

    @radharcanna@radharcanna6 жыл бұрын
  • Very useful. I did a drawing but I used the Shape builder tool to get rid of the overshooting lines, without expanding or using live paint. However, I think your workflow might be more useful. The painting trick with the transparencies is pretty cool.

    @Kinkoyaburi@Kinkoyaburi3 жыл бұрын
  • Been learning a little at a time,as i need it. I've watched this before,a few times,a light just came on now! Don't think that because this is a Cartoon It's too simplistic,these techniques work for anything u may be drawing,and will make sense as u need it,THANK YOU.

    @larrymoremckenzie3029@larrymoremckenzie30294 жыл бұрын
  • excellent! it's rare that i learn anything from these youtube tutorials. i learned a ton from this one!

    @bartsart2523@bartsart25238 жыл бұрын
  • Great video. Thanks for sharing the techniques, they were extremely useful.

    @navarrowmariscal4387@navarrowmariscal43877 жыл бұрын
  • Mind. Blown. I've lost untold hours of my life using the Pathfinder tool to cut overlapping shapes in order to create the final, fillable, shapes that I need for an illustration. Your process seems so much faster .. AND yields nicer results with variable line weights. (I've relied on the Width Tool plus an extra layer to create varied-width outlines .. nice results, but time-consuming.) Thanks for sharing your excellent tutorial!

    @maryt4855@maryt48555 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for sharing , real nice work flow and the technique certainly worth an applause

    @tanagiteam@tanagiteam7 жыл бұрын
  • You really helpt me with my illustrator work! I could not figure out to work the paint bucket and some other things as well. Been looking online soo much.. So thank you for this tutorial!

    @Yvette1@Yvette14 жыл бұрын
  • Very well done! Straight to the point, no exaggerations, good tips. Professional and clean work. Thank you. You could add a speech bubble and let us know what he is saying or a thought bubble with smaller bubbles under it to show what he is thinking.

    @jacobdavid@jacobdavid5 жыл бұрын
  • this is possibly the best illustrator video i've seen in my life :) thank you so much

    @brockr6795@brockr67956 жыл бұрын
  • I'm just learning to use Illustrator at the moment and came across your video. Very useful, thank you!

    @mshingify@mshingify6 жыл бұрын
  • This was the best video! Thank you. I'm brand new to any form of Illustrator. I did watch Clay's video and it was great but you helped me work out the bits I was missing with colouring. You went slow enough that I could find the paint tool...lol.

    @michelledavis3424@michelledavis34248 жыл бұрын
  • That was great explanation Brad, Thanks for the tutorial, it's helpful to understand, And you also explaine things to topics & smoothly

    @cherryayu2881@cherryayu28812 жыл бұрын
  • I enjoyed watching it. Such a nice and relaxing voice.

    @AlinaMeatball@AlinaMeatball7 жыл бұрын
    • Alina Scherschneva I've been watching a lot of tutorials lately, and his voice is the first to not bore me. I actually wanna watch more videos. XD

      @nathandodson301@nathandodson3016 жыл бұрын
    • same here ..!!

      @vanessagabriel529@vanessagabriel5295 жыл бұрын
    • Aint it tho! lol.

      @Geronimo_P_@Geronimo_P_4 жыл бұрын
  • WOW, what a fantastic technique!

    @franktielemans6624@franktielemans66244 жыл бұрын
  • Really nice! My Surface Pro 4 should arrive tomorrow and I'm looking forward to test out your technique.

    @okaberintarou3641@okaberintarou36418 жыл бұрын
  • man every artist draws different u learn so much from different people

    @son-games@son-games5 жыл бұрын
  • Wow I think your up there with the best tutorials!

    @phyllissanfiorenzful@phyllissanfiorenzful7 ай бұрын
  • WOW, brand new to illustrator and that was absolutely inspiring sir. Thank you sooooo much

    @michealcalhoun5354@michealcalhoun53545 жыл бұрын
  • i watched a few in the last few days. yours in the first 8 mins has helped more than the rest put together. lol

    @bboydreaded@bboydreaded5 жыл бұрын
  • You just saved me SSOOOO much time it's insane. THANK YOU!

    @tylergraves2446@tylergraves24464 жыл бұрын
  • Holy crap that was an amazing vid. Simple, concise and super easy to follow.

    @RedMcc@RedMcc4 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing information! First time understanding the Live Paint options!

    @mycottageheart@mycottageheart8 жыл бұрын
  • Subscribed! Amazing job teaching these different techniques.

    @Kc2Crazy@Kc2Crazy2 жыл бұрын
  • Illustrator has always been a struggle for me, this video really helped!!!! Thank you!!! :D

    @PoptartKid@PoptartKid7 жыл бұрын
  • Finally! a tutorial that I enjoyed and made sense. I started laughing when you would copy and paste each one, because I thought to myself this is a man that has regretted some things lol. Great tutorial, thank you!

    @sararodriguez146@sararodriguez1464 жыл бұрын
  • This a a fantastic tutorial: informative, engaging, and concise! Thank you.

    @AlexMercadoGo@AlexMercadoGo6 жыл бұрын
  • I wish I could give this 5 stars - awesome tips - thank you!

    @Blakeneyd@Blakeneyd5 жыл бұрын
  • Oooooo that expand appearance option is so cool!!! :D

    @ltnicekiwi4534@ltnicekiwi45346 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for making this video and walking through the process. I learnt a lot.

    @PratyushTewari@PratyushTewari8 жыл бұрын
  • wow, the whole tutorial is so efficient and clear, thank you so much!!

    @KaitaniRiku29@KaitaniRiku295 жыл бұрын
  • It's so clear! Kudos to your first tutorial and may it be the first of many. Thanks a lot

    @fuzzy8800@fuzzy88004 жыл бұрын
    • need a little elaboration on how you chose the gradient colors though

      @fuzzy8800@fuzzy88004 жыл бұрын
  • Could you also do a tutorial on how to make a watercolor-like painting?

    @jess_june@jess_june6 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the awesome Tutorial Brad!

    @michaelmasoero1901@michaelmasoero19018 жыл бұрын
  • Great video! I'd love to see some of the speedpaints you hinted at.

    @MrSlaughtematic@MrSlaughtematic8 жыл бұрын
  • Wow i love your style!

    @jokybones@jokybones6 жыл бұрын
  • i was in a 6 day illustrator course and haven't even learned a fraction of this. (well cartoonists are rare in those courses) So thanks a lot. just what i needed, keep rewatching over and over while doing my linework...

    @ichigochan27@ichigochan277 жыл бұрын
  • Great tutorial!! I learned so much in that 12mins!! Thank you for sharing your techniques!!

    @partypao@partypao5 жыл бұрын
  • This is just amazing. I've learnt so much from watching this video. Thank you

    @BenChapmanTime42@BenChapmanTime426 жыл бұрын
  • I know this was posted some time ago but...big thank you. I just got my tablet a couple of days ago and all of the overlaying lines thing was super helpful I was starting to hate the live paint bucket tool....thanks for giving me some perspective on this. 😄

    @yamiletviloria747@yamiletviloria7472 жыл бұрын
  • This method is amazing! And is too quick for inking and colouring!

    @VINAYAKSONI007@VINAYAKSONI0073 жыл бұрын
  • THANK YOU I'm taking an illustration class as a graphic designer and this helps a lot

    @juliagering@juliagering5 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome. I finally get to know some easy tricks to help me!

    @darlonanacleto@darlonanacleto3 жыл бұрын
  • Love this. I’ve image traced and expanded an image .there were still gaps in my lines so I used the pen to close them. However live paint still won’t select the objects. I tried selecting all and expanding but this didn’t do anything. I’m going to try copying the whole image and expanding. I love your new brush and shadows too so I will try that. Many thanks!

    @AcumenManagement@AcumenManagement3 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you Brad. What a nice vid tutorial. I hope to learn more.

    @egcvidz@egcvidz5 жыл бұрын
  • Your explanations are very clear! Thank you for this video!

    @seungmee@seungmee7 жыл бұрын
  • real skill makes this look easy. great vid - thanks!

    @froggerabc@froggerabc8 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for the videos. Fun to watch and educational.

    @Onin_LV@Onin_LV7 жыл бұрын
  • Wonderful vidoe! You explain everything so well. looking forward for more videos from you.

    @TheArtfulColorist08@TheArtfulColorist088 жыл бұрын
  • nice tutprial.I'd appreciate one where you go through a diversity of illustrations and walk us through your shading process. Whenever I'm shading things they always seem a little off, but it seems so natural for you. I'd love to see that process.

    @KastanDay@KastanDay8 жыл бұрын
  • awesome. clean, neat and simple.

    @BenMode@BenMode7 жыл бұрын
  • This is EVERYTHING I'm looking for. Subsribed.

    @haleytruslow7200@haleytruslow72005 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing Brad..I have really learnt a lot from this tutorial

    @ndagijimana@ndagijimana5 жыл бұрын
  • OMG THIS! YAY! I'm sooo done with using a hundred tool: squares, circles, pen tool.. etc

    @_yussra@_yussra4 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing, very helpful tutorial, especially the tips for the highlights. Thank you, God bless you

    @norat.4468@norat.44683 жыл бұрын
  • thanks so much for this video *furiously goes and reworks all past artwork*

    @HeatherCbell@HeatherCbell5 жыл бұрын
  • Very vey helpful sir. Thanks for all of your reviews and explanations.

    @ScottSchumacherVL@ScottSchumacherVL8 жыл бұрын
  • probably the most useful tutorial I havr ever seen

    @balinthonvari7723@balinthonvari77234 жыл бұрын
  • Absolute lifesaver. Thank you so much!!!

    @Deeyemz@Deeyemz2 жыл бұрын
  • BROTHER, YOU ARE THE BEST!!! You oooh really helped me!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

    @VitalMarketer@VitalMarketer Жыл бұрын
  • Wow impressive creativity. Thank you for inspiration and great tutorial :)

    @Infinetsoftsolutions@Infinetsoftsolutions6 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing your knowledge - this has been a great help

    @MartinKennyDesign@MartinKennyDesign6 жыл бұрын
  • That was really helpful, my fave video about illustrator drawing 👍

    @AcelyaBazin@AcelyaBazin5 жыл бұрын
  • i was searching for a lot of the things you said for a long long time.. thank you

    @MrCrigurashi@MrCrigurashi5 жыл бұрын
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