After applying the white I can go in and Once all the black is filled in the areas To keep that “Comic Book” feel I’ll need to
apply the black. Starting by just out lining where the gray and black meet we’ll add some cross hatching. What’s that
a section and then filling it in around the have a hard edge to soften this edge I’ll you ask? It’s where two or more lines
areas that are gray. take black and lightly fade it in where the cross to provide a shadow; done more in
two colors meet. inking for you it will be a dagger stroke.
Now that most of the detail work is done For more of a 3D feel I add some shadow And there you go the finished shirt. I
I’ll add some high lights to help further areas to the Sandman’s arm. hope you enjoyed this article and can
define the muscles. use some of the techniques presented
in your own projects.
BASIC LETTERING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
I have always had an interest in airbrushing, pin striping, and In the past twenty or so years airbrushing has really gotten a
lettering. All of these art forms can be used together, or be lot of exposure, through magazines, videos, car shows, etc. pin
used singly for outstanding results. In the issues of Airbrush striping has seen a real big interest also. But for some reason
Technique 19, 20, and 21 I did three articles on pin striping the art of lettering has just not been so much in demand. One
from basic getting started to a finished design. In this article reason some say is the invention of computerized equipment.
I am going to give you some tips and techniques on doing a In this article I will show you examples of a basic block lettering
basic letter style. After you become familiar, comfortable doing style, lettering tips, common mistakes, brush selection, paints,
letter construction, you can learn many styles of letters and books, and practice strokes. Plus the very important formula
apply this to airbrushing as well.
for deciding correct letter proportions.
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