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Comic Book Illustration Vol. 2

Comic Book Inking with Joe Weems

Description

In this second title of a series, Joe Weems shows and explains in detail the technical aspect of comic book illustration inking. Starting with the tools of the trade and examples of warm-up exercises, this lecture contains a wealth of knowledge with extreme close-up shots of the artist's hand working on select portions of the image. This focus on the work allows the viewer to gain a better understanding and appreciation of how the ink line is applied and constructed. Joe will present examples of free-hand inking and utilizing stencils while discussing influences and personal insight from a career that spans more then sixteen years. This title is designed for all aspiring inkers, fans and seasoned professionals with an interest in learning more about the creation and execution of a comic book page.


Duration: 2h 30m

Format: HD 1920x1080

Joe Weems

Comic Book Illustrator

Joe Weems is a professional comic book inker who began his career straight out of high school with independent publisher Eros. Early work on Vengeance of Vampirella led to inking projects on Chains of Chaos, The Rook, and fill-in work at Extreme Studios. In 1996, he joined Top Cow Studios for the series Ripclaw and went on to ink artists including Dave Finch, Brandon Peterson, Mike Turner, Joe Benitez, and Marc Silvestri, a collaboration he continues to this day.


Between 2000 and 2005, Joe explored illustration beyond comics, creating skateboard decks for Darkstar Skateboards while also working with publishers such as Dark Horse Comics, WildStorm, CrossGen, DC Comics, and Marvel Comics.

  • In the world of comics there are those who are good at what they do, and then there are those so accomplished at what they do they live in a category all their own. Joe is one of the very few in that accomplished category. I'm fortunate and thankful that in my career I can choose my artistic partners.

    - Marc Silvestri
    CEO/Comic Book Artist at Top Cow Productions, Inc.