Comic Book Inking with Joe Weems

In this second DVD 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 instructional DVD 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 DVD 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.

• Tools: Quills, Ink, Brushes, Pens and Stencils
  
• Getting Started and Inking Workflow
  
• Influences and Personal Insight
  
• Maintaining the Artist's Vision

1. Introduction
2. Practice Page and Tools
3. Getting Started
4. The Technical Side
5. Influences
6. The Nitty Gritty
7. When to go Soft
8. Stencil Time
9. Filling the Black Shapes
10. Almost Done
11. Brass Tacks

• Product Code: JWE01
• ISBN: 1-59762-885-9
• UPC: 805366016791
• Duration: 150 minutes
• Formats: DVD-VIDEO

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Joe Weems

Comic book Illustrator

Joe Weems began his professional career straight out of high school working for independent publisher Eros. His work on Vengeance of Vampirella lead to inking penciller Kirk Van Wormer on Chains of Chaos and The Rook, and then eventually some fill-in work at Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. Catching the eye of Top Cow Studios in 1996, Joe was paired with Anthony Winn for the new series Ripclaw. Over the next five years he would go on to ink such popular artists as Dave Finch, Brandon Petersen, Mike Turner, Joe Benitez and eventually Marc Silvestri. From 2000-2005 Joe broke out of comics and illustrated numerous skateboard decks and graphics for Darkstar Skateboards. During this time he also worked with publishers Dark Horse, Wildstorm, Crossgen, DC and Marvel Comics before returning to Top Cow and inking Silvestri (whom he continues to work with to this day). When not inking Joe can be found grinding another toon to 70 on Rexxar.