PEN AND INK!
Ok, you can use a computer to make really smooth looking colorful cartoons or you can learn the old school way. The above cartoon was done very old school.
1) First I made a quick sketch of these love birds in pencil.
2) Then I inked it (I use Higgins Black Magic Waterproof Ink, No. 44011 (#4465) )
3) Ink with a Hunts "Mapping" nib set. I credit this set with having the most flexible nibs.
4) After all the ink is dry to the paper (may take a few moments) I run a soft white or a "Kneadable" eraser over the work.
5) Scan it, and put it on the blog.
6) As a finisher you can take the jpeg you saved into a cartooning program or into Word and put text next to it. It will be ready to add to your arsenal of cartoons to submit for publication. (The Ultimate Goal)
ADVANTAGES
The advantage of the traditional methods is that you can see the artist's hand and you can do it anywhere. You can use any kind of cheap pens like Sharpie markers or Uniball. These materials are easy to carry anywhere. But if you only use a computer to draw, you are stuck lugging that around everywhere. If you use a waterproof ink then you can go over it later with light watercolor and your stuff will be a smashing hit!
Good luck and keep drawing!
TJ Walkup
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