Step 4: Inking

Well, now it's time to put down the final linework. I recommend that this "inking" process be done on the computer and not on paper, since errors will be easier to correct and noise will not be a factor if it is done this way.

The Basics: The style-specific tutorials below assume a general knowledge about the tools palette. I have prepared a page that covers the basics, including the Tools window, the Options window, the Brush window, and the Color Picker.

There are a number of ways that the inking can be done: