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“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 Weems 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/Penciller
Top Cow Productions, Inc.
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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.
2 1/2 hours of lecture.
Product Code: JWE01
Tools: Quills, Ink,
Brushes, Pens and Stencils
Getting Started and Inking Workflow
Influences and Personal Insight
Maintaining the Artist's Vision
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01. Introduction
02. Practice Page and Tools
03. Getting Started
04. The Technical Side
05. Influences
06. The Nitty Gritty
07. When to go Soft
08. Stencil Time
09. Filling the Black Shapes
10. Almost Done
11. Brass Tacks
Click here to
view a sample clip from this DVD. Note that while this
clip is compressed for the web the actual movie
is high quality video. View the
thumbnails to the right to see higher resolution stills.
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.
Comic Book Pencilling with David Finch
Comic Book Coloring with Steve Firchow
Comic Book Layout and Pencilling with Alvin Lee
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