Artbook Question

[Ivanneth]

First, I don't know if this question fits this section of the board, so feel free to move it to where it belongs. I just have one question about the Artbooks that I can't firgue out.

On mangastyle.net, there are the translated liner notes by Takeuchi-san about how she did a picture & why she did it. Well, in almost every picture she says she uses "color ink" to color them. Does anyone know what this color ink is? [here is an example: mangastyle.net/artbooks/genga1a.htm]

The reason why I ask is because I am seriously considering making my own manga, & I want to lean more to the old fashion ways instead of doing everything digitally.

If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it! ^_^

[Sailor Astera]

Copic markers probably. www.copicmarker.com/

[Breeze]

it's some ink you use for drawing. I think it's something like the ink you use for your printer. I can't give you so many details, but I wanted to give you this link:

answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006052020808 , as you said you would like to draw your own manga ^^

[Sailor Astera]

Prismacolor markers are very nice as well but they are also quite expensive. I think if one is serious about being a mangaka, they should invest in the copics.

[Ivanneth]

Thank you guys so much! ^^

I've seen the Copic Markers in an Arts & Crafts store in my town & they're about $5 per maker, but they will definitely be a good investment!

Thanks again!

[otakuartistgirl]

i had one copic maker, but i lost it! i haven't tried prismacolor yet though... i want to be a mangaka too!

[Sailor Astera]

ivanneth, maybe just get a few of them at first to experiment and see how you like them before you invest in a while set.

[Ivanneth]

Ohh yeah, I could never go & buy a set any time soon. haha I graduate soon & I will be buying a nice tablet with some of the money, hopefully... lol I'm gonna' follow your advice, Astera! ^_^

And, Otakuartsitgirl, did you like the Copic? Good luck with everything!

[otakuartistgirl]

i never really got to use it that much, but they were very nice! i would recomend them, even if they are on the expensive side. thank you!