Hellboy Flats

Dropped in some flats today. Not thrilled thus far. The plan was to use flat colors so it would mimic Mignola's stuff a bit in tone but just doesn't feel right. A few days away from it should allow me to come back to it fresh and we'll see then.

Stuff from an Inking Demo / Hellboy.

Last week I was doing an inking demo for my class and gave them the choice of Catwoman or Hellboy. The vote was 9 to 1.



I also put together an inking practice sheet for them comprised of pencil samples from some amazingly talented guys and, well, I just couldn't resist taking a stab at it myself. My god it was fun. Almost has me tempted to build an inking career, but the storytelling issues are what I love figuring out so maybe not. Still... fun!

Finished... no... really.

Finished?

I just don't know any more but am leaning towards yes. (?) Hope this ongoing breakdown, of sorts, has been fun and or helpful.

*** sigh ***

Or this:

Picking away at colors.

Some screen layer highlights, darken layer shades, saturation adjustments and a lighten layer to give some greenish highlights to his shirt as well as some just general details added into the regular color layer.