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Max Dunbar

Marvel and DC Comics artist shows how to a draw a character with pencil, pens and markers

Images show steps from a drawing tutorial on how to draw a fantasy character with pencils, pens and markers.

Materials

PENCILS & PENS
Mechanical pencil: 0.5mm HB
Copic Multiliner pens: 0.03, 0.05, 0.1, 0.3 and SP 0.03
Copic Sketch Markers Neutral Grey: N0, N1, N2, N3 and N4
PAPER
Printer paper: 8.5x 11-inch 20lb
Strathmore Bristol Board: Series 300 Smooth 9x12-inch 100lb
TOOLS
French curve, circular template, 6-inch ruler

Creating your own characters is one of the most gratifying things you can do as an artist. It’s a great way to solidify the various thoughts and concepts that can be churning around in your mind when dreaming up some exciting new creation.

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