My Process

I thought I'd let you in on my process.  I'm sure there are some of you out there who are curious what I do and what I use when I work on my illustrations.  So, here in the first photo is the tools I use.  2H Pencil, Rapidograph, ruler, eraser, Copic and paper (not pictured).

Next, I start sketching on my sketchbook.  Me just doodling around and figuring out what I like.  What works, what doesn't work.  My 'planning stage.'

When I'm confident and happy with what I came up with through sketches, I start laying out the panel.  Most professional artists use blue line paper, sadly, I still measure my panels manually without any blue line borders.

Next, I start laying out the basic structure of the panel I worked out with loose lines and slowly flesh them out.

Last, once the pencils are done, I go over it, make sure I like my lines, then go over it with the Rapidograph pens and then the rest gets the Copic makeover.  If there are any sketch lines left, I just give it the once over with the eraser.  Don't forget to sign your work so that everyone knows you did it!  

So, there you go!  I think I go through the whole drawing process like any other artist.  Every artist's habits vary depending on their work pace.  Overall though, I think we all draw alike behind the scenes.  If you've got any questions, feel free to ask!  Or just leave a comment and it would be appreciated!  Thanks for sticking around!