Webtoon artist who creates their comics traditionally? (using paper)

[mg78]

i keep use pen on paper, and then ink (with dip pen)

Team 541 | Tapas

GRUNK | Tapas

tones and colors are digital because they cost a lot in real life while in digital they are free XD

[mybe1oved]

I was iffy about this at first, but I do it even though I'm not good at some things. It's still a work in progress and takes me awhile to upload each page I finished--like a week since I do have a earn-money job.

A Call to Bear Arms | Tapas

[DokiDokiTsuna]

I do all coloring, lettering, and formatting digitally, but the sketch and linework of the actual panels is always done on physical paper. After all my years, that's the one thing about my artistic life that hasn't changed: I'm still stealing printer paper from school to draw comics. XD

It would be way more convenient to do everything digitally, but I don't think I'll ever feel comfortable enough with my pen mouse for that, and so far I have no interest in getting a pro-grade tablet. My paper drawings always have that special "flair" that comes from years of working with my hands. I literally feel like I know what I'm doing, and if I did get a tablet...I think I'd miss that.

[krislalev]

Absolutely the same here. Im really glad to see a fellow traditional artist. There's something magical about creating it with your own hands, you know? I also think that society becomes more dependent on technology lately and that is also a reason for me not to want to switch to a tablet. Although if I go pro one day I may need to speed things up and want or not tablet is a business choice.

[LortiaMJB]

Traditionally sketched and inked, lettering and panelling done digitally. Inking digitally never really took me in, turn into too much of a perfectionist if I do.

Sage's Sunset | Tapas

[lil-sea-salt]

I have a watercolor comic on Webtoonz. It's not a huge part of the website, but it's there.

[danitasibert]

i use fully traditional medium paper, marcon liners and just a black marker. Maximum Chaos its on here and webtoons.

Maximum Chaos | Tapas

[Nugtown]

Similarly I also do my sketches and ink on paper, then tone and letter digitally. Initially I didn't do that, but moved to drawing on paper because that was what was most comfortable for me, and I am much faster drawing on paper right in front of me.

I scan and reuse real tone, because I don't have money or time to do the step by hand. I really like the texture of real tone as opposed to digitone that can sometimes appear too uniform and a little hard on the eyes.
I'm happy there are artists out there who choose traditional media.

[MST3KFan]

I pencil and ink all my comic pages, but then scan and color them on computer. Though for some reason when I shrink the pages down for here, the don't look like they're hand drawn so much anymore.

POW! Right in the Nostalgia | Tapas

[chickknightgreenleaf]

I still use paper and dip pen

[skyfarron]

i do! i use a red sharpie and a cheap blank workbook for my main comic GTR: HellBound! | (Webtoons Mirror), and for Gravekeepers, i use sketch paper and pencil, though the first few pages are digital.

i like the depth the ink gives to the red tones.

and i like the antiquated feel of the pencil.

[aFistFull]

I do it the old fashion way... which I suppose is the new fashion... anyway-

Draw on paper, scan onto computer and then do the rest in Manga Studio. I've never done it any different, mainly because I can't really draw free hand on a tablet. Plus, I like using my pencils.

[kanadechiii]

Wow! I'm quite surprised (and relieved) that there are many of you who still use traditional mediums (in part or in whole) to create comics. Also, thanks to you guys I now have a comprehensive reading list of "hand-made" comics that I can read during my spare time

As for me, going traditional is still the best workflow I can think of. I have a regular tablet (an old Wacom Bamboo I got back in 2008). I can color and paint with it without any problems, but for some reason my construction sketches are not as accurate as when I do them on paper, which isn't ideal. Maybe this is because of the "disconnect" between your hands doing the work, and your actual work (the drawing). As I have jokingly said to one of my friends before, a regular tablet is nothing more than a glorified mouse pointer XD

I guess getting myself a display tablet (i.e. Cintiq, Huion, ipad Pro) solves that problem, but those things are pricey, might as well settle with traditional tools. There's also the added benefit of traditional works feeling more "traditional", like it evokes a certain kind of appeal that's hard to explain. If you have watched Studio Ghibli films or any old-school animations, you'll notice that appeal for sure!

Thanks for the suggestions guys! As always, I'm still looking out for more webtoons that are mostly hand-drawn.

[chickknightgreenleaf]

for me, the tablet is only for aiding in the photoshop part. drawing with it feel like I draw with my left hand

[punkarsenic]

takes a deep breath praaaaaaaaague raaaaaaaaaaace

http://www.praguerace.com/comic/start

i havent kept up with this comic in FOREVER bc im a MESS but its all traditionally done and its GORGEOUS. ITS REALLY GOOD.

[monotone_ink]

There are a very large number of webomics that use traditional means for their art - however, the trend on Webtoons leans more towards digital art.

Digital methods, from a functional stand-point, are more suitable for quickly churning out material, with the application of colours being as easy as adjusting the colour wheel and a few strokes of the brush.
I imagine this would be crucial for the artists up at the top - they have deadlines to get to.

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Also, the comic I work on (Project SHaDe) is largely created with traditional methods - have a look if you're curious.

[sushy00]

I make most of my comics the traditional way. I do color it digitally.

[andrew17]

Ink on paper here too. Digital wizardry only gets involved when it comes to colouring-in time, and even then I prefer to restrict myself to flat colours.

Smith | Tapas

[Mullana]

There‘s this one with really beautiful watercolor drawings:

The Sixth Dalai Lama | Tapas

I draw most of my comics traditionally, too.

Interactive Irma :: Irma/1/6 Magic! | Tapas

I‘m still not sure if I should make my next series (which will be in scroll-down webtoon format) digitally or traditionally. Drawing traditionally is much faster for me and I like the results better and it‘s better for my hands, but being able to draw literally everywhere with nothing but a tablet has its perks, too. And maybe I‘ll get used to it and my digital style get‘s more routined. Here‘s what it looks like at the moment. I tried to make it watercolorish.

[sleepy_puppy97]

I intend to make a fully traditional comic on here at some point! Nothing but ballpoint pens, printer paper, and colored pencils. The only thing I'm worried about it whether my scanner will pick up the colors well enough...