Choosing drawing tools
In this section, we will explore different tools we can use for the final inking stage. It can be a pencil, a pastel, or a brush. We are going to look at what visual impression each tool has with examples.
The most popular and traditional drawing tool for manga is the G-pen. It is the all-time winner for its smooth lines and the ability to control thickness depending on how much pressure we put on. But is it really the pen for everyone? Does your art really need smooth G-pen lines?
Choosing pens
If we look at the Pen tool category in Clip Studio Paint, there are many good ones already lined up by default. We are going to look at how to choose the right pen for us. First, let's have a look at art drawn using the G-pen in the following screenshot:
Figure 20.1 – Screenshot of a G-pen drawing
This is a look that we see in a lot of manga, a simpler drawing with a big contrast of black and white. But in some places, such...