In this first DVD of a series on comic book illustration techniques, David Finch takes you step-by-step through the processes he uses to create the highly detailed pencils of a comic book page. This lecture will lead you from the very basics of tube forms and page layouts to the finishing techniques of rendering and texturing an image.

You'll also learn about the physical tools used by the artist to create various effects and backgrounds. This DVD also gives you a first-hand look at the evolutionary process an artist undertakes in the conception and development of a new character, including the artist's thoughts and decision making, and how mistakes and design problems can be resolved when they arise.

Topics Covered: Constructive Drawing: Loose Sketch to Highly Detailed Image Using a Range of Textures and Rendering Techniques Creative Thought Process Working Through Mistakes and Problems

01. Intro 02. Roughing in the Image 03. The Girl 04. The Horse 05. Refining and Detailing 06. Background