Comic / Manga Materials
Now you will notice a theme, here. I don’t buy the most expensive art supplies that exist. I buy what’s accessibly, and works for my project. It’s more important that I enjoy the project and I’m not afraid to use my supplies. If you don’t need $300 set of supplies, then don’t. Get the least expensive but functional supplies that you need. Then you won’t feel bad about using your supplies to practice, and to toss out pieces that don’t work. Have fun and enjoy!
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Papers
Backmore Mixed Media 110lb, 180 g 60 sheets. Amazon Link
Watercolor (yes), Gouache (yes), Alcohol Markers (No)
Bianyo Bleedproof Marker Paper Pad 50 Sheets 70 GSM Amazon Link
Watercolor (–), Gouache (—), Alcohol Markers (yes)
BOXUN Premium 50 Sheets, 90gsm, Sketch Marker Paper Pad Amazon Link
Watercolor (–), Gouache (—), Alcohol Markers (no)
Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Paper Pad, Smooth Amazon Link
Watercolor (yes), Gouache (yes), Alcohol Markers (—)
U.S. Art Supply 9″ x 12″ 60lb 100gsm 24 sheets, Premium Manga-Marker Paper Pad Amazon Link
Watercolor (–), Gouache (—), Alcohol Markers (no)
Artist Loft Watercolor Pad, 90 LB, 185 gsm, 25 sheets Amazon Link
Watercolor (yes), Gouache (yes), Alcohol Markers (yes)
Artisto Watercolor Pad 30 Sheets, 140lb, 300gsm Amazon Link
Watercolor (yes), Gouache (yes), Alcohol Markers (no)
Laser Printer Paper
Watercolor (no), Gouache (yes), Alcohol Markers (yes)
Calligraphy Pens
Zig Memory System Calligraphy Dual Tip Marker
Amazon Link
Chinese Japanese Calligraphy Brush Pen
Amazon Link
Kuretake EXTRA FINE Brush Pen, Professional quality, For Lettering, Calligraphy, Illustration
Amazon Link I have this style of pen in a variety of sizes. Ex: No.55 Try them out figure out what sizes work for your style and project.
Tombow 62038 Fudenosuke Brush Pen, Soft and Hard Tip
Amazon Link
Professional Manga Gothic Pen Dip Pen Calligraphy Drawing Pen Kit, 7 Pen Holders Handles
Purchased for the pen holders, I’m very picky about my nibs. Amazon Link
Calligraphy Inks
Dr. Ph. Martin’s Iridescent Calligraphy Color (8R) Ink Bottle, 1.0 oz, Iridescent Violet, 1 Bottle Amazon Link Jerry’s Ink category. Dr Martins Inks I have “Bombay India Ink Glass Bottle Set 1” for non iridescent inks.
Dr. Ph. Martin’s Calligraphy Color (1R) Ink Bottle, Iridescent Silver Amazon Link I have multiple colors in this brand. Take a look at all the colors they offer and choose what works for your style and project. Jerry’s Ink category. Dr Martins Inks
Winsor & Newton Calligraphy Ink, 30ml (1-oz) Bottle, Violet
Amazon Link I have multiple colors in this brand. Take a look at all the colors they offer and choose what works for your style and project. Jerry’s Ink category. Windsor & Newton Inks
Fine Liners
Micro Fineliner Drawing Art Pens: 12 Black Fine Amazon Link
Micro Fineliner Drawing Art Pens: 12 Black Fine Amazon Link
YISAN Hand Lettering Pens Amazon Link
Markers
Ohuhu Markers for Adult Coloring Books: 100 Colors Coloring Markers Dual Tips Fine & Brush Pens Amazon Link
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers Brush Tip Grey-tone Amazon Link
Tombow 56171 Dual Brush Pen Art Markers, Grayscale, 10-Pack. Blendable, Brush and Fine Tip Markers Amazon Link
Bianyo Skin Tone Alcohol Markers, Set of 12, Dual Tip Bullet & Chisel Art Marker Set Amazon Link
Shuttle Art 15 Colors Grey Tones Dual Tip Art Marker Amazon Link
Alcohol Markers,168 Colors Art Markers with App for Coloring, Dual Tip Markers Amazon Link
Art-n-Fly Alcohol Colorless Blender Marker (Pack of 3) Amazon Link
Paints
Gouache paints! Jerry’s tends to have the best selection and prices.
Watercolor paints! Also check out Jerry’s.
Marker Storage
Went with these so I can turn them on their side. They were a little odd to put together but work really well. I’ll be hot glueing the cross sections in place, as the little nib bits on some of my markers get caught on the parts and pull the shelving apart. Amazon Link
Books!
How to Webcomic It’s a good book. I enjoyed reading it, and the information is good.
Learn World Calligraphy: Discover African, Arabic, Chinese, Ethiopic, Greek, Hebrew, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Thai, Tibetan Calligraphy, and Beyond — for making creative calligraphy in the comic, without being able to write in those languages.
Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) — To learn real historical calligraphy.
