Learn the secrets of simulating vintage artwork in this three-part series. These articles are a must-read for digital artists, illustrators, comic book creators, and print designers looking to bring retro touches to their work.
In part one of this series, we’ll discuss the early history of print and the importance of understanding line work.
Once you've read Part One, be sure you don't miss Part Two and Part Three of the series. We'll cover color and printing methods as well as how to add authentic texture to your work.
How Vintage Comics Were Made
Nostalgia is a powerful force. It’s more than a little ironic to employ a nearly all-powerful 21st century digital imaging tool such as Photoshop to recreate flawed or damaged old media.
Ignoring our motivation for doing so, for the moment, the technical “how to” will benefit from a familiarity with the old tools and processes. If we understand how vintage comics were made, then we’ll have a simple time recreating them.
Side-by-side comparisons are helpful. Here, the rooster is new and the mouse is vintage.
Comments
Amit Naamani
Great content.
October 29, 2020
Victor Manuel Martínez Beltrán
You rule guys!
October 18, 2020
Nico Cintra
Nice! Thanks for this article, very good.
October 15, 2020
Jen
Wonderful primer — so great to see the old techniques work digitally and I’m inspired to open Procreate again.
October 14, 2020
Jeannie
Yes. More. Please.
October 14, 2020
Dameon
Wowzers! This was jam pack with some gems! More of this please!
October 12, 2020
SuzyM
Love this! thank you!! Standing by for next bombs of gold….
October 09, 2020
Hanna
I’m excited to learn more! Thank you for this useful article.
October 08, 2020
Tony DiCosta
Rock solid info from a very gifted teacher. Looking forward to the next episode.
October 07, 2020
Venessa
I love this. Thank you for putting this out there. I can’t wait to see the next parts.
October 07, 2020
GD
That was great, inspired to get started now. Looking forward to the next ones
October 07, 2020
Jason Crawford
This is a fantastic tutorial. Agree – can’t wait for the next x2 tutorials.
Thanks again for doing this – just love this style!!!!
October 07, 2020
Josh
I love this! I can’t wait to learn more!
October 07, 2020
KD
Great article. Can you let us know where the illustrations entitled Lesson – 15 and Lesson – 16 come from?
October 07, 2020
Luis
Greattttttt tutorial…!!!! Already looking forward to vol. 2 and 3!!!
Thanks guys!!!
October 06, 2020
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