White Ink vs. Liquid Paper

Verric speaking here!

I had to bring liquid paper to uni the other week. It was then I realised that I hadn't used liquid paper in a while!

I stopped using liquid paper some time ago because I was very unhappy with the results. It dried too fast, was often too thick or would thicken as you worked with it, and would sometimes scan or photocopy with a shadow of the liquid paper against the background. Having to go and remove it digitally was a waste of my time. It is designed to delete text in a document and it does that perfectly.

I then switched to white pigment ink in my artwork. I didn't get the cons of liquid paper, but instead the solution is thinner and it can take a few applications to get it white enough. As it dries, I can't work on that piece and must set it aside, so I often leave that to the end and do all the pages in one go, leaving them drying on every nearby flat surface. I can use a brush with it, which can allow for some very precice application. Apparently I can use it in a pen or airbrush as well, but I haven't tried that out yet!

I used white ink in my newest work on dA in highlighting the tree and in the snowflakes. And of course, I also used it in correcting mistakes!

However, I've discovered a new use for liquid paper. When almost dry, I can brush it over black areas to give a light texture. However, I would prefer a brush and acrylic - it's easier to predict the outcome and doesn't dry so fast! :D

Brush + wash

Verric speaking here!



I tried inking with a brush for a quick effect with an ink wash overlay. I actually did it in two layers because I needed different paper for different sections. With the inking I needed smooth paper, but watercolour paper for the wash, which were then merged together on the computer. I wanted it to look like a traveler was passing through and had made this quick sketch to record memories of this place, so I tried to work as fast as possible. I added texture by using the watercolour paper and by splattering ink around. I had a lot of issues because this was the first time trying out brush inking, and I hope to get more opportunities for practice in the future.

You will see this image in Chapter 2, hopefully coming out soon!