Comic Book Pencilling with Stephen Platt
From Thumbnails to Finished Pencils
Description
In this demonstration, Stephen Platt covers how to create a fully penciled page from beginning to end. He begins with exploration in the thumbnail stage and enlarges the chosen rough thumbnail using a photocopier and lightbox. During the course of the demo, Stephen shows how he indicates change in form, graduated shadows, texture and mass, all while maintaining a dramatic graphic expression. In addition, he discusses industry conventions as well as advice on portfolios and earning a living in professional comics.
Duration: 2h 10m
Format: HD 1280x960
Stephen Platt
Comic Book Illustrator
Stephen Platt is a renowned comic book and concept artist based in Los Angeles, celebrated for his dynamic and intricate visual style. He gained prominence in the 1990s with his impactful work on Marvel's Moon Knight, starting with issue #55, and further solidified his reputation through titles like Cable, Wolverine, and the best-selling Wolverine/Cable: Guts and Glory graphic novel. Stephen also ventured into creator-owned projects, most notably Soul Saga, published by Image Comics, which showcased his ability to blend science fiction with rich, detailed artwork.
Transitioning into the film industry, Stephen applied his artistic talents as a concept artist and art director on several high-profile films, including Iron Man, Iron Man 2, The Amazing Spider-Man, Oblivion, Morbius, Secret Invasion, Godzilla, Borderlands and Twisters. His contributions have bridged the gap between comic book artistry and cinematic storytelling, bringing a unique visual flair to both mediums.
