Someone who wants to become an inker may be able to obtain photocopies of penciled artwork from comic publishers, other inkers, or comic artists. They can develop inking skills using these tools, and eventually develop a portfolio.

What does an inker do in comic books?

The inker (sometimes credited as the finisher or embellisher) is one of the two line artists in traditional comic book production. The penciller creates a drawing, the inker outlines, interprets, finalizes, retraces this drawing by using a pencil, pen or a brush.

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