Tools of the Trade: What do you use?
 

I'm not exactly sure whether or not this type of thread already exist, but if it does, just go ahead and delete it. ^^

As an aspiring mangaka, I want to make sure that I have the right tools for the job. I usually use my comp for coloring and soon, toning my pages. I don't own a fancy tablet that has a dragon flying out of it, no just a crappy scroll ball mouse.

I ordered some more stuff to get the job done, sort of speak: B4 paper, maru pen tips, pen holder, ink.

If you paint traditionally, snap photos, design stuff on comp, or do illustrations, tell us what are your usual tools.

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So do you draw by hand in black and white, scan, and then color on your computer?

Yeah. I tried to do illustrations on computer, but that is impossible with the mouse I have. I do a rough sketch, sometimes several before deciding the final design. I ink it and clean up the pencil marks. After that, scan it and do layers for coloring.