By BRUCE LEWIS
What I generally use is markers. I have a very extensive array of Prismacolor
markers (If they read that...it might count as a plug ... hundreds of free
sets will follow.) But seriously folks, a lot of how your color adds to your
cartoon's finished look is the stock (paper) your original is drawn on.
Depending on what you want your end result to look like...contemporary, soft,
bright, etc. I use a smooth glossy stock for my more contemporary cartoons,
it gives the finished result that "hey this might look good" look. For more
of the soft "cutsie" cartoons, I use a watercolor stock. One little trick is
to go back after you apply all your basic colors and add a real light cool
grey, about 20% to your cartoon. Just use it to accentuate the colors you've
already laid down. Don't go crazy...a little dab will do ya.
