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Hier is a recent drawing by me, of my interpretation of Donald's Cousin Fethry. I see him as something between Hubbard and Barks, with a little Klein style for spice! I had never drawn him before.
http://imageshack.us/a/img689/5937/fethry2.jpg

Quote from user: SimIt's Fantastic!!!
I think it's better than others your drawings... ;)
Thanks! I also think it is one of my better drawings. I don't like the way that character is drawn by his artists. That is the way I would like to see him (with the spirit of Hubbard, but the line work of Barks.

I agree, Robb_K.
I think this is probably the best character you have done so far. Spot on, in my eyes!

Today I took this picture outside the sentral railway station in Trondheim, Norway. It's part of an art exhibition by the Norwegian street artists DOLK and P?BEL.

Of course you know I think it's awseome ;) :P

Your work is always so lively, Robb. Very nice!

Nice work. I see that your inking has stiffend many of the figures (but not nearly as much as mine or Don Rosa's would have). I really like the looks of that story, and can tell what's going on without the text (which is a tribute to Frank's writing and your drawing and staging). That staging is very impressive, considering the few comic pages you have drawn. You have really come a long way in short time.
I really cannot see why Frank's story would not have been bought. It looks to me like a VERY GOOD story, I would love to read. Of course, I have read all the pages you have posted on McDrake.NL, and I know how the ending will be. But, I can't wait to see all the remaining pages.
Despite not being a Christian, I lOVE Disney (Barkslike) Christmas stories. I hope to sell one to Sanoma sooner than later. Perhaps I can get Frank to write one with me. I would have fun, at least drawing the storyboards (although, I hope to be drawing my own final pencils in a year or two).

Quote from user: McDuck MenuYes, inking is still one of my weak spots. Fact is I never really knew how other artists did it..
So I just tried it with some pens and brushes, the closest I got to anything is with the Esterbrook #356.
I can't seem to get a fluid line out of it most of the time.
I'm still hoping there's some secret technique to it ;)
There IS a secret. It is called many, many, many, many ,many ,many hours of practise! For the longer lines, one CANNOT depend on connecting shorter strokes. It always makes the figure look made of metal. The only way is to practise inking long, sweeping curves, until ones arm and fingers are used to making such moves while feeling full control of what pressure is desired, AND that one can place the sweeping line EXACTLY where one wants it to be. That takes years, but is necessary. In your practise be bold. You can save being careful for your paid versions. If you are bold in practise enough times, that move with your arm and hand (and fingers) will become easy and confident for you, and you will have good control and a fluid line even on long, sweeping lines.

Yes, Barks' pen is a good one. It is just the right hardness/stiffness. It's really hard to develop the exact touch needed. I have a tendency to bear down too hard, which causes the line to come out too thick in places, and too uneven when I try to lighten up. That also cause me to lift up too much, and then I get "bleeding" (and need to use white-out). Inking is a totally different skill, and takes many years to develop. I wish I could have the time to develop mine. but, alas, I am already 62 years old, and haven't even yet been accepted for final penciling. Zo.... goed geluk!

How come you are awake so late at night? Ben jij met vacantie?