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Joshua Bullock
Several folks have asked what tools I use so wanted to put it in an easy-to-find spot so I could just reference this list. ;)
For penciling I got turned on to 2mm, drafting lead holders and I use either HB or 2B leads. I have a couple mechanical pencils but the lead holders are what I tend to use. If you're going to use a lead holder, be sure to snag a good sharpener. I've also recently started using a .5mm Kuru Toga mechanical pencil for times when I don't want line fluctuations.
When inking I use Rapidograph Technical pens for finishes on bristol board and Pigma Micron pens for doodles and wireframes.
For sketches I've been using a Dot Grid Journal from Behance as well as a couple different sized Moleskine notebooks, usually smaller so they travel easily.
4 months ago
Splendid Joshua!
4 months ago
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Nick Slater
DAMMMMMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN....
4 months ago
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Neil Tasker
beautiful work!
4 months ago
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Tony D'Amico
Dang, that is simply amazing work and thanks for sharing your tools!
4 months ago
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Mike Bruner
YES IT IS YOUR MAGIC WAND!
4 months ago
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kirk visola
Sick man. I love this.
4 months ago
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Claire Coullon
Fantastic, thanks for listing those (and the links). Oh and nice shot too ;)
4 months ago
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Greg Eckler
HAHA Love it! :)
4 months ago
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Faheema Patel
haha I love how you made it looks so fancy!
4 months ago
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Erin Potter
woot! woot! all hail the lead holder!
4 months ago
nice!
4 months ago
Dig it.
4 months ago
LOVE THIS!!! whenever i look at it though i see an "S" before the magic... still awesome looking!
4 months ago
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Kurt Madsen
SMagic!
4 months ago
Awsome!
4 months ago
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Gert van Duinen
I created a special bucket Tools & Gear mate. Always great to see what the peers are using. Out of curiosity I was just wondering why you don't use the mechanical pencils...?
4 months ago
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The Prince Ink Co.
Mannnnn I don't think the tools have anything to do with how amazing your work is. You kill it everytime!
4 months ago
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Joshua Bullock
LOL, I totally see that "S" now. I need to start proofing my doodles shrunk down a bit - Dribbble thumbnails are great at bringing out that sorta thing.
@Gert - That's a good question, considering how much I enjoy inking with technical pens. I think I enjoy the ability to vary some line weights where I need it, helps with shading, etc. I saw video with the late Doyald Young and he used a lead holder; sort of reinforced my use of them. I also used lead holders for years when working on comic stuffs so had them readily available. ;)
4 months ago
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Joshua Bullock
@Prince Ink - Totally appreciate it; in the end, they're all just tools. ;)
It's actually a bit of irony that people refer to our work as "the magic that just happens somehow," when there's actually either hours of scrutiny or years of experience that goes into our creations. Plus I've been reading Harry Potter books with our kid and I dig the idea wands are made of different materials and the whole "wand chooses the wizard," concept.
4 months ago
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Kurt Madsen
@Joshua: I really like the idea that the medium and method choose the artist moreso than he/she chooses them. It filters down an individual's physical location, availability of resources, points of influence, and a myriad of other ideas into one simple idea.
That's going into my quotebook. Thanks!
4 months ago
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Nick Slater
Joshua you need to teach me how to make amazing typography!
4 months ago
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Joshua Bullock
@Nick - LOL! I have no idea what you're talking about... You're releasing actual typefaces and my silly stuff is so organic I've got extra S's cropping up in areas of my doodles! I told you 'S' is a shifty character.
I'll be signing up for lessons from you, tyvm!
4 months ago
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Nick Slater
@Joshua: Oh come on man! My typefaces are ok... I just make something on the screen and hope to dear god that it comes out alright lol. Organic is where it is at... I always value sketches or hand drawn letters! They carry the characteristics of the designers skills! Your vintage type is amazing and so detail! Maybe we can both learn form one another! Keep it up man! Can't wait to see what you make next!
4 months ago
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Ged Palmer
Good hustle amigo!
4 months ago