Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Supplying or covering with ink.
- adjective a somewhat elastic roller, used to spread ink over forms of type, copperplates, etc.
- adjective a trough or table from which the inking roller receives its ink.
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- verb Present participle of
ink .
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Examples
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This 8 1/2 "x 4 3/4" inking is part of a new WACKY RACES related project.
Archive 2009-03-01 Patrick Owsley 2009
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Is the inker the same as the penciller? the inking is weaker than the pencils to me.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Prospective Colorist #1: Emily 2009
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I found that a cross Painter-Photoshop workflow works well, where most of my hand inking is done in Painter, especially with the scratch tool.
The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics » Comics Worth Reading 2009
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I could even recognize where some stylistic differences arose -- in inking, layout, poses.
Archive 2008-05-01 2008
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I could blame Franco Urru, but it's possible he delivered good pencils that were ruined in inking).
The hole in the hole in the sky. nightwitch 2008
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My favorite thing about Shortcomings, other than Tomine’s absolutely stunning artwork and panel layouts (his inking is insane!) is the realistic feeling of this story.
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I recall inking credits for M.Hands The M is for Many, and I think there was a Manny Hands as well.
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #157 | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources 2008
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I recall inking credits for M.Hands The M is for Many, and I think there was a Manny Hands as well.
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #157 | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources 2008
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So, I think the inking is the more technical aspect and the penciling is the more creative aspect.
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It's just not even close to the best Kirby inking, which is what the challenge was about.
Kirby Inking Challengers! | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources 2007
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