He uses Tombow pencils for the initial drawing and then adds the final touches using PhotoshopCS5. Amos prefers to use Tombow pencils for the initial drawing because he likes the “real pencil” look. The detail of an animators sketch is very important and pencil smears can be a nightmare, so the smooth lines of Tombow pencils are perfect for creating the initial sketch of an animation.

Michael is an experienced and talented animator and his work is amazing, so whether you are an experienced animator or just breaking into the animation scene our Drawing Pencils are great additions to your creative suite.

Visit Michael’s blog to see more of his process and his work!

A sketchbook is a valuable thing to an artist and the art on the pages of a sketchbook is even more important. That being said, it is an artist’s worst nightmare when the ink of the pen they are using bleeds through the pages. Cynthia, an avid journaling artist, has found the solution–Tombow Ultra Roll Pens.

Cynthia is a fan of Tombow’s pens and uses them for her quick ink sketches. The wet, permanent line of the pen dries quickly leaving a crisp look with minimal bleed through to the next page which is ideal for sketchbooks and portfolios alike.  So the next time you get inspired to sketch, reach for a Tombow pen.

Check out Cynthia’s blog for more of her reviews and critiques!

Irina is a big fan of our Dual Brush Pens, which she frequently uses to do everything from sketching in her notebook to creating priceless pieces of art. Visit Irina’s website to see her editorial, personal and sketch work.

We want to make life a little easier for our artist friends, so we created the Tombow Dual Brush Portrait Set. The set, which comes in a 6- and a 10-pack, features various flesh tones, plus a blender pen, that can be blended to give your portrait a lifelike affect.

The featured portrait was created by illustrator Jim Nichols for the Portrait Set packaging.