Drawing Comics on an iPad

As some of you know, I used to be a comic artist. I had already decided in the mid-90s to draw comics, but my path led me to study computer science and from there into game development, where I worked for many years also as a graphic artist. Since I love comics, I later drew comics independently, which I owe especially to the former Marvel editor Jim Salicrup, for whose new company Papercutz I was able to draw stories for Tales from the Crypt. These days I work as a game developer and write comics on the side, which appear in Germany as graphic novels at SPLITTER-Verlag (MAYA and DARK ZERO). Since I still have the urge to tell stories with drawings myself, a few months ago I started using the remaining time of the day, which I normally spend with my wife on the couch in front of the TV, to try out whether you can draw comics on the iPad from the couch. Here are a few of the pages that were created. The last double page is not finally finished with grayscales and thus incomplete. One page per evening. It works... but it's not really relaxing ;)

Chris Perfect Pencil Brush for Clip Studio Paint – Free Download!

As a comic artist, I’ve been experimenting with creating the perfect pencil brush for Clip Studio Paint. I needed something versatile for sketching character designs, laying out comic pages, and even working on light and shadow greyscales—all directly on my iPad.

After a full day of trial and error, I finally developed a brush that works like a dream. It’s now my go-to tool for everything:

• Thumbnailing layouts
• Drawing detailed page designs
• Adding shading and greyscale tones

While I’ve tried other apps like Procreate on the iPad, Clip Studio Paint remains my top choice for digital drawing—whether I’m working on my iPad or my Wacom Cintiq. There’s just something about the flow and feel of Clip Studio tools that makes it unbeatable for penciling.

Do you want my new brush? It is easy to get... just help me spread the word about my comics MAYA and DARK ZERO (available in Germany as we speak) and then DOWNLOAD the brush HERE! ;)
Or just click on the sketch image below to start the download. On how to use and install a brush in Clip Studio Paint check there help pages.

Have fun and do not forget to share your works.

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🎨 New Beginnings in Digital Sketching! 🎨

I've decided to take most of my practice sketches digital from now on! 🖥️✨ While digital drawing (especially in comics) has its downsides—like not being able to sell original comic pages—there are so many benefits to explore. One of them? Sharing my work with you in a whole new way! 🌟

I’m planning to post most of my sketching videos on TikTok 🎥—showcasing my process and creative journey. Most of this sketches exclusively! So, if you’re a fan of comics, sketching, digital painting, or tools like Clip Studio, Photoshop, or Procreate, be sure to follow me here:
👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisnoeth

With enough followers, I'll regularly upload new videos to inspire and connect with you all. 🚀 Let’s create together!

And don’t forget to check out my comic series MAYA and DARK ZERO, published by the amazing Splitter Verlag in GERMANY! 💥📚

Thank you for your support—it means the world! ❤️

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More info about my upcoming comic pitch...

In my spare time (of which I unfortunately have far too little as an indie game developer), I work on my own comics, mainly as a writer. My two series, MAYA and DARK ZERO, are currently published by Splitter Verlag and are available in every good comic shop, on Amazon, or directly through Splitter.

Recently, I began working on a new comic series and have been searching for a style that allows me to work on the comic pages conveniently—on my iPad with Clip Studio Paint—while relaxing on the couch with my wife in the evenings. In the video, you can see the style I’m using for this comic: rough blue-line sketches directly followed by inking.

My aim is to achieve a somewhat sketchier, rougher look, as sketches often have a more appealing, dynamic feel than fully refined drawings that focus heavily on details. Ultimately, a comic is primarily about the story! Popular series like Something Is Killing the Children and The Walking Dead show how effective this approach can be.

So here’s LUNA, the main character of my new story, which I’ll be pitching to a publisher in 2025. While I’m keeping the plot under wraps for now, I can share that it’s a sci-fi horror story set in a Bavarian village in Germany.

For more updates and sneak peeks at my projects, feel free to join my Discord channel, where I often share “secret” previews, or follow me on Instagram and other platforms. And lastly, don’t forget to check out my Splitter comics, and please like and subscribe to the YouTube channel. ;)