{"id":3925,"date":"2025-07-21T23:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T03:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jkiakas.com\/site\/?page_id=3925"},"modified":"2025-07-23T09:38:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:38:31","slug":"portfolio-inking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jkiakas.com\/site\/portfolio-inking\/","title":{"rendered":"PORTFOLIO: INKING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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INKING<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

digital linework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bold Lines<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inks done using an adjusted Mercury brush in Procreate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AUGUSTINE<\/s><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pencils by Tas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PAINT THE TOWN RED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pencils by Tas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This style can be seen above, used in the comic: AUGUSTINE<\/s> & PAINT THE TOWN RED and focuses on lots of line weight (thickness & tapering) and is typically best suited for comics and artwork with an emphasis on action!! It’s not the most effective at conveying minuscule details and subtlety.
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ESTIMATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUDGETS & TIME FRAMES<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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SHORT COMICS
(>50 pgs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

$60\/PAGE<\/strong>
3 months

$75\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
1 month<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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COMIC NOVELLAS
(51-150 pgs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$75\/PAGE<\/strong>
6 months

$100\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
3.5 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GRAPHIC NOVELS
(151-300 pgs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$75\/PAGE<\/strong>
9 months

$150\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
6 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SERIALS & LONG FORM
(300< PGS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$100\/PAGE<\/strong>
Timeline TBD

$200\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
Timeline TBD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MICRONS & FLATS<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inks done using an Halftone Hospital’s Micron brush in Procreate & a few texture brushes from the Gritty & Rough Packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This style uses a lot of contrast with thin linework & large areas of flat blacks. I try to go for a little more texture (tones\/hatching) in this style but it can be done with or without texture. This style works really well with little details. In this case it was used for some 18+ work with a pair of mad scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESTIMATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUDGETS & TIME FRAMES<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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SHORT COMICS
(>50 pgs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

$60\/PAGE<\/strong>
3 months

$75\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
1.5 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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COMIC NOVELLAS
(51-150 pgs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$75\/PAGE<\/strong>
6 months

$100\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
3.5 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GRAPHIC NOVELS
(151-300 pgs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$75\/PAGE<\/strong>
9 months

$150\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
6 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SERIALS & LONG FORM
(300< PGS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$100\/PAGE<\/strong>
Timeline TBD

$200\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
Timeline TBD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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soft texture<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

samples coming soon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ESTIMATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUDGETS & TIME FRAMES<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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SHORT COMICS
(>50 pgs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

$60\/PAGE<\/strong>
3 months

$75\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
1.5 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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COMIC NOVELLAS
(51-150 pgs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$75\/PAGE<\/strong>
6 months

$100\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
3.5 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GRAPHIC NOVELS
(151-300 pgs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$75\/PAGE<\/strong>
9 months

$150\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
6 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SERIALS & LONG FORM
(300< PGS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$100\/PAGE<\/strong>
Timeline TBD

$200\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
Timeline TBD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

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G-NIB<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inks done using an Halftone Hospital’s G-Nib Clean brush in Procreate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This style is extremely flexible and allows for a lot of extra detail since this same brush manages both those thick lines and the small thin lines in the detail work. Its honestly one of my favourites to use… its also extremely time-consuming. Its really easy to get lost in all the details. Best bet is to give me a small project with lots of time to work on it… aahhh the dream–<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESTIMATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUDGETS & TIME FRAMES<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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SHORT COMICS
(>50 pgs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

$75\/PAGE<\/strong>
5 months

$125\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
3 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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COMIC NOVELLAS
(51-150 pgs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$100\/PAGE<\/strong>
10 months

$150\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
7 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GRAPHIC NOVELS
(151-300 pgs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$150\/PAGE<\/strong>
18 months

$175\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
12 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SERIALS & LONG FORM
(300< PGS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$100\/PAGE<\/strong>
Timeline TBD

$200\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
Timeline TBD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

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traditional Inkwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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*NOTE: I only do traditional inking for short form and\/or illustrative work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

brush pen<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inks done with the pentel pocket brush pen & fine-line microns for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VVV TRILOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This style is very good for bold illustrations. I’ve got a lot less control with this medium which leads to a lot of character in an illustration and lots of bold black lines with interesting line weights. This style can also be paired with microns below for added texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESTIMATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUDGETS & TIME FRAMES<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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Small Illustrations
(4×6 \/\/ 5×7)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$200\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong>
6 months*

$500\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong>
Rush
3.5 months*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Large Illustrations
(8×11 \/\/ 11×14)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$500\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong>
9 months*

$1000\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong>
Rush
6 months*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SHORT COMICS
(>50 pgs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

$350\/PAGE<\/strong>
12 months*

$700\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
9 months*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

*timelines marked here are massive estimates and all depend on the level of detail in the pages and\/or illustration and the number of pages & illustrations required.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

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MICRONS<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This style is most similar to my digital ‘microns & flats’ style above but with traditional ink mediums I tend to have a lot more control and contrast this style a lot with hard flat blacks filled with a brush pen. This is also the style I used to ink both BADMOUTH and A TEMPO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESTIMATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUDGETS & TIME FRAMES<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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Small Illustrations
(4×6 \/\/ 5×7)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$200\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong>
6 months*

$500\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong>
Rush
3.5 months*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Large Illustrations
(8×11 \/\/ 11×14)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

$500\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong>
9 months*

$1000\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong>
Rush
6 months*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SHORT COMICS
(>50 pgs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

$350\/PAGE<\/strong>
12 months*

$700\/PAGE<\/strong>
Rush
9 months*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

*timelines marked here are massive estimates and all depend on the level of detail in the pages and\/or illustration and the number of pages & illustrations required.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

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Texturing & Black Fills<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Extra texturing, black fills & detail can be time consuming, here’s a little breakdown of extra fees for those:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEXTURING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUDGET INCREASES<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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Small Illustrations
(4×6 \/\/ 5×7)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

+ $60\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Large Illustrations
(8×11 \/\/ 11×14)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

+ $75\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SHORT COMICS
(>50 pgs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

+ $75\/PAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

BLACK FILLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUDGET INCREASES<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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Small Illustrations
(4×6 \/\/ 5×7)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

+ $50\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Large Illustrations
(8×11 \/\/ 11×14)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

+ $100\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SHORT COMICS
(>50 pgs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

+ $75\/PAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

EXTRA DETAILING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUDGET INCREASES<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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Small Illustrations
(4×6 \/\/ 5×7)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

+ $50\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Large Illustrations
(8×11 \/\/ 11×14)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

+ $75\/ILLUSTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SHORT COMICS
(>50 pgs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

+ $75\/PAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

For clarity’s sake. These extra fees only apply to singular pages or an overall style if the level of detail exceeds my samples above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lets cut to the chase…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In your email, please include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • A quick brief of the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Timeframe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Any important information pertinent to your inquiry. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • If you happen to include my full name its KIAKAS… not Kiakis, not Kiakus… pls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Interested? Contact me, lets get started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Inquiries can be made via email:
    J @ WINDYWALLFLOWER (DOT) COM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    NON-NEGOTIABLE:<\/strong>
    – Shortening the timeline on rush jobs (if you want to give me EXTRA time I’ll happily take it, though~)
    – I won’t accept being paid, “after a Kickstarter\/Crowdfunding Campaign”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    digital linework Bold Lines Inks done using an adjusted Mercury brush in Procreate. AUGUSTINE Pencils by Tas. PAINT THE TOWN RED Pencils by Tas. This style can be seen above, used in the comic: AUGUSTINE & PAINT THE TOWN RED and focuses on lots of line weight (thickness & tapering) and is typically best suited […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"blank","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3925","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jkiakas.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jkiakas.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jkiakas.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jkiakas.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jkiakas.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3925"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/jkiakas.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3999,"href":"https:\/\/jkiakas.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3925\/revisions\/3999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jkiakas.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}