Digitally Inking Scarlet Witch by Chahine Ladjouze
This project features a digitized rendition of Scarlet Witch, based on the original line art by Chahine Ladjouze. Chahine is a professional comic book artist known for his work as a penciller for Aspen Comics’ Soulfire series.
My inking process begins by vector tracing the original line art using the Pen tool in Adobe Illustrator. I focus on preserving the energy of the original strokes while making slight refinements to improve clarity. Once inked, I build up flat color layers and tweak tones for better balance and visual punch. The goal is always to retain the essence of the original artist’s vision while adding my own stylistic polish.
Exploring Variations and Color Palettes
After completing the initial colored version, I experimented with several variations:
Scarlet Witch by Chahine Ladjouze
Digitally inked and colored variations
Variant Color Palettes
Flipped Palette and Vision palette
These explorations allowed me to delve into different moods and styles, showcasing the versatility of digital coloring.
Side-by-Side Comparison
For a comprehensive view, here’s a comparison between Chahine Ladjouze’s original line art and my flat-colored rendition in Illustrator:
