Storm Chilling by Carlos Gomez is my digitized take on his original line art. Known for his work in comics, Carlos’s style is bold, dynamic, and full of energy. When I came across this piece on DeviantArt, I immediately knew I wanted to try my hand at inking and coloring it digitally.
Digital Inks & Colors
Using Photoshop, I carefully traced the original lines and shapes to create a clean, flat vector look. This process—what I call digitally inked and colored—helps preserve the artist’s intent while giving the piece a fresh, modern finish. Once the flat colors were laid in, I created a black-and-white version. This monochrome variant captures the essence of ink on paper, letting the linework speak for itself.
Storm Chilling by Carlos Gomez
Black and white
Final version
Digitally colored
Process & Comparison
To give more context, I included a side-by-side comparison slider. This shows the transition from the original pencil lines to the final colored version. It’s always a fascinating exercise—revealing how color can shift tone, emotion, and presence in subtle but meaningful ways.
Reflecting on the Work
Every time I digitally ink a piece, I try to step into the original artist’s mindset. It’s not just about cleaning up lines or adding color. It’s about interpreting rhythm, energy, and movement. With Storm Chilling, I wanted the vibe to feel relaxed but still powerful. That duality in Storm’s posture—graceful yet commanding—was something I wanted to preserve and enhance.
