Kurt Michael Russell - comic book colorist, digital artist, and art instructor

My first in a series geared more towards the beginner. If you are interested in one-on-one training sessions, please leave a comment or find me on any of the links below. As of right now, I'm considering them for $50 for a one-hour session, but that is subject to change.

The Basics: part 1

K. Michael Russell January 2, 2014

Honestly, this is the best place to start for a beginner--the first in a new series.

MagicPicker - for much faster color picking. Get an exclusive discount with this link.

I've also started using Procreate on the iPad Pro recently. You can check it out here:

PC Setup

I get questions about my PC hardware often. My setup is completely overkill for coloring, but I do a lot of video editing, so keep that in mind! Here's my current setup:

Tablet

I am currently using a Wacom Intuos Art (Medium) & an iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)

I manage my YouTube channel with Tubebuddy. Great product for bulk copy editing and bulk annotation and card updating.

Some of the links above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive a small commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value for my readers. Thanks!