A question for my patrons...

You can’t tell the difference I had to scroll up again to see which one was which. Go with your gut it has gotten you this far.

Odiumed

Go for it. I did it on a book project long ago and the result was wonderful. When I needed to fix something, I never had to redo nearby stuff that was okay and take the chance of screwing *that* up. Huge win.

Fyunch Click

Yeah, that’s the big thing that was holding me back. I think it’s close enough that it won’t be awkward, but I’m still gonna sleep on it. We’ll see how I feel in the morning.

Stereoscope Comics

Oooh! Thanks!

Stereoscope Comics

Really good point. Perhaps a mix; simpler panels, line fixed in digital. The larger more detailed panels in pencil. Hmm...

Stereoscope Comics

In my opinion changing technologies during a piece (comic) is never good, people see the inconsistencies. I'd say finish this one and then go digital. Or do new stuff in digital. Then again it's just a personal preference. I don't like inconsistencies.

foogee

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Wossa

The only difference I can see is you added slightly more detail to the pencil work and it has lighter lines. Assuming that is just a thematic choice I don't really have a problem with either and i think you should go with whichever you prefer, your art looks awesome with both :)

Michael

I can't really tell the difference, and I don't think I would know which was which if you hadn't told us. (The tones and shading in the hair and shirt both look like they were done digitally...but perhaps you mean the line work.) I haven't used digital tools to draw, except for doing a small bit of digital editing, copy-and-pasting, and improving the contrast in scanned drawings; but I can see how digital drawing tools would be an enormous help and savings of time for an artist. My two cents: If digital works as well or better for you, I say go for it. You can always do some "traditional" pencil and pen drawings from time to time, for variety.

Shrub Jump

My suggestion is to determine a transition plan if you intend to go full digital. There may be no particular advantage going all-in immediately. A hybrid sketch, scan, and finalize between the mediums until you feel you’ve become more efficient digitally.

Mike U

The pencil drawing has a trio of shading(?) lines on Ellie's cheeks that the digital drawing doesn't. Is that intentional? The digital image seems to have better contrast, and the digital lines are crisper than the pencil lines. This is most noticeable in the v-neck of her shirt, and with her mouth. I can't see a noticeable difference in shading between the two, but I have very little experience with art. There easily could be subtle differences that I'm missing.

DM_5

Had to stare at for a bit, The digital does look cleaner, a bit sharper, and Ellie has a bit more curve to her design which I think adds to her. However, the traditional piece has a lot more subtle details: The marks under eyes that look like blush, the more upward curve of her smile, the unevenness of her hair, and the crease in her shirt. The digital version does feel streamlined, which isn't a bad thing, but the traditional has a more personal vibe. However, I believe that if you practice more with digital you'll get more accustomed with it and add those little details back in. You're style has improved over times, while it may be a bit weird at first. I think you can adapt to it. Do what you feel is necessary.

kou32

Agreed. Subtle but it’s there. Is it enough for me to stick with pencil for now though? This is a tough one.

Stereoscope Comics

The digital looks like it has some nice curves and straight lines. The hand has more detail and I like the way you did the mouth with a spite curve vs the line with the smile. I like both but the pencil looks like it as a nice and personal touch to it.