your linework is SO good- it has such a fullness to it. How much of the variance in thickness comes from pen pressure vs. going back over it to add more? And what makes you choose to thicken vs. not thicken different parts? (im pretty sure the answer to that last one is 'feel it in your heart', but it cant hurt to ask lol)
Thank you! I'm always trying to improve, but I like the line variation in my lineart a lot, so that means a lot to me.
In terms of thickness: the brush I use is very good at tapering, and I set the sensitivity on my Wacom tablet quite high. This is all 17pt wrinkles pen on CSP, you can get the brush as thin or as thick as that depending on how hard you press. But if you look at my lineart, you'll notice I'm mostly drawing straight lines anyway. What you're seeing is probably a mix of pressing harder for that particular stroke or bucket filling in small gaps for spot blacks.
As for thickening and not thickening certain parts... You're right, I'm not thinking about it too consciously when I draw, so it's somewhat 'feel it in your heart'. If I were to name it, I think it's drop shadows!
In general, thicker lines = outlines and delineations for a whole shape & thinner lines = texturing and creases, but thicker lines are also where I'd imply more shadowed areas and thinner lines are where the light hits.
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