If you’ve ever wanted to make beautifully imperfect illustrations in Affinity—not by pushing buttons, but by actually drawing, inking, scanning, and building something real—this class is for you.
In Inky AF, illustrator and teacher Mr. Tom Froese shows you how to combine flat vector shapes with loose, messy, inky textures to produce a set of whimsical spot illustrations. This class is the Affinity-based evolution of Tom’s popular inky illustration process—reimagined for an app that merges the power of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign into a single, powerful — and FREE — tool.
You’ll learn:
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How the Affinity interface works—especially if you're coming from Photoshop or Illustrator
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How to sketch ideas quickly and scan them into Affinity
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How to build bold vector shapes using Affinity’s Pen Tool 
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How to create real inky textures using pens, brushes, markers, and even smudges!
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How to mask and combine vector and raster elements in Affinity for expressive mixed-media results
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How to work with a simple, intentional colour palette (two colours plus black)
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How to arrange your illustrations into a cohesive, charming postcard
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Along the way, Tom shares practical illustration principles—stylization, simplicity, composition, and color tips—and translates his Photoshop-friendly workflow into an Affinity-specific one you can use again and again. The whole process stays beautifully hands-on: you’ll sketch on paper, work with ink, scan your textures, and assemble everything digitally without relying on digital brushes or effects.
Whether you’re an Affinity beginner, a Photoshop convert, or an illustrator craving a more tactile process, this class will help you loosen up, embrace imperfection, and create playful, human-feeling artwork you’ll be proud to share.

Inky.AF — Class Trailer

About the Class and Project

Affinity Orientation

Project Brief and Brainstorm

Drawing Rough Sketches

Scanning Your Sketches

Composing the Final Sketch

Creating the Base Illustration

Making Inky Marks

Scanning Inky Marks

Masking Practice

Completing the Illustration

Class Wrap-up!

6x8 Postcard Template.af

Colour Palette Builder.af

Layer Samples.af

Practice Sketches.af

Practice Inky Bits.af

My favourite things … TO DRAW!

Inky. AF — Create Stunning Illustrations with Analogue Media and Affinity

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Inky. AF — Create Stunning Illustrations with Analogue Media and Affinity

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