somebody said pirates? here's one
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/83792020150503pirate.jpg)
(no he's not standing askew, the sea's being rough)
edit: image's not working somehow. I'll upload it anew tomorrow and edit here
I know it isn't pirates but I had started it before themes were even brought up.nice! (small hands, and possibly thin arms too, but I see no other problems)
(http://pre15.deviantart.net/c8fd/th/pre/i/2015/124/f/c/warrior_s_repose_by_norrolith-d8s5m90.png?2)
Nice Pirate P, I think that you suffer from the same problem as I. We both need to work on blocking out the entire pose, before we go into details.
I don't have the time to draw anymore, but I do have all my practice logged in my DA scrapbook (http://eichewawa.deviantart.com/gallery/44760770/Scrapbook).
I mainly focused on human anatomy and poses. Hopefully it's not too terrible.
for the next themed practice, may I suggest either faces (because obviously we can never practice anatomy enough) or !!!panel re-draws!!! (because haiz made it look like a good idea in the Art Museum)
and if you want to join in on this, it's now or never! (or later, we'll take you with anyway)
I like having photo/picture references when I draw but I find that they almost never match what I have in my head... (though it's possible I'm just SUPER picky)
So, does anyone know of a good site for those? Or maybe even some kind of like... I dunno, person-posing program?
Ooh, Eich gave me a pose site in the chat a little bit ago! It's useful for random poses (http://www.quickposes.com/pages/random) but apparently can get a bit NSFW (although you can change that I'm pretty sure). Here's (http://www.posemaniacs.com) a (http://pose-emporium.deviantart.com) couple (http://artist-refs.tumblr.com/human) that I've heard good things about and/or had a good time with myself!
Ooooh thank you so much! I didn't know ANY of those and had been relying mostly on google image search XD
in stream I did good tutorials for body/anatomy, hand, also explained an easy (my way) or colouring and some techniques I use.
HANDS HANDS HANDS HANDS HANDS....
...Yes please. Drawing hands is torture.
Like Martti, I too explain things better via livestream. Not sure what I could cover though...any suggestions?Expressions! Please, someone do a thing on how to go from just... static headshots to actual expressions ._.
Expressions! Please, someone do a thing on how to go from just... static headshots to actual expressions ._.
Expressions! Please, someone do a thing on how to go from just... static headshots to actual expressions ._.
[cracks knuckles] time to get down to heckin' business
I've got a ton of art tutorials I have stacked up here and there, but here are some faves that I tend to use a bit. Without further ado:
My actual favorite tutorials on the interwebs.
EXPRESSIONS!!! (http://lackadaisy.foxprints.com/exhibit.php?exhibitid=333)
Drawing: how to (http://lackadaisy.foxprints.com/exhibit.php?exhibitid=356)
And to sum up (http://www.lackadaisycats.com/howtodraw.php)
Digital painting (http://www.lackadaisycats.com/howtopaint.php) (Okay, I just like this one because the subject/artist interaction is funny)
Also I am willing to attempt a tutorial if anyone wants me to.
I LOVE the lackadaisy tutorials!also if you did one of expressions/telling a story though drawing that would be super amazingly awesome
Piney, that's super interesting! I've always wondered how you get those lines :0
someone do a tutorial for animals, that is something i CAN'T DO AT ALL.... (cat's kind of okay, because I just look at my cat and use him as reference lol)
also if you did one of expressions/telling a story though drawing that would be super amazingly awesomeWill do (gimme a week)
the art tutorial nobody asked for:Nice! Weirdly enough, that's really similar to how I use oil pastels, all the smudgies! All the colour blobs!
~*THE HAIZ WAY*~
Nice! Weirdly enough, that's really similar to how I use oil pastels, all the smudgies! All the colour blobs!I think it's kind of obvious I'm a lot more comfortable with traditional methods than digital ones, heh
~*THE HAIZ WAY*~
how do I do the colour thing. it's so soft and niceSpoiler: ive never done a tutorial before show
also if you did one of expressions/telling a story though drawing that would be super amazingly awesome*ahem*
*ahem*
I tried. (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11vrX2Df3-2faTbYygXnxrFHG6x-a_VqId6JTAS_AA_s/edit?usp=sharing)
Let me know if this is helpful or what I need to do a better job of explaining.
*ahem*That was really good actually! Thanks :)
I tried. (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11vrX2Df3-2faTbYygXnxrFHG6x-a_VqId6JTAS_AA_s/edit?usp=sharing)
Let me know if this is helpful or what I need to do a better job of explaining.
*ahem*Ahhh that's helpful! :D
I tried. (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11vrX2Df3-2faTbYygXnxrFHG6x-a_VqId6JTAS_AA_s/edit?usp=sharing)
Let me know if this is helpful or what I need to do a better job of explaining.
Hello everyone! It is I, Curry, here to throw lots and lots of progress pictures and text at you in the hopes of helping you with...♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸Colored Pencil Coloring¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
I'll put it all under a spoiler so you all aren't slapped in the face with tons and tons of pictures all at the same time, especially because they're low-quality iPhone 4 photos that aren't all evenly sized or spaced. Apologies in advance for that, but I tried to get most of the important steps! Now time for me to talk a lot, wheeeee e e e
Okay so I'm in the mood for hair,'specially long blue Lalli-hair, so as soon as I finish doodling, Imma take pics of how I colour teh hair(and maybe also the skin&eyes).
But first, you know that thing when you're drawing a face, and you draw an eye but can't quite get the other eye right? Here's a tutorial on how to do that other eye, it has helped me SO much: http://roryscribbles.tumblr.com/post/109691767180/how-to-other-eye (http://roryscribbles.tumblr.com/post/109691767180/how-to-other-eye)
This is a terrific tutorial! Especially the advice to cut out the details first... I've always failed miserably at papercuts, and I think that cutting the outline first was probably a major reason.
So without further ado: tutorial!! (Under a spoiler because there are lots of pictures)Spoiler: show
I hope you all like it!
I want to make frogs.
Oh no, broken links are broken :(
I love the tutorials in here, and will make one of my own as well:
I basically use techniques that I learned from Jazza in "Draw with Jazza" youtube tutorials. (like this one (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpA4TlQLxr4))
But here goes:Spoiler: show
Hang on, is that Helen and Karri? Why haven't I seen these before, they look like some kind of amazing actual-history cross-over.Hee hee, it is! I'm going to draw about 35 fashion portraits of various SSSSonas wearing getups from about 1550 on. I have 6 done right now (adrai thell, authoroflight, haiz, MEEEE, sigrid marie, freddie) and a Sigrid Marie in the works and plans for lots of things ;3 It's mainly a fabric and pattern-drawing exercise for me with SSSS thrown in, oops...
I think the art supplies topic comes up every now and then and people love to brag about their acquisitions, so sure, go for it.
Magic 8-Ball says:
DEFINITELY YES
We already have several threads for discussing digital art resources; it would warm my antiquarian's heart to see one about actual pens, pencils, colors, paper, etc. Please consider this a skaldic invitation to start a thread about art supplies. I'm sure it would be madly popular.
@Curry why do you hate yourselfTo be honest I'm not sure, Kick, lately I've been leaving more and more out of the sketch phase and just getting anatomy/pose/general shapes straight in the sketch and then heading straight to linework?? Hopefully I will one day achieve the ability to do all this with no sketch. [looks off into the distance] one day........
obviously i dont mean that but how do you from point A to point Z without even touching Point G
And I won't be be able to use my lining pens for 2 months, at which at that point I will be terrified of them
No seriously i heard you guys saying that you kinda forgot how to do traditional art after doing digital for a while and when i did digital art for a straight week i kinda just looked at my pencil and paper like why
Just DO IT. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuHfVn_cfHU)
I see your pens and raise you
(http://i.imgur.com/A6X8P9C.jpg)
I like to use mechanical pencils best when doing traditional art. The lines are really thin, and looks nicer then regular pencils.
So many pens :o
Yissss, I stopped using regular pencils years ago and never looked back :D Although I only use pencils for writing and sketching and never for finished drawings. I'm very out of practice shading with pencils and all that.I am horrible on shading. I try not to do it, because it looks weird when I do.
Yissss, I stopped using regular pencils years ago and never looked back :D Although I only use pencils for writing and sketching and never for finished drawings. I'm very out of practice shading with pencils and all that.
(http://i.imgur.com/A6X8P9C.jpg)
Yissss, I stopped using regular pencils years ago and never looked back :D Although I only use pencils for writing and sketching and never for finished drawings. I'm very out of practice shading with pencils and all that.I always break the lead in mechanical pencils, and these things are quite expensive here. :-\
I always break the lead in mechanical pencils, and these things are quite expensive here. :-\My sister has graphite pencils, and I used it once and I'm not sure if I liked them or not
When I'm drawing something on paper, I use ordinary graphite pencils by Cretacolor. I have a Wacom Bamboo Pen for digital stuff.
*rummages through art supplies*Are blending markers used for blending? I'm sorry if this is a dumb question..
Hrrm, I have a 4 graphite shading pencils (HB, 2B, 4B and 6B) and a .7 mm mechanical pencil, which I mostly use for sketching. I don't have any inking pens but it would be really nice to get one *v* I heard Microns pens are great!
Oh! And I went to my cousin's house (she's a really great artist) and she has boxes full of art supplies and materials including those cool blending markers. I tried to use them aaaand failed :P Just....need to practice more v___v
So I just borrowed a handful of coloring pencils and I am coloring some linearts that I printed from the Coloring Book Thread \o/
Mostly, Prismaclolors and Portfolio brands. I-I think I am getting the hang of it...
Are blending markers used for blending? I'm sorry if this is a dumb question..
They're just markers that don't leave harsh lines when used correctly, to get kind of a watercolor or paint-like appearance. I have a rather large amount of Prismacolor Premiers and I do rather like them, frankly. Copics are apparently also blendable markers and they're more expensive than Prismacolors, but both are rather costly :0It did :)
Here're (http://img02.deviantart.net/5c95/i/2005/180/7/f/prismacolor_marker_tutorial_by_tresmaxwell.jpg) prismacolor (http://blog.prismacolor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/color.jpg) examples (https://apxpression.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/scan0001.jpg) and here're (https://i.paigeeworld.com/user-media/1436832000000/54ed8642a0d115ba75efab4d_55a55eee29ff7c382b53adc0_rz.jpg) some (https://i.paigeeworld.com/user-media/1436832000000/55a2e5e07babf38942e0a207_55a4a67bb1dd572ed6c23e77_320.jpg) copic (https://i.paigeeworld.com/user-media/1436745600000/5223c827976015054a05fab4_55a408d68e75b0ef5d83faf1_320.jpg) examples (https://i.paigeeworld.com/user-media/1436745600000/5309a707fa4ca968130acdad_55a338667babf38942e0c79d_320.jpg). Copics are reeeeally popular with anime artists @_@
I hope that helped :0 I personally really like my Prismas, but I've had them for years so some are running out and I had no idea how to art when I got them (it was... ehhhh... 5th or 6th grade, when I still pressed painfully hard and didn't know how to shade) so I have less-than-best memories of them. I tried them out more recently though and they do work very well v____v
It did :)
I like them, maybe I shall invest in some? Idk money might be a problem.
They are fun to work with, but I know they've changed their style recently. It looked like Piney had the newer ones (none of mine are even brushes... //shot) but I have no idea how those ones are :0They cost $300 a peice?
Personally, I'd advise you to go for a couple individual ones (they're sold in packs and by individual markers) in some of the basic colors (the ones you think you might end up using the most) and see if you like how they feel so you don't end up down 300 dollars with a ton of markers you hate using :0
They cost $300 a peice?
Ohhhhn no oo ooooo nonononononononono that would be terrifying. They're usually around four dollars a piece, and although that's still pretty pricey (especially in larger quantities), it's much better than $300 ahahaOk thanks! Not sure how my parents will feel about it though if I need to buy it online. My parents are anti- web shopping
The sets cost up to that much depending on the quantity you buy. You can find more on the Prismacolor site (http://www.prismacolor.com/home) and/or Copic marker site (https://www.copicmarker.com) if you're interested :3c
Ok thanks! Not sure how my parents will feel about it though if I need to buy it online. My parents are anti- web shopping
They are fun to work with, but I know they've changed their style recently. It looked like Piney had the newer ones (none of mine are even brushes... //shot) but I have no idea how those ones are :0
Yeah, most of my newer ones are brush-tips!So the tips are like paint brushes?
(http://i.imgur.com/meowFNI.jpg)
I like them because they make really smooth lines and you can use them like brush pens. [Examples from my (http://i.imgur.com/LtdwSHG.jpg) AP (http://i.imgur.com/PBAzRVQ.jpg) portfolio (http://i.imgur.com/k9wJNM9.jpg) from senior year]
So the tips are like paint brushes?
No, these are markersOhhhh ok thanks :)
(http://cdn.dick-blick.com/items/221/10/22110-7090-3ww-l.jpg)
No, these are markers
(http://cdn.dick-blick.com/items/221/10/22110-7090-3ww-l.jpg)
So the tips are like paint brushes?
Ok thanks! Not sure how my parents will feel about it though if I need to buy it online. My parents are anti- web shopping
Yeah, most of my newer ones are brush-tips!
(http://i.imgur.com/meowFNI.jpg)
I like them because they make really smooth lines and you can use them like brush pens. [Examples from my (http://i.imgur.com/LtdwSHG.jpg) AP (http://i.imgur.com/PBAzRVQ.jpg) portfolio (http://i.imgur.com/k9wJNM9.jpg) from senior year]
Nah, these particular ones have tips shaped like brushes, but it's made out of some rubbery material: (tip on the left)Ohhhh thanks! So they are kind of like felt pens?
(http://cdn1.cheapjoes.com/806878/magento/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/450x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/M/G/MGPS-7F7.jpg)
They have in-store locations at places at like Michael's (a craft store chain for Florida at least) or art supply stores, so if that's the main problem, don't let it stop you (• w ´• )ᕤWow that's a lot of color pencils
Oops, fimby ninja'd me B)
Piney, those are really cool! :D They do look fun to work with, but I'm mainly colored pencil-based at this point.
.....speeeeeaking of which................
I LOVE COLORED PENCILS
(http://i.imgur.com/mJJncsi.jpg)
I have the biggest set of Prismacolor softcore colored pencils and they are heaven to work with. Super soft and really blendable with so much color and variety <3 I LOVE THEM SO MUCH almost as much as I love Microns and that's saying something
(http://i.imgur.com/AbKzVBl.jpg)What's the tube on the far right for? Is it a white color?
After all the awesomeness in this thread, have something entirely anti-climatic: my water colour set. I wasn't even sure if this was worth posting here but eh heh heh...
Ohhhh thanks! So they are kind of like felt pens?
Piney, those are really cool! :D They do look fun to work with, but I'm mainly colored pencil-based at this point.
.....speeeeeaking of which................
I LOVE COLORED PENCILS
(http://i.imgur.com/mJJncsi.jpg)
I have the biggest set of Prismacolor softcore colored pencils and they are heaven to work with. Super soft and really blendable with so much color and variety <3 I LOVE THEM SO MUCH almost as much as I love Microns and that's saying something
What's the tube on the far right for? Is it a white color?
(http://i.imgur.com/AbKzVBl.jpg)
After all the awesomeness in this thread, have something entirely anti-climatic: my water colour set. I wasn't even sure if this was worth posting here but eh heh heh...
Yes, it's white and it's a little "stronger" than the others (apologies, I've no idea how to explain this in English) so it actually shows as white even if painted over other colours.
(http://i.imgur.com/AbKzVBl.jpg)
After all the awesomeness in this thread, have something entirely anti-climatic: my water colour set. I wasn't even sure if this was worth posting here but eh heh heh...
American marker brands (and pencils, and pretty much everything else) are obviously not available here in non-EU Eastern Europe; stuff which is produced elsewhere is ludicrously expensive.What? That's horrible!
Due to a combination of Schengen customs tolls and the greediness of local retailers, plenty of art supplies, especially those imported from the EU, are ridiculously overpriced. For example, a very small pack of sketching paper by Daler Rowney costs as much as about 10-12 A4 albums produced locally.
Would the word you're looking for be opaque? :0
Huh. What's the difference between water colour tubes and the solid block ones?
What? That's horrible!That's true, I'm not joking.
That's true, I'm not joking.No PayPal??? How do you get art supplies then?? O.o
Oh, another fun fact related to art supplies and shopping in general - PayPal is not available here (Republic of Belarus). If you live here, good luck buying anything from Amazon, Ebay, or pretty much everything that doesn't accept Russian electronic currencies like Webmoney. It's easier to buy goods from China than from Europe or America.
No PayPal??? How do you get art supplies then?? O.oThere are plenty of art supplies produced locally or in neighbouring non-EU countries which are just as good as the expensive stuff from across the Schengen Zone but much, much cheaper. However, not every shop has all of them, and I sometimes have to look for stuff. For example, the A5 sketchbooks that I use for drawing outdoors are produced in Ukraine and can only be found in a single shop in my city.
There are plenty of art supplies produced locally or in neighbouring non-EU countries which are just as good as the expensive stuff from across the Schengen Zone but much, much cheaper. However, not every shop has all of them, and I sometimes have to look for stuff. For example, the A5 sketchbooks that I use for drawing outdoors are produced in Ukraine and can only be found in a single shop in my city.Wow! That must be hard :/
YES, yes that's the word, thank you! :D Opaque indeed. When it comes to watercolours you can make endless colour variations if you have just a few base colours, but in fact I was considering getting a few more - a cold tone for red and a warm one for blue...
I can only answer this by experience but... form, mostly, and you can get a bit more intense colours out of the tube ones. Either way you'll end up dipping your brush in your coffee at some point, or worse, take a swig out of the water mug.
YES, yes that's the word, thank you! :D Opaque indeed. When it comes to watercolours you can make endless colour variations if you have just a few base colours, but in fact I was considering getting a few more - a cold tone for red and a warm one for blue...
Ahhh that's interesting to know! I have to get some watercolors for my art class this year, actually.
question for all those watercolorists out there! What's a good brand (preferably available in America and all) of watercolors for a beginner that's higher-quality? I have a pretty good budget, but the most expensive is proobably not the best since I'm a smol student and this is for a class.
The following is what I use for all the watercolors you've seen me post, it is by no means a quality set (just Artist's Loft you can pick up at Michaels) but is suffice for my hobby! ;) I do LOVE these brushes though, they make me so happy! The brushes themselves are filled with water, so you don't need to bring a pot of water with you when painting and I bought them at a Blick store (http://www.dickblick.com/products/niji-waterbrush/).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Dvgu95No1XgndiLBc4ajappvd34pE42eE4u9vxi45IY=w1144-h643-no)
What are some good sketch book brands? I have been thinking about getting a new one soon :)
What are some good sketch book brands? I have been thinking about getting a new one soon :)
Not sure what you mean when you say felt pens, but if you mean felt-tip, then no - these are bigger and rubbery (meaning they bend, like a brush).
I know this was specifically about sketching but I have my two cents to contribute after Curry! You also need to determine if you'll be using it strictly for pencil sketching, or if you want to also introduce things like inks, markers, watercolors, etc. If you want an all-purpose sketchbook you'll want to go with a mix media book as it will handle pretty much anything you throw at it (just not excessive use of liquids) because it's a heavier- but not too heavy- weight paper!Thanks! I will definitely keep this in mind! :)
You'll also need to consider size when you're making a purchase, is this one you want to carry in a pocket, purse, satchel, backpack? Size will also constrict the space you have for making pieces, so if you want to do a large intricate piece or sweeping landscape you'll need a larger book (like a 9x12in), but if you tend to work on the small side then a smaller book will suffice (6x9in).
Oh, and on the note of spiral-bound vs book-bound bear in mind if you may want to remove a page (WAY easier in a perforated spiral bound) or if you need the pages to lay flat (you can get a very flat surface with a spiral, because you have to account for the spine in a book-bound sketchbook and that will lead to a curved surface unless you get a specially bound book with lay-flat pages.
The huge number of brands and options is staggering, but it comes down to your budget and preference, so for instance all the work I've done for SSSS is in this Canson Mix Media (98lb) 9x12 inch spiral bound book of 60 pages.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xNFT32XNIpa40ktW9TuPNJDouoitxfs6l95WH5DdAkc=w362-h643-no)
So you can get an idea of the mediums (you'll notice very slight warping around the watercolor pieces) and scale I've worked with:Spoiler: show
And some other images from various sketchbooks I had lying around!
In the following Bee Paper Company heavyweight recycled paper (70lb) 9x12 inch spiral bound book of 50 pages:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EELOPOLtgkhDIfn1-H_uwBsSoU2AEh_SifQ6R_-IN-k=w362-h643-no)
It works well with the collages I did in this honors art history class I took in 2010/2011, the glue and layering actually makes the pages stronger. It also handles inks (no bleeding) and colored pencils really well.Spoiler: show
In the following Strathmore recycled paper (60lb) 9x12 inch spiral bound book of 70 pages:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6cAOqncBm8znbXfuWB9P8d7Hpl1f7-ctYr-bK3D5XlQ=w362-h643-no)
You can see how with this thinner paper, you can't use ink on one side and draw anything on the other because it bleeds through! Also, TONS of wrinkles around the watercolors, but okay with acrylics (color wheel example), crayons, and printers inks (owl rub and print). It does work well for pencil and colored pencil work though, as you can see with the super heroine and neolithic campaign characters (fun fact, Abena was Trinka's shaman character) I did in the back of this sketchbook I bought for an Art for Educators class I took in 2012/2013.Spoiler: show
Sorry this turned out WAY longer and more elaborate than I initially thought it would be!!! :-\
Also, I think it is really cool to have this thread, I didn't see it earlier. I use the iPad for a lot of my art, but when sketching, I use a 005 mechanical pencil, and I don't quite know what pen I use for inking. I use a variety of markers, and colored pencils for coloring.I don't color my drawings very often. I pretty much mess them up when I do
Felt pens are used on felt, and sometimes fabric, I think?
Actually it's based on what the nib is made of, in this case traditionally felt. :)I never thought of doing that! I will definitely try that! :)
"felt-tip pen (n) 1. a pen having a writing point made from pressed fibres."
No problemo daiseerose! Coloring things can be scary, but my solution has been take a picture before coloring! That way, if it gets messed up you can always print the picture and tape or glue it back into your sketchbook so you have a reference for with and without color. <3
they are the most best Feartheviolas, I highly recommend them! ;D
Actually it's based on what the nib is made of, in this case traditionally felt. :)
"felt-tip pen (n) 1. a pen having a writing point made from pressed fibres."
What are some good sketch book brands? I have been thinking about getting a new one soon :)
The best sketchbook is one that you will use, and use often.
To find the best sketchbook? Go to an actual art store and take a look at the sketchbooks. Feel the papers. Open them and check the bindings (or see if the spiral-ring binding gets in the way of your hand). Take note of the paper and binding type. Then, if you're going shopping online later, you have some comparisons to make, even if there are some small details like paper smoothness that you can't quite check.
OK I guess this is a little bit of thread necromancy, but I made a dragon-drawing tutorial
also called "how to make yourself redraw everything 6 times because you won't use guide-shapes"
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xiB2xE27X-kgbdykngqzyfAV15lIQ_tt5oNrWu_x_CM/edit
er. You guys can theoretically edit that, so be nice to it, OK? I don't know how to make it not-editable. :P
Ah, I just figured out how to do that.
This link should work: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xiB2xE27X-kgbdykngqzyfAV15lIQ_tt5oNrWu_x_CM/edit?usp=sharing
Yay! Dragons!Yay! I'm glad you liked it.Have I mentioned yet that I really love dragons?I draw the outline using a pretty similar method, but the coloring method was new to me, and I really like how it turned out! *scrabbles for her old crayola pencils* Thanks for sharing ;D
I get a 30% employee discount at the art store. Anyone who's been to art school... what supplies should I get for the next three years?
((oops, I meant to answer this before I said goodnight; yes I'm still awake))Thank you! Now I'm 12 pencils, one brush, two pens, two notebooks (250+ sheets) richer aaaand $70 poorer.
-Lots of pencils
-Colored pencils (Prismacolor is the best)
-Pens/brush pens - a personal preference
-Lots and lots of sketchbooks, because you may as well stock up
-Also probably drawing paper if you're going to art school yourself; I've had to use a lot of it
...okay, going to sleep for real now. I'll be able to think of more things in the morning, I'm sure.
I also got a whole bunch of tutorials that I found on the internetz. I don't know if these are helpful or not, but I hope they are.
(all that good stuff)
Ooh, I'm going to have to take a closer look at a lot of these, especially the hand/cloth ones. Seriously, I cannot for the life of me figure out hands. Thanks for the suggestions!
Also, welcome to the forum! Head over to the Introduction thread: I hear they have cookies ;D
Ok so I don't know if anyone's still posting things here, but I am finally home and able to take pictures of my random art stuff if anyone's interested. My art supplies are mostly kinda like leftover dinners. A little bit of this and a little bit of that. I think the only paint I don't have is oil paint.
To start out, my different fountain pens and inks. I don't usually use the really fancy one, but the rest are pretty regular. The black one with the cap and the wide tip is a calligraphy pen and that's what I've used to do the writing you've seen on here
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/20mr8ZB6-4WCl2YqaCtwPFULBt2CGMIbnLcvkvYW5xk=w845-h631-no)
Inks, stamps, embossing ink, embossing powder
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FLpMNMYQqxOpqifeYj3nitbzNy7aXu4DUNZL2DQqNfE=w845-h631-no)
Wax, those things you press into the wax what are they called... seals, glitter, tape with music notes and words on it, two bottles of gouache
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RWo2irait6nSPvhF3fZ4TAAB-6DOqmDaxR7bgmsN8ok=w845-h631-no)
More paint! Alcohol paint, acrylic paint, stains, crackle dry paint, and markers that look kinda neat and have a fwooshy tip and a writing tip
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dpjYSykLbHitMdJIT0xv2Mz_Hsia5u_vqV7N0oK-30o=w845-h631-no)
Alllll the pencil-crayons!!! I think I have 60 different colours. I've had them for years, my oldest method of colouring
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fdzFx0voKvxQswGEEQWL1xfCxRSFBs8vBL_68DVTD-o=w845-h631-no)
Origami paper! And some random parchment paper
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ar22wndW2nlA_0iawru8DXjIYRZbXjLWIrzTC5VeX3U=w845-h631-no)
Two really old boxes of chalk pastels and a really old bag of oil pastels. I have no idea where they came from. I rescued them from the family art cabinet because no one else was using them
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QAdRAtU5eReOeJQb-6LRAE5QDH2DcBRD6dy4OoCroq0=w845-h631-no)
I have this little box full of found items: keys, love note, chocolate bar wrappers, can wrappers, lace, a bag of soot, etc. and other random scraps of paper and some brads and butterflies
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ozz8YudbQO98X7rQmW_CC5un7BZGl_hKzOptEr0I0iw=w845-h631-no)
More paper! I currently have two stacks of scrapbook paper and a ton of random scraps because I don't like to throw them out. There's also some photos I took and some stuff I'm working on right now
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_-2PLR0oG8uC3nioZGKv9rVLBx6zFEIzgQtsmYH51g0=w845-h631-no)
My scrapbooks: the one on the left is Vinstri (ha it matches it's name) and the one on the right is not finished yet so has no name. They're full of photos, sketches, poems, collages, and other random art from the last 2 1/2 years of my life
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tndgwJvQrqdUsS_RdQoNMsgA9IK77h6q3gejOScVVhc=w845-h631-no)
Uhhhhhhhhhhh this one is really embarassing.... ummmmmm these are my watercolours. Why I need three sets of watercolours I have no idea. It just sorta happened. Yeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhh....And to think I wanted to buy more in Iceland....I think I might have a small watercolour buying problem. Someone help me.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eLoUyJdkvhLJWxpJpvs3nC7KtOrk45VhAeg1D2diguU=w845-h631-no)
(Laufey, the blue paper block is the paper I used for the drawing I gave you, if you were wondering what brand it was. I think I got it at wallmart or something) Also also Laufey can vouch for my incredible self control at the art store in Iceland when I didn't buy more sets of watercolours. ::)
And everything fits nicely into these little boxes so I can take it all with me when I move :D
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nspVVcpq1Bw2aUmEHLTUk_Ho3x626tmL2hsR0BbAHIE=w845-h631-no)
And that's basically all the art supplies I own. At the moment. It's always growing. Exponentially. Also sorry this is so long. I'm all done now.
Gwenno said she'd like to see a tutorial from me earlier, and then I remembered that I saved a jillion different versions of my drawing of Alethryia's SSSSona, Johanna, so bad explanations about things here we come!Spoiler: show
Yayyyyy ^_^ I'm so glad you had these saved up, thank you! I'm just starting to learn how to do digital art and tutorials like this are such a huge help :3
I'm having a bit of trouble seeing one of your pictures (http://i.imgur.com/29v6Z1K.png), but I'm not sure if that's just my computer being old? Also, no wonder your pictures look so good if you spend so much time on them, although the 'caution to the wind' approach sounds exhausting! Hopefully now that you're finished with that one your sleeping schedule will be kinder :)
I did a tutorial paint because KicknRun asked about hair and hair is my jam
Finished product:
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/eb2846e0ef7afdb6b8ca8406a2f5ad78/tumblr_nsp0jyvcMK1suxlkro1_1280.png) (http://cvrryspice.tumblr.com/post/126065459988/not-my-fave-but-i-finished-it-so-i-mainly)
Time spent: 2 hoursSpoiler: ♡hair painting tutorial♡ show
i still have no idea how hair works i suppose i have to practice that,(https://40.media.tumblr.com/ca8d7a6591f3066d6775f74f3b931175/tumblr_nmnjhbTsxi1r6soqlo2_r1_540.png)
I mentioned getting some supercute stuff in the Little Moments of Happiness thread, and here I am with better pictures!
(http://i.imgur.com/XRAMb4k.jpg)
They're resting on my computer because currently my computer screen is the brightest light in this house. They're both mechanical pencils and that little square case is the spare lead :3c I'm so happy with both of them, but I prefer using the blue the most :0
ohhhh! where did you get them from?
I mentioned getting some supercute stuff in the Little Moments of Happiness thread, and here I am with better pictures!
(http://i.imgur.com/XRAMb4k.jpg)
They're resting on my computer because currently my computer screen is the brightest light in this house. They're both mechanical pencils and that little square case is the spare lead :3c I'm so happy with both of them, but I prefer using the blue the most :0
I don't know what is cuter in this picture: the pencils or your keyboard. <3
starfallz, I like the portability of your supplies! I need that kind of flexibility.
From what I've seen in this thread so far, it's mostly for self-made tutorials, but I don't have any. However I'm here because I remembered about THE tutorial that "showed me the light" as far as watercolours are concerned. Warning: it's long and intimidating. I was definitely intimidated when I first saw it, I didn't have all those materials (and still don't), but following it as close as possible in a couple of paintings opened my eyes to what it's possible to do with watercolours, and I've never looked back. I didn't end up painting like the artist who made it, but it's taught me *so* much.
Here it is: http://www.shadowscapes.com/tutorials/foxspirit/wc.php
From what I've seen in this thread so far, it's mostly for self-made tutorials, but I don't have any. However I'm here because I remembered about THE tutorial that "showed me the light" as far as watercolours are concerned. Warning: it's long and intimidating. I was definitely intimidated when I first saw it, I didn't have all those materials (and still don't), but following it as close as possible in a couple of paintings opened my eyes to what it's possible to do with watercolours, and I've never looked back. I didn't end up painting like the artist who made it, but it's taught me *so* much.
Here it is: http://www.shadowscapes.com/tutorials/foxspirit/wc.php
Yeeeeap, I am never going to have the patience for watercolours. Not ever :')
Funny, I've never thought of painting as requiring patience. I usually achieve flow (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)) and it's really enjoyable and time seems to fly (this sounds pretentious as hell but it's true). Also, I work on a couple of paintings at once, or get up and do other things, so there's no sitting around watching paint dry.
This tutorial describes probably THE most complicated and time-consuming way to paint with watercolours. There are many other ways to use them, faster and probably more fun... but I'll stop rambling, I'm not some sort of watercolour evangelist :) It can't be everyone's thing, and that's ok.
though imho if you have patience for puzzles, you have patience for watercolours
Not a tutorial, but here's a video of how I do my lines! It's better than the last video because it shows the whole process (and demonstrates the *swoop* I've mentioned:
*is a amazed by Piney's swoopiness and precision* :O
That is so awesome! I will keep this in mind if I ever get you for the art style swap. B)
Hello yes I have a GIANT index of tutorials right here (http://norisus.tumblr.com/post/41310512490/a-tutorial-masterpost) and ggggolly they have pretty much EVERYTHING
feline, canine, avian, human, dragon, equine, cervine, ursine, background, clothing, and so much more please look at this and be as happy as I am
Hello yes I have a GIANT index of tutorials right here (http://norisus.tumblr.com/post/41310512490/a-tutorial-masterpost) and ggggolly they have pretty much EVERYTHING
feline, canine, avian, human, dragon, equine, cervine, ursine, background, clothing, and so much more please look at this and be as happy as I am
okay does anybody have any advice for drawing landscapes and stuff because i'm playing game and im gettin the urge to draw but all of the things i want are landscape'y and stuff because i like suffering
okay does anybody have any advice for drawing landscapes and stuff because i'm playing game and im gettin the urge to draw but all of the things i want are landscape'y and stuff because i like suffering
HEY YOU!
YES, YOU!
DO YOU GET TIRED OF ALWAYS SMUDGING YOUR SKETCHES WHEN YOU WIPE OFF THE ERASER DUST?!?
I KNOW I SURE DO!
WELL SAY GOODBYE TOO GRAPHITE STAINED HANDS!
INTRODUCING... THE MOP BRUSH!!!
USE IT TO WIPE OFF YOUR PICTURES, NO MORE MESS, NO MORE HASSLE! GET YOUR MOP BRUSH TODAAAAAYYYYY
(https://www.guirys.com/sites/default/files/product/1/5/8/2/3/5/5519S-1-2.jpg)
*but seriously tho, they will make your life so much easier, really helps to keep your sketches clean*
HEY YOU!
YES, YOU!
DO YOU GET TIRED OF ALWAYS SMUDGING YOUR SKETCHES WHEN YOU WIPE OFF THE ERASER DUST?!?
I KNOW I SURE DO!
WELL SAY GOODBYE TOO GRAPHITE STAINED HANDS!
INTRODUCING... THE MOP BRUSH!!!
USE IT TO WIPE OFF YOUR PICTURES, NO MORE MESS, NO MORE HASSLE! GET YOUR MOP BRUSH TODAAAAAYYYYY
*but seriously tho, they will make your life so much easier, really helps to keep your sketches clean*
The following videos aren't actually tutorials, but they are very useful anyway. Success in art often depends on your mindset - Matt Kohr, the awesome guy from Ctrl-Paint.com made several videos dealing with the psychological side of learning to draw/paint, such as being motivated, making progress, etc.
DO YOU GET TIRED OF ALWAYS SMUDGING YOUR SKETCHES WHEN YOU WIPE OFF THE ERASER DUST?!?... wouldn't you actually want to (blow or) vacuum anything that's prone to smudgeing off the paper, rather than finding something different to (still) wipe with?
INTRODUCING... THE MOP BRUSH!!!
Huuuu, so many beautiful art supplies :_____3c I'm jealous, Trinka ;) I might end up going to art school, though, so perhaps that will be me in 2-3 years??Yes, they are indeed lovely to look upon, what is not so lovely to look at is the bill you will wrack up. And the addiction that comes with going into any art store: you enter needing a new eraser, and leave with 2 bags of new stuff you don't even really need
I'm committing necromancy on this thread here to give some advice regarding tablet pen nibs :0
My wacom bamboo default nibs were wearing down waaayyyy too fast on me and weren't soft/natural enough for me, so I ordered some hard felt nibs instead, and they're fantastic. So smooth that it feels like real pencil, actually! I'm not sure about the durability, but these ones are lovely so far :D
I'm committing necromancy on this thread here to give some advice regarding tablet pen nibs :0
My wacom bamboo default nibs were wearing down waaayyyy too fast on me and weren't soft/natural enough for me, so I ordered some hard felt nibs instead, and they're fantastic. So smooth that it feels like real pencil, actually! I'm not sure about the durability, but these ones are lovely so far :D
I'll try that, then since my first and only default nib is now about 2-3 mm long and you said they could get stuck in the pen.. Also, the pressure sensitivity of my tablet sometimes acts weird, throwing in thick, long dark lines when I'm happily sketching along. Anyone else had that problem?
Also wow Trinka, that's a whole impressive load of art supplies!
Can I just butt in and say - ooooo I might have to invest in some of these. I have considered it before, but I wasn't sure if they made a difference/what difference they did make. They sound really good! I have found the feeling of the default nibs kinda annoying at times, they're not as smooth as I would like them to be.
Can I just butt in and say - ooooo I might have to invest in some of these. I have considered it before, but I wasn't sure if they made a difference/what difference they did make. They sound really good! I have found the feeling of the default nibs kinda annoying at times, they're not as smooth as I would like them to be.
I'll try that, then since my first and only default nib is now about 2-3 mm long and you said they could get stuck in the pen.. Also, the pressure sensitivity of my tablet sometimes acts weird, throwing in thick, long dark lines when I'm happily sketching along. Anyone else had that problem?
The random lines/dots at full pressure happen on all wacom models, actually. I get them now with my Bamboo tablet, I also got them at the old workplace on the Cintiq. They're quite the mystery, they appear and go away seemingly unrelated to anything. Reinstalling the tablet sometimes helps, sometimes it doesn't. Oh well, praised be Ctrl+Z.
I was realizing the other day that I don't have replacement nibs for the Cintiq I'm borrowing, so I should probably get some (so I can lose them somewhere and tear apart the house when I need one). Thanks for the advice on these!
A word of warning on felt nibs: they wear out fastest of all. I had a work mate who liked them, she went through one every couple of months. For people who don't do digital painting as a job, they'll last more of course.
Also if you're looking for a smooth drawing feeling, felt nibs are probably not for you. They create more friction than all the others. I found the sensation interesting when first trying them out, because it's really similar to drawing with an actual felt pen, but the novelty wore out fast. I much prefer my pen to glide fast on the tablet.
My favourite nib is the white one with a spring. I have a pretty heavy hand and the spring helps even out the pressure a bit, and the drawing sensation is most best imo (I've tested them all). That being said, I'm stuck with the default black ones at the moment, and they're not actually that bad at all.
They do have a very very different feeling. Like Sc0ut said, they do feel pretty much exactly like felt pens :0 I happen to absolutely love felt pens and everything about them so that's probably why I like them so much - and I kiiind of suspected as much about the durability, but hey, it's less than ten dollars to try out some more and find my preferences :0 My hand is pretty light so perhaps they'll last a little bit longer??
I was actually so worried that I'd hate how these felt (huehue) but so far I'm pretty glad I sprung for it. Maybe next time I'll get that variety pack that they have to really get a feel for how things are.
Okay, guys, I have to share this.
Look at this.
(http://www.pentel.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/480x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/F/R/FRHBBP.png)
Do you know what that is?
That's a paintbrush
that you can keep water in.
Okay, and do you know what this is?
(http://cdn.dick-blick.com/items/017/78/01778-4780-3ww-l.jpg)
That's watercolor
in a stick.
THE FUTURE IS NOW.
Okay, guys, I have to share this.
Look at this.
(http://www.pentel.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/480x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/F/R/FRHBBP.png)
Do you know what that is?
That's a paintbrush
that you can keep water in.
Yes I can confirm this is AMAZING. I got one about a month ago because trying to paint with ink, let alone ink washes, while you're traveling can be...difficult. Right now mine is filled with very, very diluted india ink.
The downside is that the pen I had just started using to ink things wasn't waterproof, so putting an ink wash over can have interesting effects. But the water-pen-brush is still amazing.
The following videos aren't actually tutorials, but they are very useful anyway. Success in art often depends on your mindset - Matt Kohr, the awesome guy from Ctrl-Paint.com made several videos dealing with the psychological side of learning to draw/paint, such as being motivated, making progress, etc.L-letting go? Ohohohoh no no! Nope nope nope. No problem there. No cluttered folders of abandoned projects never to be finished, neither. My stomach just knotted itself when he he pushed the delete button. I-I might have a problem.
I got my felt nibs today and they feel amazing and suddenly I have a lot more pressure sensitivity and Yaaay! Love them already, thank you for the advice, Curry!
*Looks at the rest of the thread*
The future is here, indeed.
Not a valid vimeo URLfinally got around to watching these, and they're really good and helpful and I kinda wanna smosh them in the face of everyone who comes whining to me about their art being 'bad', because it repeats a lot of what I tell them a la "JUST DRAWWW JUST DO IT DRAW A LOT. ALL ART IS PROGRESS NO MATTER HOW IT TURNED OUT" and stuff, right.
One of my friends told me I should really make a tutorial on drawing birds, but but how?!someone up for making a tutorial tutorial?
Uhh... I think I could do a tutorial on fantasy world maps (my hobby horse when it comes to drawing ::) ), but the question is, would anyone be interested?HECK YEAH mine always end up as a blobby mess
Uhh... I think I could do a tutorial on fantasy world maps (my hobby horse when it comes to drawing ::) ), but the question is, would anyone be interested?
someone up for making a tutorial tutorial?
I kid. I'm no tutorial maker or anything, but try doing what you usually do, and take lots of pictures along the way! Then pick the pictures that show your progress and explain what you do.
where would I put it?here, maybe?
where would I put it?
*pops in to see what the thread's about*
*about an hour passes*
Wow! those are some awesome tutorials and advice here, I'm sure to use at least some of them in the nearest future... Thanks to all the people who linked/made their own.
Also, Guardian, great thanks for those videos. They're a great aid.
*Aierdome thinks on how she could contribute
Uhh... I think I could do a tutorial on fantasy world maps (my hobby horse when it comes to drawing ::) ), but the question is, would anyone be interested?
Oooh thank you for the awesome tutorial, Olga! Not that I would ever be able to do this, but it's nice to know how ;D
You are welcome! :)
So, when in 2007 I bought a book on glass painting, I thought in the same way... ))
As for the map tutorial, it's gonna take a few days. I've been trying to put everything down as conscisely as possible and I've got almost 8 full A4 pages of notes and thumbnails, so... yeah. ::)ahaha I've had a figure tutorial in the works for months; don't worry about it :D
Aah, I'd actually love to do this stuff. I mean, it's cool and creative and doesn't even look too complicated imho? I just... Don't even know where to begin to get glass and colors and stuff xD
Thanks for tutorial, Olga! I've got to try it some day. ...when all this lost time of mine finally finds itself.
I used Italian colours, so any art shop in Italy?
Andifwhen you try, will you share the result? )
ahaha I've had a figure tutorial in the works for months; don't worry about it :D
Definitely! Although it may take a few weeks, as this one I'll be working on the tutorial and then there's the Star Force (it's an annual Star Wars con some hour from my place), so.
So I've started drawing/arting in general quite a lot more than I ever had before recently, and I'm trying to get some more supplies than I currently have. This thread has been super helpful in a ton of ways, so I know mostly what to get, but I need some help in the area of... erasers. I have a bunch of erasers. I only actually like one. I got it like eight years ago so I have no idea what it was. :-\ I was wondering if any of y'all could help me find something similar. It's your basic white rectangle eraser, but when you erase with it there isn't tons of dust, but rather rubbery rolls? It's hard to explain but it works really well and it doesn't smear or anything.
If anyone could help I'd really appreciate it!
I was wondering if any of y'all could help me find something similar. It's your basic white rectangle eraser, but when you erase with it there isn't tons of dust, but rather rubbery rolls?Hmmm, your description sounds an awful lot like this eraser:
So I've started drawing/arting in general quite a lot more than I ever had before recently, and I'm trying to get some more supplies than I currently have. This thread has been super helpful in a ton of ways, so I know mostly what to get, but I need some help in the area of... erasers. I have a bunch of erasers. I only actually like one. I got it like eight years ago so I have no idea what it was. :-\ I was wondering if any of y'all could help me find something similar. It's your basic white rectangle eraser, but when you erase with it there isn't tons of dust, but rather rubbery rolls? It's hard to explain but it works really well and it doesn't smear or anything.
If anyone could help I'd really appreciate it!
but when you erase with it there isn't tons of dust, but rather rubbery rolls? It's hard to explainI haven't done much drawing (and not the artistic kind to boot), but isn't that pretty much the hallmark of a "soft eraser"?
Hmmm, your description sounds an awful lot like this eraser:
(http://www.nordisco.com/assets/item/regular/staedtler-mars-plastic-eraser-52650.jpg)
This is a standard eraser you can find in any art store, or many office supply stores. It erases VERY well (I can count on one hand the number of times it has randomly smudged me: and that's after owning one for 3 years), and yeah, the eraser dust tends to roll into long tube thingies.
Hope this was helpful!
Not a valid vimeo URL
So, map tutorial! In the end I've decided to divide it in two parts, because those are some huge image files I've made for it and I'm not sure if one post can carry them all (both text and pictures are in single file, because layout is fun). Part 2 will arrive... either tomorrow evening or late Monday. Also, if you fear for your computer's well-being, here's everything in handy links (they're also of better quality, I think):Ohhhhh my gosh this is SO COOL!!! The BLACK VOID OF DARKNESS cracked me up and this tutorial was really informative!! :D
Page 1 (http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t444/Tanghue/nat1_zpsvzgrwlud.jpg)|Page2 (http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t444/Tanghue/nat2_zpst4rz7z0m.jpg)|Page 3 (http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t444/Tanghue/nat3_zpsly6wh4rh.jpg)|Page 4 (http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t444/Tanghue/nat4_zpslfs89bkj.jpg)|Page 5 (http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t444/Tanghue/nat5_zpswoyaqsvs.jpg)|Page 6 (http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t444/Tanghue/nat6_zpsdqzguvaq.jpg)|Page 7 (http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t444/Tanghue/nat7_zpsjbcgfa0c.jpg)|Page 8 (http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t444/Tanghue/nat8_zpsbvnyknge.jpg)|Map so far (http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t444/Tanghue/m71_zps9dffdpeb.jpg)
And without further ado...Spoiler: Step 1: Coastline showSpoiler: Anchors (?) showSpoiler: Step 2: Mountains showSpoiler: Step 3: Forests showSpoiler: Step 4: Rivers showSpoiler: Lakes showSpoiler: Step 5: Other stuff showSpoiler: Other stuff, p2 show
I forgot to mention that, but if you're drawing on computer (I did by hand), then the advice is - spam layers, or else you're going to work yourself into oblivion when trying to erase just as much as you want to.
So yeah, this is it. Let me know if something's wrong or missing.
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Ohhhhh my gosh this is SO COOL!!! The BLACK VOID OF DARKNESS cracked me up and this tutorial was really informative!! :D
Wow, that is a lovely tutorial, it makes me want to start making maps, and I have never ever even thought of the possibility before! Step number 4, never ever try to paint Finland...Spoiler: show
/me teeples fingers.
So I hear there's a function on Paint Tool Sai that lets you convert a traditional sketch or lineart onto its own lineart layer, no tracing required.
And I have this sketch I would love to color digitally, but tracing it would mess it up greatly, so I was wondering if anyone around here is able to do that? Because I don't have Sai and can't do it myself.this is without a doubt the weirdest request I've put into this thread
I found two different tutorials adressing that problem:
The first one:
Conver white to transparent on scanned images
1) Select the layer with the scanned image
2) Menu > Select > Create Selection from Layer / Brightness
3) Create a new layer
4) Select black color (or any color you want for the new line)
5) Menu > Layer > Fill
6) Hide or delete the original layer
Judging from the tutorial below, it seems that firealpaca also has a "multiply" function. This works in photoshop by selecting the layer the sketch is on (if it is the background you may have to rename the layer to layer 0), and then changing the layer to "multiply" instead of "normal". Tada, now it works almost like a regular layer with lineart on it, with white being transparent and black/gray being opaque.
http://deidaraart5.deviantart.com/art/FireAlpaca-Coloring-Tutorial-The-Kaku-Way-514296887
Sorry for not being more help, I dont think I can do that other thing you asked :-\
Let me know if I forgot something besides those frakkin' steppes and deserts.I'm afraid that for boring physics reasons, dams curve the other way ...
I'm afraid that for boring physics reasons, dams curve the other way ...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/49/Hoover_Dam%2C_Colorado_River.JPG)
Thanks! Unlos, way to do Finnish lakes:
1. download the map
2. crank the contrast to the max
3. erase the space between lakes
4. save and pretend to your friends that it's totally effect of your hard work :P
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t444/Tanghue/nat5_zpswoyaqsvs.jpg)
In the mountains lakes occupy valleys. No valley? they'll make one.
Some things to consider:
1, "Rivers merge in the direction the main river goes" - sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. Rivers develop along weak lines in the underlying geological structures. Very often this leads tributaries into the main stream at a near 90 degree angle. You will find lots of examples on a map of Sweden. In some select cases a tributary will even flow into the main steam from the near-opposite direction of the main stream.
2, "Rivers react to even the slightest imperfections in even the flattest lands and act accordingly" - More precisely rivers on flat land often react much more drastically to "imperfections" (generally caused by the rivers themselves) compared to rivers in rough terrain. In rough terrain the underlying geological structure determines the course of the river - it can lead it through bends and curves or in straighter course. On flat land geology has less impact. In addition there is more water from tributaries, and the river can't flow downslope to move more water. Instead it reacts by creating huge bends and curves called meanders to increase its length. The river Seine for instance (http://static.trunity.net/files/202401_202500/202445/seine-drainage-basin.png) becomes increasingly wavier the further down the river you move. Even highland rivers (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Aerial_photography_of_river_in_green_hills.jpg) will exhibit this behaviour when flowing across flat sedimentary plains. These curves are hardly "smoother" than all kinds of coastline curves.
3: "Deltas" - 'Eroded delta' is not a term in common use. Delta sizes and builds are determined by the relative ratio between river sediment input and wave erosion. Rivers like the Mississippi have ernormous, impressive deltas because sediment supply is greater than the ocean's erosion. Ganges in India has nearly the same amount of water discharge, but has a shorter, less complex delta due to higher levels of erosion compared to supply. The Tiber Delta in Italy is even less impressive because wave erosion is so much greater than sediment supply.
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Aha :-)
Seriously, your map-making skills have me really impressed. This is better than the maps that accompany many fantasy books I've read!
Okay, I've just gotta take a second to rep this ink:
*jumps in at mention of ink*
Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Ink is also highly recommendable if you're looking for nice, non-fading black inks.
Now for a question, which I guess is art-supply related? I think? Anyways, for those of you who do digital art, what art program do you use, and would you recommend it? I'm looking into purchasing a program (the super cheap one I have isn't cutting it) and would like some input.
Apologies if anything like this has already been asked, and another apology if this is in the wrong place (where do you put stuff like this?), but I have a question less about technique and more about motivation. All you beautiful digital artists out there - how do you handle keeping your spirits up during the lineart phase? I personally find it the most tedious, and have quite a few images in the works that I think could be great... if I could ever get past the fishing lineart. It's really begun to bug me, especially since in traditional art I find the lineart the funnest part.
Any tips? Should I delete this for being out of place?
Apologies if anything like this has already been asked, and another apology if this is in the wrong place (where do you put stuff like this?), but I have a question less about technique and more about motivation. All you beautiful digital artists out there - how do you handle keeping your spirits up during the lineart phase? I personally find it the most tedious, and have quite a few images in the works that I think could be great... if I could ever get past the fishing lineart. It's really begun to bug me, especially since in traditional art I find the lineart the funnest part.oh wow I feel you, I don't handle the digital lineart phase very well either. I've gotten much more comfortable with it lately, though, and here are some things I've done/keep doing:
Any tips? Should I delete this for being out of place?
Apologies if anything like this has already been asked, and another apology if this is in the wrong place (where do you put stuff like this?), but I have a question less about technique and more about motivation. All you beautiful digital artists out there - how do you handle keeping your spirits up during the lineart phase? I personally find it the most tedious, and have quite a few images in the works that I think could be great... if I could ever get past the fishing lineart. It's really begun to bug me, especially since in traditional art I find the lineart the funnest part.
Any tips? Should I delete this for being out of place?
Apologies if anything like this has already been asked, and another apology if this is in the wrong place (where do you put stuff like this?), but I have a question less about technique and more about motivation. All you beautiful digital artists out there - how do you handle keeping your spirits up during the lineart phase? I personally find it the most tedious, and have quite a few images in the works that I think could be great... if I could ever get past the fishing lineart. It's really begun to bug me, especially since in traditional art I find the lineart the funnest part.
Any tips? Should I delete this for being out of place?
I forgot to mention that getting really pissed off can be really helpful (something I learned from Curry), but gotta be careful with the arms and hands, don't constrict them.
Apologies if anything like this has already been asked, and another apology if this is in the wrong place (where do you put stuff like this?), but I have a question less about technique and more about motivation. All you beautiful digital artists out there - how do you handle keeping your spirits up during the lineart phase? I personally find it the most tedious, and have quite a few images in the works that I think could be great... if I could ever get past the fishing lineart. It's really begun to bug me, especially since in traditional art I find the lineart the funnest part.
Any tips? Should I delete this for being out of place?
.......actually would anybody want a Burton tutorial because everybody seems to love my burtons
I have a really weird motivation issue: I usually have plenty of ideas about what to draw, but my internal quality meter always forces me to put them on the backburner: "You're not good enough for that, study more. You're not good enough for that, study more". As a result, I end up being stuck in doing studies and get bored quickly. Then I try to draw something else, not expecting anything extraordinary to come out of it, and the end drawing turns out to be so horrifyingly awful that I get discouraged and pause drawing for a while. Then I go study again, get bored, etc.try drawing your ideas anyway. draw what you feel like/want to draw. maybe it won't turn out the way you want it to, but it's better than not drawing at all!
Because of that, I'm not drawing as much as I used to. Does anyone have any advice on how to break out of this rut?
I have a really weird motivation issue: I usually have plenty of ideas about what to draw, but my internal quality meter always forces me to put them on the backburner: "You're not good enough for that, study more. You're not good enough for that, study more". As a result, I end up being stuck in doing studies and get bored quickly. Then I try to draw something else, not expecting anything extraordinary to come out of it, and the end drawing turns out to be so horrifyingly awful that I get discouraged and pause drawing for a while. Then I go study again, get bored, etc.
Because of that, I'm not drawing as much as I used to. Does anyone have any advice on how to break out of this rut?
I have a really weird motivation issue: I usually have plenty of ideas about what to draw, but my internal quality meter always forces me to put them on the backburner: "You're not good enough for that, study more. You're not good enough for that, study more". As a result, I end up being stuck in doing studies and get bored quickly. Then I try to draw something else, not expecting anything extraordinary to come out of it, and the end drawing turns out to be so horrifyingly awful that I get discouraged and pause drawing for a while. Then I go study again, get bored, etc.
Because of that, I'm not drawing as much as I used to. Does anyone have any advice on how to break out of this rut?
MY EASY COLOURING STYLE
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Martti, thank you so much for this!! I saw you streaming once but I arrived late so I was asking myself how did you do all this coloring magic. Now I have my answers! :DWHY don't you ask me? you ask how I did, I tell of show in stream. you can't really be late, I usually drew more arts, at least one you supposed to see, unless I do a big art with very different colouring style that could take forever but I rarely do that because I am lazy.
*scribbles notes furiously* MUST TRY THIS
Thank you for making this tutorial! It's really cool to see how different people do the same thing, and now I really really want to try my hand at your way, because I like the results so much!
MY EASY COLOURING STYLE
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Thank you, Martti! It's such a great tutorial, both in content and, uhm, tutoriability*. I'm still kinda learning how to shade (or colour, for that matter), so I'm sure going to try this.
*tutoriability - ability of the tutorial to help people learn what the tutorial is supposed to learn.
(it could be more detailed tutorial.... I could try to do one?)
So here is the process video of my Sigrun portrait.Thanks for the process video! I'm struggling with painting people in Photoshop, and this clip is just what the doctor ordered.
is there any good program (that does not requests like super computers) that could record my screen? I would do a video instead of taking screenshots because it is hard to draw and screenshot every moment.
in stream to be honest, I am happy if someone asks me something and I can show and explain it (in voice chat)
is there any good program (that does not requests like super computers) that could record my screen? I would do a video instead of taking screenshots because it is hard to draw and screenshot every moment.
in stream to be honest, I am happy if someone asks me something and I can show and explain it (in voice chat)
Well, if you have a Mac, then there's a screen recording (and voice recording) feature built into the QuickTime Player. It's explained here (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201066) (scroll down a bit to get to the right section). If you don't have a Mac, then I don't know what would be best to use.I have never seen a mac ever in my life.......
There is Open Broadcast Software. It is free and very proficient. Although having a descent graphic card in your computer will always help when it comes to dealing with video files.
Guardian G.I.: Glad I could help!
The only advice I'd have would be to use watercolor paper. It's thicker so it doesn't curl.I actually used watercolor paper, so I must have used way too much water :-\
Other than that I can only point to Nathan Fowkes (http://nathanfowkesart.deviantart.com/art/Watercolor-Portrait-559137123) for inspiration. He has the most... Mind blowing watercolors I've ever seen. :o Like him, you can use the light of the paper to peek through to create light (by darkening everything else with rich pigment). I hope that helps!
You've got lovely color theory going on there! :D I'm a big fan of the purple and red tones in the skin. I'd say to not be afraid to darken the shadows more (using too much water would keep the colors pretty light) but other than that it looks really pretty!!Thank you! :D
Specifically, I'm looking for advice on the lighting and the light-dog and stuff. I'm just not entirely happy with it and could use some advice to improve it.
Specifically, I'm looking for advice on the lighting and the light-dog and stuff. I'm just not entirely happy with it and could use some advice to improve it.Do you aim for artistic effect, or realism?
I have a thing which needs critiquing!I agree with the others that you should put some more heavy shading on the girl. For the glow itself I'd try making the outside glow a little softer :) Here's a tutorial I found on dA: http://griffsnuff.deviantart.com/art/glow-effect-tutorial-206717406 (http://griffsnuff.deviantart.com/art/glow-effect-tutorial-206717406).Spoiler: show
Specifically, I'm looking for advice on the lighting and the light-dog and stuff. I'm just not entirely happy with it and could use some advice to improve it.
I have a thing which needs critiquing!Spoiler: show
Specifically, I'm looking for advice on the lighting and the light-dog and stuff. I'm just not entirely happy with it and could use some advice to improve it.
(This seems like the best place to ask)
So hey, is there anyone who'd be willing to look at a few comic pages of mine and give me feedback on their readability? I showed them to the sub today but I want a third opinion. (I don't want to post them here since it wouldn't be a surprise when I put the finished comic up online.)
(This seems like the best place to ask)
So hey, is there anyone who'd be willing to look at a few comic pages of mine and give me feedback on their readability? I showed them to the sub today but I want a third opinion. (I don't want to post them here since it wouldn't be a surprise when I put the finished comic up online.)
I'm down! As amass consumerwebcomic addictbig fan of comics I can do my best to be helpful! :D
Definitely yes! I can't guarantee that I'll be actually helpful, but I'll do my utmost best.
(This seems like the best place to ask)If it's still needed I'd be happy to help- love a good webcomic.
So hey, is there anyone who'd be willing to look at a few comic pages of mine and give me feedback on their readability? I showed them to the sub today but I want a third opinion. (I don't want to post them here since it wouldn't be a surprise when I put the finished comic up online.)
If it's still needed I'd be happy to help- love a good webcomic.
Aaaaaalright, I want to get into dip pens (for inking), but I have no idea where to start or what to look for or anything. I have a kind-of-sketchy link to these (http://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Animation-Watercolors-Knives-Pencils/dp/B00TG8IJZ0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon but I'm not sure if these are what I really want?? What should I look for in nibs specifically for art? Is there any difference between drawing nibs and calligraphy nibs?
.......obviously I have a lot of questions (ཽ๑ඕัළඕั๑)
Aaaaaalright, I want to get into dip pens (for inking), but I have no idea where to start or what to look for or anything. I have a kind-of-sketchy link to these (http://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Animation-Watercolors-Knives-Pencils/dp/B00TG8IJZ0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon but I'm not sure if these are what I really want?? What should I look for in nibs specifically for art? Is there any difference between drawing nibs and calligraphy nibs?
.......obviously I have a lot of questions (ཽ๑ඕัළඕั๑)
Aaaaaalright, I want to get into dip pens (for inking), but I have no idea where to start or what to look for or anything. I have a kind-of-sketchy link to these (http://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Animation-Watercolors-Knives-Pencils/dp/B00TG8IJZ0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon but I'm not sure if these are what I really want?? What should I look for in nibs specifically for art? Is there any difference between drawing nibs and calligraphy nibs?
.......obviously I have a lot of questions (ཽ๑ඕัළඕั๑)
Cintiq.
Yeah they are gah- I've gotten most of mine from http://www.carpediemstore.com/ the shipping is kind of expensive, so it's best to buy in bulk instead of just one marker if you shop there! They have a lot of deals too
I've also gotten a lot from the Copic booth at Anime Expo, which are only like $3-4 there!! But getting into the con itself is expensive enough, especially if you don't live in the area haha
I have never ever seen such thing.....
is it even better in some way, then the most cheapest small tablets, or, they are nothing special but suuuuper expensive?
I always wonder about this........
I actually need a new tablet, and wonder if even worth to get a bit more expensive tablet (not cintiq) or I should just stay at the tiny and super-cheap tablets..........
@martti, cintiqs are WONDERFUL but also so so very expensive and that's yet another thing on my wishlist hahaha
I've never seen a Cintiq in the wild either, but I have an A5-sized Intuos 3 and it has served me faithfully for *counts fingers* nine years of near-daily use, never needed any maintenance save for replacement pen nibs and a protection film for the drawing surface to reduce the wear. So, I guess if you think about how long a good tablet is going to last you, the cost per day sounds a lot better. How big were you thinking? Size is a big factor in the cost, and while I'm far from a pro or even a serious amateur the A5 has served quite well (plus it's just about the same size as my laptop so it's handy to transport :P)
My first tablet was a Wacom Bamboo i got one christmas that I didn't really use all that much - I was very young and expected drawing digitally to be much easier so I kinda lost my motivation. Then sometime last year I decided that no, I will draw digitally, maybe it'll help with a different tablet and program? And after hearing a lot of good stuff about Huion tablets on tumblr, that's what i bought, because it was affordable haha ha..... but I've been using it a lot, especially this year, and I'm pretty happy with my choice ^___________^
my first tablet was a really stupid tiny tablet, it was actually my father's tablet, but I stole it because he was not using it anyway (I am sure he did not buy it for art xD).
My current one is a Wacom Intuos Pro Medium!~ I upgraded last year, and it was woooorth it. So worth it. I may be officially a hobby artist as I'm not using it for a living or studying it, but I use it daily, and this thing is awesome. The cable is separated from the tablet, so if it ever has connection issues you only need to replace the cable (this is a typical Wacom thing, but Monoprice did not have this so it was a death sentence when that cable started getting loose). It has a wireless mode! with a very long battery life! So that reduces clutter and risk of damaging cable (and comfortable art positions). It came with the sweetest pen holder and a whole assortment of nibs, and the design is so beautiful. Also the tablet shortcut buttons are extremely handy. And of course the pressure range is even better than the Monoprice, and far outstrips my old Wacom :') It's also yet again the same size as my laptop, so! Very handy. However, this one was by far the priciest, at 300$AU new. I also seem to have acquired a very odd and specific bug after updating to Krita 2.9... it seems to be with this particular Intuos line, and I suspect the drivers. Krita 2.9 (and further builds) refuses to recognise the tablet as a tablet, and rather reads it as a mouse. Not all Intuos Pro tablets do this - the majority do not, it's a very odd bug. However, I've read one account online of the exact same issue, and I have a friend who also has that problem with it. Hoping the wipe and reinstall of my laptop that I'll be doing in the Christmas holidays will fix that...
IM HERE FROM FINALS HELL TO DROP A TUTORIAL ON COLORS AND SHADING AND DESIGN
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THEYRE 3 SEPARATE FILES!! YOU CAN ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ILL DO MY BEST TO ANSWER THEM
ILL BE FULLTIME BACK BY THURSDAY HOPEFULLY!!!
IM HERE FROM FINALS HELL TO DROP A TUTORIAL ON COLORS AND SHADING AND DESIGN
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THEYRE 3 SEPARATE FILES!! YOU CAN ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ILL DO MY BEST TO ANSWER THEM
ILL BE FULLTIME BACK BY THURSDAY HOPEFULLY!!!
So, I need abut of help with drawing trolls...You mean scandinavian trolls or SSSS trolls? ;)
Anyone got any advice?
of course thats something you can do?? i am not forbidding it nor am i any kind of authority on color, but in the context of the tutorial, the example, and how many characters and ocs people draw are "living", i decided to show how the norm would probably be. by all means use greens and purples and blues to shade however many dead or sickly characters you want, im not stopping you. reds and pinks are generally used more liberally because of the blood beneath the skin giving it that color, rather than cooler tones that would be more appropriate for zombies. im definitely not saying dont use it - it was an example wherein the subject was not meant to look sickly, so i chose the appropriate palette. shade as you please for however you see fit, my tutorial is not the sole way to do thingsI am laughing here because I am weird and I think I am funny
on the colouring tutorial, you say a colour for base for skin and choose some greenish shade for shading and say no, and redish as yes, then add the green is wrong because it will make your character look dead
WHAT IF THAT IS MY AIM ON MY ART TO MAKE THE CHARACTER LOOK DEAD.
it could be saying something like "it makes the character looks dead, don1t use it, unless you want them dead"
just saying.but also the shadow could be different by lights and the reflection of our surroundings, but I guess those are kind of advanced shading...
Wow! That's super-helpful. Thank you!SSSS trolls, of course! ;)
You mean scandinavian trolls or SSSS trolls? ;)
SSSS trolls, of course! ;)
I hardly think I'm a competent enough artist to actually post a tutorial, but seeing as nobody else has produced anything else I'll show you how I go about designing trolls (if nothing else, I've drawn and designed a fair few of these lovelies over the last year), and who knows, maybe it will help? Just a quick thing, I'm a bit too busy to produce works of beauty atm :P Also, each troll is different, but these things I'm saying are generally true across the board as far as my own drawing experience goes. I also didn't mutate this one too far because I wanted there to be a strong resemblance to the original skeleton picture. Erm, yeah, that's probably enough rambling and excuses. Hope it helps at least a little >"<Thank you so much, this is just what I need! I do have a pretty basic understanding of human anatomy and I knew it should be based somewhat off that but I wasn't really sure how to start and this really helped. :)Spoiler: show
I randomly wandered to this thread and saw the old tablet discussion and just dropping my 2c in (hopefully I won't bury mithrysc's question, that I have no answer for).
I'm a professional artist and I was lucky enough to test all kinds of Wacoms, including a Cintiq, at work. Not to rain on your parade guys, but I didn't like the Cintiq and swapped it for my old Intuos after a couple of weeks. Ergonomics is really important to me, if something makes me work in a position where I'm sore after a couple of hours, I fling it out the window. And the Cintiq did just that. My lower back and right shoulder were bust after a day's work. Whatever advantage the Cintiq might have (it is a bit faster/more intuitive/more comfortable to work on the screen directly) it just isn't worth it for me if I can't use it a whole day without hurting my body. The difference anyway is really small. It's not like my art or speed improved massively while working with it. Now I work from home and use a tiny Bamboo and it actually has all I need (though the extra buttons on the Intuos were useful too when I had them - just not vital). I wouldn't switch it for a Cintiq!
This isn't the case for everyone. My work mates actually kept their Cintiqs though they complained about back aches too. Just something to consider if you care about your body as well as your art. Ideally you should try to test one (for at least a day, not just a few minutes) before buying it, to see if it's right for you.
(http://i.imgur.com/MezXZOp.png?1)I think it looks good so far! I also started playing with it a few days ago.
Agh, downloaded sculptris to play with. And it is fun! But very different! I'm trying to sculpt Reynir, and am in unknown territory. I like the nose. But that chin is a lot more forward than a chin should be. More may follow.
I think it looks good so far! I also started playing with it a few days ago.Thank you, now I know to look for the move tool! And ooh, nice elf!
If you want to move the chin back, take the move tool and select the whole area you want to move, then move it back carefully :) I had the same problem when I was working
Here's what I didSpoiler: show
I think it looks good so far! I also started playing with it a few days ago.
If you want to move the chin back, take the move tool and select the whole area you want to move, then move it back carefully :) I had the same problem when I was working
Here's what I didSpoiler: show
Thank you, now I know to look for the move tool! And ooh, nice elf!The move tool is the tool I used the most and I'm rather impressed what you managed to do without it!
*EDIT*: THANK YOU for leading me to the move tool!!
Yes, much more human :) I think it will look more like Reynir when you do the hair
So I had time to fiddle some more with it today, and now the sculpt looks a lot more human, although not quite like Reynir. He has a very characteristic jawline that I'm having trouble with. But here it is now:
(http://i.imgur.com/E4qQMBw.png?1)
So I had time to fiddle some more with it today, and now the sculpt looks a lot more human, although not quite like Reynir. He has a very characteristic jawline that I'm having trouble with. But here it is now:
(http://i.imgur.com/E4qQMBw.png?1)
Looks nice! But pay attention to how the neck attaches to the skull and the jawline. It seems the figure is jutting the head way too much forward. In a pose like that, there's a rule of thumb. In profile, you should be able to place a ruler along the edge of the throat, which is a relatively straight line. The ruler should then run across the eye socket area. Here's a ref:I had no idea, thank you for adding it to the thread!Spoiler: show
Looks nice! But pay attention to how the neck attaches to the skull and the jawline. It seems the figure is jutting the head way too much forward. In a pose like that, there's a rule of thumb. In profile, you should be able to place a ruler along the edge of the throat, which is a relatively straight line. The ruler should then run across the eye socket area. Here's a ref:Thank you, good to know! (I love reference lines so will definitely add this to the collection.)Spoiler: show
Seems like I made the neck too thick in my piece
Thank you, good to know! (I love reference lines so will definitely add this to the collection.)It seems to me from the final image that the back of his head is lower than his jawline. That's generally not the case in humans, though it's possible that it won't stay visible once you stick some Reynir-hair on it. It looks good, but I'm having trouble seeing the similarities between it and Reynir. =) Perhaps if you worked a bit further on the eyebrows?
That neck is definitely attached too far back, yep.
My arms feel like they're made of lead right now so I think I may have to stop for today. Progress under the spoiler, and thank you for the help :)Spoiler: show
It seems to me from the final image that the back of his head is lower than his jawline. That's generally not the case in humans, though it's possible that it won't stay visible once you stick some Reynir-hair on it. It looks good, but I'm having trouble seeing the similarities between it and Reynir. =) Perhaps if you worked a bit further on the eyebrows?The back of his head hadn't really received any attention, partly for the hair-reason and partly for being a boring place where not much happens pushed aside for later. But it's definitely something that needs to be fixed before it's done, so thank you! (Meanwhile I'm banging my head against the wall because all attempts at making hair have been horrible and then scrapped - the last one made this weird thousands of little triangles of geometry turning up like a mountainrange that just became worse when I tried to push it down. Even without that, the hair is just really too hard to make. I've gone back to working on a photoshop Reynir just to calm down a bit)
Here's something I've been working onSpoiler: show
It's meant to be a sort of companion/sequel to this (http://orig15.deviantart.net/f063/f/2016/025/9/4/blind_panic_by_cliotna-d9p1f4x.png) picture, and depicts a few childhood scenes of a blind character of mine. I currently try to just...paint over it, as many times as it takes until I get it to look right but so far I haven't succeeded. One thing that I'm having especial trouble with is the lighting - I'm trying to go for this sort of warm, but really harsh direct summer light. The kind that comes through windows, lighting everything up, yet casting strong shadows.
Thank you, good to know! (I love reference lines so will definitely add this to the collection.)Better! But remember that the 'line' rule only applies to that specific pose, it is not universal. If the head moves, obviously the relationship between the eye socket and the neck is going to change as well.
That neck is definitely attached too far back, yep.
My arms feel like they're made of lead right now so I think I may have to stop for today. Progress under the spoiler, and thank you for the help :)Spoiler: show
The back of his head hadn't really received any attention, partly for the hair-reason and partly for being a boring place where not much happens pushed aside for later. But it's definitely something that needs to be fixed before it's done, so thank you! (Meanwhile I'm banging my head against the wall because all attempts at making hair have been horrible and then scrapped - the last one made this weird thousands of little triangles of geometry turning up like a mountainrange that just became worse when I tried to push it down. Even without that, the hair is just really too hard to make. I've gone back to working on a photoshop Reynir just to calm down a bit)
Those pictures are really sweet and emotional! The lighting could be a lot lighter on the highlight, I think. I looked through my folder of summer pictures and the highlight turn out almost white. Or yellow/red for low evening sun. The source of light in your picture is not clear to me. Does it come from the window/door with curtain behind the child? Or from the ladys right? I hope that helps some!
I was hoping to go for two sources of light - there's the window with the curtain behind the girl, and another, somewhat brighter, light-source to the right of the lady, off the canvas (an open door? An open window on the sunny side of the house?). Harsher lights might be something to try, yes. And the shadows might be made lighter as well, I guess, for the contrast feels rather overblown and artificial to me right now. If anything then it just reminds me of cold winter light at the moment, which might be explainable by the weather we've been having for the last four months. :( I've just...never really done light like this before and I really don't want to stop until I get the effect I desire.
Better! But remember that the 'line' rule only applies to that specific pose, it is not universal. If the head moves, obviously the relationship between the eye socket and the neck is going to change as well.
Don't forget to check against a skull reference when doing realistic work like this. Notably, I recommend you to check the distance between the bottom of eye socket and the zygomatic arch, how the ear canal relates to the zygomatic arch, and the relationship between the canine teeth points and the corners of the chin when viewed from the front.
If you think of the teeth area as a 'cylinder' kind of shape, the canine teeth mark the furthest outward point, corners so to speak. The same is true even when you wrap skin and lips around the structure, so you need to get this distance right. At the moment, your chin is way too broad compared to the canine teeth, which generally doesn't happen in a healthy, normally developed skull.
Warning: Art rant:I think the hair is looking good so far! So much detail! You know you can move the entire hair up by having the move tool set on global, right?
I added hair, but had sculpted it in a different file because of symmetry, and it turned out remarkably hard to modify. I have placed the hair wayy to low on his head, for starters. (His scalp is showing through at the top, now that I look at it) And scultpting the hair tended to crash the program constantly because it got just a little too much detail in it, I think. And then I tried to paint a very unfinished version just too see what painting in sculptris was like, and it is the uncanniest valleyland. There are, to be fair, a lot of things about this that I like but there are plenty of stuff that is killing me!
*Shoves head in pillow, rageplaces project on shelf for now. Goes back to photoshop to calm myself down*
But here are some more progress shots, for you lovely people who's been helping me, and a colored version that has been deleted for being so very very wrong (the wrongness came through a lot more on the big version).Spoiler: What has had me occupied for a while show
I think the hair is looking good so far! So much detail! You know you can move the entire hair up by having the move tool set on global, right?Thank you! The hair will be moved, but I will need to consult some tutorials on painting before I try that again :P
Okay, as I mentioned on the art museum I'd really appreciate some help with facial anatomy so that next time I try to draw something from my head in a realistic style it will be better! I'm fairly happy with the nose shape at least, but the eyes and mouth had been bothering me no matter how much I modified them, and the location of all the different things >"< I can't see what I'm doing wrong, but there's something *off* about it all. (Also feel free to tear apart the lighting, colouring, and anything else you see is wrong, but mainly tell me what to do to draw realistic faces please!!!)I like this a lot, and it is also quite a lot more realistic than your usually style. I'm traveling right now with No art program and slooow internet but will try to post some advice tomorrow ^-^
***THANK YOU!***
Okay, as I mentioned on the art museum I'd really appreciate some help with facial anatomy so that next time I try to draw something from my head in a realistic style it will be better! I'm fairly happy with the nose shape at least, but the eyes and mouth had been bothering me no matter how much I modified them, and the location of all the different things >"< I can't see what I'm doing wrong, but there's something *off* about it all. (Also feel free to tear apart the lighting, colouring, and anything else you see is wrong, but mainly tell me what to do to draw realistic faces please!!!)
***THANK YOU!***
Okay, as I mentioned on the art museum I'd really appreciate some help with facial anatomy so that next time I try to draw something from my head in a realistic style it will be better! I'm fairly happy with the nose shape at least, but the eyes and mouth had been bothering me no matter how much I modified them, and the location of all the different things >"< I can't see what I'm doing wrong, but there's something *off* about it all. (Also feel free to tear apart the lighting, colouring, and anything else you see is wrong, but mainly tell me what to do to draw realistic faces please!!!)For the eyes I think they're a little too open, so combined with a toothy smile he looks a little crazy ;P I'd try to lower the upper lids a little so that it doesn't look as if his eyes are wide open.
(http://i.imgur.com/azBJDdX.jpg)
***THANK YOU!***
I don't actually have any experience doing realistic art but I notice a couple things here that make it look a little off. The eyes seem like they might have too much shading around them? They look a little sunken in. Also I feel like they should be about half closed, they're too wide open and that makes it look kinda creepy.
I don't actually have any experience doing realistic art but I notice a couple things here that make it look a little off. The eyes seem like they might have too much shading around them? They look a little sunken in. Also I feel like they should be about half closed, they're too wide open and that makes it look kinda creepy.
Okay, as I mentioned on the art museum I'd really appreciate some help with facial anatomy so that next time I try to draw something from my head in a realistic style it will be better! I'm fairly happy with the nose shape at least, but the eyes and mouth had been bothering me no matter how much I modified them, and the location of all the different things >"< I can't see what I'm doing wrong, but there's something *off* about it all. (Also feel free to tear apart the lighting, colouring, and anything else you see is wrong, but mainly tell me what to do to draw realistic faces please!!!)
***THANK YOU!***
This is more general advice than critique, but for learning how to construct/ model the face I would recommend studying Andrew Loomis' Drawing the Head and Heads (http://www.alexhays.com/loomis/Andrew%20Loomis%20-%20Drawing%20the%20Head%20and%20Hands.pdf) (not least because it's free). Also, references are life-saving here. You don't have to, say, go around copying photos exactly, but even if you just look at yourself in the mirror, seeing how a person's face works (that sounds weird) in a certain angle or expression will definitely help with getting shape and lighting right.Thank you very much for the link and advice ^_^ I've been having a bit of a lookthough the book today and it seems just perfect to study, and filled with precisely the information I'll need to improve :3 Hahah, I was actually making funny faces in the mirror for a large portion of drawing this to try and figure out facial muscles (and not quite managing) and I take your reference advice very much to heart! What I really want in the long run is to understand everything I can't see in a face which makes it act the way it does, and I guess drawing from references to start is the best way to get there.
I'll try to get some actual critique about the piece up later when I have a little more time. :)
For the eyes I think they're a little too open, so combined with a toothy smile he looks a little crazy ;P I'd try to lower the upper lids a little so that it doesn't look as if his eyes are wide open.Thanks ^_^ Yeah this seems to be the general consensus amongst the advice givers and it is duly noted!
I'll repost this here:Thanks so much ^_^ Yeah, I see what you mean with the eyes and scrunching up when you smile, and it's pretty obvious once pointed out >"< although the iris touching both eyelids was something I hadn't really thought about before and probably should have :P
Having experience drawing realistic people, I'd say the eyes don't look very sunken in to me, but that there's too much space between the eyes and the eyebrows, so that makes the eyes look a little deeper than they are.
I don't think the eyes are super wide, it's just that they tend not to be perfectly almond-shaped/symmetrical. The bottom eyelid can't widen (I mean, mine can't, so as far as I know) so they're always relaxed. When you smile, the eyelid squinches up, so I think it looks a little weird just because the eyes don't match the mouth. This isn't my best eye, but it might look something like this (http://i.imgur.com/tLUp887.png). Generally when relaxed, the iris will touch both eyelids. Hope I could help!
I'm home again after a short trip to Copenhagen, I missed the minnion meetup by one day, aww! But I have some tips to your drawing, I hope they are helpful!Oh wow, you've really gone all out here thank you!
First, ref lines for drawing faces are good, and it looks to me like you've looked them up before you drew Emil! I've drawn in the ref lines for a face seen directly from the front, and they match his face almost exactly:
(http://i.imgur.com/aQaV71d.png)
Now, the nose is not seen from the front, and so that explains some of the off-feeling of the rest of his face, I think. Looking in a mirror (I suspect you've done that, his mouth look slightly familiar!) take note of how your eyes and mouth change in relation to the nose when you move your head. If you move the structures on his right more towards the center, the different parts of his face comes together better. As noted, the eyes are usually also a bit more closed than in your drawing, with the irises partly covered by the eyelids.
I played around somewhat with liquefy to show what I mean. (You've done a very neat job of making him look in one direction and I messed that up a bit, when moving his face around :P)
I also moved his face and neck to the right, because the angle of neck and face is really hard to reproduce in real life.
(http://i.imgur.com/CBPadV1.jpg)
But overall I will stress: Really really nice drawing, it is obvious that a lot of work went into this, and also a lot of keen observation on the details! Well done!
Is this an okay place to ask for critique? I just started drawing after a 7-year break.
This sketch is missing some detail (such as lacing on the boots) and doesn't have any highlight or shading (other than those highlights on the armrests that are there to remind me what I'm planning to do) since I'll just do those once I start colouring. I don't normally post in-progress stuff, but since it'll take a few days before I'll have built a tracing desk, I figured I'd ask for advice now that I can still change things easily.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e271/Vio-kun/piirros%20001_zpsljgelvnh.jpg)
*Reynir voice* I'm great at giving critiquesomg I'd have never even noticed the chair thing - I fixed it and now the picture looks so much better
Overall your anatomy is pretty solid, especially the torso and legs, but I noticed that her head is a bit cut-off (her forehead and crown should be higher) and her arms are a little short for a woman (women generally have longer and thinner arms than men). Besides that, good job on drawing the crossed arms and legs. You're probably doing that better than I could lol.
As for the chair, you might want to make the curls on the arm rests a little larger so that the picture is overall more balanced. You've got this big grand back cushion and these teeny weeny little arm rests and it throws the whole thing off a little bit.
Hope that helped!
omg I'd have never even noticed the chair thing - I fixed it and now the picture looks so much better
Thanks for the feedback! (Also thanks to whoever moved this to the appropriate topic - I'd somehow managed to forget a separate critique thread existed.) I decided to leave her arms short (maybe the character is trans *shrugs*), but fixed her head. Again, it looks much better now, so thank you!
(Also thanks to whoever moved this to the appropriate topic - I'd somehow managed to forget a separate critique thread existed.)
In terms of dates...mmmmmaybe starting in mid-May? I'd like to keep it outside of final exam weeks for those of us who are students but soon enough that people don't lose interest.At least for me, AP exams are the first two weeks of May and finals start mid-June, so if that's where you're starting there's prolly gonna be some overlap with testing, but it's not that much and I'm not sure if I'm the only one affected so it might not be that big of a deal...? (Who needs to study anyway, studying is for nerds (Though I am a nerd...))
At least for me, AP exams are the first two weeks of May and finals start mid-June, so if that's where you're starting there's prolly gonna be some overlap with testing, but it's not that much and I'm not sure if I'm the only one affected so it might not be that big of a deal...? (Who needs to study anyway, studying is for nerds (Though I am a nerd...))
Is it OK that I also join?absolutely!
Oh yay so many people already! Awesome!
So I'm not super well versed in group messaging or any of that, but I was thinking of maybe doing this over some kind of Skype chat? That way people can protect their privacy if they need to, you can access it easily on mobile, and it can handle fairly large image file sizes. If anyone has a better idea they know of though, please tell me.
In terms of dates...mmmmmaybe starting in mid-May? I'd like to keep it outside of final exam weeks for those of us who are students but soon enough that people don't lose interest. Would it be helpful if I set up a vote on the starting date?
I think ground rules can wait until we get closer but does anyone have topics they'd like to see on the list? And don't worry about suggesting too many. If we end up with more topics than we have days we can combine small and similar ones.
(ALSO if someone suggests a topic you like, let them know! Practice is so much better when you know someone shares your interest than when you're left thinking "oh god i'm the only person here who wants to draw this thing and no one else is going to enjoy this day because of me")
I would really like to join, too. Only, it sounds like something you need to already have some skills for and I... don't?
I mean... Sometimes I doodle and it turns out great, but basically I can't draw and whenever I get something right it is down to luck? ??? It's not like I can say "Oh! Today I will draw a sitting person!" and it's actually going to turn out to be a sitting person. It's more likely to turn into a mountain range or a fantasy creature or something different altogether. It'll look okay... but it usually won't be what I was aiming for :-\ It gets worse the more I think about the thing I want to draw... so I doodle?
Would it still be okay if I joined?
Naturally, since I can't draw anything, I'd be happy about practicing everything.
Hmm, maybe folds and different textures in clothing, curtains, blankets, etc.?
Grass?
If we do animals, could we try dragons too? Since Minna likes them? (Pssshh! Training for the next birthday present) ::)
Eeeeh, to be honest it sounds as if I'm in the completely wrong thread - but I want to try iiiit! :'(
I think you're in the right place! There's no requirement for skill, the whole point is to get better (no matter where you start). I think your suggestion of fabrics is a good one, I could use some practice with that myself.Oh, I'm glad to hear that!
[…] and then day two focuses on how color plays into that too[…]O_O Color? *swallows* *starts laughing hysterically* I don't even have any color pencils! Meep!
s....small finger guns.......... hair is my jam and i'd always be willing to help out if anybody's got questions now!
That's another question, actually, how are we going to learn it? Will everybody be contributing resources and advice and then working as equals or will there be certain people who take teacher roles? I'd be fine with either but choosing teachers could be difficult.
*peeks in shyly*
I'd love to join... my summer schedule is still wide open though.
About the format, how about we have a thread here to keep the prompts, artworks and tutorial etc. links in order and easy to find afterwards, as well as a chat for more immediate feedback, chatting and general commiserating? (I don't know about you, but if twenty people in a forum thread commenting back and forth would be messy, the same twenty people in a skype group would be chaos and I don't think my little introvert self would even dare to approach that.)
Also re: platforms, I wouldn't mind having it in a thread but I do think that having the ability to chat and IM is much better for something like this. It's just easier to have a conversation about a piece when you're communicating in short messages every minute than in long posts every hour, and with almost 20 people posting, commenting and quoting each other at the same time a thread is going to get really messy.
Given that there are a solid amount of people into this (!!) would anyone be willing to do a short (~10 day) trial version of this so that we could figure out which platform works best before trying to wrangle 20 people into a chat that may or may not work? We'd still be doing the art, but it would be more focused on the organizational aspect of everything. It shouldn't be a big group, ideally like five people, with topics that that are already on the main list so that no one misses out on anything. Anyone down?
And chat shouldn't be too chaotic, since only a few people would be there at a given moment. I've done a couple large groups like this before with fraternity stuff and it's never been terrible. I seriously doubt we're going to have everyone on at the same time, and most likely it'll never be more than six or seven people online at a time with an even smaller number actively talking.
Would it be an issue for traditional artists? Because if it is I'll drop out! I wouldn't mind!
[…] The main purpose of posting a picture is to hold yourself accountable for practicing that day.... You just had to go ahead and say it. This makes my hackles rise like you wouldn't believe it >.< I will just erase this comment from my memory. D: I'm already starting to get stressed out over this. It's basically like writing an exam every day :'( (extreme exam anxiety here.) For the love of all critter chasers... I don't know if I can do it. I need a calming tea now.
So currently for testers it's Tamaerchen, Curry, and Kiraly and hopefully one or two more and it'll probably happen at the end of April or beginning of May because of research papers and finals and all that jazz on my end. @Luth, can you not even use the chat feature? If you want to pm me with a link to whatever program works for you that would be super helpful, we might end up using it.If this is when you want to do it, I might be able to help out as well. I'll try to make it work.
I'm sorry?? I really didn't mean to upset you or anything. If this is something that's going to make you super anxious it's totally okay if you don't want to do it thoughOh, no! Don't be sorry! I know that it is completely irrational and I really, really want to do this :)
Oh, no! Don't be sorry! I know that it is completely irrational and I really, really want to do this :)
How should you have known that I am such a sensitive plant when it comes to... things that could be perceived as tests when you squint at them? ::)
I can understand that... been there, done that. Try to think of it this way: It'll certainly not ruin your reputation on this forum or anything of the kind, and I'm pretty certain you won't be by far the least experienced or slowest-learning artist in our group. I won't be surprised if many of us (including yours truly) will be stressed out about other's opinions on our works even while giving tips and critique on yours. If convincing yourself that it's irrational doesn't work, remember: we're all in this together! ;)Thank you Aierdome, I appreciate your words!
I made a couple just now after someone requested them on tumblr, and it's SSSS related too! #swagNice, I'll try this out :)
Anyway, they're each 20+ images long but here are the links for Emil (3/4 view) and Reynir (front). I'll probably do one for color and shading toobecause it's not like i have finals or anything anytime soon
Emil (http://jureeya.tumblr.com/post/142340201713/cintrixgaming-i-hope-this-is-helpful-emil-is)
Reynir (http://jureeya.tumblr.com/post/142340118353/cont-time-to-kill-that-horrible-shoujo-face)
I'm doing a piece right now and I'm really torn about the nose:It fits! It looks goood!
(http://orig15.deviantart.net/a0c8/f/2016/101/7/1/lalli_nose_by_aquaaurion-d9yl370.png)
The right one is what I'd usually draw, but I wanted to make one that looks more like an actual nose and now I'm unsure if it fits with the rest of the face?
It fits! It looks goood!Thank you! I'll keep that one then :)
I tend to always misplace the eyes, even after using a ruler and flipping the image over and over. And now I've become blind to this one, feeling that they are floating up and down as I look at the picture. Are they aligned? I'd like to have them straight before I throw a lot of effort into the shading...
(http://i.imgur.com/pNj3838.png)
the eyes are aligned but your jaw and hair length aren't, so that's what's probably been throwing you offThank you! I hadn't thought to see if the hair was aligned at all. As for the jawline, I had the feeling it was sagging a bit, and that version looks much better.Spoiler: Ex. resketch show
Also i did move the eye a teeny bit, i left the white area so you know by how much
EDIT: also to clarify that's just an example i know i always draw emil's face p thin
I'm trying out using silhouette drawing (aka cheating like a pro), and I have decided to finish this guy:I'd say you need to make the legs longer. Usually they're about the same length as the torso + head. (the body is about 8 heads tall, where the legs are about 4 heads)Spoiler: show
What needs fixing the most, before I start making a detailed lineart? I'm especially unsure about his left arm.
I'm trying out using silhouette drawing (aka cheating like a pro), and I have decided to finish this guy:Spoiler: show
What needs fixing the most, before I start making a detailed lineart? I'm especially unsure about his left arm.
I'd say you need to make the legs longer. Usually they're about the same length as the torso + head. (the body is about 8 heads tall, where the legs are about 4 heads)
If you google, there's a lot of images showing how to think about proportions and here's an example:
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bRwqWeXNf_I/TWrFTa72MLI/AAAAAAAABkU/GWWEwA8Y1Y4/s1600/bodypattern1.jpg)
Seconding Aurion about the legs and hip area, they could definitely stand to be longer. I can't see anything particularly odd about the left arm itself, but it's possible his shoulders are a bit off-level?
Thanks! I actually have this anatomy picture already.I think it looks better!Spoiler: Made the legs longer and tweaked a few things show
How does this look like?
Thanks! I actually have this anatomy picture already.Spoiler: Made the legs longer and tweaked a few things show
How does this look like?
I think it looks better!
I'd still make the legs longer though. They look rather short, especially if you compare with the arms (the upper arm is longer than the thighs)
heeeeeeeeeey so I'm working on a commission (!) and it's supposed to be two characters slumped together in the aftermath of a battle, and they're sort of holding hands?? or some kind of Hand Contact, anyway. I'm in the Early Sketching Phase to get the pose down, and I DON'T KNOW HOW TO HANDS
I think i'm onto something in the second one, but WHAT IS FORESHORTENING HOW DO. i'm just gonna leave this be for today and go to bed, but if anyone has some helpful tips or ideas that would be pretty dang neat! if you spot some other Anatomical Mistake please point out also. (apologies for crappy photos ahaha ha)
heeeeeeeeeey so I'm working on a commission (!) and it's supposed to be two characters slumped together in the aftermath of a battle, and they're sort of holding hands?? or some kind of Hand Contact, anyway. I'm in the Early Sketching Phase to get the pose down, and I DON'T KNOW HOW TO HANDSI agree with Unlos and tried to take some reference photos for you!
(https://65.media.tumblr.com/d9c55fdcaf0facba8806670672edcb86/tumblr_o69097iXp31r6soqlo8_r1_540.jpg) (https://67.media.tumblr.com/b43a02fb8b75e5b7f73a63907c4d19ac/tumblr_o69097iXp31r6soqlo7_r1_540.jpg)
I think i'm onto something in the second one, but WHAT IS FORESHORTENING HOW DO. i'm just gonna leave this be for today and go to bed, but if anyone has some helpful tips or ideas that would be pretty dang neat! if you spot some other Anatomical Mistake please point out also. (apologies for crappy photos ahaha ha)
Sooo I meant to make this post at the beginning of May but finals ate my brain, sorry guys. Anyway, in case you haven't seen yet, the first post has been updates with dates and an almost-complete list of topics (I think we need like three more). We're gonna start Saturday July 2, seeing as that's the date that got the most responses in the poll.
If you said that you'd be down to do the test run I'll be in your DMs within a couple days to talk about when a good time for that would be.Hopefully this month??
aaaaand I think that's all! sorry for resurrecting this thread, just tryna make sure everyone knows when it's happening. I'll update y'all with more details when we figure out what platform is best!
Sooo I meant to make this post at the beginning of May but finals ate my brain, sorry guys. Anyway, in case you haven't seen yet, the first post has been updates with dates and an almost-complete list of topics (I think we need like three more). We're gonna start Saturday July 2, seeing as that's the date that got the most responses in the poll.
If you said that you'd be down to do the test run I'll be in your DMs within a couple days to talk about when a good time for that would be.Hopefully this month??
aaaaand I think that's all! sorry for resurrecting this thread, just tryna make sure everyone knows when it's happening. I'll update y'all with more details when we figure out what platform is best!
I admit that I wouldn't check on the first post if you didn't write here, so I'm glad for the thread necro :) For other topic, how about groups of people (I know for one I have trouble keeping them in the same "scale" and on the same floor level...), and maybe machines, cars, that kind of stuff? Ships?
topic ideas:
children anatomy, child's head, faces of different ages, different body types, movements
on top of just groups of people, romantic or very close posing + drawing would be good. i get so many oc romance commissions but there is a reason i never CHOOSE to draw that ;w;
uh, somehow I haven't realized it will be a daily activity, because that's impossible for me (with a full time job you don't have more time in summer) :(
I guess I just start when I have some time and post my drawings when the topic is due.
I'll probably end up participating on maybe every fifth theme, that schedule looks... intense ^^" For some reason I got the idea that we'd be devoting at least two or three days to a theme.
How long will this group activity take place?
I'd seriously like to join, but I'll have to do a university job assignment (group leader at a summer camp aka "try and keep ~20 mischievous kids from killing each other"), and it'll take place in the very remote countryside with no Internet and no mobile phone coverage. I'll be off the grid from late June till the 20th of July or something like that.
Will you accept very late newcomers?
Also, does anyone have any strong opinions on how we should order the topics? Would it be better to have them in order according to topic (ex: everything related to drawing people happens in one group)? I'm kind of leaning towards doing that right now but I'd like to hear input if there is any.
Also, does anyone have any strong opinions on how we should order the topics? Would it be better to have them in order according to topic (ex: everything related to drawing people happens in one group)? I'm kind of leaning towards doing that right now but I'd like to hear input if there is any.
Anyone got a decent idea of how to do the right-side goggle? Can't get that one right.Well, the technical requirement is that the part between the two glasses of a goggle needs to accomodate the nose. So, the glasses would need to be closer to each other, and the part between either a rather triangular opening for the nose to fit in, or the glasses would need to be connected by a bridge far enough from the face surface that the nose'll fit underneath.
So, the glasses would need to be closer to each other, and the part between either a rather triangular opening for the nose to fit in, or the glasses would need to be connected by a bridge far enough from the face surface that the nose'll fit underneath.
Raising this thread from the dead again \o/
Hi everyone! We’re starting in about a week so here’s an update:
We’ll be using Discord as a platform, and the chatroom can be found here (https://discordapp.com/channels/180499693044760576/180538142720262145). In case you’re unfamiliar with it, Discord is a browser-based chat that doesn’t require any downloads and shouldn’t bring up any privacy issues like Skype potentially might. So that’s good. Here’s some other stuff:
The link to the chat doesn't work? It does link to Discord itself but doesn't work as an invite to the chatroom... Perhaps this will help? (https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/204155938-How-do-I-invite-friends-to-my-server-)
uhh hey do you think you have room for one more? I was able to figure out how Discord, it seems.
So I popped in yesterday and looked around but I didn't claim my account then, so now there's two Johannabelles... The one I'm using now is the one that has my avatar. If you could get rid of the other one that I ghosted with, that would be appreciated. XD
We’ll be using Discord as a platform, and the chatroom can be found here (https://discord.gg/EgzqZ). I
I am looking forward to this so much! Thank you for organizing it, Juureya :sparkle: ;D :sparkle:
Yeah, thank you so much, Juureya! :))
I would try to make the eyes pop out a little more as well as define the nose and cheek more with shading + light. I tried to show what I mean with the right one:Thank you, I see what you mean. That shading and especially the shading on the cheek does make a difference! (Her ear is unfinished and her neck muscles slightly off, too. Funny what you notice when putting something away and then seeing it with new eyes)
(http://67.media.tumblr.com/0404854d88d01b2bc00272bae2bb30b0/tumblr_obcmfq1bWB1ud4cfso1_1280.png) -> (http://img08.deviantart.net/862e/i/2016/221/9/8/unlos2_by_aquaaurion-dad87ln.png)
Fanart of Antimony Carver from Gunnerkrigg Court, that I warmly recommend reading! I had thought this picture finished, but when compared to the WIP, I see that the middle of Annies face have gotten somewhat sunken in. Any tips on where to highlight/shade to bring it back out?I'd also move the nose a bit to the left: since it's a 3/4 profile, the right side of the face should be a bit more hidden.
The WIP:
(http://66.media.tumblr.com/6c726cfd803197528941553a16d98f40/tumblr_o9ajmbIn6c1ud4cfso1_1280.png)
(http://67.media.tumblr.com/0404854d88d01b2bc00272bae2bb30b0/tumblr_obcmfq1bWB1ud4cfso1_1280.png)
I'd also move the nose a bit to the left: since it's a 3/4 profile, the right side of the face should be a bit more hidden.
EDIT: or actually, move the right cheek (viewer's left) a bit to the right, rather than moving the nose (which seems well-positioned relative to the other side)
It's not a full 3/4, but aaaah you're right.I think the facial structur and the neck area looks better now :) Taking a break and looking at it with fresh eyes often helps you to see things you missed before ^_^
*looks up some more references of that angle*
*Tries to fix things according to advice*.
*Flips the picture horizontally, notices the whole eye placement mess*
Eye placement is my weakest point, I put so much more effort there than anywhere else, and also try to pay attention to every piece of advice and ref lines I have to get them where they belong, but still this happens when I construct faces instead of drawing from pictures. AAAA, that is unfixable for now, but thank you for the advice!
(http://i.imgur.com/WgJqMty.png)(http://i.imgur.com/NcAaFpL.png)
Rhynerd, lots of nice shading and attention to detail (and work!) on the sink. The only tip I can think of right now is that the shading near the left side of the sink makes the perspective look a bit inconsistent, as if the edge got narrower in front. The shining tap comes out especially well, I think.
Pardon my double-post, but sometime last week I finished this attempt at drawing a colored version of Morlin from Spiral Knights. I would happy to hear the two cents of the SSSS community on it.Spoiler: show
So, I've been practicing with Galaxy and nebulas. It doesn't look right to me, though. Any critique?
(http://i.imgur.com/tAFEinA.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/xZ2IfOe.jpg)
Just wondering, but is there a specific board were I can get feedback on character designs or would I be able to do that here? I'm trying to start a comic and would like some second opinions on some of the art for the characters.
Thanks for help with my Galaxy guys! I'll post an improved one soon. Is there a thread for tutorials? If not, does anyone have one for drawing rain?
Unlos, I don't really have any critiques, those just look pretty. I couldn't say how much they resemble real CT images, so I'll just leave it at that :)
Thank you! (They don't really look like CT images at all. They're just meant to explain why stuff look like they do)looks good and is legible, but totally not understandable (bar a few words) XD
It's been dormant for a while, but I made progress today! (Ripoff of Minnas tree but hers is so pretty and I want that for more stuff!)
Now, even more incomprehensibly, in norwegian. Hopefully it will be legible - at least when it is displayed in proper size. It's huuge.Spoiler: show
I've been trying to so a somewhat silly drawing of a Hoppip (https://www.google.com/search?q=Hoppip&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi5hdy7597UAhVFYiYKHSgBAhoQ_AUICigB&biw=1366&bih=635#imgrc=pBrxB9cp86NwlM:) wearing a party hat and using a party blower, but I'm a bit stuck currently, mostly because I'm not sure with the direction I should take with the last part of this little critter.It's so cute!
Here's my progress so far:
(http://i.imgur.com/Q5s7efP.jpg)
Um, hi again. I would really appreciate some feedback on my drawing. I tried to rework the things I didn't like and I think it looks better now, but I would really appreciate a second opinion.
(http://pre08.deviantart.net/75f4/th/pre/i/2017/153/e/5/dandelion_smoke_4_by_aquaaurion-dbb9yxb.png)Spoiler: old ver show
I've been trying to so a somewhat silly drawing of a Hoppip (https://www.google.com/search?q=Hoppip&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi5hdy7597UAhVFYiYKHSgBAhoQ_AUICigB&biw=1366&bih=635#imgrc=pBrxB9cp86NwlM:) wearing a party hat and using a party blower, but I'm a bit stuck currently, mostly because I'm not sure with the direction I should take with the last part of this little critter.
Here's my progress so far:
(http://i.imgur.com/Q5s7efP.jpg)
Aah I forgot to comment on this but I like the reworked version best, it's super beautiful!Thank you so much! I was kind of worried no one liked it >_<
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Hello! (wow this thread hasn't been used for a long time, can I even reply to this?)Hi! Here's two I found a while ago
Does someone here know about a good tutorial for drawing trees? It can be either for traditional or for digital art.
Thank you a lot AquaAurion!! I didn't know this "tutorialist(?)" :'D this tutorial saved my next ilustration!You're welcome :)