Art Discussion

[starfallz]

starfallz, I like the portability of your supplies! I need that kind of flexibility.

Heh. I used to take things to conventions sometimes, so I needed a good way to transport them.

[Sadoka]

Well, I've been meaning show pictures of this for a while, but here's a sonobe dodecahedron I made out of a Tennessee state map:



It took quite a long time to make, but I'm really happy with it!  You can see below that it's made of multiple, small pieces, which are made of smaller pieces, which are made of even smaller pieces (30 in total).  Each of these is from a single square of paper, and are easy to fold, but take a long time to make in bulk. (If you want to learn how to make one, this website is rather helpful)
As far as I can tell, they are basically the legos of origami.  If you have enough, you can make some really cool stuff!  (As in geometric birds and swords and fancy polyhedrons)

     

     

And it's also technically a "small triambic icosahedron" according to Wikipedia, if any one really likes geometry.   

[Sc0ut]

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

[Curry]

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

Oooo, this is really cool! Now I wish I already had my watercolors (need them for school but alas, I have not bought them yet) so I could test this out :___3c

[Piney]

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):

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[Rabbit]

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 :')

[Sc0ut]

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 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

[Rabbit]

Funny, I've never thought of painting as requiring patience. I usually achieve flow 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

Scout, I always end up with stains in my pen drawings because I have trouble sitting still long enough to watch marker ink dry :')
I'll just leave watercolours to people who can enjoy them

puzzles don't require you to keep your hands off every five minutes to avoid ruining the result

[jesty]

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)

[Piney]

*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)

Thanks!! It's also up on my tumblr if you want to save it as a reference or anything!

[Unwary]

I am back to doing sketches again.
Hope to keep it up for longer this time.

[Curry]

Hello yes I have a GIANT index of tutorials right here 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

[Ana Nymus]

Hello yes I have a GIANT index of tutorials right here 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

*was just about to ask if anyone knew some good background tutorials*

THANK YOU!

[bread]

Hello yes I have a GIANT index of tutorials right here 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

Oh my... This is perfect! THANK YOU for all of these tutorials.

[KicknRun]

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