Art Thread - Page 49

Opteron_Man · 03-15-2009, 11:23 PM

Catch · 03-20-2009, 07:51 AM

Maybe you should try another site.

Here is a new illustration from me.

It is an illustration for a poetic analysis of "Autumn Thoughts" by Langston Hughes. Before anyone gets disturbed, the real butterflies in the distance are also brown. However, the poem focuses on death.

iroti · 03-21-2009, 06:34 AM

Here's my newest concept painting of a character in my graphic novel that is in progress. It is done in watercolors:

For some reason photobucket resized it, but good enough.

Darcnyss · 03-21-2009, 06:49 AM

Wow. Nice picture, iroti! I wish I could draw like that. I have so many character concepts running around my head.

iroti · 03-21-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Darcnyss

Wow. Nice picture, iroti! I wish I could draw like that. I have so many character concepts running around my head.

Thanks so much. Believe me, it takes a lot of patience...especially with watercolors and the frustration they bring. D:

Mr E Nigma · 03-21-2009, 01:35 PM

iroti that's a cute drawing. I can do fine arts, life drawing, still life, etc... But I can't seem to stylize things to get them into being more cartoonish. I've been told recently by a friend to start practicing with a wacom tablet and draw models in photoshop instead of on actual paper. Then once I get used to a tablet to start simplifying the figures.

Any tips on more stylized work? Like, for someone like me, who draws quite realistically to get more into stuff that could be animated or cartooning and/or comic book style art.

iroti · 03-21-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr E Nigma

iroti that's a cute drawing. I can do fine arts, life drawing, still life, etc... But I can't seem to stylize things to get them into being more cartoonish. I've been told recently by a friend to start practicing with a wacom tablet and draw models in photoshop instead of on actual paper. Then once I get used to a tablet to start simplifying the figures.

Any tips on more stylized work? Like, for someone like me, who draws quite realistically to get more into stuff that could be animated or cartooning and/or comic book style art.

Hmm, this is a tough one for me, because it took me awhile to find my 'style.'

Firstly, I think it's great that you have a foundation in realism, because I've seen many cartoonists or anime artists who don't and it is obvious. Things like anatomy and perspective just don't like right and its apparent!

To be honest, I really found my style when I found a medium (watercolors) that I was thoroughly comfortable with or willing to improve in. I also took into account artists I like such as Ross Campbell, Luis Royo, and of course, many of the classic masters. Now, I'm not saying copy or trace them, but ask yourself what makes you find their work so appealing? Then, take that inspiration in make it into something of your own.

I've been drawing since I was in my preteens and it just evolved. I had my anime faces, my disney faces, etc...and I somehow fell into a comfortable style. I'm sure it will change a lot still also!

If photoshop works for you, that's fine. I used to always do digital art, but for me, I knew I preferred traditional mediums, so I really didn't develop much and wasted a few years using my tablet (which, I love though). I don't know about simplifying your characters...really, it's different for everyone and any advice may help you, but you'll most likely find your style on your own. It's frustrating though.

Ahah, I don't know if that is helpful, but that is what works for me. I know, it's a novel.

Geoluhread · 03-21-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoluhread

Ok, I need some advice on these. I would appreciate if some of you gave me helpful advice and not so much "this sucks" talk.. I really want to improve my ability to draw.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-...91_2599897.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-...90_5540894.jpg

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alktjaewr

indigochild · 03-21-2009, 02:37 PM

Work in Progress^. I'll post final pictures one of these days when i decide to finish it. Cost: $0. Patches arent official, and i just made it with stuff laying around my room/the house.

Made with just really a paint roller and paper. I lack paintbrushes right now.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...031809_001.jpg

good vs evil drawing
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...425-022503.png

old as hell- ASF
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...twork/0009.jpg

trying pen art for the first time.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...lastscan-1.jpg

first shaded person.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...twork/19aa.jpg

APC
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...twork/23mb.jpg

Prague, 8th Grade.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...cenescaled.jpg

All I feel like posting right now.

iroti · 03-21-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoluhread

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alktjaewr

Hm, I think you have a good start, and particularly with the lips I see you trying to incorporate shading. Try taking a photo or something in real life, and do a still life. Why? I think realism to some extent will improve your work more then copying any cartoon, style of an artist, etc. but it's easier to see a light and shadow source. Your shading in the lip one seems to fall flat because the gradient you made on the skin, lips, etc. covers everything rather then showing where the light or darkness hits.

Try crosshatch shading: http://www.bigtimeattic.com/blog/200...nd-tricks.html

It's easier then the pencil smudge technique in my opinion, and it looks nice too.

As for the image with the girl and umbrella, it looks like you press down really hard on your pencil. Try not to press down because it restricts you and tenses you up. Drawing more lightly with your pencil & sketching allows you to make more fluid 'strokes' and your art will look less angular (look at the umbrella for instance) and more fluid.

I hope that helps.

Apathy's_Child · 03-21-2009, 03:08 PM

I sometimes do the contour one. Didn't realize there was a name for it though. Cool link.

Geoluhread · 03-21-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iroti

Hm, I think you have a good start, and particularly with the lips I see you trying to incorporate shading. Try taking a photo or something in real life, and do a still life. Why? I think realism to some extent will improve your work more then copying any cartoon, style of an artist, etc. but it's easier to see a light and shadow source. Your shading in the lip one seems to fall flat because the gradient you made on the skin, lips, etc. covers everything rather then showing where the light or darkness hits.

Try crosshatch shading: http://www.bigtimeattic.com/blog/200...nd-tricks.html

It's easier then the pencil smudge technique in my opinion, and it looks nice too.

As for the image with the girl and umbrella, it looks like you press down really hard on your pencil. Try not to press down because it restricts you and tenses you up. Drawing more lightly with your pencil & sketching allows you to make more fluid 'strokes' and your art will look less angular (look at the umbrella for instance) and more fluid.

I hope that helps.

Someone with something that might help
Thank you.. This really is very helpful

Mr E Nigma · 03-21-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iroti

Hmm, this is a tough one for me, because it took me awhile to find my 'style.'

Firstly, I think it's great that you have a foundation in realism, because I've seen many cartoonists or anime artists who don't and it is obvious. Things like anatomy and perspective just don't like right and its apparent!

To be honest, I really found my style when I found a medium (watercolors) that I was thoroughly comfortable with or willing to improve in. I also took into account artists I like such as Ross Campbell, Luis Royo, and of course, many of the classic masters. Now, I'm not saying copy or trace them, but ask yourself what makes you find their work so appealing? Then, take that inspiration in make it into something of your own.

I've been drawing since I was in my preteens and it just evolved. I had my anime faces, my disney faces, etc...and I somehow fell into a comfortable style. I'm sure it will change a lot still also!

If photoshop works for you, that's fine. I used to always do digital art, but for me, I knew I preferred traditional mediums, so I really didn't develop much and wasted a few years using my tablet (which, I love though). I don't know about simplifying your characters...really, it's different for everyone and any advice may help you, but you'll most likely find your style on your own. It's frustrating though.

Ahah, I don't know if that is helpful, but that is what works for me. I know, it's a novel.

Yeah, haha, oddly my favorite medium is crayons... not too many people know how to color with crayons and make it look good. It's not even all that hard, just wipe off the wax...

I do love charcoal, pastels, all sorts of stuff.

And I only started drawing about 2 years ago when I went to school for art 'cause I really like modeling stuff in 3D, but when I got to college I found out I needed to draw and get through the basic painting/drawing/color theory classes... and I figured since I was there I might as well give it a shot, I mean I had doodled before but I didn't ever really try, so my first few classes in college were quite surprising. I sent home a sketchbook full of drawings to my moth with a note next to it with all the A's in my classes saying "HOLY FUCK, APPARENTLY I CAN DRAW!!!"

You couldn't have imagined exactly how surprisingly excited I was in those classes, day after day, not being even remotely close to the worst kid in class..

So since then and my Life Drawing class I've always mostly drawn figures, I mean, I'm not an amazing artist by any lengths, but I'm at least decent and compared to only being at it for 2 years I don't think that's half bad, hah..

iroti · 03-21-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr E Nigma

Yeah, haha, oddly my favorite medium is crayons... not too many people know how to color with crayons and make it look good. It's not even all that hard, just wipe off the wax...

I do love charcoal, pastels, all sorts of stuff.

And I only started drawing about 2 years ago when I went to school for art 'cause I really like modeling stuff in 3D, but when I got to college I found out I needed to draw and get through the basic painting/drawing/color theory classes... and I figured since I was there I might as well give it a shot, I mean I had doodled before but I didn't ever really try, so my first few classes in college were quite surprising. I sent home a sketchbook full of drawings to my moth with a note next to it with all the A's in my classes saying "HOLY FUCK, APPARENTLY I CAN DRAW!!!"

You couldn't have imagined exactly how surprisingly excited I was in those classes, day after day, not being even remotely close to the worst kid in class..

So since then and my Life Drawing class I've always mostly drawn figures, I mean, I'm not an amazing artist by any lengths, but I'm at least decent and compared to only being at it for 2 years I don't think that's half bad, hah..

Ah, awesome to hear. Keep at it. 3D modeling, eh? What program do you use?

Drawing definitely helps for that being that 3D modeling is a whole other art form in itself. Hehe.

Mr E Nigma · 03-21-2009, 03:53 PM

Yes, yes it is. modeling is loads easier too. Ummm, Mostly 3D Studio Max, hopefully soon Modo as well though.

Xombie · 03-30-2009, 06:12 PM

Well, this is a pretty horrible quality picture, and the painting was high on a wall when I took it, soooo it doesn't look that nice. But... here it is.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3...der/245817.jpg

Mr E Nigma · 03-30-2009, 09:37 PM

:] Xombie, I love it.

This is a 3D cardboard representation of the 2D cubist painting "The Tree" by Fernand Legér.

Dimensions: 7 ft tall x 5 ft wide

Materials:

Corrugated Cardboard
Hot-Glue Gun
House Paint

The original:

And mine:

Mr E Nigma · 04-02-2009, 02:51 AM

I got my new wacom intuos4 pen tablet. I've never used a pen tablet before so in testing out, this was the first product.

Catch · 05-04-2009, 07:33 PM

Just added pics to an old post http://naomie76.blogspot.com/2008/08...n-ghost-4.html. They are enlarged video stills, maybe big enough for wallpaper now.

Schazmyrrh · 05-04-2009, 08:26 PM

I've not been doing anything creative these days... but feel free to venture into my gallery at deviantArt.

Duane · 06-17-2009, 12:39 AM

Buuuuuuuuump!

zerademark · 06-17-2009, 01:33 AM

Ah so here's the art thread.

The first two drawings were made at my school, and the girl posing there is just a friend:

The next two came from the time I had an obsession with drawing Angels and sort.

I'll see if I have enough time to upload paintings later on on to my computer.

ciao ciao,

-Zerachiel de Mark-

Geoluhread · 06-18-2009, 09:14 AM

Well, I`ve drawn Rika in my attempt to practice Anime drawings, turned out to be pretty awesome...

Duane · 06-18-2009, 11:47 AM

I think I'll practice my skills by doing web comics for a couple of years, before getting into manga.

Needlefeet · 06-19-2009, 05:14 AM

I'm doing Edvard Munch for an art assignment, we don't have much to do the art piece so the teacher is dropping it to just another art poster.
I got bored during a lesson seeings there wasn't much I could do so I decided to have a crack at The Scream in pencil.
Viola.
Mine:

Obviously the original: