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Post by: Flames on August 07, 2017, 10:01:33 PM
In any case I have a bunch of random stuff, some manga and some other things. The goal here is to see where I'm at and moving forward.
So for the stuff I guess.
I spent around 30-40 minutes just drawing whatever came into my head. I did not use any references for these at all, so it might seem a bit random of what you might see..All these were purely off of the head so I know some things kinda stick out wrong.
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Then I tend to mess with boxes alot and just dont know when to stop making boxes. I tried to make a carnival type of place atleast halfway through.
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Then I have some character stuff relating to my story. Cant really say im proud of these as even now I know some of the mistakes.
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Sort of a map depicting who's where and what not for the story.
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and a page of a manga I recently felt the urge to just try relating to my story of course.
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Not really proficient yet but trying to work out the kinks. Unfortunately would probably have a hard time with this. As humans aren't that great for me. A 3d model was referenced for the poses and stuff on the two up there. I do plan on working on anatomy as I know the 3d stuff might seem like a crux and i'm well aware of that. Its just for some reason human bodies just doesn't go through my head. I see what I want done in terms of the angle and scene for example, but transferring that onto something blocks me.
Anyway, I'll probably add a lot of stuff everyday from sketches to other things. Please help this writer out :(
Post by: MahluaandEggnog on August 07, 2017, 10:14:11 PM
As for the random sketches, I'd definitely recommend to try drawing some of those items from life to give you a better idea of how the corners of boxes will actually align in perspective. It tends to be difficult for beginners, and even I find myself drawing from life and learning new things about perspective.
Post by: Flames on August 07, 2017, 10:50:41 PM
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I need to organize specific time for each area to work in.
Post by: The SlamJam on August 07, 2017, 11:07:06 PM
Post by: Flames on August 08, 2017, 05:34:00 PM
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Fiddled with some boxes. I know they are pretty sloppy in terms of straight lines.. small room to work with a 20 dollar tablet.
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Alas another page!
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And if anyone asks, yes, those are cheese crackers with peanut butter.
Post by: MahluaandEggnog on August 08, 2017, 11:09:06 PM
Haha, good work overall, though. It looks like you're starting to get what is meant when people talk about "seeing the shapes" that go into something. It's a fun little exercise, isn't it? And after a while it can get so tiring, because you can feel your brain learning so much and expanding that spacial awareness.
Post by: Flames on August 08, 2017, 11:18:53 PM
Post by: MahluaandEggnog on August 08, 2017, 11:24:04 PM
Post by: Flames on August 11, 2017, 08:55:50 PM
Alright, next batch of stuff I've been doing. I asked this to someone but maybe I can get different answers. In regards to my drawings I've noticed my lines are too thick and bulgy. Granted I cant tell if its a pressure thing/pixels size/ pen size/dpi.
All these for the most part have been in 1748 x1240 300 dpi sometimes I just flip the reso sometimes for chars and stuff. Looking over other sketches people have so much clean thin lines I do try to make lines as straight as possible but then I end up maybe making too much and the smudge begins.
Anyway ive been just doing these exercises for fun while I think about my writing and stuff so here we go again.
So, for the real life drawn stuff
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My memory stuff that I like doing with no references.
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Blocks. I try figuring out what the backside and sides of different shapes would appear. I know they arent much but they help me a bit while figuring things out.
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This is sort of what I mean when I'm having trouble with making pretty line work in general. Its present in some of the stuff on the top too, esp with chars.
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I feel like either I draw too close or draw too far away. That could just be me tho so im not sure...Would love some insight on this.
Post by: MahluaandEggnog on August 12, 2017, 04:39:01 PM
Post by: devola on August 12, 2017, 09:02:11 PM
May I ask what tablet/pen you are using, and what program you are drawing with?
Might be able to help a bit more if I know some of the details.
Post by: Flames on August 12, 2017, 09:16:28 PM
It isn't much but it's alright for me at the moment. There is pressure but not sure if I should keep it on lessen it etc. I also try doing long strokes, but I think mal hit the point on the head that it looks oily and slick.
Not sure if im drawing on a canvas thats too big or my settings are a bit off. Like if i'm doing 1240by1748 or something im using a big pixel size etc. Using G-pen for outlines if that helps, stabilization is full aswell..
I'll add a picture of my pen press settings.
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Post by: devola on August 12, 2017, 10:44:15 PM
Post by: Flames on August 14, 2017, 11:39:24 AM
First outline
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Second (probably final in looks..?)
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Color
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Some of the designs are diffrent in terms of the area towards the neck in terms of clothing. So there's that too, Also! I tried doing some faces I guess for fun.
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Well, i think i might have been super ambiguous in saying/doing some mangaish chapters from the get go. Seemed a bit foolish to me too but I wanted to set a goal. Right now I think a more realistic approach is trying to shoot for some illustrations maybe 10-15 maybe a cover page. Having that in mind, we'll go from there. Would like to dabble my toes into some coloring stuff
Post by: MahluaandEggnog on August 14, 2017, 12:24:21 PM
The color palette is really nice, though for a redhead, don't be afraid to make those colors pop. Granted, the clothes all around would make more sense if you added the skin tone with it, because that can make all the difference.
Post by: Flames on August 14, 2017, 12:43:50 PM
The model i was using was in a stance thats slightly slanted since it isnt fully 2d or flat on the ground. I tried to bring out the hips on the left more since thats where the "weight" of the body was. The right leg was tucked in. Its still he same pose as the first one where i think it shows a bit better cause of the shirt. Was following the lines of the body so yeah.. Like I said this is where i'll probably have mos of my struggle in.
For the colors yeah, I could make them pop but this was more for reference than anything. I know she'll have red hair tho. I did a full color set of brownish but it didn't pop with her hair as much so I liked the white.
Post by: devola on August 14, 2017, 02:48:24 PM
You should come on Discord Flames! We do drawing sessions now where we just share techniques and art, had a pretty fun one last night!
Post by: Flames on August 14, 2017, 03:39:33 PM
Uh sure, shoot me the link.
Post by: Flames on September 10, 2017, 10:27:10 PM
So! Like I was saying alot's been happening and I've been a busy bee so its hard to keep track of everything. So without further-ado, lets look at some of the progress so far.
Some hand and feet practice
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Head angles since I found out I strugled alot with it during a workshop peice.
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Some bodies as I continue to try to learn gesture and forms and what not.
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And the fun stuff! One's a concept for the outfit for one of my MC's these are really fun to do. The two animals were simply done from bordem during a lul of time in which I didnt know what to do.
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I probably have a lot more to put up but I'll leave it like this for now! Not everything is exactly right, and I know what I need to work on, but that shouldn't stop me from trying anyway right?! I'll continue to work on drawing as I am re-writing one of my stories, which will probably show up sooner or later.
I want to say thanks again to the discord fam, and manga raiders for giving me an opportunity to meet some really cool and talented people, lots of love to you guys!
Post by: Flames on April 10, 2018, 04:12:46 PM
Though, I have to say joining the discord group that we had was a great way to propel my drive to draw! Which is funny, because I joined here as a writer haHaa. ( i still like writing and stuff and still plan on to develop the stories ive had) Big shoutout to everyone whos helped me over this time, i'm glad that we we're able to meet! But anywho! Here are some not all of the recent stuff ive done in the past week. These are part of a story that ive been floating about, armor and such. I think i'll break from these after a bit more and try some other genres maybe some mechs or things like that! then eventually get into more understanding of color and shading
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All in all, i'm quite happy with what i've got so far, but pushing further is my goal right now. Hopefully you'll see me more when I get better, Back to it!
Post by: The SlamJam on April 10, 2018, 04:35:02 PM
Post by: Coryn on April 10, 2018, 04:48:40 PM
Post by: Flames on April 10, 2018, 05:00:51 PM
@coryn Thanks, and definitely , i'll start posting some more of my stuff as I progress and tackle different things we'll see how it goes!
Post by: legomaestro on April 11, 2018, 09:02:30 AM
Post by: Flames on April 12, 2018, 02:13:17 PM
As for the stories it started out as a fan fic but I realized the characters and their personalities changed so much it'd be better if i mold it into my own story. Its a faction war where one individual is born in one side if you'd call it the peaceful side and at the age of 7 he gets captured and essentially swaped with a princess from the "aggressive side" has his memories suppressed, they meet on the battle field and he has to make a choice between the two families and his past memories come back to him, then he has to pick a side and his family members obviously would react to what choice he makes. Deception lies, people knowing that he wasn't family not telling him the truth, brain wash, etc. but they still are the family hes most recent with
The other is the witch one, it has plenty written but im still gonna go back to it and fix it up. among that there is alot more i'd like to continue to write but getting gud at art is a bit more in the focus. actually going into colors later today
Post by: Walter B on April 14, 2018, 10:51:35 AM
Post by: Flames on May 05, 2018, 11:56:26 PM
I'm doing alot of different pieces and stuff but these two are what I recently "finished" so to speak.
im finding out alot of stuff while doing them and will continue to work on the kinks that i keep running into when drawing. I really want to start going into backgrounds but we'll see!
1st one is Morag From xenoblade Chronicles 2 kinda gave up on that one towards the end because i wasnt too happy with it. I am redoing it in a different way so we'll see how that turns out. Second is of Soleil from fire emblem that I did for a friend. Time to keep on trucking.
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Post by: Walter B on May 06, 2018, 02:24:44 AM
The hair at the bottom part looks unnatural.
Post by: MahluaandEggnog on May 11, 2018, 09:41:48 PM
My only critique as of now is that it can really help make your characters pop if the background draws attention to them. Some of the mountains on the first image there are a little distracting, and on the second, the white space works, but, as the artist's horror goes, it could always be better.
