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ixris In reply to MissMurderFish [2010-09-18 17:58:21 +0000 UTC]
Well usually it's the opposite - irl the blacks all look pretty uniform, vs a scan which'll show EVERY. SINGLE. BRUSH STROKE. EVAR. [link] (This one) blows my mind every time I see it in my finished pieces box, but online... it's pale and watery, and not nearly so awesome as it is in person.
Darn scanners, killing my colors, even when I'm not using color! *SHAKE FIST!*
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MissMurderFish In reply to ixris [2010-09-19 22:20:37 +0000 UTC]
I usually take pictures instead of scanning, but my camera died. So, I have to scan.
I've seen some pretty wonderful marker-done stuff, and it makes me want to break mine out (once I feel like I've drawn something marker-worthy, anyway). And then I remember the scanner and I go 'AUUUUUGGH! DAMN YOU, SCANNER!' and they get put back. >.>
I can use oil pastel pretty well, though, on the 1 or 2 big pieces a year I do.
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MissMurderFish In reply to ixris [2010-09-20 00:54:05 +0000 UTC]
Good idea.
Thanks!
Yeah, I just like how vivid the colors come out, as opposed to colored pencil, which look grainy and washed out most of the time, and if you get it so it's all shiny, it either turns white on the scanner, or doesn't blend well, and also warps the paper. >.< Not that it's terrible, and you can layer them and get the nice colored effect without warp or shine, but AUGH. Takes more time than the line-drawing.
And oil pastels I only have one set of currently, and it's difficult to be very precise with them, so I save them for the big pieces that don't have too many lines, or lines that are decently spread apart. Because I've colored the nice tip right off of them already. XD So, once or twice a year. Because I prefer to work smaller.
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MissMurderFish In reply to ixris [2010-09-21 02:13:22 +0000 UTC]
I'm trying to figure out how to work with the grainy texture in earlier layers, so that I can finish the shading and stuff and not have to go over it again. IT.TAKES.SOOOOOOOO.LONG. >.>
I've done....3 pieces that were bigger than 9x12. And I only really like 2 of them. >.< The third one started out O.K., but ended up dying. :/
It's really really hard to make things look like they do in my head. A couple of the details (Hehe, details...) on the picture and I like how ONE corner came out, but other than that it rather failed. V.v
Also, taping 11x8.5 paper together probably didn't help much...
Yes, I was that desperate for a big surface. >.< I did it twice, actually.
The first time wasn't too bad, but the second time I just failed.
Looking white (maybe it looked black, I'd have to go see again) actually only happened in one itty-bitty spot, and I have no idea why. I'm going to have to dig out the original paper-piece and check now. XD
It's not that I couldn't work with bigger than 9x12, either, it's just that it's a pain to carry around all day (One of the reasons I don't like school so much...>.>), and it's really awkward to carry around all day. XD
Well, and you kinda have to work bigger, too, or do more. But I don't mind that.
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MissMurderFish In reply to ixris [2010-09-22 05:36:01 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I've gotten over the 'need to tape paper together' part. I got a...2 ft. x 1 ft pad (I think.), so I keep that at home.
Actually, my Succubus thing was done on that. But so far it's the only one. I haven't found time to do more big drawings. Though I really want to, it's so...freeing to have that much space to work with.
It /IS/ like drowning, though, if you don't know exactly what you want to do with it. Also, even if you make a rough sketch first, how the heck are you supposed to make it proportionally bigger?! D:
I lied again. I have another huge piece, done in the Georgia O'Keefe style. Big huge Lady-Slipper. ^.^ I'll have to upload a decent picture of it at some point.
I've managed to keep my scanned drawings pretty dry, so there isn't any 'Oooh, um, that wasn't me' deals later. >.<
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MissMurderFish In reply to ixris [2010-09-23 16:26:48 +0000 UTC]
I've had issues with basic anatomy; in fact most of my sketches are of girls with over-sized racks. >.<
I can start big, or start small. But I can only go from bigger to smaller, rather than the other way around. For whatever reason.
I'll have to drag the photo file out from the jungle of my old computer once I find a power-cord that'll fit it. >.< Or maybe I can go searching and find a link for you in my gallery already.
O.o Ouch. Yeah, if I use marker, I hold it at an angle to the light and if I can still see a shiny place anywhere, or a spot that looks more...I dunno, more...recent, or new, then I let the piece air out some more.
I rarely use pen to do drawings, mostly because I can't erase mistakes.
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ixris In reply to MissMurderFish [2010-09-23 17:32:31 +0000 UTC]
Oh, anatomy. >_> I hate anatomy. XD But everything looks better when it's in proportion. D: So...... yeah.
Some of my ink is permanent/waterproof ink, so that trick wouldn't work, since the chemicals that make it waterproof sometimes give it a shine. And my non-waterproof ink will be matte to the light, and it'll still leave spots on my fingers if I touch it....sooooo.... XD;;;;;
I'm also /massively/ impatient, and will finish a piece at like eleven-thirty, and if I don't scan it before I go to bed, I won't /want/ to scan it in the morning/afternoon/anytimeinthefuture. ;;;
I don't use pen, either, for sketches and stuff. But I do love using my calligraphy sets for finishing. I'm getting into painting, too, though.
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ixris In reply to MissMurderFish [2010-09-24 21:06:34 +0000 UTC]
That is weird. o_O Maybe your brain is like "I'M NOT FINISHED WITH THIS I WILL WORK ON IT LATER AND BRING MY EPICNESS!" or something? IDK.
The funny thing with skin tones. D: /no one's/ skin is the color the colorpeople tell us they are. "Pale flesh" is actually "exsanguinated dead guy" and "peach" is like "somethinglikepinkandorangeatthesametimelolidon'tevenwhyyouaskinme?"
D: I hate color-makers.
(also my eyes. I have terrible color perception. D: )
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MissMurderFish In reply to ixris [2010-09-24 21:14:19 +0000 UTC]
My brain does that. It's kinda funny. And nice, because if I stare at a piece for too long I stop seeing what I need to do or I start over-doing things. >.<
So, yeah. 'I'm not finished with this, I'll work on it later'. XD
I /hatehatehate/ trying to color skin. But I can't leave it white because that looks like they've died and come back to life or something. DX
And then peach isn't right either. And it's terrible. But I've currently found a color combination that I'm happy with. ^.^ For now.
I don't know how my color perception is. D:
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ixris In reply to MissMurderFish [2010-09-24 21:29:33 +0000 UTC]
Lol, with my inks, everything is darker until it dries, so I literally /have/ to stop in order for it to turn out awesome. Last night, I was working on a piece, and the border I added looked /so dark/, and I knew the wash hadn't been that bad, so I was worried. This morning, with the drying, it's totally awesome. I have to trust myself a lot with my inkpainting. :\
I love grayscale. And sepiatones, but totally grayscale.
Lol, I just shove colors together and /tell/ people they look great. X3 Throughout the winter, I am the horror of my workplace because I will literally wear a rainbow to school - red shirt, skyblue longsleeves, olive green pants, yellow socks, purple scarf, orange socks, black gloves, brown sandals - if that's the way my laundry cycled. XD;;;;;;; And just go about my day, raping peoples' eyes very happily. X3
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MissMurderFish In reply to ixris [2010-09-24 22:43:12 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, it is...I'm on-track to graduate HS with an AA. ^.^
Ouch. I feel for you. To be honest, I couldn't stand one more year at my high school because everything was all, 'if you're the dumbest in the class you'll get an A', and every teacher was like, 'I'm going to walk you through this using baby steps'. Except for the math teachers. XD There aren't any baby steps in math.
Also you get 6 hours of hw a night. >.<
At the Community College I'm at, it's all grown-up steps and 'Woohoo, we're all smart so lets do this right'.
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MissMurderFish In reply to ixris [2010-09-25 00:37:37 +0000 UTC]
Yes.
And I seem to have infected my younger brother and a bunch of his friends with this choice too, they've all been 'oh god, only have to suffer through 1 more year at hs and then I'm going to do running start!'. XD
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Ramesses217 [2010-07-06 14:12:19 +0000 UTC]
The light dark contrast is a really cool effect. The simplicity is really interestin
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Ramesses217 In reply to ixris [2010-07-07 02:24:00 +0000 UTC]
No prob.
Would you have any suggestions for how I can improve my drawings?
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ixris In reply to Ramesses217 [2010-07-07 03:02:21 +0000 UTC]
Lol, that's such a general question. XD;; So I'm going to give you a very general answer.
Just at a glance through your gallery, I can offer you a few pointers in general, but if you have like a specific piece in mind, I would be happy to offer you a more thought-out and detailed critique of what works/doesn't work so well/etc. I feel very much like I learn more and more about art by deciding what I feel is a piece's strengths or weaknesses and offering constructive feedback to an artist. (Plus it's a great way to pick an artist's brain and maybe make a new friend. )
*ahem* Tangent. Sorry. ;
In general, I'd suggest taking the time to study the anatomy of real people and objects. Having your own style to work with is great, whether it's derived more from realism or from comics (American, manga, Belgian, whatever) or from something else entirely (lol. cubism? scribbly lines? super-abstract? XD; The list is almost endless). We as artists are trying in one way or another to imitate life, and we learn this best by observing life.
Take the time to hone this aspect of your craft. Reference poses online or snap photos of friends and family members and use them as references, or just sit in a park one day and people watch. Speed-sketch anatomy of people walking by or whatever.
Also, this may sound a little crazy, but try experimenting with another style. How would these people be shaped if you were to draw them in the style of your favorite cartoon or video game? It's hard at first, but sometimes your hand and your head and even your creativity get stuck, and you need to break through that wall. You can learn so much about your own style by temporarily stealing someone else's. You notice details, pick up things you like and discard things you don't like. Make the style your own, or try something new again if you didn't enjoy it.
Also. Don't be afraid to be suddenly 'bad' or to 'suck' for a while. You're going to be doing something essentially brand-new. Remember, it's hard to get /worse/ at something by doing it a lot. XD;
There's more (there always is, lol), but start there. Knowledge and understanding of a body or object in the real world and a keen willingness to experiment are extraordinarily useful skills to develop as an artist. Take chances, take risks, do something you wouldn't do ordinarily.
And seriously, I love doing actual!critiques, so if you have a piece or two you'd want me to look over and nit-pick for you, please send me a link to it. I've been of a mind to want to do an honest-to-god critique, but sometimes I just need a keen kick in the rear, like someone actually!asking for it. XD;
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Melanthriel In reply to ixris [2010-06-23 22:38:46 +0000 UTC]
That's great! ^^
Hahaha, awesome. XD
I have to agree on that! X_X Circles hate me... >.>
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Suntherian [2010-06-20 00:36:57 +0000 UTC]
LOL
I love the dialogue you have between them.
It makes me want to randomly insert, "I shall rally aid forsooth to find your wayward limbs!", into conversations I have and see what happens!
I'm getting ready to attempt that monstrous list myself, I like your idea (and the execution!) here, though!
Good luck with the rest of the list, I'll be watching! C:
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ixris In reply to Okamichu [2010-06-20 00:56:19 +0000 UTC]
Well, I traced a ridiculously big bowl with my calligraphy pens, set up the split down the middle, sketched it out (took some deciding on the pose I wanted. I wanted Eliar's bow, but it so wasn't happening....), and then proceeded to outline them and fill one and ink around the other. I was using my pens for a lot of it, and then it wasn't filling dark enough, so I used my paintbrush that's now dedicated to slathering itself through india ink. Went over everything like... four times. D: Dried it, erased the sketch lines. Scanned, puzzled together. And then I doctored the stray splatter out with a simple "ERASE" button over in GIMP (which I hardly ever do. >_>; ). ; I really like how it turned out, too. Not how I pictured it in my head, but far less complicated, imo (was going to have full-body shots. D: I need to seek professional help).
I really enjoy how bold it turned out. It's a sharp, stark contrast, which I think is the 'deep' you're going with here. It was awkward not drawing their faces (I always draw faces! D: ), not even in the sketches, but it was fun, if a little tiny bit headachy. ;
Thanks so much for the awesome comment!
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