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Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:35 pm
by ResTheRabbit
OKay this is what I've done to help. I'm not exactly sure how thorough it is for a beginner... I'm only slightly intermediate myself, but if you have questions on this just ask me and I'll explain it or make another tutorial to explain the question better. ;3 Hope this helps get some of you started off the ground!

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:28 pm
by Vespier Leo
That is VERY helpful Box! Thank you so much! :D

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:38 am
by shadowhaz
thanks now I can getter a better understanding X3

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:17 am
by ResTheRabbit
Glad you guys liked it! If it was too much or needs more explanation in a certain area, let me know... I'll help to the best of my ability.

I'll be working a little bit in about color coordination too eventually. I think a page on light sourcing might be necessary in addition to the ones above, because light sources have to do with where to put shadows and directly affect the shapes forming in 3-D to the eye.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 3:56 am
by jopencjusz
Thanks Box, it'll be very helpful when I start trying to implement this to my works.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:21 pm
by shadowhaz
I made this tutorial to hep those who wanted to learn about eyes in paint :p

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Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:51 pm
by jopencjusz
Wow, great work Shade, I don't know that in paint is possible to do such beautifull thing ;)

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:20 pm
by shadowhaz
thanks jopen X3

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:50 pm
by Ian the Gecko
Did I make my 'sona too skinny in this pic, or did I make the clothes too big?

I could use help with the surfboard, too.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:12 pm
by Regular Bird
^^ Maybe too skinny

Also Box, I forgot to say thanks for the hands tutorial :D

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:10 am
by jopencjusz
Fursona is to skinny, but don't worry, I've got same problem and I think it will take a little time to improve it. But your drawing despite a little skinny fursona, looks good.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:43 pm
by ResTheRabbit
I added a little overlay to see if I could help with Jope and Ian's skinny problem.

Most of these things really get fixed when drawing the figure from observation. Anatomy books will be a holy grail of information when it comes to problems with proportions and sizing issues. ;3

and you're welcome on the hands!

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:45 pm
by YingBlanc
I'm just thinking should I post a tutorial on how to build on google sketchup? Is anybody interested in it?

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:47 pm
by ResTheRabbit
YingBlanc wrote:I'm just thinking should I post a tutorial on how to build on google sketchup? Is anybody interested in it?
I am! It's generally a tutorial thread with a little bit of discussion about art so Google Sketchup is 3-D modelling and is very much art so yes! It is allowed, encouraged, and appreciated!

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:22 pm
by jopencjusz
Of course Ying, put it, I'll read it with pleasure :)

And thanks Box, I'll try and we'll see what happens next time ;)

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:45 pm
by Ian the Gecko
Thanks very much, Box!

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:23 pm
by QRS3000
I'm having trouble drawing faces though it might not look like it to you. It's the change in the vertical plane where the facial features look squashed because I am using the same proportions when the face isn't either looking up or down. Now, I have heard of Loomis' box and the use of charting the x,y and z coordinates but I still make the same mistake. Image
By qrs3000 at 2011-07-03 the guy on the far right is the one that looks off. Never mind that everything else could be improved. Also this was drawn in DA's muro tool... with a mouse... on a very slow E-Mac. :oops: So what would be better to use for a guide, a box or a sphere? http://www.ratemydrawings.com/drawings/ ... 75038.html this drawing link should have a lot more of the different head perspectives. I'm sorry if any of this is out of place.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:15 am
by ResTheRabbit
When looking at faces, it's about proportioning more than the underlying box or square.... I'm kinda dumb with terminology but I had the same problems you're having. To draw things in different angles but have it retain its shape you need underlying structures... I'll make an example of how I do it. I haven't drawn a single human face since I started drawing my fursona and getting all the commissions but I should still be able to make a suitable example.

...

Okay, here's what I got. I use the intersecting lines to coordinate facial proportioning, but to draw some of the poses like back 3/4 and looking down at a far angle you may need to have a model or familiarize yourself with how the face looks in such extreme angles. I recommend anatomy books, perhaps draw a model skull if available, and learn how the bones and muscle form into the face. A lot of drawing is understanding. THe more you understand, the easier it is to draw. I struggle with faces lots too and it's a constant battle, but hopefully what is said here can help. I may not have helped at all, if so, give me another post to specify and I'll try to the best of my abilities to help.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 3:59 pm
by QRS3000
Thank you for the head perspective tutorial, Box O Lions. I'll try to implement the intersecting lines but what I really need to do is some serious anatomy studies (so far I haven't done any :( ) that way I can understand the underlying form of not only the head but the whole body. Have you ever taken any figure drawings classes and if you have how helpful have you found them?

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:28 pm
by ResTheRabbit
I never took any classes. I was home-schooled and never had any resources to be able to take actual classes. i read encyclopedias, there are plenty of anatomy books that have plenty of angles. You can also look at comic books, yourself in a mirror, paintings, (very very very secure) nude art sights designed for the study of anatomy. References in libraries have plenty of website links that are secure, as do they also have books. Hmm... I just mashed up everything to help work it out. I suggest learning in your own way, if you prefer classes, find them. :3

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:59 pm
by ResTheRabbit
I was asked to do a commission for someone... they weren't comfortable with the internet transfer thing so I asked him what he wanted... he said a wolf, so this is my shotty tutorial to help him. It's sorta late. *had stuff in the way* but hopefully it'll still help. :3

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:19 am
by Dissension
I'm excited to see this thread active again! Also, you should really participate more. *giggles*

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:56 am
by Zander
https://www.housepetscomic.com/forums/v ... 21#p279021

Need advice on everything. I know its a pile of crap but work with me.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:01 am
by ResTheRabbit
What exactly are you looking for? The color or the profile? I know you said everything... but... exactly what about everything? I could try to help you with the color scheme, shapes, design, inking... everything, but... I know you didn't mean you wanted all of that to be discussed, so what are you dissatisfied with?
http://www.drawfurry.com/?p=46

This link is a great fur coloring tutorial that Psykeout showed me.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:18 am
by kurowolfe
Can anyone lead me to a good tutorial site on how to draw fingers? Drawing them is quite hard, and my imagination's not strong enough to create the image in my head DX
Please and thank you~ :D

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:38 am
by Tiggy
kurowolfe wrote:Can anyone lead me to a good tutorial site on how to draw fingers? Drawing them is quite hard, and my imagination's not strong enough to create the image in my head DX
Please and thank you~ :D

http://www.drawfurry.com/ They have pretty much everything there, look around on there and I'm sure you'll find something.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:50 am
by Souji
...Why did I not know this thread existed.

I vote iScribble! Great way to show people techniques!

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:53 am
by NickCole
Souji wrote:...Why did I not know this thread existed.

I vote iScribble! Great way to show people techniques!
^This.

I'll gladly teach some techniques to people once we assign a date or something. |D

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:13 am
by ResTheRabbit
NickCole wrote:
Souji wrote:...Why did I not know this thread existed.

I vote iScribble! Great way to show people techniques!
^This.

I'll gladly teach some techniques to people once we assign a date or something. |D
What's iScribble? That sounds... Apple-ish. X3 *laughs* But also sounds fun! Not that there's a difference between the two... *shuts up now*

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:23 am
by Souji
iScribble is a free online program that lets people join a room, and talk/draw. You can see what people are drawing as they draw them. There are other programs that do this, and better, but I believe they cost money.

....andasmyartddependsonstraigheningfunctionsIdfailatthat

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:33 am
by ResTheRabbit
I know it's not much. But here's something I whipped up about fingers. I'm sure there are other tutorials. Drawfurries does have a ton of stuff, but I did one too, just cause.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:50 am
by Souji
Hands are probably the hardest thing ever to draw. Lord knows we need more tutorials for them. Thanks, Box!

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:30 pm
by Psykeout
BOX
BOX I'M GONNA HAVE TO STOP YOU THERE.

In males, the index finger is usually a little (not unnoticeably) shorter than the ring finger. In women, they are nearly the same size, but the rind finger may be a bit longer or shorter. This isn't set in stone by any means, and there are in fact some other interesting factors.

RANDOM TRIVIA GOGOGO

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:09 pm
by ResTheRabbit
Psykeout wrote:BOX
BOX I'M GONNA HAVE TO STOP YOU THERE.

In males, the index finger is usually a little (not unnoticeably) shorter than the ring finger. In women, they are nearly the same size, but the rind finger may be a bit longer or shorter. This isn't set in stone by any means, and there are in fact some other interesting factors.

RANDOM TRIVIA GOGOGO
That's interesting... *looks at hand* I'mma freak! *flees*

But that is an interesting fact, yes.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:50 am
by ResTheRabbit
Hey.... GUYS! http://www.sosfactory.com/blog/how-to/d ... mpilation/

THere's the link to the best inking tutorial ever if you're using photoshop. The top tutorial is what I've been using, vectorial pen tool. Stroking the path or filling it is an either or and can be switched in between them in certain situations. :3 I haven't seen any for other programs but i bet they have something like the pen tool that uses vertexes somewhere. If I come across some I'll post em here too.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:56 pm
by ResTheRabbit
Okay... Well... I know this is like a triple post or a double post... but I can't decide whether to make separate posts for these things or not... but if a moderator has a problem with it... please contact me via PM. Thank you.

Alright, I have a challenge. This is something very specific.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVAd5Fr- ... re=related In this tutorial, you'll notice that the color work is really loose and has the lines all over the place but then the artist cleans it up using some form of selection tool. If anyone knows what that is, how it works, or comes across anything about it... please let me know either in a PM, but preferably discuss it here so others can learn it too. It would be much appreciated. :3

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:49 pm
by shadowhaz
I think thye make new layer and reduce the opticy on all the other and the ones that are totally useless they delete if thats what youre refering to

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:52 pm
by CaptainPea
Well, it's SAI, which I've never used, but it appears to be of similar function to yer magic wand. If the lines are clean enough (which mine usually aren't), you can just set it to "contiguous" and not "use all layers", and make a selection on the lineart layer. Or however it works in whatever Photoshop version you have, mine is somewhat outdated.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:44 am
by Psykeout
"yeah you should get SAI"
"I don't have a tablet"
"oh, then that's useless. what do you have?"
"GiIMP"
"Yikes. I've only used Photoshop"

CAN WE ALL JUST GET ON THE SAME PROGRAM.

Re: Collaborative Artistic Improvement Thread

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:10 am
by Laxan
I'm curious for an outlining tutorial. (Need to know what program used, what brush type, size, ect.) I don't outline much and it would be a great help for when I outline Manga and other works. Thanks <3

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