02-14-2019, 07:14 AM
(02-11-2019, 10:13 AM)Arteriorrhexis Wrote: Is it week 6 or 5? I skipped one for sure, university work got thick! But I got the projects taken care of and here's a batch of studies and progress report:
Going to keep this journal entry short, I need to continue some of my university research papers and practice a little more:
So I tried to squeeze in as much practice as I could, I'll admit I have this gnawing sense of impaitence right now you know? But practice is good, and so is patience. Patience is everything. Currently collecting knowledge to attempt a painting. I need to let go of this funny fear I have about restricting practice time in order to build more creative work. It's a funny fear that makes me feel that I'll forget how to draw a certain thing, but then again, there is no end to learning. Aye it's a sticky habit. I tried that 30 minute thing, it's working. I feel super inspired by so many things that I'm seeing. It's exciting. Art is so fun, whether I'm practicing and tearing my hair out or in the pursuit of ideas that feel right, it's all good in the art hood!
Exactly a year ago, I think there is some improvement! I need to push myself this year for 2020 to be even better!
Yeah, that's it for this week! See you next week Daggers! Happy painting guys! :)
Hey, I love the creativity in the chows on page 1. The painting also looks pretty cool. also, the form study on page 2 reminds me of a Miles Johnston piece. I can't see almost any of your recent images though- is it just my computer? I've been having problems with attachments too, but I ended up creating a new discord server and posting my images there and then copying the link into the 'upload image' option in the post buttons.
One thing I would like to point out: you said something about wanting to study perspective earlier? I would encourage that very mucch. Personally, I neglected perspective until very recently, and that really will end up hurting you- it makes your figures look less real and less grounded when you can't visualise them in space, or when your feet on your character are the slightest bit off. Then again, too much perspective can kill a piece, so it's all about studying and applying those studies to find a good balance.
Sketchbook (updated daily) https://crimsondaggers.com/forum/thread-8600.html
discord: Beau#4149
1. Use the biggest brush possible for a given passage.
2. Paint large shapes first, followed by small shapes.
3. Save your tonal and chromatic accents until the last.
4. Try to soften any edge that doesn’t need to be sharp.
5. Take time to get the center of interest right.
Or, the briefer version: (B.L.A.S.T.)
Big brushes.
Large to small.
Accents last.
Soften edges.
Take your time.
(James Gurney)
discord: Beau#4149
1. Use the biggest brush possible for a given passage.
2. Paint large shapes first, followed by small shapes.
3. Save your tonal and chromatic accents until the last.
4. Try to soften any edge that doesn’t need to be sharp.
5. Take time to get the center of interest right.
Or, the briefer version: (B.L.A.S.T.)
Big brushes.
Large to small.
Accents last.
Soften edges.
Take your time.
(James Gurney)