02-20-2014, 04:52 PM
@ERU: I wrote a whole 3 paragraphs, then my internet browser quit!! That's annoying, but anyways, I did a painting process to help with how my techniques work. The process is done digitally, but captures truely how I undertake a acrylic painting from start to semi-finish... I didn't render it much, because I didn't want to spend too much time. I'll sum up the paragraphs I wrote quickly - I haven't used books to learn my art. I have learnt quite a bit from online youtube video channels (Scott Robertson), (Shaddy Safadi), (FZD school), but I seriously didn't need all those things really. If I spent the time drawing/painting instead of watching those videos, I probably would be significantly more skilled with the few additional hours. Although they were helpful and interesting, practice, practice, practice. Thats all you need. You will learn composition, lighting, etc, by yourself if you don't know it already. I haven't seen any of your artwork so please provide me with some work so I can help more and see where you are at! Anyway, Commit to art if you enjoy it and I encourage you not to do too many types of art at once. Become a professional just at painting, or just at 3D, or just at programming, etc. You split your time up into even two different trades, and you are much less skilled than those who commit their all to one. It makes sense, hey? Having loose ends in a bunch of things isn't what will get you anywhere if you are hoping or doing this professionally. Anyways, I don't even know much about what you do, so inform me and don't feel like this "advice" is creditable or wise. Just work hard at what you do. Be encouraged and passionate, even though it may be depressing! read this: http://timelessrepo.com/there-is-no-talent
Here is my process:
1. Do a rough sketch and lightly block in shapes with a wash. I use a mix of Cad Red and Cad yellow. After that, I add maybe a bit burnt umber to darken the values in certain areas, but still keeping it a watery mess to get simple shapes and make sure things are looking okay.
2 This next step is to continue to block in light and dark values. This process is mainly about worrying about the values, less then the color (though you minus well use colors you think will be in the areas at the end of course.)
3. Third step is to use less water, if any and define the really dark shapes. A bit of light too.
4. Just render and define shapes - Use large brushes and long strokes. - Don't detail up one area and then move to the next, do everything at once, progressively.
Here is my process:
1. Do a rough sketch and lightly block in shapes with a wash. I use a mix of Cad Red and Cad yellow. After that, I add maybe a bit burnt umber to darken the values in certain areas, but still keeping it a watery mess to get simple shapes and make sure things are looking okay.
2 This next step is to continue to block in light and dark values. This process is mainly about worrying about the values, less then the color (though you minus well use colors you think will be in the areas at the end of course.)
3. Third step is to use less water, if any and define the really dark shapes. A bit of light too.
4. Just render and define shapes - Use large brushes and long strokes. - Don't detail up one area and then move to the next, do everything at once, progressively.