Thursday, November 22, 2007

Apollo WIP


I went ahead and just scanned the inked linework into my computer so I can try my hand at this Photoshooping thing... I've been meaning to make the switch to digital coloring for quite some time now, but haven't done so yet for three reasons:
1- My computer's processor is crap for graphics programs. But I guess I'll have to deal with the jerkiness of the pointer trying to catch up with itself in the process of trying to improve my art.
2- I didn't know how to separate the lineart to set it into the foreground without redrawing everything. Now that I've finally gotten ahold of a tutorial, I no longer have an excuse.
3- I suck at digital art. But, after getting a tablet and putting in plenty of practice on 4chan's /i/ board (For those who don't know what it is, it has a built-in art program in the forum), I might be able to produce something halfway worthwhile.


The main reason why I'm wanting to make the switch to digital coloring is because it is incredibly difficult to accurately depict lighting effects (particularly colored lighting) with traditional materials. Plus, it'll be easier to create smoother gradients, fix mistakes, and get the colors to look right since I won't have to worry about the scanner not picking up colors properly.

So... hopefully this won't turn out like crap.

Friday, November 16, 2007

Some new stuff

Hey, I've been not updating this thing for quite some time now.... I figured it was about time to put in some sort of update! So, here are some new drawings since I can't think of anything worthwhile to say:






I've been getting a little better since I've had some more practice and lessons, but I still have a long ways to go to get where I want to be. Extra thanks to the portfolio reviewer at High-Voltage Studios for giving me that kick I needed to begin to take my character illustrations to the next level (of course, actually putting in the damn backgrounds could be a smart thing too, but... I've just got to start working even harder!).