Finally made another outfit drawing meme thing cause people liked my last one! Make sure to tag me if you draw some of these :) I’m not doing any so please don’t request #drawingmeme#outfitmeme
The sequel to their last ever popular challenge! Please credit the creator
hoopla_art and link to their challenge if you use this!! I did not make it! Thanks!
If you’re working really hard on something, stop before going to the next stage, let it sit overnight, and come back with a fresh set of eyes to spot any mistakes you may have made.
A friend asked me how I draw feet/shoes so I made this quick thing for them on how I breakdown feet when drawing. Thought it might be useful to someone else.
Anonymous
asked:
I'm not sure if anyone has asked this before, but what is your process you take to make such amazing scenery in your art? As an aspiring artist I kinda struggle with it. Your art is so beautiful and blows me away. I love how you manage to make my heartache in the best way with every knew environment you create. I hope one day I can even be a fraction as good an artist as you. 💜👌
Hey, thank you so much! ❤️ I’m absolutely sure that if you work hard you can do anything I can do.
For most of my work I’ll start with a prompt (either from a client or any idea I have, maybe something I’ve had rolling around in the back of my mind or in an old sketchbook), and then do some research to build on that vague idea (looking at photos for lighting or color ideas, movie stills, my reference/inspiration folders, googling specific items or locations, maybe listening to music or audiobooks that will set the mood haha.)* With all those thoughts in mind I start sketching out ideas and compositions, until I figure out the best way to fit everything I want into one sketch. At that point all that’s left is finishing up the final image however you want. :)
The process that works best for me might be different for you though - most this came from a combination of practice and experimentation, noticing the tiny specifics of what you find interesting and fun in the world around you and in other people’s art, a love for movies and comics and stories that have a strong sense of place (for me that’s Daisuke Igaraishi & Irie Aki’s manga, Ghibli & Cartoon Saloon & Laika’s movies, Over the Garden Wall, etc), and maybe a little anxious inclination for escapism haha.
For more specific technical advice, you could also scroll through my ask tag or wip/process tags!
(*Here’s 2 examples of how I use references - these stick a little more closely to the photo ref than I usually do, since I took the photos myself! I’d also highly recommend Austin Kleon’s Steal Like an Artist book/blog posts, which have tons of great thoughts on the artistic process, & really informed my work when I was starting out)
Again this is my personal take on color! It really depends on the situation and what you personally value, and in the end practice is your best friend.
The dialogue in your story is crucial to several factors that ultimately define the tale, including but not limited to character development, plot advancement, and description. It is one of the three main components of writing and should most definitely be kept in mind when proceeding with your tasks. Below, I’ve written some things to keep in mind when you are allowing your characters to converse and strategies that can help with accomplishing those goals.
1) Conversations should be natural and consistent: Nothing should sound like something your character wouldn’t say. For example, if your protagonist is meant to be serious and dark, they shouldn’t be saying ‘OMG, L8S ALIG8ERS, SEE Y'ALL RIGHT AFTER I FINISH MY HOURLY STARBUCKS RUN AFTER PILATES AT THREE. LUV YA AAAHHHHH!’ every three seconds. Yes, characters are complex and have unique moments depending on the circumstance, but even with that, they must remain consistent. Another note regarding this is that if your character does not sound natural or human, something must be altered.
2) Characters should have their own voices: If they all begin to sound monotone and the same, your story likely is as well. Everyone has a different thinking/speaking process, and that should accompany them throughout the tale. (I mean, life isn’t one character, is it? Imagine how horrid it would be if we were all just one)
3) Avoid small talk: You should definitely keep in some moments that show your characters are still human but if it isn’t necessary towards understanding/advancing the plot or characters, get rid of it. No one wants to hear about Carter’s new bedsheets, regardless of what snazzy patterns they have.
4) DIalogue is important, but it isn’t the whole story: Let actions show what happens rather than your character talking it all out. Better yet, mix them (narration + dialogue) for the best effect.
5) Don’t always use names: It isn’t natural. Only do this when capturing another character’s attention or to make a point.
6) Using said is okay: We don’t always scream, fume, pout, or sob. Sometimes, we just say, and that is completely okay! (More natural too) If not, however, here’s a post that can help.
7) Stutter Realistically: “I-I d-d-don’t e-ev-ever st-stutter l-like th-this-is. Instead, this is how I - how I stutter.”
8) Remember your dialogue tags: If you cannot tell who is speaking, it’s time to plug one of them in. It doesn’t hurt to add a ‘Sarah said’ from time to time so go ahead and do it! Maybe you know what you’re talking about inside of your mind, but your audience doesn’t.
9) Don’t talk too much: Sometimes, actions are stronger than words. If instinct calls for it, do it.
10) Proper punctuation: This is very important for readers, publishers, yourself, everybody. Here’s a quick guide that can help.
If you are struggling with any of these, the best way for a fix is to just read your writing out loud. From there, pick out lines and phrases, highlight them, and go off. Make changes as you recall previous interactions in your head and keep working on fitting it into the description and narration. Watch out for the things above and repeat this for as long as you need - in my experience, it usually makes for a pretty good session. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask and as always, I hope that this could help. Cheers!
I use this a lot when storyboarding a first pass of a sequence. Placing hands in the right, most appealing position can be tricky. In order to create a clear silhouette for the hands, I often draw them “floating in the air”. Then, using my general knowledge of anatomy, I just “fill in the arms”. This way I can create a much more expressive and clear pose than if I was just radiating out of the torso. That’s when structure and anatomy can get in the way of a clear message. And hands carry a lot of meaning, so I want to make them as clear as possible for my audience to see them. I would say the same applies to life drawing. Since they often don’t carry the body weight (legs most often do), I feel like i can take the freedom of changing their position slightly to make a better visual statement. -n
