Resources: Perspective and Composition
- At March 31, 2012
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These three topics seem to come up together so I’m lumping them in this post. These are some of the articles/blog posts and websites that I’ve found useful regarding these topics.
Read More»Short Interview on Making Manga
- At March 13, 2012
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Manga gets made here.
On March 7th, a kind user over at the Manga Raiders forums had read Final Track, my Yen Press Talent Search entry, and sent me an email requesting an interview for his high school project. Like other users in that forum, he was interested in creating his own manga. I asked if it was okay to share the interview on my blog and he didn’t mind so you can find the entire text below- slightly edited (because I wrote up my answers just around midnight after working on my pages as usual.) I thought you might find something useful and I guess I also just wanted to mark the occasion of my first “official interview” as a manga artist. (Shhh, I know academia doesn’t count but let’s just pretend it does!)
Read More»Resources: Expressions
- At December 31, 2011
- By Laur
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Expressions are such a key element in the way visual artists communicate information that it’s worth checking out a few of these resources and maybe discover techniques or find references to help convey a wide variety in our work.
Expression in the lineart
via Seven Camels Blog
Silhouette and Clarity
Silhouettes the Silent Killer
Body Expressions
Der-Shing Helmer’s Tutorial on Pose (in Storage – http://alexds1.deviantart.com/art/Pose-tutorial-72010406)
Mickey Quinn’s Body Language Reference Sheet
A Pose us Worth a Thousand Bio Pages
Facial Expressions
Tracy Butler’s (Lackadaisy Cats) Tutorial on Expressions
Der-Shing Helmer’s (The Meek) Tutorial on Expressions (in Storage -http://alexds1.deviantart.com/art/Expression-tutorial-77399204)
14 Actors Acting
In Character: Actors Acting
Hands
Der-Shing Helmer’s Tutorial on Drawing Expressive Hands (in Storage – http://alexds1.deviantart.com/art/Hand-tutorial-83785318)
An entire series of hand references and tutorials on drawing hands via Character Design Notes
Resources: Tools and Equipment
- At December 05, 2011
- By Laur
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Mmmm copics
Full Disclosure: The tools I’ll be linking to below can be bought through my affiliate programs DickBlicks.com and Amazon.com. Making purchases using these links will help me raise funds to power this website through commissions!
These are the tools I use and I’m perfectly happy using them. Most of the time I’d encourage you to buy these things at your local art shop to save on shipping but Blick’s and Amazon do have great discounts online and for art students everywhere, that makes a difference.
Read More»Resources: Figure Drawing
- At November 17, 2011
- By Laur
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I’ve seen some of these resources listed and recommended on tumblr and I thought I’d compile some of my favorites for archiving here on my website. This list will be constantly updated with stuff I use and would like to try.
When it comes to figure drawing, there really is no better way of learning than drawing from life. Check with your local community college or art gallery if they have live model drawing sessions and if you’re serious about improving, carry and draw in a sketchbook everyday. The following tools aren’t meant to replace traditional means of learning (because we can all benefit from the feedback of professionals) but they are a great way to start learning, keep on your toes and warm-up before working on art.
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