Art References

Going into hibernation…

… Need some time away :|

NOT closing down; I fully intend to come back, and the blog itself is still available as an archive.

Ask and submit will be turned off here, but my [main ask box] will remain open, and I will check in once in a while; this is primarily intended for artists who need to contact me about having their stuff removed for any reason. It is also for anyone who wants to point out an incorrectly sourced image.

Other than that, it’s unlikely that I will respond.

- Frog

28/02/2016

neobedouins:

this seems relevant

28/02/2016

truebluemeandyou:

DIY Perspective in Drawing and Painting.
My favorite art class ever was learning about perspective and using it to sketch and paint. In this post by Painting Watercolor, you learn about the vanishing point and horizon line. One Point Perspective is very clearly explained and demonstrated.
Find the written tutorial for DIY Perspective in Drawing and Painting from Painting Watercolor. here.

(via truebluemeandyou)

28/02/2016

adecentsizedcabbage:

"Have you ever made a progress video? (I think that's what it's called) I'd love to see how you draw!! You manage such amazing clean lines (///∇///✿)"

marshmallowfury-deactivated2020:

The best way to see how I work is to try and catch one of my streams! However I have some old speedpaints up on my Youtube and since I was drawing some quick responses today I decided to record Hot Dog Elodie for your viewing pleasure.

28/02/2016

mavis-bacon:

sreedurra:
Hey! I made a brush for Manga Studio 5.
You can download it here (the file’s bulky because it includes texture resources)
Reblog if you like it!
@minatheangel

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28/02/2016

Artist tips

budgebuttons:

deadlylittlekate:
budgebuttons:
Love yourself. Don’t outline everything in black with the standard round brush.
Sincerely,
Someone who used to outline everything in black with the standard round brush
……..what do you suggest we do instead???
99% of the time… literally anything.
Outlining in black is the standard most people jump to because it is what we see in most popular published media. This standard only exists because it used to be the most economical way to churn out cartoons and comic books. Studios didn’t always have digital tools at their disposal to change color with a few clicks.
Just a few of the alternatives would be:

Keep reading

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28/02/2016

(via Drawing teeth with Sycra Yasin)

28/02/2016

rapidpunches:

Here is a link to my previous post about eyes and its follow up. Also two older thingies I did about noses from a while ago.

28/02/2016

Art Tip #77

uselessarttips:

Beginning to sketch architecture can be intimidating. You don’t have to start with an entire building. Practice columns, windows, steps, staircases, bridges, fences. There’s no shame in not being able to do something big on your first go.

28/02/2016

Curioos Home: How to pair art like a designer

curioos:

Decorating your walls can become an overwhelming task if you don’t know where to start. With the new Curioos Home series, we’re letting you in on expert tips and tricks to help you decorate your space with style. First up: finding two art pieces that are better together.

Keep reading

(via curioos)

27/02/2016

Anonymous:

"Dearest Kisu, the characters you draw are always full of like and dynamic! Do you have any tips to draw more dynamic characters/poses ? I love your art so much, you're such an inspiration to me"

kisu-no-hi:

1. The action line:
It’s a line that you use when you create the posing that will help you translate a strenght/ an intention and give “a direction” to the body.
2. Perspective
It can help making a posing more dynamic if you vary angles, perspective and directions
3. Don’t be shy, exaggerate!
That’s how you really can translate mouvements through drawings!
4. Try to avoid “mirrorl” stuff.
It works very well when you want to do artistic stuff (like tarot card aesthetics) but not so much when you want it to look lively.
(Making hair and clothes flow help a lot too hahaha)
5. Try to do “one stroke” line so it doesn’t “break” the mouvement

27/02/2016

deathcomes4u:

winterbramble:
Thanks for the ask! The truth is, I’m still really shaky on how to draw hands. But here’s a really short and simple tutorial on my approach.
Need some better/more in-depth hand tutorials? Check these ones out, they are all amazing: (link) (link) (link) (link)
This is one of the better hand tutorials I have seen out there, as it uses the KISS principle to great effect.
If you go to hard with hands and try putting too much detail, you will almost always get something you don’t like. This is fantastic example of how to keep it loose and stick to form and line before adding any real detail.
And as always, use your own hands for reference! Take note of what shapes they make when relaxed, the natural pull of tendons and the curl of resting fingers all that jazz.

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27/02/2016

totaltonicmoved-deactivated2017:

"Love the way you drew that fire!! Any tips? C:"

kaenith:

Thank you!
The method that I used for the fire poi drawings requires a black background, so it might not work for all situations, but I’d be happy to show you regardless!
Basically, I need at least three layers:
1.) A bright, bright, brightly saturated gradient, set to overlay. In this case I went from yellow, through orange and red, and even to pink a bit at the bottom, but you can use whichever colors you’d like the fire to be.
2.) A transparent layer (or layers) to sketch on with white. I used a brush with 50-60% opacity.
3.) Pure black background layer.
For the fire poi, I created a smeary sort of shape - white on one end, fading out in the direction it’s been traveling.
Then I selected a jagged, crackly, “fire shape” with the selection tool, and filled it with white.
Hope this helps!

27/02/2016

anatoref:

Integrated Creature Hybrids

27/02/2016

(via Drawing face expressions in easy-to-follow steps)

27/02/2016

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