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Post by Mario200000 on Jan 5, 2017 20:05:20 GMT -5
Hello. I would like to start off by saying that I'm a programmer at heart. I'm currently majoring in Computer Science & Game Design, & I really enjoy the process of coding games. That being said, I've always had a mild interest in art. Well, I guess I should say that I've always been relatively interested in drawing even though it's not something I really do all that often. Essentially, it's something I've always kinda wanted to do but never really had the resources or found the time to. However, seeing all of the awesome art on the SIA twitter page has inspired me to give it another try. So I was wondering, for all of you anime-style artists out there, 2 things;
1. What software do you use? While I have a pencil & paper to draw on, I'm very interested in trying my hand at making something of higher quality, so I'd like to know what you guys use when you create your works. Obviously I would prefer things that are free, but feel free to suggest whatever you want.
2. Any tips/advice? I recognize that I'm an extreme novice when it comes to art, so I'd like to hear any advice you have to give. Obviously, I'm not gonna become a master overnight, so anything you could tell me that would help me to improve would be greatly appreciated.
Once again, any help you guys could provide would be very much appreciated. I realize that it may be asking a lot to essentially turn a noob into a master, but I would really like to hear what professionals like you have to say on the matter. Besides, if it helps to spread more beautiful artwork of life & hometown, then doesn't everybody win? Thanks!
(PS - If you would like a sample of my work in order to better assist me, I'm willing to try & whip something up if you tell me what to draw.)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2017 23:59:51 GMT -5
I'm barely an artist, but I do recommend Paint Tool SAI for digital work, but for now, seeing how you're a novice, pencil and paper is probably the best way to go for now.
I can help out, but I'm not gonna be an expert either.
(also 1000th post after 3 years WOOOOOO)
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Post by Mario200000 on Jan 6, 2017 12:33:33 GMT -5
I checked it out & it seems pretty interesting (although aesthetically a bit meh). I'll stick to non-digital for now, but I'll check it out once I feel a bit more confident in my skills. I might try to make something later today, although I can't say whether or not it'll be finished today or not. I'll definitely post it here when(/if) it's finished, though.
(Also, congrats!)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2017 13:19:27 GMT -5
Go for it.
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Post by Mario200000 on Jan 7, 2017 16:02:08 GMT -5
So I spent a few hours yesterday & today doodling & do have something to show for it. However, I'm not sure I wanna post it quite yet because it's a bit of an in-between. What I mean by that is that I don't feel like it's completely finished, but it's also not just a rough sketch or skeleton. It's also got several noticeable alterations due to me wanting to change how it was posed, & I feel like it's a bit oddly proportioned. I can still post it here if you guys want, but bear in mind that it's not technically the finished version.
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Post by TheAtom on Jan 7, 2017 19:20:02 GMT -5
Hey, post it, I'd say, and some people may be able to give you better feedback.
I'm no artist either, but there's tons of tutorials online. Key, I think, is learning human anatomy and, if you're doing a manga style, getting the basics down. Hell, even a 'how to draw manga' book' can help A LOT.
But definitely share everything here. The people here tend to be nice, and I at least can perhaps try and give some pointers. Sharing works-in-progress is the best way to learn with good feedback!
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Post by Mario200000 on Jan 7, 2017 21:34:28 GMT -5
Alright. Here it is. Let the bashing commence!  I should also mention that I made this by using an image I found online & using that as the basis for the skeleton. However, I felt like it was too small, so I scanned it into my computer, enlarged it, & reprinted it. I feel like doing that made some of the proportions a bit off, though. I tried to adjust things, & this is what resulted. I'd like to redo this with a bit better proportions & more detail (& also, now that I look at it, fix the feet. I'm pretty bad at hands & feet). |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 10:36:49 GMT -5
Hmmm...well, for an attempt it's a lot better than what I could whip up. It's still flawed, tho. You need a lot more work on anatomy and the manga style as a whole. Obviously, now that you mentioned it, the hands and feet need some work. Eyes need work, anatomy needs work. But no worries - here's some Andrew Loomis stuff: www.alexhays.com/loomis/Loomis%20Figure%20Draw.pdf |
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Post by Mario200000 on Jan 8, 2017 14:44:59 GMT -5
Wow. That's...a lot...I'll try to skim through it. I might also try touching up my image tonight when I get back to my dorm.
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Post by Mario200000 on Jan 8, 2017 21:15:45 GMT -5
Just finished drawing for about an hour. I decided to essentially start over & use an SV model as a base rather than an image. I feel a lot better about it, but I also feel like it's in a similar state as the previous one, so again, I'm not too sure I wanna show it unless you guys want me to. (plus I don't really have access to a method of scanning it onto my computer, so it might not be as good in terms of image quality)
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Post by Poog on Jan 9, 2017 1:14:28 GMT -5
Well Paint Tool Sai is a thing I would highly advise, or gimp if you wish. I major in animation at my school, and I specialize in 3D modeling. First things first, you need to practice realism to get anime drawing down. Anime drawing is based on realism, but just distorted and warped to the result you want. You do need to have those fundamentals. That said, you should totally check out the Andrew Loomis art books. www.alexhays.com/loomis/ They're free since he's super dead and never passed on any of the legal stuff. Learn to draw objects and things of that nature on pencil and paper. I would recommend you use an HB pencil, as learning to shade with that will let you learn to shade with anything. When you've developed a fair amount, you upgrade to life drawing and learning some human anatomy, gesture drawing, stuff like that. Even if its just an hour or two drawing every day or every couple days. If you want, I can run you through some of the things my old professor had me go through. Practice practice practice, and work on traditional first my friend. If you ever want advice, critiques, etc, feel free to drop me a message. |
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Post by Mario200000 on Jan 9, 2017 5:52:53 GMT -5
Cool! Thanks for the support, man! I'm honestly not too sure how much time I'll have for this now that I'm back at school, but I'll keep at it for sure & let you know if I'd like any assistance.
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Post by Poog on Jan 10, 2017 2:51:03 GMT -5
Well, it depends if you want it as a hobby or to go pro. In which case you need to make the time. Skip an hour of sleep or something. An hour a day of quick practice or some such. Its hard work.
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Post by Mario200000 on Jan 10, 2017 12:50:29 GMT -5
I'm not too sure if I'd like to do this as a full-time thing. Like I said, I'm a programmer more so than an artsy guy. It's more along the lines of something I'd like to do in my spare time. I realize that I should be setting aside time every day for it if I ever wanna get better, but this week is my first week back at college, so I'm currently trying to get back into the swing of things & learn how my new schedule works. Plus, if I am gonna make progress, I'd prefer to do it when my roommate is away to avoid any potential distractions. I'll definitely continue to improve; I just need to find what times work best.
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