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@Aleksey What books are you using? I'm also trying to improve my line work though you are way ahead of me.
Laurie DeMott
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@demotlj the main one is “rendering in pen and ink” the second one is helping me think creatively
Here are links to them:
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/rendering-in-pen-and-ink-the-classic-book-on-pen-and-ink-techniques-for-artists-illustrators-architects-and-designers_arthur-l-guptill/320478/?mkwid=sq0ZSj9AB|dm&pcrid=70112899992&pkw=&pmt=&plc=&pgrid=21329278272&ptaid=pla-293510705000&gclid=CjwKCAjw1dzkBRBWEiwAROVDLNi8lUSR0M-5oyo7T3FmhhX6mJAUqLbfKk33H3Yhj1eWLTV_01jfxBoClSgQAvD_BwE#isbn=0823045293&idiq=9442839instagram and twitter: @artofaleksey
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In the middle of painting a Chromicorn. First time using Frisk wax free tracing down paper from my original drawing. Worked a treat. It's so time consuming redrawing it. Now I can just concentrate on painting.
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@Aleksey That's looking good! Have you checked out Alphonso Dunn? He has a YouTube channel and a couple of books all about pen and ink. His Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook has helped me a lot. Still making my way through it.
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@Braden-Hallett Dude you are becoming a beast!! Just fantastic work.
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@SketchyArtish i have! I have trouble getting what I need from his videos though. His explanations are good but don’t answer a lot of my questions sometimes. These books help me more.
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@Aleksey Nice I got to check that second book you recommended out.
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@Aleksey Do you think the second book would be valuable even if the environments I am trying to design are not fantasy environments? I have difficulty envisioning backgrounds and often rely on photos but would like to improve my ability to conceive fictional environments.
Laurie DeMott
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@demotlj hmm i dont think you need it if you’re not doing fantasy but it will help because they talk about gathering regerences, they talk about how to think about the ecosystems and the cultures you might find in those places. What’s really helping me with the fantasy book is seeing examples and steps of how he approaches his textures. Like when you try to do textures on your own sometimes you end up guessing on how to approach it but having clear examples of other artists’ approach really helps. So i guess as a reference book and for art studies it is very helpful even if you dont wanna do fantasy. Theres also a small page on different mediums and tools, i really want to try brown ink now. Like any book you kinda just get a little bit of something out of it for yourself.
@evilrobot thanks! Your art is looking mighty great as well. I love how clean your line work and textures are.
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@burvantill This looks great! I love the composition and everything and totally understand the struggle with watercolour! I find sometimes the darks and glows of light are especially difficult to achieve.
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I think it’s my version of fan art. Lots of feedback on my posts. I think it’s because we all love the lake and are ready for summer. All these bright colors are killing me. I like the look, but it looks so different from my other work. It’s for the nautical challenge for spoonflower. -
Been working on my face structure and drawing a lot. Feel like I'm making progress but still struggling with some aspects.
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Your first image has nice lighting that you have drawn well.
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I was supposed to go out of town this week but due to a sick dog (not life threatening) had to stay home so determined to see new sights anyway I decided to pick random nearby towns and roads and find at least one thing a day to draw. I live in a very rural area but discovered if you have to you can find something anywhere! Here’s a dip pen and ink I did. Tomorrow I’ll try adding watercolor.
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Did a watercolor wash on my chickens this morning. It’s a very old fashioned look.
Laurie DeMott
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Rough sketch concept for a fairytale mushroom village.
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@demotlj i love it! I wish I had chickens near me to draw. I’m super into this because im also practicing my pen and ink skills right now.
instagram and twitter: @artofaleksey
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@Aleksey And I wish I had something besides chickens near me! I ordered the books you had recommended and am enjoying them both especially the Rendering in Pen and Ink" by Guptill. I'm finding inking very zen like and relaxing. Thanks for the recommendations.
Laurie DeMott
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@demotlj nice yeah it really is! Pen zen
