Group run through creative environment design week 3 art and feedback
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Okeedokee ladies and gents, I may not be as present in the forums the next 6 days or so since I'm going to a comicon and not bringing a computer.
So next week's homework may be posted Monday night instead of Sunday night. But worry not! This group run through will keep going until we're all done.
Mostly because I wanna do another one after this one
So many awesome houses and couches this week
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@Braden-Hallett Enjoy
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Okay, so here is my entry for the first exercise. I did them on paper, drawing nicely on a tablet is to difficult for me.
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@murielle yes, I realized afterwards that there was an issue, the stairs start at a level even with the smaller part of the house but then are flush with the front part of the bigger part of the house lol. I didnt change it but maybe next go round I will try similar. thanks for pointing it out
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@murielle Really nice, and on paper too..impressive! I really like your wood texture. The smaller hut in the bottom image is adorable, I love what you did with the roof.
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@Braden-Hallett lol
thank you so much but my schedule is jam-packed with school. I’ll probably try to catch up with you guys in a couple of months. Thanks though. -
Here is my first one. I know we weren't supposed to get detailed but I am also trying to learn pen and ink so in the interest of time, I used this exercise for both design and pen work. I hope the teacher won't take off too many points for ignoring the rules of the assignment
I'd be interested in critiques, particularly regarding the inking. (One thing I learned is that it's hard to work small when inking -- this is 5x7 and the front is darker than I intended because I couldn't get the lines any finer.)
Laurie DeMott
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@ErinCortese I think there cute and quaint
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I did it! I found a process that helps me draw better buildings! I broke everything down into stages. I realized that I have to add the stylization and details after my initial sketch. It is the only way that I can visualize it for the time being. Drawing buildings feels very unnatural for me at the moment, so I need to focus on basic structure before anything else. It is a little more time consuming, but worth it! I tried a number of brick styles as well, and came up with two I like. I will probably do this in the future with other details such as doors and windows, etc.
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@demotlj Very quaint image, I really like the design and layout! As for the inking, my critique would have to be based on whether or not this is a rough sketch. For a rough sketch, it is great - you are communicating the basic shadows and textures, and you have really created a nice tone/feel. If this is meant to be more of a finished piece, then the line work has some issues to be worked out. Inking is tough! The line work can really make or break a piece, so it is important to pay careful attention to things like being consistent with your stroke direction, making clean and deliberate strokes, and overlaying them with precision. Otherwise, it can look a little messy.
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@ErinCortese That's really helpful. I don't even know if I was thinking about whether it was a sketch or a finished piece since I was just trying to get it done but that in itself shows I need to think things through more before I start laying down the ink. This was with a dip pen and technical pens are a little easier for me still but I definitely need to practice forethought and do more control work. Thanks.
Laurie DeMott
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@demotlj I should mention, inking is not my strong suit, but here is a quick video by a professional ink artist that really helped me to understand inking techniques better. There are quite a few close up shots that let you see how the fine details are laid down.
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@ErinCortese really fantastic!!!!
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bad pics , but here are two couches and a building (dairy barn and silo)
I tried in photoshop but the tablet is my nemesis lol@Braden-Hallett if you have any crits I am open to anything! And anyone else.........fire away!
the dairy barn I actually did on the printout homework page so there are lines there that I can't erase.......two show up pretty strongly.....one is on the roof line below where the "bend" is in the roof and one is a line dropped down from the silo through the barn, can't erase ! I could put it into photoshop and do it but time is of the essence for me today and this was just a sketch for learning
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@Coley love the barn. The roofing in the back corner could poke out a bit more, and the ladder be more to the right on the cylinder, other than that I’d say you nailed it
instagram and twitter: @artofaleksey
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@Coley Hope you don't mind, I did a little draw over of one of your pictures. You're doing a good job for the most part. I would just suggest maybe going ahead and drawing out a few perspective lines to help you line things up.
Hope this helps. Also, if you haven't already, I would suggest that you watch the class by Jake Parker about perspective.
Instagram: @StepOne_DrawCircle
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@Buddy-Skelton I don't mind , thanks so much! I am quite appreciative
I started Mastering Perspective course but haven't gotten very far into it, it's on my list to get through! I did struggle with the back of the couch and the arms. I guesstimated the middle of the couch..........I should have known to use the x trick as I did do Will's perspective course. I need a lot more practice and help such as this. Thanks, it is a learning opportunity for me -
@Aleksey thanks! I think you are right on the roof and the ladder. I appreciate the comment
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My “couch.” What I learned from this one is that I hate drawing furniture. My characters will have to sit on bean bag chairs.
Laurie DeMott
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@demotlj Very cool design, and nice crosshatching!
