Sunday, May 27, 2007

25


I finally did it!! My first digital self portrait! I worked from a reference photo for more accurate results. Still I didn't match up exactly but why should I? If I wanted exact I would've stayed with the photo. Anyway I used a lot of both Photoshop and Painter. Photoshop was used for the basic drawing and arranging. Painter was used mainly for blending. The title is for my current age. I plan on doing more self portraits down the road and naming them by age. I present to you, your's truly...

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Red Head 1


Back to Painter this time. I did the majority of the work in Painter, still used Photoshop for the hair and background elements. This wasn't a planned project, just something I started on and couldn't stop. I'm posting it now so I can work on something more important. 3+ hours (too long).

Saturday, May 19, 2007

The Next Level

I am getting better...right? I really believe I'm getting better, but I still feel anxious as if I'm not getting better fast enough. I usually start feeling like this when I look at other peoples work, who might be more experienced, and I know this is wrong. What I must do is be happy in the fact that I am getting better. Take my recent piece for example. I did another entry for Illustration Friday.com. I was very proud of it. I felt my color blending had improved and I got a full figure on the page (something I've been scared of doing for a while). I get motivated by positive praise more than anything and for me to receive none on this piece was disappointing. I uploaded the image to three other of my portfolio sites and the results were the same. I sit and think to myself why would no one reply to this? I still can't think of an answer, because I'm sure there's something to be said, if not praise then certainly constructive criticism (which is a LOT better than no response).

People/characters are my most favorite thing to draw so I must continue to look for ways to improve there. I know I could draw more for starters. Secondly, I just don't think my brain has enough "material." I read about how important it is to fill your brain with food so that you may approach different projects "better equipped." That means more pictures, more reference, and more paying closer attention to the visual food my eyes see everyday. There is also an emphasis of having an active social life. Now that is an area that could use work. I make a lot of excuses why I'm not out more, but I guess there really is no excuse. My life as a whole needs to be taken to the next level, but it's proving to be tough. Well, I still am motivated. I still want to get better. I still want my work shared and recognized by the world. Looks like I still have a long way to go.

Monday, May 14, 2007

IF_Citrus


Been a few weeks, but I finally make my return to Illustration Friday! I enjoy drawing women, and even with a topic like citrus, I wasn't going to let that stop me! I must say I had fun making this drawing and I hope everyone else enjoys it too! I used Photoshop CS.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Painter sketch


Hi everyone. Just wanted to share one of my first Corel Painter sketches. I hope to do a complete piece utilizing this program, because I am now seeing it's great potential. No guidelines or anything just a sketch.