Eyseron WIP part 1
I began to get back to this drawing (for a friend) when I realized this would be a perfect opportunity to try and get a couple of my friends to shade and to quench their curiosity and show them that I do have a difficult time drawing. In fact I would say that I mostly struggle with art more so than most other artists.
The way I draw a pic is probably wrong from the start but please bare with me as after all I am self taught. This is just to show how I draw a pic from start to finish. My techniques may be improper and for that I apologize but it's the only way I know.
Okay, starting from the top left. I usualy start off with a stick figure like this one to get the pose down. I usualy have a good notion of what kind of setting I want so I draw the figure to fit into it. In this case it's a moss covered rocky stream or brook in the woods somewhere. The figure (an elf) is sitting on a rock outcropping holding a bow.
The top right; I flesh-out the stick figure by drawing the pose on another piece of paper and attempt to refine it a little more trying to get the anatomy right (anatomy eludes me still and I do a lot of guessing). After I get the pose and body as best I can I start all over by redrawing the pic onto good piece of quality paper in ths case its an 11"by14" vellum bristol (I know i'm killing trees).
The bottom left; At this stage I draw the features the way their going to be, the elf is suppose to have a come hither look and since he is an elf i've given him soft female-like features. I have also changed the position of his right hand as it didn't seem right somehow the way I drew it originaly (see, I told you I have difficulty). And I have begun to put what he will be wearing, this is where my erasers become my best friend as I stumble my way through a ritual of drawing erasing, drawing erasing as I design what he wears as I go along.
Bottom right; After much trial and error (mostly error) I have rendered the basic linework of what the figure is wearing along with some equipment. I have also done a simple layot of the background and some objects in the forground.
The way I draw a pic is probably wrong from the start but please bare with me as after all I am self taught. This is just to show how I draw a pic from start to finish. My techniques may be improper and for that I apologize but it's the only way I know.
Okay, starting from the top left. I usualy start off with a stick figure like this one to get the pose down. I usualy have a good notion of what kind of setting I want so I draw the figure to fit into it. In this case it's a moss covered rocky stream or brook in the woods somewhere. The figure (an elf) is sitting on a rock outcropping holding a bow.
The top right; I flesh-out the stick figure by drawing the pose on another piece of paper and attempt to refine it a little more trying to get the anatomy right (anatomy eludes me still and I do a lot of guessing). After I get the pose and body as best I can I start all over by redrawing the pic onto good piece of quality paper in ths case its an 11"by14" vellum bristol (I know i'm killing trees).
The bottom left; At this stage I draw the features the way their going to be, the elf is suppose to have a come hither look and since he is an elf i've given him soft female-like features. I have also changed the position of his right hand as it didn't seem right somehow the way I drew it originaly (see, I told you I have difficulty). And I have begun to put what he will be wearing, this is where my erasers become my best friend as I stumble my way through a ritual of drawing erasing, drawing erasing as I design what he wears as I go along.
Bottom right; After much trial and error (mostly error) I have rendered the basic linework of what the figure is wearing along with some equipment. I have also done a simple layot of the background and some objects in the forground.
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BogusRed Wow I'm surprised that you start off with a stick figure. Usually detail oriented self taught artists like you don't start off that way. The funny thing is, that's exactly how they teach us to draw in animation. Start off with a gesture to get the pose down, then flesh it out. Although one thing we do a little differently is we make sure there is a lot of flow in the pose. That's really important in animation.Dennis I used to just draw the figure straight out but after I learned the meager amount about anatomy that I now posess I began drawing the sticks first as I discovered that I could get better poses doing it that way.
Minimaid *grin* This looks familiar!
This is much the process I've been going through for my card deck, actually, come to think of it. Different methods for different projects for me. But you already know how I love this.Dennis Thanks for commenting again on this Robin. I'm glad you still like it.
zacula This is a nice view into your world bud. I go through a completely different process but like you it is self tought. Weird the way people look at the same thing so differently. I like the approach you use though. It would be fun to try "the Lloyd method". While you can make masterpieces that way, I would be lucky to turn out anything.Dennis Thanks for commenting Zac! But now you've got me curious. How about posting a tutorial of your own, I know i'd very much like to see one from you and so would a lot of others here i'll bet.zacula It is definatley cool to see how you go about your work. It would hard for me to show the steps like that though... I usually dont go through a sketch phase. I kind of just draw as I go... It is difficult to explain. I just make the whole image then fill it in iguess. Icould try though.Dennis I also do what you do sometimes. It comes in very handy when drawing concept sketches and it's a terrific way also to draw. But for when I do full illustrations I have to start with the stick figure as more often than not it's usualy a pose i've never done before. Plus it helps when you want to make the figure lean or bend a certain way.zacula My approach on poses is to close my eyes for a minute and try to visualize something, If that doesn't work I just try to follow were the lines lead me. It is probably wiser to sketch it out first but I have a problem sketching. I draw to dark and cant erase. even when I start of light I forget half way through and indent the paper. Just a limiting personal flaw.Dennis To each his own my friend. I have always been a firm believer in the old saying that if it's not broke then don't fix it! So all I have to say is that if it works for you then don't change it as after looking at the amazing pieces you come out with I sure wouldn't.zacula Your words ring true but at the same time I enjoy expanding into new styles, even if I don't succeed at them. The fun is in the battle of it.
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