My first drawing ever.
by Chris Labombard · 03/02/2006 (11:10 am) · 29 comments
I'm trying to learn to draw, using Photoshop. I asked my girlfriend (who used to draw) and kevin Grove (ZeroG on irc) for some tips and a run down of how to make a character and following their steps I made this..
Disco Joe
Anyone have any tips to make the process smoother next time? or comments on what I could have done better?
Remember this is my first drawing ever (besides stick people) so don't tear into me too harshly.
Oh ya... This took about 5 1/2 hours or so.
Disco Joe
Anyone have any tips to make the process smoother next time? or comments on what I could have done better?
Remember this is my first drawing ever (besides stick people) so don't tear into me too harshly.
Oh ya... This took about 5 1/2 hours or so.
About the author
I have been a professional game programmer for over 5 years now. I've worked on virtually every platform, dozens of games and released a few of my own games, including 2 iPhone titles and a title waiting release on Big Fish Games.
#22
elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/figure/williamlibodyconstruction.html
www.karmatoons.com/drawing/drawing.htm
www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=105003
www.cdli.ca/CITE/cartooning.htm#Draw
www.cdli.ca/CITE/cartooning.htm#Draw
www.jamihn.com/artschool/tut_paint1.php
neondragonart.com/dp/tutorials/
www.shadowlitrealms.com/howto/tut.html
www.cablenet.ne.jp/%7ejapanime/tutorial/tutorial.html
www.neopets.com/art/drawing.phtml
www.polykarbon.com/tutorials/
www.portrait-artist.org/index.html
www.artcorner.org/tutorials/index.shtml
Someone above mentioned open canvas, so this next link will be of some use here:
www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10969
You can basically download the wpe file and watch to see how the images are actually drawn, oh and you
03/03/2006 (2:50 am)
Most of the best advice has already been given, so Ill throw some links in that have helped me in the past.elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/figure/williamlibodyconstruction.html
www.karmatoons.com/drawing/drawing.htm
www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=105003
www.cdli.ca/CITE/cartooning.htm#Draw
www.cdli.ca/CITE/cartooning.htm#Draw
www.jamihn.com/artschool/tut_paint1.php
neondragonart.com/dp/tutorials/
www.shadowlitrealms.com/howto/tut.html
www.cablenet.ne.jp/%7ejapanime/tutorial/tutorial.html
www.neopets.com/art/drawing.phtml
www.polykarbon.com/tutorials/
www.portrait-artist.org/index.html
www.artcorner.org/tutorials/index.shtml
Someone above mentioned open canvas, so this next link will be of some use here:
www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10969
You can basically download the wpe file and watch to see how the images are actually drawn, oh and you
#23
I don't really like drawing on paper, but I guess I'm going to have to start. I'm sure I'll see the point of it eventually.
Evi - You said you'd never tell.
Andy - thanks for all the links :)
... I've been reading some of those links. Im starting to see why I should be using paper and pencil.
03/03/2006 (3:53 am)
Thanks for all the advice everyone. I will definately go hunting for a book this weekend. I don't really like drawing on paper, but I guess I'm going to have to start. I'm sure I'll see the point of it eventually.
Evi - You said you'd never tell.
Andy - thanks for all the links :)
... I've been reading some of those links. Im starting to see why I should be using paper and pencil.
#24
Then once you know the basics like this then you can stylize stuff any way you want. Anime, Disney Style, Retro/New Mix (Fairy God Parents.. etc) or whateva.
As far as the newer style books on characters my favorites at this second are:
How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
More how to draw manga: Volume 1 Basics of Character Drawing
Bridgeman Constructive anatomy (this is for parts of the body... you can also use any of the Hogarth books)
Those are the ones that come to mind now. I dont have my library in front of me but ive looked at most of the books that are out there and I collect books like this. So if you have any questions on a book title before you buy it let me know and ill drop you a line. Heh. Im re-learning anatomy myself so Ive been checking out books almost weekly. :)
03/03/2006 (1:01 pm)
Stay away from any Christopher Hart books. Heh. Also known as "How to Draw Manga by someone who cannot". Actually a lot of the information you need is on the web. Do a google search for "Andrew Loomis". They are old school books but great for anatomy and contruction of the body. Actually some of the best. All of his information is laying out on the web since I think the books are now PD(also tracking down a copy of one of his books will net you a couple hundred bucks). Then once you know the basics like this then you can stylize stuff any way you want. Anime, Disney Style, Retro/New Mix (Fairy God Parents.. etc) or whateva.
As far as the newer style books on characters my favorites at this second are:
How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
More how to draw manga: Volume 1 Basics of Character Drawing
Bridgeman Constructive anatomy (this is for parts of the body... you can also use any of the Hogarth books)
Those are the ones that come to mind now. I dont have my library in front of me but ive looked at most of the books that are out there and I collect books like this. So if you have any questions on a book title before you buy it let me know and ill drop you a line. Heh. Im re-learning anatomy myself so Ive been checking out books almost weekly. :)
#25
LEARN A VECTOR GRAPHICS PRODUCT!!!
dotn spend time using anything that isnt.
I have heard really good things about creature house expressions (it is free now, it was bought by msft and they are going to sell the next version of it later this year)
microsoft's beta product, "Acrylic" is very good also.
03/03/2006 (2:29 pm)
@Chris: no body seems to be mentioning this, but since you are starting from scratch,LEARN A VECTOR GRAPHICS PRODUCT!!!
dotn spend time using anything that isnt.
I have heard really good things about creature house expressions (it is free now, it was bought by msft and they are going to sell the next version of it later this year)
microsoft's beta product, "Acrylic" is very good also.
#26
I was about to say the same thing. Use the right tool for the job, imo.
03/03/2006 (8:55 pm)
"LEARN A VECTOR GRAPHICS PRODUCT!!!"I was about to say the same thing. Use the right tool for the job, imo.
#27
It makes all the difference in the world and using a Wacom with Tatoo on model skins is just plain fun.
A real dirty trick is to create it all in 3D and render with a sketch or cell shader (chicken before egg) and then modify as needed or print out a few and grab a pencil.
Poser, Photoshop and Wacom is a great example of character concept rapid prototyping (it also costs a few bucks).
I can't draw, so when an artist isn't around, I find tools to get the job done.
But this path will never really make me a graphics artist.
Ari
03/04/2006 (2:49 am)
The trusty Wacom digital tablet (example) is my weapon of choice (they work fantastic).It makes all the difference in the world and using a Wacom with Tatoo on model skins is just plain fun.
A real dirty trick is to create it all in 3D and render with a sketch or cell shader (chicken before egg) and then modify as needed or print out a few and grab a pencil.
Poser, Photoshop and Wacom is a great example of character concept rapid prototyping (it also costs a few bucks).
I can't draw, so when an artist isn't around, I find tools to get the job done.
But this path will never really make me a graphics artist.
Ari
#28
03/04/2006 (4:56 am)
Quote:Ajari - Is that the nice way of saying I suck ass?lol Yeah. But we all sucked at one point at a lot of things. Look at it this way, I'm a worse programmer than you are an artist. Yeah you suck but keep at it and you will become good. You seem like the kind of person who finishes what you start so I'm confident you'll be a great artist someday. I think an artist that is an equaly excelent programmer can be a powerful person in the indie games industry. I'll be right there with you...to borrow money.
#29
The Complete Book of Drawing by Barrington Barber... It starts at the dead basics and brings you up through the rest of what you need to know. It's a thick one.
I also bought Drawing the head & figure by Jack Hamm... It's full of tonnes of pictures and chock full of text describing how to create any face or figure you want. It looks like a really awesome book.
AND... Drawing Action Comics by Lee Townsend...
I would never buy a book on Manga. I HATE the anime style.
03/04/2006 (7:10 am)
I went out last night and bought....The Complete Book of Drawing by Barrington Barber... It starts at the dead basics and brings you up through the rest of what you need to know. It's a thick one.
I also bought Drawing the head & figure by Jack Hamm... It's full of tonnes of pictures and chock full of text describing how to create any face or figure you want. It looks like a really awesome book.
AND... Drawing Action Comics by Lee Townsend...
I would never buy a book on Manga. I HATE the anime style.
Evi - Cubix Studio
here is a little help:
Baka Neko Tutorial
keep it up Chris, you can do it :D !!!