This is the first character drawing I've done using photoshop.
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10160099/ (https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10160099/)
Hope you enjoy :)
This pic is still a work in progress so here's an update:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10163317/ (https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10163317/)
It's a fox!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10219760/ (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10219760/)
: IrishLion March 26, 2013, 12:46:14 -06:00
It's a fox!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10219760/ (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10219760/)
He looks like he needs to unwind and chill the fuck out. XDD Hehe.
: Nibi March 26, 2013, 01:40:30 -06:00
He looks like he needs to unwind and chill the fuck out. XDD Hehe.
He looks pretty relaxed to me.... he's smiling... 0.o... ? You sure you looking at the right picture?
There's a white fox one in there who looks like he just snorted pure heroin while on LSD - THAT guy needs to chill. lol
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10226477/ (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10226477/)
New commission in progress - utahraptor (rough stages)
You've done them in Photoshop?
Nice pencil strokes and use of color. The dog head looks a little blockish, yet for the fox' fur seems you used the smudge tool which is an interest concept. You might consider using the smudge tool but smaller brushes.
: Wereman April 04, 2013, 11:52:13 -06:00
You've done them in Photoshop?
Nice pencil strokes and use of color. The dog head looks a little blockish, yet for the fox' fur seems you used the smudge tool which is an interest concept. You might consider using the smudge tool but smaller brushes.
That's correct and thank you. I actually did most of it with smudge and the 'outlining' came after the fact, you can see what I'm talking about if you scroll through my FA gallery for the grey version of the utahraptor. I was trying to get as close to 'painting' as I could in Photoshop. I'm working on some newer stuff right now, using a few different techniques I've been mucking about with.
Good stuff! Your concept of where the light should be shining is looking good.
There's a pretty common technique similar to smudging but it gives a bit more of a smooth, painted effect. It involves using the 'alt' key to sample between colours and then blending them easily by just putting the colours next to each other. I've got a tutorial for it kicking around somewhere if you'd like to take a look.
I dig the very happy expression in the dog's eyes. You did well making him look bright and happy. Great nostril shape on the utahraptor as well. The fox does look a little crazy, probably due to the tiny pupils in widely-opened eyes, but it's an entertaining expression to look at. His clothes are very well-shaded and nicely coloured.
I think the biggest area where smudging falls short is in things like fur texturing. It just looks too soft to be 'realistic'. However, (and especially the way you've done it here), it looks fantastic for clothing and even for some of the body shapes like the collarbone area of the dog.
Looking forward to seeing more;
-Sephren
: Lady Serpent April 12, 2013, 03:58:26 -06:00
Good stuff! Your concept of where the light should be shining is looking good.
There's a pretty common technique similar to smudging but it gives a bit more of a smooth, painted effect. It involves using the 'alt' key to sample between colours and then blending them easily by just putting the colours next to each other. I've got a tutorial for it kicking around somewhere if you'd like to take a look.
I dig the very happy expression in the dog's eyes. You did well making him look bright and happy. Great nostril shape on the utahraptor as well. The fox does look a little crazy, probably due to the tiny pupils in widely-opened eyes, but it's an entertaining expression to look at. His clothes are very well-shaded and nicely coloured.
I think the biggest area where smudging falls short is in things like fur texturing. It just looks too soft to be 'realistic'. However, (and especially the way you've done it here), it looks fantastic for clothing and even for some of the body shapes like the collarbone area of the dog.
Looking forward to seeing more;
-Sephren
Thanks for the feedback - I'll have some more new stuff soon as I work on my technique :) I'd appreciate that guide you mentioned if you can find it.
Yep -- no problem! Here's the main site:
http://ctrlpaint.com/ (http://ctrlpaint.com/)
They have videos with the posts, but I don't find time to watch them -- the posts give you all you need to know about what they're presenting. Here's a starting point:
https://matt-kohr.squarespace.com/dp101-1/ (https://matt-kohr.squarespace.com/dp101-1/)
Cheers;
-LS