Random Character Drawing

Started by IrishLion, March 18, 2013, 11:24:10 AM

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IrishLion

March 18, 2013, 11:24:10 AM
This is the first character drawing I've done using photoshop.

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10160099/

Hope you enjoy :)
"God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of his own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players, to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time."   - Terry Pratchett

IrishLion

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March 18, 2013, 06:29:35 PM
This pic is still a work in progress so here's an update:

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10163317/
"God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of his own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players, to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time."   - Terry Pratchett

IrishLion

#2
March 26, 2013, 12:46:14 AM
"God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of his own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players, to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time."   - Terry Pratchett

Nibi

#3
March 26, 2013, 01:40:30 AM
Quote from: IrishLion on March 26, 2013, 12:46:14 AM
It's a fox!

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10219760/

He looks like he needs to unwind and chill the fuck out. XDD Hehe.

IrishLion

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March 26, 2013, 08:57:43 AM
Quote from: Nibi on March 26, 2013, 01:40:30 AM
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
"God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of his own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players, to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time."   - Terry Pratchett

IrishLion

#5
March 26, 2013, 10:20:42 PM
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10226477/

New commission in progress - utahraptor (rough stages)
"God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of his own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players, to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time."   - Terry Pratchett

Wereman

#6
April 04, 2013, 11:52:13 PM
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.

IrishLion

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April 07, 2013, 10:27:32 AM Last Edit: April 07, 2013, 10:33:57 AM by IrishLion
Quote from: Wereman on April 04, 2013, 11:52:13 PM
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.
"God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of his own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players, to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time."   - Terry Pratchett

Lady Serpent

#8
April 12, 2013, 03:58:26 PM
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

IrishLion

#9
April 13, 2013, 07:24:57 PM
Quote from: Lady Serpent on April 12, 2013, 03:58:26 PM
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.

"God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of his own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players, to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time."   - Terry Pratchett

Lady Serpent

#10
April 14, 2013, 08:13:08 PM
Yep -- no problem!  Here's the main site:

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/

Cheers;
-LS
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