Sorry that this has been so late and that this is made so poorly. I'm just waaaayyy to busy with school. *hides in a corner of shame* - Press Space - 1. Basic Sketch Many people say to use circles and shapes, and honestly, I agree with them. It helps a lot to plan the body and pose. Never feel confined to a Basic Sketch, it's there so you can modify it and get a feel of what your end product will be. 2. Detailed Sketch Now you begin to plot out where things will go. This is for things such as: Fluff, wings, accessories, hair, paws, etc. Be quick and messy, this should be one of the faster parts on the stages and you don't need to linger on it. 3. Line of Action Now, this is NOT a stage. I just put this in since I wanted to talk about it. Many of you complained about not being able to get good poses, this is how you fix that. A line of action shows where the eyes are drawn to and where the weight of the illustration is. Good lines of actions have slight curves in them. Bad lines of actions are straight, very strongly curved like an S, or too many bumps and bits in them. You're able to have multiple lines of actions depending on the artwork, a maximum of three is about right. 4. Linework Alright, most of you are probably good at this already, so here are some tips: a) Either keep lines all the same width/size (a good example of this is @-feathered_roses- or @TapiocaTail) or, as more commonly used, change the thickness in lines slightly. SLIGHTLY. But not too slightly. This gives it more depth and makes the artwork easier on the eyes. b) If you're using a tablet, make your movement with your elbow, not your wrist. For short lines, sure wrist is okay, but to have precise and smooth lines, elbow works best. c) Most of you know this, but keep your lines thin. Unless it's a particular style or some kind of special situation, thin lines look more professional. 5. Colour! I'll let you guys colour how you want, we can talk more on this in another lesson. - Hwk - Remix the project and: 1. Draw any illustration you want useing the stages in this project. 2. PUSH YOURSELF. I repeat. PUSH YOURSELF. I want to be able to look at your art and think, 'Wow, this one just has something special about it compared to their other artworks.' 3. Have a duplicated version of the artwork where you have drawn the line of action (so I can see you understand). 4. Write a self-reflection: Did I like this way of creating artworks?: (Be honest, maybe it was even the same as you always do..?) What was the hardest part?: (So I can elaborate on it later.) Did I understand everything?: (If no, what?) Am I happy with this piece?: (If no, why?) I'll write detailed reports for each of you. <3 - That's all! - Honestly, I think this piece is just 'okay.' <3 'till next time.
