make rei do it

slimmerboo: marcelinedrawsooo: I stumbled upon a website that allows you to blend any colors...

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:09:20 -0500

marcelinedrawsooo:

I stumbled upon a website that allows you to blend any colors evenly no matter how opposite on the spectrum they are.

sharing the knowledge

very helpful art resource

kastiakbc: 123mint-lemonade: this is probably posted here...

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:23:48 -0500

kastiakbc:

123mint-lemonade:

this is probably posted here already, but it is pretty much the most helpful thing ever so i’m gonna post it, too.

PRAISE THE LAWD, I’VE NEEDED THIS SO BAD

hearditbothways: Why do you do this to me There’s a reason...

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:20:00 -0500

hearditbothways:

~~Why do you do this to me~~

There’s a reason behind color zones, but James Gurney does a much better job at explaining it than I do. Keep in mind this doesn’t cover lighting, just the local color of skin.

Although there are ‘color palettes’ here, I really wouldn’t recommend using them for your own (as in saving the image and eye dropping them) art, I did this rather quickly so this probably not very accurate. These are just my personal preferences when it comes to color. I don’t have saved palettes; I pick colors depending on the lighting or mood as I am working on a painting. BUT IF YOU WANT TO GO RIGHT AHEAD.

As for texture, lolidunno, I just use a lot of scatter brushes until it sort of looks like skin texture??? I honestly don’t worry about texture though unless it’s like a really close up view of a face or whatever. You can find my brushes here (you’ll need Photoshop CS or higher).

I am flattered that people are seeking advice from me, but keep in mind that I am still learning myself, so I am by no means the best person to be asking. Hope this helps you out though, anon!

cottonbun: A little thing I did to show more or less how the...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:26:57 -0500

rough sketch

flat colours , lowered the opaticy of the sketch >merge layers

+layer on multiply for shadow , added some light > merge

+layer on overlay for some add. tones > merge

+layer on multiply for add. shadows > merge

and finally the time to work on the details

cottonbun:

A little thing I did to show more or less how the drawing progress looks like ( in relation to the recent ask )

wispfellow: HANZ

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:31:32 -0500

wispfellow:

HANZ

cosplaytutorial: For those who are planning to start sewing...

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:57:12 -0500

cosplaytutorial:

For those who are planning to start sewing their own cosplays this year this might be helpful: How to take measurements!

Waist Front / Waist Back:
http://www.sempstress.org/measurement/measuring-the-waist-frontback-waist/

How to Take Measurements:
http://makinglatexclothing.com/2008/12/how-to-take-measurements/

Instructions for Taking Measurements:
http://mangakaresource.weebly.com/1/post/2011/01/sewing-measurements.html

fujo: SenshiStock’s gallery consists of millions of pictures...

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:19:37 -0500

fujo:

SenshiStock’s gallery consists of millions of pictures that are free to use as reference.

General Drawing Poses
Sit and Kneel
Dramatic and Reaching Drawing Poses
Magic and Hogwarts Drawing Poses
Staff Weapon Pose Reference
Hammer, Axe and Bat Pose Reference
Sword Weapon Drawing Reference
Small Bladed Weapon Pose Reference
Gun Weapon Pose Reference
Bow and Arrow Archery Stock
Foreshortening and Perspective Poses
Dynamic Flying Falling Action Poses
Deafeated or Laying Drawing Poses
Magic Crystal
Magical Girl Wand Weapon
Transformations and Dance
Cards
Back Pose Reference
Pin Up Inspired Poses for Drawing
Performances Poses
Life in General Poses
Fights and Fighting Pose Reference
Leaning Poses
Classic Sailor Senshi Poses
Wings
Sailor Moon Villains
Pairs
Romance or Couples Pose Reference
All the Male Stock
Hanging Stock Drawing Reference
Three or More Groups
Instruments
Mirrors
Whip
Technobabble

for voyeurs, about average: HOW TO SEW SLEEVES WITHOUT WANTING TO MURDER EVERYTHING: A TUTORIAL

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:47:28 -0500

for voyeurs, about average: HOW TO SEW SLEEVES WITHOUT WANTING TO MURDER EVERYTHING: A TUTORIAL:

vintage-aerith:

Someone asked that this be rebloggable so HURR YOU GO

Patterns are really dumb in telling you to finish the body of an outfit, then finish the sleeve, then attach a circle to a circle. It’s possible to do, don’t get me wrong, but unless you have a lot of experience it’s…

pauflip: ruem: euclase: pausing from drawing to do a tiny...

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:42:14 -0500

pauflip:

ruem:

euclase:

pausing from drawing to do a tiny lighting demonstration for the anon.

i’ve marked the major light sources. YELLOW is the strongest. PINK is the same as yellow (the sky, basically), but it’s coming in at a steeper angle, so it’s not as strong. the place where pink and yellow meet is where you’re most likely to find the “natural” color of the person you’re painting. forehead, collarbone, on either side of the bridge of the nose, etc.

the BLUE is the reflective lighting.

in this case, it’s false hollywood lighting. if you look in misha’s eyes, you’ll see white reflective dots. those dots are actually the reflection of one of those big white cards you sometimes see on film sets (i have no idea what the official term for them is). film crews use them to reflect light up into actors’ faces so you can see them better.

if i were using a difference source photo, the BLUE might come from water, a bright sandy beach, or even the shirt the person is wearing. it’s secondary light reflecting onto a person’s face from something else that’s being illuminated by the primary light.

i hope that helps? any place the light isn’t touching is the elephant graveyard where the hyenas live. so don’t go there.

just kidding.

those are just the darkest places. under his hair, inside the hollows of his eyes, under parts of his chin. the hollywood lighting card thingys are meant to get rid of those shadows, so misha is actually really well lit in this shot. :)

Very good resource, and I approve of the subject used. :)

Those big white cards are simply called reflectors. ;3 Most are flexible so the light can be directed easily - there are also gold reflectors to provide a warmer light where needed.

In direct sunlight a sidewalk will actually reflect a substantial amount of light. It’s quite common for there to be under lighting in outdoor situations by way of reflected light from the ground.

for voyeurs, about average: Gun Terms for Writers

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:36:48 -0500

for voyeurs, about average: Gun Terms for Writers:

superblys:

jamessblond:

As someone who writes fics with action sequences and the use of guns, I thought maybe it would be helpful to pass some things on. Even though I’ve done lots of research and talked with family members (I live in WI which is a big hunting state and we have lots of…

hamishoswaldwinchester: dem-queer-animals: mrpunchinello: deli...

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:40:12 -0500

hamishoswaldwinchester:

dem-queer-animals:

mrpunchinello:

deliciousboards:

Casually posts this at 3 am when no one is going to see it.

but FOLDS hoyl shit folds folds are so awesome man you literally have no idea I like drawing folds som uch I’ll put them in places where they don’t even belong sometimes. Honestly this is far from definitive and is just my understanding of how folds works gleamed from hours upon hours staring at strangers pants on mass transit, so don’t take my word for it, do your own study! Look at your own jeans in the mirror! look at other peoples jeans! google jeans on the internets! Each different fit is going to come with it’s own folds, depending on factors like the cut of the leg and how much fabric there is and how heavy it is and man there are just so many variables and things to think about it’s awesome

I’m currently working on a drawing where I’ve already drawn the jeans so haha I could have used this. Reblogging for future reference though.

THIS TOOK ME YEARS OF SHITTY MANGA TRACING

AND REMEMBER: THE BEST REFERENCE IS OTHER PEOPLE.

suckmycockatoo: Fantastic reference for bears!

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:45:53 -0500

suckmycockatoo:

Fantastic reference for bears!

houseofgoose: Hey SAI users Get your acrylic brush and give it...

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:21:04 -0500

houseofgoose:

Hey SAI users

Get your acrylic brush and give it these settings

Just

Just trust me

ivchan: brush presets two: painting I literally use middle flat...

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:02:36 -0500

midline acrylic

harsh acrylic (for laying down value)

soft acrylic (blending values out)

ivchan:

brush presets two: painting

I literally use middle flat acrylic brushes for everything

the midline is a setting that was circulating around tumblr like half a year ago, the two derivatives are my own though.

The ‘Sweet Desu Jesus’ Pen from the last set is also used to refine details out

there’s other miscellaneous brushes that I have that I end up using as accents but they’re not settings I made myself and, like the midline acrylic, they’ve been circulating for like half a year so I’d prefer not to throw them in here. UuU

unrelatedstatus: Expression Reference Dump- Part 1 Part 2 Part...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:06:59 -0500

unrelatedstatus:

Expression Reference Dump- Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Part 10

Part 11

Part 12

Part 13

art-and-sterf: On Drawing Children by ~toerning

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:21:40 -0500

art-and-sterf:

On Drawing Children by ~toerning

for voyeurs, about average: Art References Tumblr Accounts!

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:02:55 -0500

for voyeurs, about average: Art References Tumblr Accounts!:

finaltrinity:

Some of these may be in the wrong category. Some may need to be in another category! Do tell me (through my ask box) if I need to change or add something! Have fun looking through these accounts!

HUMAN ANATOMY

http://anatomicalart.tumblr.com/

…

(via Unified Color Palette Tutorial by ~Cpresti on...

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:29:47 -0500

(via Unified Color Palette Tutorial by ~Cpresti on deviantART)

THIS IS ACTUALLY WITCHCRAFT

samecity: This was an experiment I ended up liking. I did it to...

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:39:34 -0500

samecity:

This was an experiment I ended up liking. I did it to draw this and this. Basically, it’s a quick way to get started on a painting. This is gonna be a face so I can show the details. I decided I want to draw a guy this time, with a smug expression. This should be fun.

THIS IS FOR PAINT TOOL SAI. You’d be doing yourself no favors trying it in Photoshop.

01. I fill the canvas with a dark, desaturated color. Above that I begin to block in colors in a shape that resembles what I’m painting. The color I used is a peachy skin tone.

02. Using a brown or tan color, I draw on some line art. It looks ridiculous right now and that’s ok. All of this is done on the same layer.

03. On the same layer, I begin to block in colors (over the lines somewhat). I’m concerned with just covering the blue of the canvas. I’m being bold with a lot of the color choices, but it’ll pay off.

I use this little chart for starter skin colors:

04. With my water color brush on these settings (the size/density get toggled, and usually on the side of larger + lighter opacity):

I begin to blend with a sort of pinky peach color, to start. I blend all the colors together on the same layer, just basically mixing everything. I change the color depending on the saturation of the area being painted, so I switch to an orange for more red areas. Basically, try and match the colors. If you paint over a cooler area with a warmer watercolor, it will change it, of course.

05. This is the brush I do the first few details with! I got it from Tumblr, you’ve probably seen it around, it’s that really good blend-y edit for the acrylic brush:

(I toggle the size and opacity, but on the side of smaller + darker.)

I begin to pick up colors from both the canvas and the color wheel to make details. A lot of nice pretty colors are on our canvas already and it’d be a shame to waste them. But using the same colors to blend without eyedropping new ones will make the color palette a bit flat. Thus, I do both.

06. I also tighten up with an airbrush on these settings, changing only the opacity and size. I remember that it is entirely possible to overpaint things, so I try and enhance what I’ve already done instead of trying to repaint it. This is a mistake I and a lot of artists make, I think.

07. Still fixing up with the airbrush + watercolor (sparingly) + acrylic.

08. Once I’ve made some headway on refining, I get a gigantic airbrush (about 200px) and turn down the opacity to about 8-11% and begin to brush some reds and yellows onto the face to warm it up. Alternately, I’ve brushed greens and blues and purples to cool skin before.

09. I pick my background color and begin to use it to clean up the edges.

10. Last thing I do is paint his eyes! Time to export and edit the colors a bit in Photoshop. I try and fix them as much as I can in SAI with painting, but digital lends itself to the ability to fix quickly. Pretty much why I like to digital paint, besides it being cheap.

11. Before I export, there’s a few things I can do to make it better. Since it’s kind of quick and cartoony, I can lightly line it and make it pop. Or I can refine further with a nice textured brush and make it look more realistic. I dig the lines, so I’m going with those.

12. After I PS it (which is nothing more than a linear contrast curves layer and some warming via selective color) I shrink, duplicate the image and run a Paint Daubs filter (both settings on 1) to sharpen it. I take down the opacity of the sharpened layer to about 40-60%. I’m done!

I HIT THE ANIMAL ANATOMY JACKPOT

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:29:44 -0500

I HIT THE ANIMAL ANATOMY JACKPOT:

countdapula:

countdapula:

PAGES UPON PAGES OF ANATOMICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIFFERENT ANIMALS

I AM SO FUCKING PUMPED JUST TO HAVE FOUND THIS

Some people were having trouble connecting to the page due to a session error, so I’ve just updated it so it should work all the time!

Please reblog this one so that the people who are having trouble seeing the site can get to it, thank you! uvu