Re: Its even more fantasticdarkfaedreamMay 26 2004, 02:02:56 UTC
Thank you.
Illustrator, Photoshop, and patience. Lots of layers, lots of styles, lots of pixel work. I didn't use any filters though, no need, though it may have looked better if I had.
Re: Its even more fantasticdarkfaedreamMay 26 2004, 02:11:57 UTC
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If you want to create things like this the most vital element is Illustrator. The coloration has to be done in Photoshop, but the art lies in the lines and form, which is laid out in Illustrator. Also, though I use a mouse, a wacom sketchpad would probably be a good investment. Then go to Barnes and Noble, find a book on Illustrator stake out a chair. Also know that they provide more than the bundled brushes on their site, but you have to go and get them (online).
It is - so far - the only program I have used that allows you to create something that 'feels' artistic to my view.
If you just have access to Photoshop - you can do what I do rarely. Draw or paint the outline, and scan that in.
Re: Looked up illustratordarkfaedreamMay 26 2004, 10:13:16 UTC
There's always watercolors.
I don't only do computer art (that's simply what I am best at) there is a great deal of beauty (and far more prestige, as it is considered more difficult to work with) to be had from old fashioned means.
If my hand were steadier, all of my art would be with pigment and brush. As it is, I work with real paint when I feel lucky and (or) inspired.
There are a number of themes, the dominant one is fairies and beings of myth.
As a subset of that I indulge the same fancifully innocent decadences as the artists from the nineteenth century and earlier. (Look at Zorn's work sometime...) The prior piece and this one as well were both certainly meant to be very sensual.
While my preference in subjects is predominantly expressed it is not to the exclusion of all else. It all depends on mood and what the scenes lend themselves to.
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*Hugs*
-William
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Illustrator, Photoshop, and patience.
Lots of layers, lots of styles, lots of pixel work. I didn't use any filters though, no need, though it may have looked better if I had.
*Smile*
-William
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If you want to create things like this the most vital element is Illustrator. The coloration has to be done in Photoshop, but the art lies in the lines and form, which is laid out in Illustrator. Also, though I use a mouse, a wacom sketchpad would probably be a good investment. Then go to Barnes and Noble, find a book on Illustrator stake out a chair. Also know that they provide more than the bundled brushes on their site, but you have to go and get them (online).
It is - so far - the only program I have used that allows you to create something that 'feels' artistic to my view.
If you just have access to Photoshop - you can do what I do rarely. Draw or paint the outline, and scan that in.
Good Luck.
-William
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Cheers for the information.
Teri x
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I don't only do computer art (that's simply what I am best at) there is a great deal of beauty (and far more prestige, as it is considered more difficult to work with) to be had from old fashioned means.
If my hand were steadier, all of my art would be with pigment and brush. As it is, I work with real paint when I feel lucky and (or) inspired.
*Smile*
-William
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As a subset of that I indulge the same fancifully innocent decadences as the artists from the nineteenth century and earlier. (Look at Zorn's work sometime...) The prior piece and this one as well were both certainly meant to be very sensual.
While my preference in subjects is predominantly expressed it is not to the exclusion of all else. It all depends on mood and what the scenes lend themselves to.
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I would be pleased if you did so.
-William
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I have some artwork in my journal as well. Some day I'll have to upload more.
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You are added in turn. I will take some time to peruse your art when I get back from work tonight.
-William
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