Now for something completely different…
Posted February 7th, 2009 in Illustration.
I’ve been trying my hand at value/mass drawing a bit. I want to do a series of posters with an almost airbrush like quality that mix flat, 2D elements with painterly ones.
Proof of concept/rough attempt at the style. I just needed to get the concept out of my head and actually look at it. I think it has legs.
Obviously, there’s a lot wrong with the image, but that’s okay; it’s a first attempt. It’s totally open to critique if you have some.
Feb 7th, 2009 #
This is awesome! Different is right. This is my favorite piece since Earthworm Jim
Feb 7th, 2009 #
I think it is looking awesome but you will benefit a lot from a book like one of the Hogarths. For example:
http://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Human-Head-Practical-Books/dp/0823013766
Because while working from a reference photo makes things easier, really drawing from a basic construction will help solidify your masses. Just do it over and over!
Feb 7th, 2009 #
I’ve got a bunch of Bridgman books to mull over. I have a couple of Hogarth, but not that one. I’m practicing as often as I can; I really want to improve on this front.
Feb 7th, 2009 #
this is going somewhere good!
i see gallery work coming.
Feb 8th, 2009 #
i had hogarth as a teacher in college.
those books will drive you nuts. my fave is drawing the marvel way. a great compliment to DYNAMIC ANATOMY.
Feb 10th, 2009 #
Here’s some freebies……
http://www.artcone.com/forum/andrew_loomis_books_downloads-t1772.html
I just started going through these again.
Good luck!
Feb 11th, 2009 #
Nicely done rendering of a difficult angle of a head. Is this ink wash? I do wonder about the cartoony yellow lightning bolt…it doesn’t correlate with the rest of the picture. Keep at it!
Feb 11th, 2009 #
I love the departure from your other work. I can’t wait to see where this goes. Great work as always Ray
Feb 20th, 2009 #
wo, great first try dude, keep that shit up!