Tutorials, References & Daily Inspiration Picks

SparkleRoadkill: FREE WEBCOMIC ADVICE

kilailo:

I didn’t have time to select a Spotlight Saturday this week because I was very busy with a summer Chem 120 class, so here’s ten tips on webcomicking instead. I learned a lot of this (read: nearly all of it) the hard way.

Note that these tips only apply to the type of comic I do- a…

Via SparkleRoadkill


pagerda:

Just a few [of the] references [from different websites] I’ve compiled for making more unique face/body shapes in my characters.

Of course, creative liberty is (and can be) taken on most of these shapes, but anyone who wishes to design a character should at least know that there are many shapes and sizes for characters to be and that can define the characters.

I encourage making each character, human or animal, unique and identifiable by their silhouettes and profiles when they’re bald and unclothed.


Via Starving Artist's Sage Advice


amazinglyartisticadvice:

pipopapo:

鎖のめんどくさくない描き方

I use a different method but this works too.



Useful Video Feature:

This youtuber uploads speed paints My Little Pony fanwork, and in nearly all their videos they’ve included their own little hints and tips for better painting.

Do check them out! :) Speed paintings are also very calming as much as they are useful to watch.




Inspiration of the Day

Is it about time you’ve drawn a cityscape? Challenge yourself!



A shortcut to making effective and very accurate looking clothing textures.

:)

— AH



Inspiration of the Day

Is there anatomy you should brush up on? Does browny orange and turquoise surprise you as a colour combination? What about the texture of the rocks? Challenge yourself!


Via ENI


A simple to understand, and failsafe method on drawing those pesky frills and ruffles. Give it a go!



Tips on making creases in clothing (Manga inspired)



Inspiration of the Day

What can you draw from this image?

You don’t have to draw a city… Is there something about  the colour scheme? What about the shapes? Maybe the hints of window light translate into something more meaningful to you?


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