Author Topic: Trying to relearn sketching (Read 3229 times)

DavePhipps · « **on:** September 16, 2012, 09:02:14 AM »

Been trying to get back in the groove for character design and concepting. I haven't really drawn anything for years so i'm doing quick sketches every day to get myself back into it.
Here's one of my latest. It's basically a 10 minute doodle of a generic SciFi soldier

DavePhipps · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2012, 11:49:28 AM »

Here's another quickie.
It's some sort of walker mech thing. I might try sketching out a CB when I get better.

switchum · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2012, 06:25:49 PM »

I know how you feel, DavePhipps. I have been educated in old school art stuff; never learned any of computer stuff like adobe illustrator or Photoshop. I have just picked up to learn some illustrator and so far it is freaking aggravating.

Good luck to ya.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2012, 06:50:06 PM »

Thank for the encouragement.
I'm actually feeling pretty good about my stuff even as rough as it is.
Compared to how I was when I stopped, I'm doing much better at photoshop.
I'm also doing some work in 3d Studio Max. The 3D is going slower than the 2D.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2012, 07:10:58 PM »

Here's another one.

singedebile · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2012, 11:19:49 PM »

your proportions look good, which means you have not lost your eye... all you need to do is keep drawing,

knowsnothing · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:16:13 AM »

They kind of look like master chief

mono · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:25:31 AM »

anatomical/figure drawing is always pretty hard. i'd suggest finding a life drawing class or something that you can go to. also, if you have 'em, study up on your anatomy books. it helps to know where all the muscles/bones/tendons connect and how they move.

I still can't draw feet to save my life.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:08:46 AM »

Quote from: singedebile on September 23, 2012, 11:19:49 PM

your proportions look good, which means you have not lost your eye... all you need to do is keep drawing,

Same way you get to Carnegie Hall...

DavePhipps · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2012, 08:33:55 PM »

quickie thumbnail sketch before bed. Took about 5 minutes or less. Need more time in the day to practice.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #10 on:** September 29, 2012, 08:54:22 PM »

Here's one that I'm working on. It's a work in progress.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2012, 02:47:38 PM »

more practice. Cute practice too!

DavePhipps · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2012, 07:34:27 PM »

OK some 3d using a free sculpting program. It's a work in progress, just like my CB500.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2012, 06:40:04 AM »

Second doodlein Sculptris.
It's unfinished because I had to change spark plugs this morning and ran out of time.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2012, 06:42:19 AM »

Quote from: switchum on September 16, 2012, 06:25:49 PM

I know how you feel, DavePhipps. I have been educated in old school art stuff; never learned any of computer stuff like adobe illustrator or Photoshop. I have just picked up to learn some illustrator and so far it is freaking aggravating.

Good luck to ya.

D'h I forgot to reply to you earlier.Gte a Wacom tablet.It helpd somuch for doing digital graphics.Even a cheap bamboo tablet is better than nothing.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2012, 06:10:37 PM »

Nerd Rage Barbarian

greenjeans · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2012, 03:47:51 PM »

I second the Wacom. BTW, Illustrator is one of the standards, and while it can do alot, it is not one of my favorites.

I still have an older verision of Macromedia (currently owned by Adobe) that I use to scetch with an an old Mac.

I'm a vector-child.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2012, 07:44:16 AM »

Vector art is a mystery to me. I never could control it well enough.
On to my newest try. Made this in sculptris and rendered it in 3dsMax.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2012, 05:12:23 PM »

Playing around with the digital sculpting again.

mono · « **Reply #19 on:** November 05, 2012, 12:27:37 PM »

Quote from: DavePhipps on October 20, 2012, 06:10:37 PM

Nerd Rage Barbarian

looks like that mace always crits. i'm liking the sculptris images a lot -- may have to play with that program.

ive got my sights on a 3D printer come tax return season.

bikerbart · « **Reply #20 on:** November 05, 2012, 03:20:23 PM »

um,I sketch with a pencil and sketchbook.But I guess I'm old fashioned that way.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #21 on:** November 05, 2012, 06:29:06 PM »

Bart I use pencil and paper too. No scanner though so I can't upload those.
Mono, sculptris is so easy that kids can make 3dand have tons of fun doing it.
I'm hoping to get my 2d and 3d skillset back to where it needs to be for when I move back to the Seattle area. I want to leave IT support and work in game development. My life has been an ongoing episode of the IT crowd for over a decade.

DavePhipps · « **Reply #22 on:** November 06, 2012, 05:51:51 PM »

Roughing out a concept. Again in sculptris. Actually this is like drawing. I use a wacom pen but instead of drawing lines I'm drawing volumes.

mono · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2012, 07:17:06 AM »

Dave, i also work in IT and was an art major, so i feel your pain on the imperfect career path. Been doing tech support/IT for a little over 10 years (ok closer to 15) myself and i also have plans for a career change.

IT Crowd is right. Except i don't have a hot boss....

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bikerbart · « **Reply #24 on:** November 19, 2012, 03:18:05 PM »

cool as heck.In the future people who can actually draw and paint will be scarce I'm afraid

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Author Topic: Trying to relearn sketching (Read 3229 times)