KPhoenix's Artwork [Vehicle fin]

[SakuraPhoenix]

Are you're thinking that she's outside? Just because I didn't show the light source by actually drawing it in doesn't mean their isn't any. It could be she's in an inner courtyard, a well lit garden yard, another part of the house, the night sky is an illusion, a rendezvous with a dance partner through a fantastical doorway that joines her world with theirs, her side is day, his is night. Of course the idea I had started on was a blend of the first and last.. the doorway, once finished will have a more 'glow-y' effect. As stated before she's a wip until I get down marbled pillars. Thanks for keeping an eye out!

 

[shiroun]

Are you're thinking that she's outside? Just because I didn't show the light source by actually drawing it in doesn't mean their isn't any. It could be she's in an inner courtyard, a well lit garden yard, another part of the house, the night sky is an illusion, a rendezvous with a dance partner through a fantastical doorway that joines her world with theirs, her side is day, his is night. Of course the idea I had started on was a blend of the first and last.. the doorway, once finished will have a more 'glow-y' effect. As stated before she's a wip until I get down marbled pillars. Thanks for keeping an eye out!

Thats awesome. I actually never thought of that.

I have a question, can you make a small tutorial on how you draw your characters? I mean everyone has their own style, but I love the details in yours, and I'd like to see how its done.

 

[SakuraPhoenix]

Suuure. TBH I don't think I am good enough or at a proffesional level to make tuts or give successful tips, but I guess I could do a few pointers. It may take a bit o' time. Is there something specific you'd like ta know? i.e. How I do hair, clothing, jewelry, effects, misc.: in paintshop, painter, or etc.?

 

[shiroun]

Suuure. TBH I don't think I am good enough or at a proffesional level to make tuts or give successful tips, but I guess I could do a few pointers. It may take a bit o' time. Is there something specific you'd like ta know? i.e. How I do hair, clothing, jewelry, effects, misc.: in paintshop, painter, or etc.?

More like how do you draw the characters? Do you use a program or do you hand draw? If you hand draw how do you do it? If you use a program, what program (i have ps2 anyway...) and how do you do it?

 

[SakuraPhoenix]

I do both. My lineart is usually done with a ballpoint pen and no pencils(I like the challenge and it forces me to plan ahead a few steps and go slowly since I tend to rush to the next composition). Although the recent eight are all drawn 100% in the programs Painter X and Paintshop Pro, using a wacom tablet. I Draw kinda backwards...I start with eyes 1st because they are 'windows to your soul' and generally I know what kind of emotion I want my chara to convey. Then instead of sketching lines, I do blobs-kinda like a cutout or basic shapes of the whole composition and add details from there. I'll put up a step by step up once I get to a real comp.

EDIT: So no C&C for my latest two? Nothing needs to be worked on or changed visually or anatomy wise?

 

[ZephyrSkye]

I did notice that, in the one with the peacock, her arm that is grabbing her hair has no wrist. I really like your hair, by the way.

 

[SakuraPhoenix]

Thank you! You are soooo right Zephyr, thanks for pointing that out. I am just noticing that I've started forgetting to include the joints for wrists in my latest pieces >.<.

 

[shiroun]

I do both. My lineart is usually done with a ballpoint pen and no pencils(I like the challenge and it forces me to plan ahead a few steps and go slowly since I tend to rush to the next composition). Although the recent eight are all drawn 100% in the programs Painter X and Paintshop Pro, using a wacom tablet. I Draw kinda backwards...I start with eyes 1st because they are 'windows to your soul' and generally I know what kind of emotion I want my chara to convey. Then instead of sketching lines, I do blobs-kinda like a cutout or basic shapes of the whole composition and add details from there. I'll put up a step by step up once I get to a real comp.

EDIT: So no C&C for my latest two? Nothing needs to be worked on or changed visually or anatomy wise?

The last one looks like venetia on a bad day.

Thats AWESOME!

 

[Diaforetikos]

Hey Sakura, a couple tips on your pieces:

-When working with light, you don't seem to have a light source. You should pick an area on your page and put a dot there or draw arrows on a separate layer showing where light is coming from. Thats called a focal point. Then you can draw a second light source that is less stronger to give it more depth and atmosphere. Your good at keeping light spread evenly along your pictures, just find a place where your light is coming from.

-On your colors, my best advice, and this is only my opinion(my way isn't the only way), try working with a limited palette of color. It helps keep great composition and contrast without overwhelming your pieces. Also, try giving your colors more contrast by choosing opposites on the color wheel or sticking to a limited colour palette.

-Try using a hard round brush. Softer brushes tend to muddy up your colors, in my opinion.


  You are very talented. With a little more practice, you could become a great artist. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see your next piece. :thumb:

 

[SakuraPhoenix]

Hey Sakura, a couple tips on your pieces:

-When working with light, you don't seem to have a light source. You should pick an area on your page and put a dot there or draw arrows on a separate layer showing where light is coming from. Thats called a focal point. Then you can draw a second light source that is less stronger to give it more depth and atmosphere. Your good at keeping light spread evenly along your pictures, just find a place where your light is coming from.

I must admit that I usually do the same few lightsources. Usually eminating from the viewer or from the upper left or right quadrant. Or several places, like the sword in the mecha faire is a lightsource apart from the one from the viewer's upper right side. Or the Peacock where geeze, I must have four...the light fixture, the viewer's unseen, the window, the holographicish peacock. The problem is keeping TRACK of them all...>.<

I haven't really done a piece where I feel that dramatic lighting is needed. Ya know from above, below or even in back. I'll have to keep that in mind, maybe when I work on a fanart of someone like say ...Batman will it really be needed to call into play. One must never get comfortable with one type of lightsource.

-On your colors, my best advice, and this is only my opinion(my way isn't the only way), try working with a limited palette of color. It helps keep great composition and contrast without overwhelming your pieces. Also, try giving your colors more contrast by choosing opposites on the color wheel or sticking to a limited colour palette.

Yea...I use a WIDE range of colors, I love 'em much. I rarely do pastel or monochromatic colors because 'tis my style to be colorful. Like how Lisa Frank's style is recognizable by her neon colors? Also I already use opposite or complementry colors in my work. I just blend them with the original color until they make a new shade. You can see the how some colors become warm or cool in tone depending on it's complement.

-Try using a hard round brush. Softer brushes tend to muddy up your colors, in my opinion.

Really? Hmm..I had used a hard brush in the past but I didn't like the effect, usually though it was in a program other than Painter X. I guess I got prejudice against them, I shall try to play around with it a bit. Thanks for the tip! ^^;

  You are very talented. With a little more practice, you could become a great artist. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see your next piece. :thumb:

Thankies and you too!^^(Finally got to a reg. screen to see you other work here, very nice btw)

 

[Lost_in_Exsistance]

I just wanted to say, " I LOVE that white wedding one, as long as you don't add any color at all, it looks perfect just the way it is, love the details in the hair.
it looks like you spend time on your art and they look like alot of effort was put in to each and every one. I like that.
and by the way, i love your style, ....i wish i had a unique style like that.... im so boring.. lol
great job i would love to see more of your work!!

 

[SakuraPhoenix]

Thank you LostInEx. there are a lot of things that can spark imagination or inspire, for me its music and sometimes the scifi-fantasy genre. Find yours and you will find a lot of inspiration.

A newer piece, this is the lineart, see first post for it's colored version.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225 ... rpinBW.png[/img]

 

[SakuraPhoenix]

Hi all, sorry it's been All quiet on the western front lately, re-finishing a bunch of stuff and re doing some...
for example, my wonder woman. And some other projects I'm going to finish like Peacock Planet and Pink Dress Rendezvous, and a new one a Batman fanart in honor of the new movie that's coming out.

Anyway C & C welcome as always AND if you see anatomy mistakes please PLEASE point them out. I'm getting better but still learning.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225 ... oman-3.png[/img]

 

[SakuraPhoenix]

I must be in a fanart mood 'cause here's another

This is the 10th Doctor from Doctor Who and if you've seen the episodes "Silence in the Library" and "Forest of the Dead" you know who the lady he's standing by is.

This is the WIP, again as usual click on the pic for a larger view, or the completed view.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225/Kiearaphoenix/DoctorsSong.png[/img]

 

[Venetia]

A newer piece, this is the lineart, see first post for it's colored version.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225 ... rpinBW.png[/img]

Whoa, I love this. The detail on the ruffles is fantastic. Her right hand is cocked too far upward (only a double-jointed person could bend back their hand that far) but otherwise it's really stunning

 

[SakuraPhoenix]

Thanks for pointing that out Ven, ^^ still working on anatomy esp. in the hands. But I think slowly I'm getting better.

 

[Xcelled]

Wow the doctor who one is awesome, the background is amazing and I love the clothes. Your so good with folds.

 

[SakuraPhoenix]

Hey Xcelled! Thankies ^^. I like your avie, I see you did your own version on "realism" is that you?

 

[Xcelled]

yeah it's me ^_^

 

[SakuraPhoenix]

Another WIP, (a slight commision) I'm planning to have a castle in the background and a pet Tiger or pet Newfoundland walk beside her, depending on if I go the traditional or fantasy route, I haven't decided yet -_-;

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