Post by Luperis on Sept 14, 2006 0:57:40 GMT
Hmm... I've just noticed that the perspective of the left front leg is a little off - I'll have to fix that.
Lensman - When I have an idea for a picture, I tend to hand-sketch it first and then, when I feel it looks good on paper (this part can take a while...), will scan it into the computer at a resolution of about 300 - 500 DPI (enough to conserve all the detail of the sketch). I will then use it as a base layer in a good graphics program, such as Paintshop, Photoshop or Fireworks MX and outline it with a vector line-drawing tool on a separate layer. After several hours of this 'tracing' method, I can remove the original sketch from the background, leaving me with just a black outline which I can easily manipulate as necessary. This is how I have drawn most of the art pieces posted here.
Another method I am currently learning to use to outline pictures is using the 'airbrush'-type tools in programs like Paintshop pro to draw an outline - creating an effect very similar to a sketch that has been traced with a paintbrush or art pen on the screen (with variable line widths). However, I am still working on my technique for this particular way of outlining so have not yet posted any pictures done using this method.
To be honest, I prefer vector line outlining my work to airbrushing it. That's why pretty much all the work I have posted here is vector outlined - quite simply because I like that method more. ;D
Hope this answers your question.
Lensman - When I have an idea for a picture, I tend to hand-sketch it first and then, when I feel it looks good on paper (this part can take a while...), will scan it into the computer at a resolution of about 300 - 500 DPI (enough to conserve all the detail of the sketch). I will then use it as a base layer in a good graphics program, such as Paintshop, Photoshop or Fireworks MX and outline it with a vector line-drawing tool on a separate layer. After several hours of this 'tracing' method, I can remove the original sketch from the background, leaving me with just a black outline which I can easily manipulate as necessary. This is how I have drawn most of the art pieces posted here.
Another method I am currently learning to use to outline pictures is using the 'airbrush'-type tools in programs like Paintshop pro to draw an outline - creating an effect very similar to a sketch that has been traced with a paintbrush or art pen on the screen (with variable line widths). However, I am still working on my technique for this particular way of outlining so have not yet posted any pictures done using this method.
To be honest, I prefer vector line outlining my work to airbrushing it. That's why pretty much all the work I have posted here is vector outlined - quite simply because I like that method more. ;D
Hope this answers your question.
