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Post by cn3wton on May 17, 2012 21:46:02 GMT -5
So I want to start coloring backgrounds with my drawings. Instead of just the characters. But the truth is I have no idea where to start! I use Copic Sketch markers, and if you know of any good tips/tutorials I would greatly appreciate it. As well general tips for creating backgrounds/scene composition would be nice. Specifically in a manga/graphic novel style. Here is something simple I did to try and play around with adding other elements to the picture: cn3wton.deviantart.com/art/test-color-5-17-302792287 |
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Post by Crombie on May 18, 2012 7:08:56 GMT -5
A thorough understanding of volume and perspective can help you a long way. Study prisms and things that other artists do. Study others' methods. Usually for me backgrounds aren't that hard and I usually just draw it roughly in before I draw the characters so I can have a sense of the perspective and depth in the image and where the "camera" placement is. (It makes placing the dummies in much easier if you know where your looking at them from.)
A good idea to help you get started is just draw from life. Go out of your house, to say whatever you're looking for and just do some sketches of what you see. (They don't have to be beautiful, they just need to be good enough for you to know what you were thinking.)
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Post by cn3wton on May 18, 2012 11:50:10 GMT -5
Its good to see that some of the stuff I have been doing is what others do as well. My biggest problem is organic environments (such as woods, swamps, etc).
I think I am going to hold off on coloring backgrounds for awhile.
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Post by dvandom on May 19, 2012 16:00:56 GMT -5
Yeah...organic backgrounds require a lot more confidence in linework. With straight lines and regular curves, you can always use a tool to compensate for an unsteady hand. But organic messiness requires confidence. And confidence requires practice...draw a lot of trees, for instance. Don't worry about the first few (dozen) looking crappy. Eventually you'll learn how to create uneven lines that feel natural.
---Dave
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Post by cn3wton on May 20, 2012 17:11:11 GMT -5
I will have to try to do that this weekend. I am going to be camping!
I have done some nature drawing before. And I don't think I am too bad at it (far from great but not bad). But I think what I need to try to figure out is how to simplify it/stylize it. Most of my work before when I started drawing manga/graphic novel stuff was realistic. So I have trouble choosing what detail to leave out of the image.
The biggest thing for me is perspective in organic environments. I will definitely have to focus on that. Its much easier with the sharp edges of buildings.
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