My teacher tells me we have to draw with markers because that's what all the pro designers do. Can someone tell me if this is really needed in the game industry. I personally think it's pretty rediculous. You can draw with pencils or photoshop way more efficently if you ask me. But really... drawing with markers I just…
Draw, draw, draw. Create your own rules and guides. Pay attention how small, medium, and large details work together in your style. Pay attention to shape language and silhouettes as well.
I'm going to agree with he Mystichobo here, life drawing skills are invaluable! I found that I was learning different approaches to drawing and shape forming in life drawing that just can't be found in textbooks.
I don't have good drawing skills, the illustration degree does sounds promising, I was recommended by my tutor to draw for atleast one hour a day. I understand the need for drawing skills.
Quicktime video of Adam Hughs drawing a character....if you don't know who Adam Hughs is, then shame on you. http://comicartfans.com/SubNewsDetails.asp?NID=43 Adrew Loomis tutorials on figure drawing from imagination and otherwise.... http://acidkick.noobgrinder.com/Loomis%20Books.zip
To get character perspective right : Draw the vertical center line going throught the figure > draw the 2x2 grid the character stands on > draw the 2x2 grid sitting right on top of the skull of the character > draw perspective line between the two (5 or so) and always check alignements according to these lines. Good luck!
I don't know how many are in my situation, but I hope some might find this helpful. I'm working on improving my character skills and to that end, my drawing. I live in an extremely rural area without access to studio classes. But I still want to practice figure drawing and I found this site:…
Hi, I'm using Maya 2015 SP5. I'm having a weird issue with the Quad Draw tool. I want to use Quad Draw tool for retopology but the Transform Constraints dropdown doesn't have "Grid" and "Other Surface". So I have tried to make my object live so I can draw on top of it. It works with all orthographic but the perspective…