With so many messages I couldn’t get back to, I decided to make a reply day. I’m sticking around all day tomorrow(Jan 4th 2016 EST ) to answer messages and questions…..so.. if you receive a random response from me about one of your old questions, this is why OTL
If any of you guys have a question for me, I will be around to respond all day tomorrow.
Happy New Year!! \ (= w =) /
Today(Jan 4 2016), I’ll be replying to as many questions/messages as I can, and a several of the questions so far, require a tip/tutorial posting for each. Here is one of them.
akiira-lee asked:
How do you draw a character from any angle looking the same?For example, how do you look at a photo and see the character from the front and be able to draw him ¾, but still looking the same?
The biggest factor in capturing the likeness of a face in any given angle is in correctly studying the proportion of the individual’s facial features in relation to one another.
If you study different faces in comparison to an evenly proportioned face (using loomis method), most individuals have certain features that stand out.
These are the features that create unique/memorable proportion of the individual’s face that you need to capture in order to get the likeness.
Sections to look for the unique proportions (simplified):
- overall head shape
- T-zone of the face (eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth)
- Jaw size
- head size (hairline above and below)
- Ear size
** look for width, length, and overall curvatures in proportion
Exaggerating this unique proportion of the face will enhance the likeness to that person as long as you don’t completely disrupt the rest of the relative proportion of the other features. This is also why good caricaturists are able to capture the likeness of the person even when they go for extreme proportions because they focus on exaggerating the unique proportion that’s already in that person’s face.
(art work by Pete Emslie)
Once you figure out the unique proportion of the person’s face, then you need to figure out the detailed characteristics of each features. There are too much for me to cover in this one article, but the main point is that, You need to separately study different types of each features such as: ( eyes- eye brows- nose- mouth- Jaw line- Cheek line)
Practice each types in different angles. If you’re having trouble with figuring out the angles, pick an actor or actress with the type of feature you want to study(e.g. droopy eyes), and find a video clip with them in it. Pause the video on different angles for you to practice off of.
With the individual’s unique proportion and details of the features in mind, now you need to place the features on to a strong base structure of a face. There are different theories and methods for drawing a base structure for a face. I personally recommend studying the “Loomis method” by Andrew Loomis.
1. Draw the base structure in multiple angles.
2. Rough-in feature locations. FOCUS on the unique proportion.
3. Render in the features. FOCUS on the detailed characteristics of each.
If you stare at a person long enough, your eyes get accustomed, and what used to look unusual to you get familiarized and no longer stand out.
Thus, to capture the likeness of an existing individual, instead of only referring to a single shot image of that person, studying a group shot is a lot more helpful. This is because if you use a group shot, the contrast between different faces will help the individual’s unique features to stand out constantly.
This may seem like a whole a lot of steps and things to keep in mind just to draw one face but eventually with practice, you’ll get to a point where you no longer need to take all the steps or spend as much time in figuring each out.
To conclude this long-ass post, I would like to say that, while these are all important skills to practice, also keep in mind that capturing the high level of likeness in face and keeping it consistent is not always the number one priority unless that’s the main focus of the type of work (e.g. portraitures). Some professionals have to balance out how much time they spend on likeness of the face and rely more on broader elements like, colour, hairstyle and outfit in order to spend more time on other areas of the work such as composition, character acting and cinematography depending on the type of work.
So ya.. it’s important but don’t beat yourself up to the point of hating your own work ( - v-)
Why, hello there
Thank you XD
That means a lot considering batman was the most influential super hero for me growing up.
Thank you X3 and yes,
I do have at least a few more ideas on them that I want to draw out.
It’s not a problem at all but several pple did ask about the same thing too so I’ll just post this one publicly.lol
Lol it’s like you’re yelling half of the time XD
But Thank you! I love it when I can drag non-fans into liking the things I love :D
Related comic posts: [ #ExorJosh Master Post ]
@flurrybird said:
hi! i love all your art!! would exorjosh ever get surgery? bc he probably cant keep talking and eating and drinking normally with his mouth like that, if so, what would his surgery scars look like?
I was actually thinking of making a posting on this for a while.
It’s definitely possible that Josh would eventually get more surgeries to fix his appearance when he stops being so guilty…
But also, I can see him getting used to his teeth the way they are (they are filed for basic function) and not wanting to get any more surgeries especially since teeth implants are risky and can cause dire side effects while Josh is already sick of anything medical.
I love her fiction and I did several postings based on her writing but I’m not against anyone else coming up with a different direction of the AU fiction.
( example: relapse of possession)
That being said, I’m completely good with people considering her fiction to be exorJosh canon. :D
An excerpt based on @phantomhive3108 ‘s “The Way It Should Be (NSFW)” [link]
This is easily one of my most memorable christmas gift ever… Thank you so much phantomhive3108 for taking time to write me this sexy little thing. I love it and if I had the time, I would draw every line of it…( - w-) <3
I’m sorry I couldn’t get to it earlier… I had to wait till I wasn’t around my family for the holiday … lol
nonatijgerI: thought you might like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi4i6e99Z1k
Gosh.. that’s one hell of a complement that I don’t know if I’m worthy of but thank you!! X3 <3
Also, Thank you for the vid link.
It pretty much sums up my exact thought about Josh during the game and why my complete sympathy goes out for him.
Only point that I stand to differ is that I don’t hold Chris and Sam responsible for their potential ‘bad actions’ because all of those actions are directly player controlled. I’d think that if their choices were completely left to their canon personalities, they’d be the most loyal/just characters.
It depends on what you define as ‘feeling confident’.
The idea of ‘getting to a high level’ as an artist is vague with an illusion of locked-in guarantee that every drawing will turn out great when you get to that ‘level’. Don’t forget that a highly skilled artist can still create a bad drawing.
To me, feeling confident is more about knowing you can make mistakes and not letting it get to your work as much as you can because you know you can improve upon it.
So in that sense I can’t directly answer your question because it’s not a constant state I’ve gotten to but rather something that I remind myself for every new work I face.
Regardless of your skill level, fear is normal and every mistake is an opportunity to make you grow as an artist.
by @zozolovesdrawing in one of those question thingy. so here we go.
Rules: Once you’ve been tagged, you’re supposed to write a note with 92 truths about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged you have to tag the person who tagged you!
What was your last:
Last drink: Mystery smoothie composed of things I found in the kitchen
Last phone call: Mummy
Last text: “K then.”
Last song you listened to: “Happy Little Pills” by Troye Sivan
Last time you cried: last night.I woke up with a massive foot cramp.(it hurt damn it = =)
Have you ever:
dated someone: yas
Been cheated on: ya I guess. Didn’t know when it was happening tho lol
Kissed someone and regretted it: I had unwanted kisses forced on me. I regretted my trust.
Lost someone special: yes
List three fav colors: Turquoise, Red, and Black (altho it’s not a ‘colour’)
Last year have you:
Made a new friend: surprisingly yes :D (even tho I lived like a hermit)
Fallen out of love: Yup..
Laughed until you cried: Yaaasss XD
Met someone that changed you: not last year.. again, I was a hermit lol
Found out who your true friends are: Always know who my true friends are.
Found out someone was talking about you: Apparently.. - ..-
Kissed someone on your fb friends list: Yas <3
How many people on your fb friends list do you know IRL: no idea.
Do you have any pets: I have a baby boy who happens to be a cat.
Do you want to change your name: I had to once and I hated it. So I went back to my old name.
What did you do for your last birthday: Sang karaoke with my twin sis :D
What time did you wake up today: 10:30 am
What were you doing at midnight last night: doodling
Name something you cannot wait for: … food?
Last time you saw your mother: This past Christmas vacation (2015)
What is one thing you wish you could change about your life: My family living too far from each other.
What are you listening to right now:
‘Gasoline’ by Halsey
Have you ever talked to a person with the name Tom: no …O_o?!
Whats getting on your nerves: Right now? Hungry but too lazy to get food…
Most visited website: Tumblr, Youtube, Gmail
Nickname: Ssal DanJi (rice pot) Thanks to my older relatives.
Relationship status: Engaged
Zodiac sign:
Capricorn
Pronouns: She/Her
Fave TV show: ‘Mr.Robot’ and ‘Amazing Gumball’ at the moment.
Hair color: Black
Long or short: Long
Height: Short
Do you have a crush on someone: Rami Malek at the moment =w= <3
What do you like about yourself: Independent and loving what I do.
Tattoos: not yet.
Righty or lefty: ambidextrous (usually draw with left, write with right)
First surgery: When I was 2? with less than 20% chance of survival.
First piercings: Ears when I was 16
First best friend: My twin sister from birth lol
First sport you joined: Swimming team when I was 6?
First vacation: as a child? some kind of mountain.
First pair of trainers: come again?
Right now:
Eating: I’m hungry..but got nothing in my mouth… OTL
Drinking: nothing…OTL
Listening to: “Fools”
by Troye Sivan
Want kids: Once I’m in 30s.
Get married: within 5 years?
Career: Storyboard artist/ Comic artist.
Which is better:
Lips or eyes: Eyes
Hugs or kisses: Hugs
Shorter or taller: As tall as I can dance with.
Older or younger: Older…I guess?
Romantic or spontaneous: spontaneous
Nice stomach or nice arms: Arrrrrrr…mmmmm…ssss….
Sensitive or loud: Sensitive
Hook up or relationship: Relationship.
Troublemaker or hesitant: *smart* troublemaker
Have you ever:
Kissed a stranger: yes…
Drank hard liquor: yup
Lost glasses/contacts: yes.
Sex on a first date: hahaha no I don’t want STD
Broke someone’s heart: yes…OTL
Had your own heart broken: yes.
Been arrested: nooo
Turned someone down: Yes
Cried when someone died: yes
Fallen for a friend: yessss usually the case for me.
Do you believe in:
Yourself: Yes
Miracles: Nop
Love at first sight: Nop, only crush at first sight.
Heaven: Not in the bible way but as an eternal peace.
Santa Claus: haha I’m a jaded old soul. no.
Kiss on the first date: nop…
Angels: noop.
Now.. I need to tag someone but 25 is way too many.. so I’m gonna have to cheat =w=; (don’t mind me, if you don’t want to answer these hahaa)
@lingering-nomad @kisu-no-hi @tumblebuggie @doremimi @theminttu @rynnae @flowerkingofangmar @mensrightshotline @hundredpercentofe @piksoyp
I’m really bad at this…. OTL
They make me do stupid things………. =w= <3
2nd commission event winner @blue-and-over-it had a bit of a hard time deciding what she wants me to draw but she finally set her mind on “A group shot of Finn, Poe and Rey from The Force Awakens” so here it is :D
…and of course, I couldn’t leave out BB-8 XD
Lol thank you! XD
I wouldn’t refuse but I don’t have it set up
at the moment.
I’m planning to make one in the future when I have one of my comic ready to be publish. (I’m still working on the script for the comic.)
Goodness (/// > v<//)
I dare feel honored to even hear that.
I would love to, but let’s see if my day job allows me some time to…OTL
I grieve for you
You leave me
‘so hard to move on
Still loving what’s gone
They say life carries on
Carries on and on and on and on (x)
Not my art!
Just like them too much to not reblog <3
Such lovely atmosphere…
This is Ivara. She was my first and I’ll never forget her. I had been working as a 3D character artist at Digital Extremes for almost a year and I was getting thirsty for a proper Warframe task. The day finally came and I was gifted the responsibility of bringing Mynki’s beautiful design to life.
It was not an easy road. There were many late nights, early mornings and a lot of second guessing myself, but I managed to get Mynki’s seal of approval. I was excited to see the community take such a liking to her. Thank you guys for all the love for Ivara.
I’m not all that good with shooters and when it comes to ranged weapons, I always opt for bow and arrow. So the fact that this character, <Ivara> is a huntress with a bow as the main weapon makes her quite perfect for me <3
The original post is by the 3D modeller himself.
So proud of him for working on this character XD
Hawke thinks he’s being considerate.
Based on [this]
…and apparently it’s FenHawke week again =w= <3
I didn’t follow it word by word but this is another one based on a scene from a Dragon Aage FanFic, Lyrium’s Hold written by TaraF. (2nd one of 3 volumes)
Although I’m a beard person..I like this scene quite a bit.. for number of reasons….=w=<3
(…back to work)
Reblogging for fenhawke week. It’s been a while :)
Practicing lighting with until dawn babies <3
Also, @gasmasklp1 asked a while ago for a cozzy Josh&Chris snuggle.. but I really wanted to draw their kiddy versions so I went a little off from what gasmasklp was probably asking for. = v=