☆attack on artists ☆

giancarlovolpe: Hey kids! If you’re a filmmaker, animator, or...

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 23:51:59 -0400

Hey kids! If you’re a filmmaker, animator, or storyboard artist and you don’t know what screen direction is, you might want to read this.

For the record, there are always exceptions to the rule in filmmaking, which is why I pointed out 3 examples here.

I’ve also found that comic books tend to NOT take screen direction as seriously as film does, but I’m still on the fence if this is wise or not. My favorite comics pay close attention to screen direction so as to not confuse the reader.

Good luck!

drawthatshitt: Feet + shoes reference by http://kitasite.net/

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 05:16:15 -0400

drawthatshitt:

Feet + shoes reference by http://kitasite.net/

drawingden:Water Tutorial by lisiCat

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:33:46 -0400

drawingden:

Water Tutorial by lisiCat

typette: eehn: I did some anatomy. Full view to see my tiny,...

Sat, 12 Aug 2017 23:09:41 -0400

Front view.

Back view.

Back view.

typette:

eehn:

I did some anatomy. Full view to see my tiny, tiny notes.

it’s always hard for me to remember this so, reblogging for everyone else like me :C

Photo

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 23:07:49 -0400

Hi! You're art is absolutely stunning and I just wanted to ask how do you make you're art seem so alive? Like with anatomy and posing and such. When I draw myself it often seems stiff and motionless so I was wondering if you had any tips?

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:04:38 -0400

Here you go buddy!!! I mean this is by no means a how-to, more just random tips that may be helpful to apply to your style! Also please bear in mind I massively over exaggerate butts and thighs and this may not be something you are into lmao

badass-art-tutorials: keithbyrneart: Da, da, da, daaaaaaaa……...

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:04:13 -0400

badass-art-tutorials:

keithbyrneart:

Da, da, da, daaaaaaaa…… that’s a little more dramatic than I had intended. I love all these wonderful Sai tutorials that get posted on here but I haven’t seen much attention payed to Sai’s Lineart tool which I can’t get enough of. I’m sure there probably are Lineart Layer tutorials out there - I just haven’t come across one so I’m just adding to the pile. The Lineart tool is so awesome it deserves any number of tutorials anyway. It’s so easy to use, it saves me so much time, and it offers so much control which I really love. Honestly, the tool is so easy to use that this is less of a tutorial and more of just a general encouragement to just whip it out and start playing with it. Yeah. So say we start with a simple line like this swirly-wirly thingy that I drew with the marker tool. Well, the first step would be to create a linework layer by clicking the linework layer button.

There we go. Now, a lineart layer in Sai is different from any other regular layer in Sai and it will bring up a completely new range of tools. I’m gonna briefly go through them but the best way to understand exactly what each does is to just try them out for yourself. There’s no substitute for experience or however the saying goes.

Pen - This is your freehand lineart tool and to best honest I don’t really use it that often. That’s just me personally. I have an expensive gaming rig that has all sorts of magic running under the hood but we all know that Sai’s memory management is pretty crappy and I don’t need the lag or crashes that come with this tool when working at a high DPI. You may have a different, entirely pleasant experience with this particular tool but for me, if I’m doing freehand inking, I’d much rather just use the regular Pencil tool.

Eraser - Kinda speaks for itself.

Weight - This one I do love. Say you’ve drawn a line - or a path as Sai calls it. With this tool you can adjust the thickness of the particular line by simply selecting the brush size and then clicking on the line.

Color - Same as Weight. Simply select your desired colour and then select the desired line you’d like to change. Very useful. For the aesthetic.

Edit - This one comes with its own subset of mini-tools that I’ll get into in a moment. But this is definitely a useful tool - for me it’s probably the most useful.

Pressure - This is the one that adds the character to your linework. I’ll explain further below.

SelPen - A selection tool. Pretty standard. Since the Lineart layer works in ‘Anchor’ points (which again, I’ll get in to further down below) I don’t really use this one.

SelErs - Selection Erase. Goes hand in hand with the SelPen. I can’t say that I personally use this one much.

Curve & Line - The Curve and the Line tools are the cornerstones of the Linework layer. I’m explain both further down.

The Edit tool, as I mentioned, brings up its own list of sub-tools. And they definitely have their uses. Again, it’s best to play around with them to truly get a grasp of what they do but I’ll just run through them quickly before I get on with the main tutorial.

Select - For selecting anchor points of paths. Honestly, I don’t really use this one too much simply because hovering over a point or path and clicking will select it.

Move/Add - Now this one I use a lot. Moving an anchor will affect the curvature of your line if you’ve used the ‘Curve’ tool, or you can add curves to a straight line by clicking and dragging in between anchor points.

Delete CP/Curve - Kinda speaks for itself. It will delete an achor point in your line. Sometimes this can be useful for making your curves rounder if you’ve added too many points to it.

Deform Path - Again, kinda self explanatory. It will warp your line. I don’t really use this one myself but that’s not to say that it couldn’t have its uses.

Deform Anchor - See above.

Move Path - Instead of moving just an anchor or adjusting the curvature of your line you can move the entire line at once. Can be useful.

Duplicate Path - Does exactly what it says - creates a copy of your line. Haven’t found much use for this simply because I don’t particularly like copy/paste stuff in linework. Faults or differences add character.

Delete Path - deletes a line you’ve drawn independently of other lines on your linework layer. Can be useful as well.

Connect CPs - This is difficult to explain the benefits of. It’s one that should be experimented with. It basically joins lines together. I use it quite often. Just pick this option and drag from one anchor point to another to join them.

Pointed/Rounded - See the diagram below for this one. I find it very useful.

As you can see I used the Curve tool to draw a simple curve (left) and then I used the Pointed/Rounded tool to convert the curve into a point (right) by selecting the tool and then clicking on the anchor point at the height of the curve. I find it very useful. Anyway, back to our swirly-wirly thingy.

Because our swirly-wirly thingy is basically one long curve, I simply select the curve tool and start clicking. Starting at the centre point on one end, I click to add anchor points as I trace the shape of the object. Each point adjusts the curvature from the last point. It’s kinda hard to explain verbally or even visually but try it out and you’ll quickly see how it works.

Once I have a line over whatever I’m inking done I like to adjust the weight to suit my preferences. I like to work with thicker lines because they give more room to play around with weight. So to adjust the weight you click on the Weight tool, select a brush size and then click on your line. If only it were that simple in life.

Once I have a good weight selected I move on to the Pressure tool. The pressure tool gives you two options. Pressure for width and pressure for density. Width is like controlling the weight of the line at individual points and density controls the transparency. I don’t usually use the density option. As with traditional inking I prefer to denote depth, shadow, etc. with weight as you can see in the image above. To adjust the pressure, simply select the pressure tool and then select an anchor point. Click, hold and drag to the left to make the line thinner of more transparent and to the right to make the line thicker and more dense. As you drag, a percentage will appear over the anchor point you’ve selected. This can be useful for keeping things consistent.

That’s all well and good for curved lines but what about straight lines? That’s where the line tool comes in. It works exactly the same way except it won’t add a curvature to your anchor pints. Still very useful though. Especially when combined with the Weight and Pressure tools.

Here’s an example of one my drawings. It’s Dark Empress Kitana from Mortal Kombat. The one in red is the pencils which if converted to black would probably make a pretty good linework layer. I’m a firm believer in taking the time to clean up your sketch/pencils layer because it will dictate your entire drawing. The one below in black was done using Sai’s linework layer feature. Although not entirely.

As much as I love Sai’s linework layer, it can look a little too clean which is not great when you’re drawing people. Although, it’s all art so it’s all up to personal preferences and personal style. There’s no wrong way to do it. For me though, I prefer to do skin, facial features, hair, etc. by hand using Sai’s Pencil tool on a normal layer and reserve the Linework Layer for architecture, clothing or any non-organic substances. I inked Kitana’s eyes and eyebrows freehand ( or as freehand as you can be with Sai’s amazing stabilisers) but everything else such as her armour or her fan weapon thingy was done using the Curve and Line tools on the Linework Layer.

I hope this tutorial has been useful. Or if not useful - then at least encouring to try out Sai’s linework layer. It’s such a robust feature that I don’t see get much attention and I can’t even begin to describe how much time it saves me or how much I adore it. If you have any questions (because I’m well aware how unsuited I am to writing tutorials - this is so damn rambly - sorry!) then feel free to drop me an ask here at keithbyrneart.

P.S, sorry about my handwriting in the stills. It’s gotten a lot messier these days.

Paint tool Sai and INKING!

tryinghuman:This was a tutorial funded by the Patreon folks~!...

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:19:08 -0400

tryinghuman:

This was a tutorial funded by the Patreon folks~! They have a new one coming soon so I thought I’d put this one up for everyone. :3

greentea-owl:A couple people have asked me how I shade hair when...

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:14:44 -0400

greentea-owl:

A couple people have asked me how I shade hair when I draw it, so I made this short tutorial! This isn’t to say there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to shade hair, this is just showing my process for doing it. If you have any questions, feel free to message me!

badass-art-tutorials: thewondersomethingorother: pc-the-unicorn...

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:43:29 -0400

badass-art-tutorials:

thewondersomethingorother:

pc-the-unicorn:

brucewayneright:

thewritingbeast:

sinksanksockie:

patientno7:

the suffering never ends

This is the real process

Resources for you!

Character Ideas:

Character creation masterpost

Character Alignment Chart

More character alignment descriptions

Muslim Character questions

Characters with magical powers

Building a new character advice

How to create a character for an online or tabletop RPG (also a good guide on creating characters in general)

Royalty/nobility TV Tropes page

Basic character profile

OC masterpost

Random character generators - (1), (2), (3), (4)

D&D Character Building Tool

Character Design Ideas:

How clothing affects a character’s personality

Character Design Inspiration blog

Concept art, fan art, cool art to be inspired by

Character design references and inspiration

Sources for POC character design ideas and models

Create your own character model using HeroForge

For horned characters

Body and hair types guide

Random outfit generator

Naming Help:

Amazing site with an endless amount of naming resources

General advice on avoiding naming appropriation

Hispanic Surnames

Gothic Victorian names

Huge master list for character things in general

Masterlist of names of all types - including but not limited to ancient/old world names, Celtic, African, Northern European, Southern and Central American Native names, Japanese, Chinese, Mongolian, Polynesian, and more

Another name masterlist

How to pick a character name guide

Yet another names masterlist

Creating Background/backstory:

Character Sheet/Development Sheet

Another character development list

In-depth character personality, motivations and traits sheet

320 talents and passions for characters

On writing likes and dislikes that aren’t frivolous

Why you should write non-human characters non-conforming to the gender binary

Stereotypes, tropes, and archetypes

Random backstory generator

Assassin and thief character tropes to avoid

Character Interactions and putting your character into your world/story:

Comparing character height/height references

Characters who are scientists and writing about them doing science

Describing what different voices sound like

Describing skin tones

Writing friendship interactions that are platonic

Why having one character knock their friend unconscious to prevent them from doing something is a bad idea

Advice on shipping OCs with canon characters and what to avoid doing

Sweet Polly Oliver and Sweet on Polly Oliver situations (think of Disney’s Mulan for an example)

How to write multiple viewpoints/juggling a main cast of more than 4 to 6 characters

How to make readers care about your morally gray hero/anti-hero

On platonic OC and canon character relationships

How to avoid Godmodding in RPs

When it’s cheap to kill off a character

Writing dialogue

Things you shouldn’t do to canon characters

Avoiding purple prose in writing and RPs

Slang resources

Dialogue tips

Websites to chart your story/plot/character relationships

Bonus art masterlist!

BLESS EVERYONE IN THIS POST.

This is what I need!

I think I have this somewhere, but just in case

CHARACTERS!!

genchiart: Really crappy/quick tutorial on how I draw muscles? I...

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:27:49 -0400

genchiart:

Really crappy/quick tutorial on how I draw muscles?

I tend to draw muscles very simply, and there are tons of other tutorials that are waaaaayyyy better! But I hope you enjoy yungterra!

sixpenceee: The following are plants with historical ties to...

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:27:13 -0400

sixpenceee:

The following are plants with historical ties to good luck and good fortune. Certain plants are able to purify the air. Some believe that plants can also provide a sense of well-being, peace and even stress relief.

Peace Lily: The peace lily is believed to provide a means of prospering spiritually, mentally and physically. It purifies the air and neutralizes harmful indoor gases. This plant grows well in shaded or dark environments, such as an office or in a corner. Placing them in the bedroom will promote a sense of tranquility and restful sleep.

Jasmine: Jasmine is believed to strengthen relationships and build romance. Its sweet and pleasant smell can help soothe a stressed mind and provide energy. This plant should be placed near a south-facing window when indoors. In the garden, it should be placed in the north, east or northeast area.

Rosemary: Rosemary promotes physical and mental well-being while purifying the air to keep your home free of harmful toxins. The smell of rosemary can instantly lift your mood, reduce fatigue, fight anxiety, improve memory and treat insomnia. Rosemary also brings inner peace. Keep rosemary in a sunny spot and be careful not to over-water it.

Lucky Bamboo: Lucky bamboo has been used in Asia for thousands of years as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. According to feng shui, the vertical shape of lucky bamboo represents the element wood, which influences our life energy, vitality and physical activity. Lucky bamboo is a low-maintenance plant. Place it in the corner of a room that has low lighting, away from direct sunlight, and keep it in a glass bowl with about 1 inch of distilled or purified water.

Money Plant: According to feng shui, this plant produces a positive energy flow that attracts good luck and fortune. It can be grown as either a trailer or a climber. Place this plant in front of a sharp corner or angle to help reduce anxiety, stress and negative thoughts. The plant’s shoot should point upward to bring you health and prosperity.

Orchid: According to feng shui, the orchid attracts positive energy while improving the energy of the home and also the lives of the homeowners. The orchid has long-lasting flowers that come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and has a sweet and pleasant fragrance that serves as a mood-booster. Orchids release oxygen at night, so the bedroom is a good place to keep an orchid.

Aloe Vera: The Aloe Vera plant can also be used for its many healing benefits. Place it in indirect sunlight or artificial light and water it regularly. It can’t tolerate standing water, so make sure it has proper drainage. The energy that the Aloe Vera plant releases can fight off bad luck and negative vibes.

Holy Basil: It is one of the few plants that emit oxygen 20 hours a day while also absorbing harmful gases from the environment. Holy basil is a powerful antioxidant with antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Growing basil is thought to have a spiritual healing effect, especially when the plant is placed in a north, east or northeast area of the home or garden. This plant should receive full sun.

Here is the source of my information.

Feel free to tell me about any other positive vibe plant by shooting me a message or tagging me in a post!

traditional-japan: Via Pinterest

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 01:01:15 -0400

traditional-japan:

Via Pinterest

sixpenceee:Different types of color blindness demonstrated

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:59:24 -0400

sixpenceee:

Different types of color blindness demonstrated

drawingden:Paint Tool SAI. Crayon Settings by ayashige-doodles

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:57:20 -0400

drawingden:

Paint Tool SAI. Crayon Settings by ayashige-doodles

japhers:it always helps to use reference pictures but in general...

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:10:01 -0400

japhers:

it always helps to use reference pictures but in general here’s a quick basic process for really fast rose making if you’re pressed for time :D just remember that the petals are usually more packed in the middle and get farther apart as you go outwards!

sixpenceee: The bagh naka is a claw-like weapon from India...

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:03:01 -0400

sixpenceee:

The bagh naka is a claw-like weapon from India designed to fit over the knuckles or be concealed under and against the palm. It consists of four or five curved blades affixed to a crossbar or glove, and is designed to slash through skin and muscle. It is believed to have been inspired by the armament of big cats, and the term bagh naka itself means tiger’s claw in Hindi. (Source)

itsdanfango:out of nowhere

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:07 -0400

itsdanfango:

out of nowhere

hi! umm pls pls PLS if you have the time, do a thingy on arms when you get the chance, they are so hard i could almost cry aslkdjaskjsas, i keep forgetting how many curves an arm should have/how long it should be (in diff positions/when it's not resting at the hips) etc etc etc ahhh omg please!! thank you sosososo much, i l♡ve all of your art and i hope you have a nice day!! ✧ ㅠㅠ ✧

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:57:16 -0400

I don’t want to go into detail in terms of muscles, but I’m sure you can find them if you google arm muscles! Hope this helps u out a little!

drawingden: Wind in the hair ref set by Kate-FoX Support the...

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:53:01 -0400

drawingden:

Wind in the hair ref set by Kate-FoX

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