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How to Draw Better Line Art | Radiant Dreamer
Do you want to draw better lines? Ever wonder how other artists’ characters look so dynamic, yet your own characters look a bit static? Drawing line art isn’t as simple as simply laying down some lines. There are a few critical areas that you should keep in mind while drawing, which I will cover here. And since not everyone has a tablet, I’ve made this tutorial applicable to pencil & paper artists, and will show you how to properly scan your line art into the computer. (note, all the images are clickable to view at 100% resolution) The first, and absolutely most important thing to learn about drawing lines is line quality. The line on the left is when you draw multiple little lines to form a single line. As I said, it’s all about confidence. Practice! The next important element to a line is line weight. Lines have thicknesses. The images on the left have no weight, while the images on the right have weight. Once you’re done penciling, it’s time to scan your image. Open the Channels window.
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10 Myths About Introverts | Eli Bishop
10 Myths About Introverts (As a graphic designer, a list I can really get behind…), also here is a follow up article about introverts! Definition of introverts via Wikipedia: Introverts are people whose energy tends to expand through reflection and dwindle during interaction. They often take pleasure in solitary activities such as reading, writing, music, drawing, tinkering, playing video games, watching movies and plays, and using computers. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, engineer, composer, and inventor are all highly introverted. Introversion is not the same as being shy or being a social outcast. Great list of myths about introverts via Carl King Creative: Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk. This is not true. Myth #2 – Introverts are shy. Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Myth #3 – Introverts are rude. Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people. Nonsense. 1. 2. 3.
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Blog Archive The Fundamentals of Shape Design in Adobe Illustrator
This tutorial is the second in a series of two lessons on how to use basic shapes to create objects. From hearts to perfect spirals, the fundamentals of shape design outlined in this tutorial are used in everyday design but don’t have obvious methods of creation. If you like productivity, tips, and tricks, this tutorial is a must-read! Did you catch the beginning of the series? Take a look at Lesson 1 first. Tutorial Details Program: Adobe Illustrator CS6Difficulty: IntermediateTopics Covered: Ellipse Tool, Distort & Transform, Brushes, StrokesEstimated Completion Time: 1-1.5 hours Here are the variety of shapes we’ll create. I’m New Here—Medallion Step 1 Very simply, start by using the Ellipse Tool (L.) Step 2 Adding the ridges couldn’t be easier. Step 3 Done. Look What I Made—Starburst Using the Ellipse tool (L) draw a circle. Go to the Stroke Palette, click inside the Weight field then press and hold the up arrow to increase the size of your stroke. That’s all there is to it! Step 4 Step 5
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A Lackadaisical Lexicon for Laggard Logophiles
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