Final Piece #5 (Step by Step)

For my 5th final piece (to replace my 4th) I have created a digital piece, of a character. This particular character was one of the entertainers, who came in for us to sketch during the people and character unit.

For this illustration, I used a photo that I took during a live session, as my main influence, however, I took into account some elements of my artist research, for example, James Jean's work features a high level of colour, I tried to add a lot of colour in this particular piece, this can be shown in the character's vibrant jacket. I think it resembles his visual style, but only in terms of colour.

I also notably took inspiration from the artist Greg Guillemin. I took some inspiration though his 'flat' visual 2d style in the sample artwork that I placed in his research. You can find the link to his research here. 

I placed the existing pencil illustration, that I sketched of two characters who came in to perform a circus act.

I then sketched the outline, of the image using a 5pt brush, to transfer it digitally into photoshop, so I could work with it.

Still outline sketching, more progressed.

Ditto.

After filling in basic colour, I noticed the proportions were wrong, so I added to the left side of his face, and erased the mouth to start again.

With mouth re-added in to the piece.

Vivid colour added to the jacket.

Detail added to the chair, using rough, brown brush strokes. I also filed in the colour on his trousers.

I completed the colours on the hat, and finished his left hand.

I added some shading, to the body, and the hat.

Added extra detail to the trousers, and some shading to the nose.

I edited the left side of his head, and added some extra detail to the collar. The image is now complete.

Digital Tester #8

Tried my hand at sketching something using photoshop cc, in my personal time. Thought i'd include it as part of my digital trial work.

Most of my digital testers that I have created in this unit, are just me practising how I can create my finals in the digital medium. I found through practise, it made me feel more confident about creating and developing the 4 digital final pieces.

Thomas.

Digital Tester #7

For this digital tester, I tried creating a cartoon animal, so this can tie in with my animal unit from before. For this tester, I have taken inspiration from the artist, Griffsnuff (Tina Alfredsen) who creates work in this particular style. (http://griffsnuff.deviantart.com/). You can also find my blog research on her, here > https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6973146728022153024#editor/target=post;postID=7712124889831276369;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=6;src=postname

I initially sketched out a wolf outline drawing on paper.

I then imported it, and then went over it in photoshop with a brush.

The line art was at this stage, almost complete.

Zooming in to create smooth, precise and fine strokes with the brush.

Simple colours added, with basic shading as you can see on the background legs. I simply used a darker shade of grey to create this illusion.

Inclusion of a green background, to allow the image on top to stand out. I also began adding different tones of grey, to indicate lighting.

Zoomed out, you can see the full view of the image now with lighting.

I added the eye detail, which helps make the image look more complete.

Smoothed out the shading.

As complete, with more levels of grey tone, and further smoothing out.

Digital Tester #5

I sketched this simple Chicken out, using sketchbook express. I took inspiration from my artist research on an illustrator called Eric Scales (who you can find in my blog). Some of the work that Eric produces, resembles my drawing of a chicken below. I tried to take influence from him, in terms of his sketchy, and rough looking style.

http://ericscalessketchbook.blogspot.co.uk/2010_11_01_archive.html < image reference at this link.

(Initial base sketch)

(Starting to add simple textures)

 (Improve the sketchy foot, and add some detail with small circles).

It's a rough developmental WIP draft piece. I may turn this into something more detailed though, and perhaps turn it into one of my finals.


Thomas

Eric Scales

http://ericscalessketchbook.blogspot.co.uk/2010_11_01_archive.html

Eric Scales is a freelance illustrator who specialises in creating character art. He has spent over 6 years creating illustrations for children's books, he also creates merchandise and products for the Walt Disney Company.

In this image, that I showcase below, you can see he has a very sketchy style. I love how he uses rough lineart to create illustrations.

http://ericscalessketchbook.blogspot.co.uk/2010_11_01_archive.html < image reference at this link.

My practise illustration tester of a chicken above, resembles Eric's style, that he created his sketch in . I tried to create a tester illustration, in this 'scratchy' theme.


http://ericscalessketchbook.blogspot.co.uk/2010_11_01_archive.html



Thomas.