Back Into Illustration!!

 Back Into Illustration!!

Holy cripes... IT'S BEEN TWO MONTHS of a break since I really got myself back in the habit of drawing and painting! 


I've been really distracted by the fantastic experience working on the NORDGUARD project, with voice acting and audio production as a key motivator of my recent creative initiatives.

However I will say that I've missed picking up a mechanical pencil and drawing away on a good piece of cardstock paper...


It's about time I got back into illustration - not just the physical application of it but also get back into discussion on what makes good art. I also want to share people's art too and give them the exposure they deserve. As artists we are here to help each other and inspire - let's make an effort to achieve that this coming April!


In fact let's start off with a freebie that  won from answering my question on this journal about 's comic series that has been constantly a hot topic within the DA/Sonic community. PrincessJey requested that I draw - in here own words: "Ok um... Can you do Bone scourge from issue 10
floating around evilly grinning?"

Here's the result! HE-MAN reference for the win btw!
 







He was fun to draw! Because it was a combination of four elements: flesh, bone, aura, and mineral. I love the details and overall complexity of this character design by Evan.

May I also remind you the importance of having references for the more tricky poses, or when you want to place more emphasis on details and accuracy of a particular section of the illustration. Secondly HAVE A CAMERA and MIRROR handy (even an I-pad will work)! In today's case let's look at Bony Scourge's right hand and compare to the photo below.





Okay now that I've given you a useful reminder let's move onto the next thing...


I've got another challenge and a free sketch to give away that links up to the series I'll inquiring!


You ready?

Take a look at this comic page below:






What is the name of this comic series, who is the artist (make sure you paste the icon on your message/reply) and just what happened to Sonic? How did he end up in bed, waking up from unconsciousness with Bunnie by his side? Last but not least, who were the other two hedgehogs that accompanied him throughout his adventures?


If you answer correctly then you get a sketch of TWO characters from this series interacting with one another.


Oh and I almost forgot! I meant to show what the artist drew for me the other day as part of her exercise to illustration portraits of her friends!







Pretty neat huh?


Last but not least, to my wonderfully patient client here is a progress shot of your commission! I'm getting straight back into it right after I post this journal! It's been alot of fun and it's been insightful colouring Sel with a new painting approach on Photoshop!







Phew! What an update! I'll be posting another update tomorrow since it'll be my day off work for one last run for the week! Keep on drawing and inspiring everyone!

 BLACKSAD: Amarillo (Behind-the-scenes recording!)

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd time to get silly and have fun! X3

Also...

"Noooooooooo... You ignorant PIECE OF SHIT! ARTAUD is the greatest!"

Bonus points to the ones who can spot a PRINTED comic page in the video and can name the title and artist of the comic! (hint: it features my one of favourite hedgehog!!)


Okay then...

Time to get back to commission work!