> Submitting on-topic pics is a good way to encourage you to
> practice, especially if you can get feedback from the group
> (as difficult as that is!)
True, I could use all I can get at this point.
> I usually do a pic in 3 or 4 sittings. I don't get the
> time to do things in a big run. Spraying a t-shirt
> generally takes me about 4 hours allowing ticking time
> (ticking is the term used to describe marking our the
> outlines, spray patterns etc) and actual spraying.
Sounds a lot like my method. Nowadays, I rarely even finish a pic
in one sitting (usually two). I've found that unless I'm really
motivated or inspired, I sometimes have to put it aside and give my
hands a rest (not only that, but once the guidelines and such are
finished, getting the rest of the pic is a piece of cake for me).
> I've been playing around with trying not to ink and outline
> with the recent pics to try and get more realism - see
> JMH's work for examples... I've also been using different
> coloured inks for effects as I seem to recall Jim using
> about four different types of colouring media.
That's something I've been wanting to try, but skill with coloring
media (markers, colored pencils, etc.) is a WHOLE 'nother situation
for me :p I'll get to that when I can, but first I want to define my
pencil and inkings first.
> One of the reasons I do art trades and similar is it forces
> me to find the time and do the work. I'm catching up with
> my backlog. Still a story in process, but my routine has
> been interrupted so this is on hold.
*nod nod* That works for me, too. I've had some people show up and
ask me about commissions, and though it sometimes takes me a while to
get them done (college and all...), its rewarding to know that I've
actually DONE something for someone.
>
> Big secret, as I think JMH would agree, is to do things
> routinely. Regularly put time aside to draw, and DO it!
> Put regular time to answer emails on the group (unless your
> dial-up isn't working and you can't get on!!!), like all
> things, get a routine going and everything will get done
> relatively painlessly. :-)
I used to do that back in previous semesters, but somedays screw up
my scheduling because of late classes or extra homework and such.
Still... one has to MAKE the time...
> That's okay, it is how we learn. Getting useful comment
> from one's peers can be more helpful than many suspect.
>
> Scrapper, Black Dragon, who's had to ride his Suzuki 20
> miles to a friend's place to get on the internet!
> *grumbles* Fortunately it is good weather!
I hear ya on that! (the 'getting useful comments' part, I mean :p
I imagine having 20 miles to the nearest 'net connection is painful
though, heh heh)
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