--- In SkunkworksAMA_at_yahoogroups.com, "Chris Ames" <Iceburgh69@...>
wrote:
>
> I'd kinda like to know what reference materials you're using for
those
> studies. I draw one particular toon over and over, trying to get my
> style down (I'm getting better. I've recently started to get the
hang
> of foreshortening) and I think that the separation and direction of
fur
> would add a bit of dimention to my generally flat style.
>
> Also, I'd kinda like to how how to beg a commission when the ability
> arises. Reference material'll be easy enough to come by for what I
have
> in mind.
I use real life studies. There's a nature center not too far from
where I live that has all kinds of critters in it, and many are useful
for figure studies. So when I go there, I just bring along a sketch
pad and make notes. The good thing about this practice is that it
traibs you to get the essential information down as quick as possible,
since, unlike a photo, a real-life animal won't necessarily stay still
for too long.
I'm also bringing in many of the style elements from my mainstream
artwork in an effort to increase the realism factor in the anthro
art. I guess drawing landscapes, portraits and crap like that does
have its benefits after all. ;P
As for commissions, just hang tight. I've still got a few to take
care of (and there are still a couple I need to ship out, since they
were put into safe storage when the first floor got flooded some time
ago. Damn rain!)
--JMH
Received on Thu Sep 25 2008 - 17:20:06 CDT