Pandora character with background

 

Have tried a new technique. Not so many outlines (dark that is) for the background and main character. Am really happy with the result as it feels softer.

Colour schemes

Only in the last day or too I have been studying up on different colour schemes. One such colour scheme that is in the above image is called 'Analogous'. This wasn't intentional either when I did this background. So it was very interesting for me to discover that I am naturally doing this. Kinda cool I reckon.

Definition of a 'Analogous' colour scheme as follows; '..are colours that sit on the Colour Wheel and have a common hue'. Example for above image is the dinosaur (mr bluey) in which he has 1-3 contrasts of that blue hue.

Helpful link for colour schemes

I would thoroughly recommend to check out this artist (on Deviant art) and there helpful tips regarding colour schemes.

As a side note, I have really enjoyed pushing the character design further by way of a background. It just gives so much more context of story for the character. 

Take care and thanks for visiting. 

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• Comic character concept - Pandora  
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Tools used

• CS3 photoshop and illustrator
• Wacom intuos 5
• Reference for visual style (Brittney Lee) 

Jack Frost illustration

We have had such a good winter so far. Until today (boo). Mr Jack Frost decided to pay a visit. It was so so cold. 

This illustration was a quick digital doodle (say that fast a few times). I tried some different photoshop brushes. They are more traditional and the overall feel is a lot looser.

Over the next few months I am hoping to try my hand at some differing styles to my more crisp outline style. 

We'll, better head to bed (warm thoughts, warm thoughts) as Mr Frost is coming again tonight.

Take care everyone

Thanks for visiting

Tools used:

• Wacom Intuos 5
• Photoshop CS3
• woolen beanie for my head

Zombie illustration

Originally this all started with the character at left. Not content to just leave him as he was I thought, he needs a background. The dog was random initially, as was my first concepts to have the dog on a leash. But it just didn't look right, not dramatic enough.

So I jumped on google and after some looking found these funny images of dogs with their bones. From there all the other elements fell into place as I now had a direction.

Loving sketch up - so great to get quick references for 3d structures...like the dog house, fence and house in background.

Thanks as always for visiting. Keep well.

Tools used:

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Sketch up
• Wacom tablet

Digital face painting

This is my attempt..hehe(however not the first) into digital face painting with an emphasis on a more painterly style.

I looked to Brett Bean for some inspiration in regards to characters. Brett Bean, awesome digital artist.

A big thank you ‘shout out’ to Chris Oatley also. I used exclusively his photoshop brushes (you receive these when you sign up to his newsletter) which is AWESOME. Can’t recommend his site enough – Chris Oatley.

And finally, to Mel Milton - for not only his awesome everyday posting of AMAZING images but taking the time to respond to questions. Very grateful for that.

Tools used:

• Photoshop CS3
• Intuous 5 Wacom tablet
• Watched Chris Oatley Painting videos here (specifically 'My Sister, The Freak' Pin-Up

Red head girl illustration

One more week to go and it's Christmas. Oh-just-can't wait. These last few weeks have been busy-busy busy.So really looking forward to some rest and recreation.

This image was created initially from a study I did on a favourite artist of mine, Pernilleoe.

I just love the softness that is in her work.

So I wanted to push myself and try to capture that sensibility to my own work.

Overall I was happy with the outcome.

Tools used for the above image:

• Wacom Intuous 5
• Photoshop CS3

Thanks again for visiting - till next time.

Jurassic Park illustration

After seeing the latest Jurassic World film trailer I just had to do an image. Can't wait till next year for its release. Genetically modified dinosaurs - looks like we are going to see some crazy carnage.

Image was created in photoshop using Wacom Intuos 5. Just love this tablet.

P.S. I haven't forgotten to post Rocket Raccoon with bigger-better gun. Hope to do this in next few days.

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Bye for now