More ink :)

[hrymfaxe]

Still playing around with that ink... Does anybody know of any how-to books on ink drawing, or tutorials on the internet? I'm sort of fumbling around in the dark, and though that is enjoyable, because the results are rather surprising, it would be nice to have some guidance! :)

Anyway -

I like this because I discovered how to get different shades of ink by diluting it in water (You see the kind of basic help I need? :D)


I worked on the same idea as above, only I actually gave him a neck this time! ;) I like the way he is laughing at me, raising his eyebrow! His body, I'm less satisfied with, except as another experiment..


This was a more controlled experiment - and I'm pretty pleased with the results.

And finally a flying menace:
 

Comments

[binkaslibrary.livejournal.com]

Hmmmm, do I know this gentleman...? ;)

Verrrry nice!

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :) Well you may know at least the eyebrow-raising one (points to icon)! The other, I'm not sure who he is, unless he is a younger version (and insecure.. or cold.. What are his shoulders doing up around his ears??)

[binkaslibrary.livejournal.com]

Well you may know at least the eyebrow-raising one (points to icon)!

I knew it. :) The smile looked familiar.

(and insecure.. or cold.. What are his shoulders doing up around his ears??)

lmao!

Maybe he just tried to find an answer to my question above, lol.

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

lol, yes! Of course he is shrugging! :) "Who is that lady talking about?!?"

[sirielle.livejournal.com]

I don't know of any tutorials, folks at Epilogue forums might help you with it. But I know someone who knows how to paint with ink - paperflower - maybe ask her? She did nice Silmarillion inspired illustration in ink:
http://www.wladca.pl/Rivendell/galeria/books/silke/idril_tuor.jpg/view

BTW, I'll be updating RotN gallery in the second part of October, right after I'll be back home (I'm leaving to another city for two weeks). Just informing you, for I asked you about participation so long time ago.

[sirielle.livejournal.com]

Wait, wrong journal name:
http://paperflower86.livejournal.com/

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the link to Paperflower's lj. :) I'll go ask her if she knows any good sites or books. And I have been considering making an account on epilogue as well, it seems you can get some great help there.

And yay, on the RoTN gallery. So the comic made it through?

[sirielle.livejournal.com]

Which comic? Yours or mine? My memory doesn't work well, it must be because those Vanyarin genes ;P

Epilogue is very good place to learn and a lot people does traditional art there.

Check out Paperflower's hand made books if they're not under flock - she did some great book binding, I especially like her art book with illustrations inspired by JRRT's works.

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

hehe vanyarin genes... Mine - we talked about putting that up as well, so there would be more than one or two images from me, and you could make a separate gallery. ;)

Yes I think epilogue will probably push me a bit more than drawspace.. I practically have to stand on people to make them critique and not just say that it is a pretty drawing.

I saw the books she made. Beautiful work!

[sirielle.livejournal.com]

Oh, that one - yes, as I remeber we - you and me - already decided then that it will go in :)

Sometimes people at Epilogue don't crit, either, but usually if they do the critique is worth reading. Sometimes it's even too much and can sound too harsh, though intentions are never evil, it's our emotions towards artwork making such impression. I had crit on my never done Nerdanel in wrong moment and time, I should have not post it then. But it's already gone, now I'm in mood open for words again :) But, apart WIP and Sketchbook forums people there will definitely give you advice on techniques and supplies when you ask them. Also on every sphere where art is involved (and there are also general topics, which I try to avoid, I talk too much anyway instead of painting ;) ).
Right now I stick to Epi, PixelBrush and CGTalk where I got sometimes different advices, aso tehcnique and anatomy wise.
BTW, just today someone at CGTalk linked me that great page - animated face build and expressions:
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showpost.php?p=4670936&postcount=103

[mrstater.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to let you know, I recced "First Time" at crack_broom for one of my art recs this month. It's so lovely, I enjoyed taking it all in again to write about it, and I can't wait to see what you do for the Jumble!

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Wow, I just went to see your recc! So much praise, I'm blushing. I look forward to the jumble too - prompts tomorrow, exciting!