To improve we need to regularly get out of our comfort zone. It’s something that we don’t do naturally. Relax, in sketching we can only improve. Even a little, it’s still a step forward. So keep in my mind your goal, and keep going. A friend of...
Category - Concept art
Concept art, Creativity, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY
How to improve your Concept Art by studying mechanical pieces
How to improve my concept art? I would like to create more “credible” concept art engines. For that, I thought about studying mechanical pieces. It would help me to have a better understanding of the mechanical functions. That will be my “raw”...
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Get inspired from human or animals to draw concept art
A great trick to make concept art engine more fascinating, is to give them a “soul”. How ? By giving them hands, eyes, head, skeleton, anything related to human or animals, your engine won’t be just a robot anymore. You give “him” the ability to...
Concept art, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Sketching Tutorials
Use a pop of colour to direct your audience eyes
Concept art, product design, car design, fashion design… all use this trick. It’s essential when you present your initial sketches to your colleagues, friends or eventually clients to promote your best ideas (Such preliminary research are...
Concept art, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Product Design Tutorials, Sketching Tutorials
What is a “Happy accident”?
When I sit on my desk and I start sketching, my fingers are quite stiff. The first sketches are often clumsy and it can be frustrating. However, after a bit of warm up, the lines get better, I feel more confident and I start focusing better. First...
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Sketch with reference pictures is not cheating (concept art)
To get results faster, use reference pictures as much as you want. Sometime, your pride may stop you, somehow telling you that you are “cheating”. It’s a mistake. Tell yourself that you sketch in order to produce image and ideas. Sketching is not...
Concept art, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Sketching Tutorials
How to Draw Concept Art Thumbnails (and Skip Details)
How to Draw Concept Art Thumbnails (and Skip Details) I love Scott Robertson artworks. Today, I took a break in my work and to relax, I sketched some Concept art thumbnails. This thumbnail technique is incredible to generate ideas fast. It is part...
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How to Get Inspired to Draw: Concept Art Tips
How to Get Inspired to Draw: Concept Art Tips Today I show you great Concept Art tips to progress faster at sketching! It is always a magic moment to get inspired from someone’s drawing to create something new! Thank you Adrien Wira (my friend...
Villy da’Locca saw the TIP OF THE DAY on the blog Facebook Page, and he decided to apply that TIP, NOW. That’s the best way to learn efficiently how to draw. You memorise and make useful the knowledge you’ve just learned. Otherwise, the human brain...
Chou-Tac Chung – Arachnid Creature, 2014 TIP 20 Draw a giant creature in a second Insert a small human silhouette as a scaling measure. Few pen strokes will do. The creature will appear giant like David and Goliath. Osmar Schindler – David...
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Exploring Nature – A Secret Source of Inspiration for Your Artwork
I am fascinated by the tool “Vertical Symmetry” of Sketchbook Pro. You draw a half, and the software trace the second half automatically in real time. Wondering what to draw today, I had in mind the insect pin board where butterflies and other...
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Sketch on a digital tablet with keyboard shortcut
Being not satisfied with the previous “Sketch 5 | Concept diving mask”, I decided to sketch a new version of it. Sketching on a graphic tablet is not only about learning how to use the digital pen, but also the keyboard shortcuts. Your right hand is...
Today I’ve just get a set of 30 twin markers. The brand is TOUCHLIIT. My friend gave me a warm recommendation of them. Let’s try them! The sketches are done with the thick tip only. Unfortunately I didn’t get the “Layout...