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simonist:

Phil Straub Composition Tutorial (go to the original page for much more information, pictures, and different types of composition)

     The Golden Rule — “The golden rule can and usually is applied to a paintings canvas proportions. As you read through the following text you’ll notice that most of the imagery presented utilizes similar dimensions and almost all of them fall into the golden rectangle. Today you can find the Golden Rectangle almost everywhere: from credit cards to phone cards to book covers, all are shaped with its proportions.

The imagery below represents the division of space when the “golden rule” is applied to a blank canvas. Basically it is the division of a line in two sections, where the ratio between the smallest section and the largest section is identical to the ratio between the largest section and the entire length of the line. In other words A/B = B/(A+B). The ratio is about 1/1.618. Honestly, I’m still not exactly sure what that all means? but, I do know that I used this grid layout a-lot when I first started painting and found it helpful. I still do.”

     Rule of Thirds— “From the golden rule came the “rule of thirds” which is virtually the same concept but slightly altered to fit photographic proportions. I find it a bit easier to follow since it’s very simple in its origin.Here we have a look at the rule of thirds in action.

Notice that the main focal point sits right almost directly over one of the “golden means.” Additionally, other objects are placed near the other converging lines (the bird, for example) but, not directly on them, since that would create competition for the focal point.”

     Implied Forms (Circular) — “The Circle is made up of a continuous ‘Curve’ and it’s circular movement keeps the eye in the picture frame. There are many circles in nature and man made objects. You can use the circle in a very obvious way in your composition or simply suggest it.”

    Implied Forms (Radii) — “Is a connection of ‘Lines’ meeting in the Center and an expansion of ‘Lines’ leaving the Center. The Radii is usually found in Nature Subjects. The best example of the man made Radii is the spokes of a wheel.

The eye has two ways to go when it comes upon the Radii. It can either be drawn in to the picture area or it can be led out of the picture area. You must be careful how you used the Radii and try to have the eye led into the picture.”

    Cross composition — “A showing of ‘Opposing Force’ that will give the picture a feeling of Cohesion and Relationship. The horizontal bar of the Cross will act as a “stopper’ while the vertical pole can act as a leading line. The windows in a large skyscraper will form crosses and will keep your interest in the building.”

   L Composition — “This makes an attractive ‘frame’. It can be used to accentuate important subjects. Many times it is a ‘frame’ within a ‘frame’.

A tree with an overhanging branch at the ‘right’ side of the picture area will form a ‘Rectangle’ and help frame the Main Subject in the picture. By doing this you will make the Center of Interest stand out and be noticed clearly.”

(via cyanroll)

everything-you-can-think:

I don’t even know where to start with this.

I can’t even count on both my hands with how many times people seem to think I work for free. Whether it be for posters or web design or illustrations.

“I don’t know why I need to pay you. Can’t be that hard to do.”

Yes. It is. If it wasn’t, then you wouldn’t be asking me to help you. With every piece of work, whether it is digital or traditional or coding websites or doing 3D or photography, there is a lot of time, frustration and effort put into it. It might not come in the form of corporate payroll but it doesn’t mean it isn’t a job. And it doesn’t mean that the artists shouldn’t get paid for it. We don’t just magically shit out colours in seconds and go, “Oh, look! A masterpiece for free!” I didn’t go through 3 years of school to get my degree to have people tell me that my art has no merit for any kind of professional career.

I can tell you alone, the skull girl painting took about 15 hours. And Boba Fett is taking me well over 30 hours and counting.

When I used to take on website clients, I had one client say that $350 was too much for a website. Considering that most professional web designers charge about $2000 for a site (and that’s pretty standard), I was perhaps selling myself a little too short.

But what do I know, right? I’m just some 20-something female fresh out of college with no concept of how the real world works. Oh, when will I ever learn.

Baxter from Hika’s and my personal story: Ingressio
I should to draw him interacting with the others..

Late gift for Yui! Her character, Rika.
~~pardon me as I try to achieve soft shading on PS orz~~

art
gifts

Commission for Xakijyu~ I actually really like this a lot.

bambicandi:

Pricelists Industry vs Fandom.

Finally made.

If anyone would care to donate a coloured comic page for the comic industry standard list I’m willing to accept one and will give credit c8 I would’ve made one if I had an example but I don’t -A-

But yes that’s off my chest.

Of course this is based off my own browsing over price lists and how I work unfortunately my commissioner homie went idle so I can’t confirm the most vs the least one can spend.

I’ve only found one artist thus far that charges nearly as close to industry standard. Even then it’s under the standard. As far a I’m concerned anyone under the standard shouldn’t have complaints about expensive art. Fandom average is hardly one you can live by.

Would you like to get paid $30 for 3-7 days worth of work?

Edit:No I’m not saying what you should/shouldn’t charge for your pieces. That’s up to you.
I’m talking to supposed commissioners that think it’s too expensive.
This is the hours of your life they’re spending.

If you’re gonna put a price tag on that make it worth that time and effort. For your own sanity.
I wanted to post this so those artists that have been discouraged by “too expensive for me” comments.

And updated the photo, $500-9500 for bw art hahaha 6u6

Edit2: I kinda worded “Fandom” to mean like, furry, anime, superhero, not really fan-characters at all. Sorry if that confused/go misread, I’m not sure how to describe this ‘group’ of the average price range 8Ia

Apologies….also didn’t expect for this to be so huge but it’s been interesting reading c8

AND I didn’t feel right stealing from google images for example pictures which is why my own is up there. No I don’t expect $2000+ for it, not even $200, not unless I had to repaint in oils on a big BIG ASS CANVAS haha.

Trust me when I say a lot of artists are paranoid and scared of their own prices. This estimate as far as industry goes is to remind you your time IS worth something. Will we all get there? That’s up to us for how hard we’re willing to go.

I will say though I’ve gotten industry standard payment for LESS quality art years back. The artwork is an embarrassment now, but getting $300ish for it STUNNED me, I was so used to peanuts I didn’t feel I deserved it, made me realise that I’m at least capable though. I lucked out but I knew to keep trying.

That’s the point I want to make really :/ Don’t give up. If you love it.

Whatever you want to do with your life make sure you LOVE doing it and people don’t take advantage of your hard earned skills.

That’s enough rambling from me now I will go back under my rock 8I

oldzio-olditore:

Baxter from o u r original jrpg style story Ingressio

It’s a must that I reblog this exquisite rendition of Baxter from a truly amazing artist such as Oldzio.

What I think about my characters: (RP side)

Warning: May contain many reverse traps

Just tidbits and little rambles about my characters.. This isn’t all of them but I think these are the most well known I have among my shelf of characters?..

Click on the names for their profiles/images.