Bats Sketch

Quick Batman sketch. Just to play around in Sketkchbook pro and Photoshop.

Daily Sketching

I'm gonna try to keep a daily sketch for as long as I can. I have to force myself to do this. There will always be a reason not to do it.

And that just won't do.

Hands on: Sketchbook Pro

A while ago, when I was looking for means to digitally improve my drawings. In this journey I came across some very interesting software mentions in a couple of different blogs and podcasts. Of course there was always Photoshop and Painter as top artists choices to acomplish any task. As my investigation continued, I began to hear (or read rather) some other alternatives to those programs that not many people know about.

I was watching a live stream of Scottie Young, amazing artist that you should already know, and someone asked him what software was he using.  -"I do most of my sketching in Sketchbook Pro "- he said. He can produce some serious art with that software, it most be worth the watch. So I got it as soon as I could and started to use it with my Wacom Tablet. These quick sketches were actually my first attempt to digitally ink anything at all.

They suck I know.

Needless to say it takes a while to get used to the program, but it can be of great assistance for several reasons. It feels very natural, very real like pencil brushes, as well as other tools like the marker or the pen brush. I have seen it been used on the creation of concept art for cars and other vehicles. I have used it in the creation of logos, and some cartoon characters. 

Here are some other examples of things done in Sketchbook Pro, after using it a few times, it gets easier.

 

And of course, the crown jewel is the Legend of Zelda Tribute, but I can't show you that one just jet. 

It is a good software overall, I haven't fully explore it yet but I recommend you to check it out if you can, you might find it useful for the daily sketching. It just occurred to me this moment to make some video tutorials trying out all the different programs that I use to sketch of to make final art. I think it could interesting.

The Legend of Zelda 2nd Teaser

Where is Navi now?

It's not my intention to keep you guys on the edge waiting and waiting for the finished piece... (or is it?). I have already finished the inks on the whole piece, I just need to make myself enough time to put the colors into it. Again, in the mean time here is another teaser of the process, which I will make a complete post once is ready.

To be honest this is the first time I draw Link and I really liked the result. I'm hoping the colors will really make it come alive.

Everything you need to know about the Legend of Zelda here.

Daily Sketching

Where are my shoes!?

Sketching is a very important part of any artist's life. It doesn't matter if you are a well seasoned artist or you are just starting, it is a discipline that should not be overlooked. When you skerch, you are letting yourself absorb the world around you and interpret it in your own way. I'll tell you, I know it can be difficult, sometimes there is the desire to do it, but either laziness or simply the "insert your excuse here" gimmick plays as a art blocker. Once you start doing it I'll assure you it pays off. It's kind of learning to buckle up the seat belt.  You get used to after a few times and it becomes less and less of a hassle.

Zelda Teaser

What would Papa Smurf do?

So the other day I started one of the daily sketches trying to do some Zelda stuff. It turned out into something more than a sketch. Here is a small teaser, Link doing his thing.