May 24 -2023
My First Illustration: Inquisitor fanart from Dungeon Fighter Online
Note: I tried my best. I believe that this is the point that all my experience and learning can take me at this point in time.
My motivation for doing this - I stumbled upon a book named ultralearning from Scott Young. Within that book it suggests that one of the best ways to learn is by actually doing the skill as close to the context you eventually want to use it in.
From there, you become acutely aware of your shortcomings which guide you towards the places that need improvement the most.
So In my case:
Complete an original super serious illustration -> Compare it to my role model -> Identify my weakest point -> Focus on only that 1 issue -> Study + Practice to problem solve that 1 issue (Practicing the funamentals, doing drawing drills, learn how to draw it well etc) - > Complete another illustration with focus on the inital weak point -> Reflection (Getting feedback, determining if the practice was effective) -> Identify new weakpoint.
Upon learning this, I realised that this concept was not new.
I did not realise it at the time but other prominent artists have also have suggested to learn in a similar way like this.
Yaki Mayuru
Saito Naoki
Sketch:
Lineart:
Base colour:
Rendering: (Final)
Portrait:
Note:
By doing this I have learned A LOT.
- This was my first time colouring
- I do not know how to shade effectively
- I learned how to use Photoshop Bucket fill tool (lmao)
That being said, it left me with more questions than I started xDDD.
I have a lot to learn.
The issue I will focus on is the face.
Mainly the shape of the face -> Position of facial features -> How to design and render the eyes -> Hair
Feedback, tips and criticism would be highly appreciated - Don't hold back :))
