Joseph - My Art Journey - Term 8 - Week 2

[DarkAstari]

Term 6; Week 2: Progress of the week:
2 Min poses

Composition and story study 1, 3 and 4

Note: the lines are already there but gives me a good idea on what to look out for specific area that works well for their artwork.
OG Art piece

Note: I did try to connect the 7 principles of art, but I'm not quite sure if its right or if I'm missing one or a few, if anything I'd world appreciate a feedback.

Overall, while I believe I have a grasp on the subject, I still definitely need to study more on the principles to properly understand the composition.

Onto Next week, mechs and robots, so as always, see ya then!

[DarkAstari]

Term 6, Week 3; Progress of the week:

Note: Changes made: Brightened the art up, decrease the value of red eyes from behind as the way to truly hide in the shadow along with light effect and a few small changes too.

Note: To save time, I decide to go with a simple shape to the left while I made a semi complex mech to the right since I'm no stranger to that area, especially since I'm a big fan of sonic and its metal counterparts.
Mech Reference picked for further use and more to add

So once again, I was able to create the characters to the world of fantasy, the problem is when constructing a cut pyramid with wheels, I realize I got to work more on finding and studying details in a simple shape I want it to make a convincing mech.

So that's all I got, so as always, see ya then.

[DarkAstari]

Term 6, Week 4: Progress of the week:
5 min gesture practice

Frog Mech Med

Mech design studies

Not much to say aside from few lines' errors and design choice, although I do have to admit, picking out the design has been quite difficult despite a ton of reference out there, so I thought simple frog mech would start of a bit simple in my opinion.

So as always, until then, see ya then!

[DarkAstari]

Term 6; Week 5: Progress of the week (Freestyle):
Drawing exercise

Note: The shaped character was drawn under 3-minute while looking at a drawing, the shading was the aftermath

Artwork study by reference

Actual Art Reference

Emma from Pokemon Legends ZA

Note: I know this isn't really part of my original ideas to make, yet I thought I could apply most of what I learn from this year and draw the character from the game that as recently released.
OG Character: Meviel Wolverine (Speed draw Under 1 Hour)

Bio: An eccentric fellow who looks like he need to be a bit humbler, but he's quite nice and enthusiastic about the mission or anything he finds exciting, only taking things seriously when the situation is called for. Although he does get cocky when he takes it too far, so he has to be reminded to get a hold of himself.

That's all I got for this week, so as always, see ya then!

[DarkAstari]

Term 6, Week 6(Final): Progress of the week:
2 Minutes gestures poses

Color theory 2 assignment 4

War Mech

Once again on the final week of term 6, things have progressing smoothly than I thought, but not exactly the nice ride mind you, it was such a headache to gather a large amount knowledge to draw new skills, lightings, and mech.

That being said, that's I have so, as always, see y'all in the 7th term next week!

[DarkAstari]

Term 7, Week 1: Progress of the week:
5 MHA Characters





MHA Bgs

Took a while, but I was able to draw down and take the best of what I can do at the moment to looking good as possible when studying side to side with references, backgrounds are still a bit tricky, but I'm slightly getting better at it though.

That's all I got, so as always, see ya next week!

[DarkAstari]

Term 7, Week 2: progress of the week:
2 Min pose one from tuesday to friday

10 Shades of different textures

Armor reference study

I honestly should cut some slack into my distraction/procrastination, while I can get it done in matter that is more than just "good enough", it's still a hindrance to my progress and I'm not so sure if I can soothe that distraction.

Anyways, to get the shading down right, I have to look up some research on shading accurate looks to specific details, with the amor, while II could shade on a professional level I've seen through other studies, I though it looked really great, but I could do better the next time on the amor.

Anyways, that's all I got, so as always, see ya then!

[DarkAstari]

Term 7, Week 3: Story progress of the week:

These are my generic character line up to get a good idea of what type of characters there deigned as well as how to design my main and secondary ones stand out more, oof which their clothes would need the same effect as well. Not only that, but I was able to least write down the significant prop, as well as where is the story taking place, of course in a fantasy world, filled with Anthro's along with other species too(Robotics, Monstrons( wild creatures inspiration from Pokémon) and a few others ), usually center around the city as the main base for our main character, a mix between a forest and a semi green utopia, lives thrives within, and dangerous creatures lurks in the wild. of course, I hope it's a traveling journey as the concept is cool enough to pull off for its limitless potential.

Anyways, in the coming weeks, I'll hone more of my worldbuilding fantasy world while adding new elements along the way, as always, see ya then.

[DarkAstari]

Term 7, Week 4: Story progress of the week:
Daily 2-minute gesture

Environmental Representation of my world

Within a week, I basically have to come up the biome on spot, although I have some ideas on how it looks for years, that's specifically in certain spot that's more recognizable, not the entire region of it, but that's start, so I'll improve the more I add more details the next I'll have the opportunity.

That being said, I'll tune in more next week to work smarter.

[DarkAstari]

Term 7: Week 5: Story progress of the week
Side (Main) Character Bgs

Flora the Pink Raccoon, Meivel the black Wolverine, and Bolo the Red/Orange Dog

As of this writing, I still have a lot to give to my characters in terms of Backstories and further color/shades to improve on, so as always, and its already late, see ya then.

[DarkAstari]

Term 7: Week 6-: Story progress of the final week
2 MCS

Dang, that took a while and by all no means perfect, I did a pretty good job designing them along with references, but because let me tell you, I held on to these character or at least drawn them for many years, I though now might the good time kick things up a notch.

Now time to move on to the 8th term, see ya then

[DarkAstari]

Term 8 Week 1: Progress of the week (Part 1)
10 Props Studies


So since Christmas is around the corner and the fact my studies just gotten more difficult, I decided it would be best for me to not rush through this, the last thing I need is a rushed study where I barely learn anything, so I thought maybe it would be best if split my weekly study into 2 week session, that way I can study thoroughly on part that is least difficult to the most hardest one yet to study, like that one background I couldn't even try to finish because of how complicated it is.

So that only leaves my 5 props for my fictional world and the Background study from any media, so I'll remain on week 1 until I'm ready to proceed, and as always, see ya next week.

[DarkAstari]

Term 8 Week 1: Progress of the week (Part 2)
2/5 My worlds props

BG Study (WIP) Pokemon secrets of the jungle- City scene

Reference

Showcasing my progress, at the same time trying juggle ideas for my fictional props while trying to find any methods of drawing out BG study much efficient without making things complicate.

So as always, see ya then and a happy new year!!

[DarkAstari]

Term 8 Week 1: Progress of the week (Part 3)
4/5 My world Props

Due to spending my time on working on different arts as well as holidays keeping me from focusing on my original tasks, I wasn't able to get a lot of inspiration needed to come up with the design until at the last few days like maybe yesterday or maybe a few days, although that doesn't mean I wasn't able to sketch the complete design of all 5 of my fictional props, and I haven't got in touch with my Background study art and I wasn't be able to for next week because I'll be taking a vacation.

So, with that being said, see ya in 2 weeks or so.

[DarkAstari]

Term 8 Week 1: Progress of the week (Part 4)
Background (WIP Part 2- line)

I'm technically back, but I really got to get back to the swing of things considering I've distrac6ted by other things so hopefully by next week, I'll get week 1 done by then.

So as always, see ya then and a happy new year for 2026!

[DarkAstari]

Term 8 Week 1: Progress of the week (Final)

So about month for being in Week 1, I was able to get it done, and because of the extended time in between, I was able to get a good grasp on my background study as well getting some ideas on my fictional props, so when I have time, I should not only work on my props, but the designs of them really needs work.

With that being said, see ya then!

[Nosnibor]

I like the way you rendered the leaves on the trees : )

[DarkAstari]

Thank you, I did my best I could!

[DarkAstari]

Term 8 Week 2: Progress of the week PT 1/3
My art Study Bg

Art BG Reference

Still not done, and I haven't even gotten started on the 3d block out art as of yet, so next week would give me enough ample time to get things straighten up.

So as always, see ya then!

[DarkAstari]

Term 8 Week 2: Progress of the week PT 2/3
My 3d art Study Bg

Got completely sidetracked by accident so I just got started on my sketching process on how to make my 3d block photo reference work for my final art for part of my world lore, and for the previous art study background, still needs a few touches to make look near perfect.

On the unrelated note, there was also a another personal project I've always assigned myself that I always need to create an art of whichever Wethersfield it's from any media or one of my own, so juggling between one to another is a bit difficult, which also explains my delay and difficulty to come up any amazing ideas until the end for this week.

So as always, see ya then.