The Journey Starts Here - 20 Sept 2007

[mynameisrichard]

Hi, I had a previous sketchbook. But it never got updated and I didn't visit the site as often back then. But this site is invaluable to me in my current situation. Basically I have a year to work super hard on my illustrations and concept work. I am applying for year 2 of an Illustration degree having transfered from a different degree. I have been drawing all my life, I did art and design at sixth form college and did well... But it's only now that I have to take it to the next level. I have realised concept art is what I want to do, and it has taken a lot to realise that, believe me! Now I know what I want to do and where I have to be. As I said, I have a year to really advance, so I am taking this as an opportunity. I am prepared to work hard. My life drawing classes start next week and last for ten weeks. I am about to upload some of my sketchbook so we can see how I have improved since today and then again in ten weeks! I have recently bought a Wacom and have some digial stuff that I will upload too. I have been going through a rough period in life at the moment so this sketchbook marks new beginnings.

[mynameisrichard]

A quick sketch of a half face. Used mainly a custom brush but then smoothed out with a soft brush

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Not quite finished. The skull is a bit random but I thought it would look abstract.

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Apple

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Other view

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Based on the idea that the character can bring characters to life thru books

[mynameisrichard]

Some life drawing stuff coming up soon

[motives]

Welcome to CA! (again)

Beautiful digitals!
The skull is a nice touch but it looks almost too unreal with that large scale. Anyhow I really like the lighting in that one.
Looking forward for more!

[mynameisrichard]

My first attempt at painting in Painter

[AmontilladoAg]

Nice work! :teeth:

I really like the eye on that half-face; I wonder if her face isn't too narrow, though... :thinking:

And yes, sweet lighting on skull-girl :) You might consider lengthening her upper arms a bit - and does that skull have a jawbone to speak of?

Sweet little Painter pic; quite Monet-esque :^^:

Can't wait to see more from you! :teeth:

[Tmza]

All of them are looking great, but my fav is the kid with a book. One crit to share: I think that the highlights on a woman with skull are too bright against that pitch black background. Try to drop down the brightness slightly and lighten the bg. Otherwise that particular piece is looking awesome.

[Smoke]

I'm in love with #2. :D

[mynameisrichard]

I thought this would turn out better, my second picture in Painter.

[The Curehead]

nice start,the first one has great atmoshpere

[D@niel]

I cant get my head around painter!!!:) you seem to be doin ok though, nice stuff here, keep it up!

[mynameisrichard]

This is one of the first digital paintings I did, its pretty crappy, the lighting is all off.

[mynameisrichard]

Bit of a change or circumstance now! Just heard from my uni and I am able to start a Bachelor of Arts course for this year! Yippeee. Am pretty happy. Then I can pursue a masters in Illustration I think.

[mynameisrichard]

Took a few hours, not brilliant. The grass sucks. Not sure how to improve it from now.

[mynameisrichard]

A goblin concept.

[armetage]

welcome mate! hope you enjoy your stay! loveley images keep the work going.
Go.. go.. go. never stop :)

[mynameisrichard]

a slow peice... having problems trying to progress

[mynameisrichard]

Finished now, it was doing my head in so just stopped wtih this one.