Learning How to Actually make Art

[Theorist]

So like most I've been around the forum for a long(ish) time, but, have yet to post. Mainly due to not having a functioning scanner.

Now, I finally have one so I have no choice but to start posting my work.

I like to draw anything and everything and I have done so for as long as I can remember with spurts of... neglect and frustration.

This is the first year that I have delved into the use of color so... be gentle. Everything that I have in color was done usually right before going to bed after my day was done, I had been doing one small painting a day to train myself to get into the practice of using color. I think it worked pretty well.

I'm sure I'll think of more to type on this thread later, but, now I'm just excited to actually post some art!

[Theorist]

This is a watercolor I did for the new EOW. havent done one yet so I wanted to contribute.

its a lost civilization in a hidden valley

[SkyTheArtist]

I envy your painting skills (Digital, Traditional? I can't do either. Lmao). I like the softness of it. Really easy on the eyes, with cute designs. :) Sorry I can't be more of a critiquer, but...My lacking of painting knowledge doesn't help. ^^; So keep on drawing and painting! :heart:

[Hazy_Dreams]

Nice work, especially the watercolor pic and the portriat
I really like the style and flow of your pieces, keep it up :)

[geckochan]

This last one, in post #2, is just wonderful! The loose pen sketch really complements your watercolours and gives a bit of extra focus. I'd love to see more in this vein as I think it works really well for you! ^_^

[Theorist]

Thank you all for your comments!

I'm still working as much as I can on getting better with color and with getting more finished works...finished.

I hope everyone checks this stuff out and more I have on the way


The first image is my take on Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland scene I've been calling 'Whooo Areee Youuu?'

The second is just a sketch for me to keep up with human anatomy, but I thought the lighting looked nice.

[Theorist]

Figured I'd throw this sketch up. It's a centaur. He keeps his head in a bag.
Nice guy, terribly misunderstood.

I'm starting to color him in now. It's going to be my first real digital artwork!

wooooo

[Theorist]

this is where I'm at so far with the coloring process...
any crits are very welcome and encouraged, I'm not so sure how to paint with photoshop that well and I'd like help with color in general

thanks guys

[Theorist]

Just some anatomy I tried to draw with no reference. I usually use it, but, I'd like to get back to the point where I can draw the human form from memory and not rely on a visual aid.

I'll post more anatomy soon

[Theorist]

http://conceptart.org/forums/images/ca_smilies/membermade/asslick.gif
what an amazing smiley

The china style village was referenced from someones matte painting I think...
I don't remember whose, or if it was a photo. But I changed the colors a lot
the original was full of blues and felt cold.

The other guy is throwing up what we now call home or the universe or something like space and time

[strings]

Nice SB man, I like the portrait from the first post of the smoker. Awaiting for that massive update :)