Vinicam want to be an illustrator ... But how?

[Vinicam]

I left my architecture school, finally decided that I intend to work with draw, because as a child I could'nt stop in front of a paper for 2 minutes that I was scribbling it all, and that has'nt changed so far in college.

Now come the questions. What to study?
I was interested in getting the course in Graphic Design, but now I'm not sure a degree is really what I need, or if I do several smaller courses, but related to drawing, such as anatomy, Digital Illustration, or even a course in Basic Drawing to "start from the beginning."

Moreover, as I'll be stopped until next year, I wanted a routine training and study to become better for myself as much as possible ... Who knows if I can get in line to the coming years I will not continue in this self learning?
But how to establish a daily routine that works? What topics should I improve, start studying, etc?
I made a basic schedule of my daily routine, I plan to follow through the next year, with 7 hours of drawing per day, do you think is enough?

I would be grateful if you guys answer all my questions and help me in this "journey".

Thank you. ;)


P.S.: Sorry for the bad english... It was self taught too. lol

[Vinicam]

Some of my work just to show how I'm late for my age (20 years, almost 21: () ... lol

A work in lead pencil, and the dragon done in marker pen. The dragon was photo took, so the low quality of the image.

[Christian223]

If you study Graphic Design you will not learn illustration, graphic design is for the ones who like to make magazines, advertizings, web sites, packaging, logos, brochures and things like that. I recommend looking for an Art school, or try to find a course with a profesional illustrator who can teach you what you need, privately, that's what I am doing.

Check out the DVD at http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com and any online resource like http://fineart.sk/, the more you study the better, good luck!.

[Vinicam]

I was always told that graphic design provides a basis of various concepts and can be very useful for illustrators and concept artists, but actually I had this doubt, if it would be helpful to have that degree. So what should I do is what I said in my previous post, look for smaller courses that address the various areas of drawing?

What about my other questions ... I wish more people would give their opinions, would be enlightening. :sungod:


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[Chris Saksida]

First off, get out of your head that "I`m late for my age" conception, you are just 20 man, there are lots of artists that were a lot older than you when they started, you can be 70 and work your ass off and be an exceptional artist when you reach 80.

Now, I can`t talk about schools because I`m self taught; but if you want to be an illustrator, a degree in graphic design is not gonna take you in that direction; I suggest looking for an art school like Christian223 said.

Or if you want to take the self taught route like myself:

-study Loomis and Bridgman for anatomy, mastering anatomy is gonna take you a few years; I also suggest drawing from life; life drawing workshops are great and you learn a lot; also do lots of anatomy studies from medical anatomy books, they are the ultimate reference.

-Study to get an understanding of value without color, light and shadows, just shading with tones of grays and learn how light falls over objects.

-Do copies of great paintings, if you want to be an illustrator; the best bet is to copy from the masters like Rembrandt, if you want to work digital do it digital and get a wacom tablet, it`s gonna help you out a lot.

[Slothboy3000]

Also, start a sketchbook thread on this site. You'll get great advice that'll speed up your improvement.

[Vinicam]

First off, get out of your head that "I`m late for my age" conception, you are just 20 man, there are lots of artists that were a lot older than you when they started, you can be 70 and work your ass off and be an exceptional artist when you reach 80.

Now, I can`t talk about schools because I`m self taught; but if you want to be an illustrator, a degree in graphic design is not gonna take you in that direction; I suggest looking for an art school like Christian223 said.

Or if you want to take the self taught route like myself:

-study Loomis and Bridgman for anatomy, mastering anatomy is gonna take you a few years; I also suggest drawing from life; life drawing workshops are great and you learn a lot; also do lots of anatomy studies from medical anatomy books, they are the ultimate reference.

-Study to get an understanding of value without color, light and shadows, just shading with tones of grays and learn how light falls over objects.

-Do copies of great paintings, if you want to be an illustrator; the best bet is to copy from the masters like Rembrandt, if you want to work digital do it digital and get a wacom tablet, it`s gonna help you out a lot.

Thx for the advices, gonna look for Loomis and Bidgman material and start study soon. Have a suggestion from where to start? Or just eating the books should work? Hehe.


Also, start a sketchbook thread on this site. You'll get great advice that'll speed up your improvement.

Yeah, sure I'll have to do that. But I'm without a scanner, and taking photos of the works will turn them more crap that they actually are. lol



Thanks again for the answers... :lounge: