Josh Needs Our Help Now! Dear Friends, My friend, Josh, needs our help now! For those of you who don’t already know, one of my dearest friends in the world has been battling cystic fibrosis his entire life. If you don’t know that much about the disease, here is a link: http://bit.ly/1EcfTI2. His name is Read more about Josh Needs Our Help Now[…]
The Moving Pencil Illustrates Luke Kuechly. I recently created an caricature of Luke, Linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, NFL Rookie and Defensive Player of Year becoming the third youngest recipient of this award in NFL history. He was also selected to participate in the 2013 and 2014 Pro Bowls. Kuechly had an immediate impact his Read more about The Moving Pencil Illustrates Luke Kuechly[…]
Create depth using shading techniques is easier done then you might think. Try some of the techniques shown here and I’m sure you will see the three-dimensional effects you are looking to achieve.
Shading with ink can be done many ways. It will depend on the style you are working in and the subject matter you are illustrating. Below you will find the most popular techniques if you are working with ink.
Hatching
The most basic method of creating value in ink drawing is linear hatching. Fine parallel lines fill an area, so that from just a slight distance, we have the illusion of value. The closer the lines are, the darker the value appears. Heavier line-weight (pressing more firmly or using a bigger nib) also gives a darker appearance.
Crosshatching
Crosshatching uses layers of hatching placed at an angle. Usually, the first layer would be vertical, the next horizontal, the next at forty-five degrees, and so on. Remember, you don’t have to keep these angles!
Copic markers vs the others…. Copic markers have become a popular tool of illustrators, stampers, card makers and artists everywhere. Copic markers are different than other markers in their applications and in their cost. Try them and you’ll see the difference! What makes Copic markers are different All of the markers can be refilled with Read more about Copic Markers vs the others[…]
Work Smarter, Not Harder. Earn More Money. Most people add the term hard worker to their resume and if they are being honest that is a great attribute. However, sometimes it is better to work smarter. Working smarter can make you more efficient, (which give you the ability to service more clients) and reduces stress. Read more about Work Smarter, Not Harder. Earn More Money.[…]
Top 12 Tips for Meeting Deadlines. A freelance illustrator is judged on the quality of their work and if they can meet deadlines. Below you will find a few tips to help you keep your customers happy and keep them coming back. 1. Care about deadlines. If you don’t care about a deadline a client Read more about Top 12 Tips for Meeting Deadlines[…]
Different Lead Hardness for Creating Illustrations…some of you have asked me, “Why do you use a lead holder instead of a number 2 pencil?” The main reason is to keep my illustration as clean as possible. When I start sketching my idea for the first time, I use extremely light lines. If I make a Read more about Different Lead Hardness for Creating Illustrations[…]
Using graphics vs illustrations… many people feel that graphics and illustration do not mix. Some say they just look strange when used together. I disagree. It is all in how you decide to use them. For example, you might have a nicely drawn image with bright colors in the foreground and use an almost transparent Read more about Using graphics vs illustrations[…]
How did you draw that? That is the question I hear the most, then the next question, “Did you do that by hand?” So I thought I would show you my creation style with a step by step procedure. First step, break out the lead holder with 2H Lead. The hardness of the lead helps Read more about How did you draw that?[…]
Creating t-shirt designs.., have you ever wondered how to create a t-shirt design? I know, I know… …there is not a simple answer and more questions usually poop up. Well, I think I found the answers to most of your questions. Check out this tutorial which was originally posted on the gomedia blog by William Read more about Creating t-shirt designs[…]
caricature (car·i·ca·ture) [kar-i-kuh-cher, -choor] – noun a picture, description, etc., ludicrously exaggerating the peculiarities or defects of persons or things: His caricature of the mayor in this morning’s paper is the best he’s ever drawn. the art or process of producing such pictures, descriptions, etc. any imitation or copy so distorted or inferior as to be Read more about caricatures vs. cartoons[…]