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seleneheartIf anyone here is concerned about AI bot scraping their art, the University of Chicago has developed a tool that cloaks your artwork. I haven't tried it, but as I understand it, the program put markers on your art that fools the AI bots and when they try to mimic an art piece it comes out as nonsense. The markers are mostly not visible to the eye.
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mekareI browsed through Kirsty Partridge‘s channel today and found this video (about a year old, length 11:39) which was very motivating and kept me nodding along.
In case you prefer reading to viewing, here are the 5 things in short:
1. There is nothing wrong with using reference photos.
2. Even really experienced artists make mistakes sometimes.
3. You don‘t need expensive art supplies to make good art.
4. There are lot os different ways to make a living as an artist.
5. You don‘t need to draw in a sketchbook to be a real artist.
In case you prefer reading to viewing, here are the 5 things in short:
1. There is nothing wrong with using reference photos.
2. Even really experienced artists make mistakes sometimes.
3. You don‘t need expensive art supplies to make good art.
4. There are lot os different ways to make a living as an artist.
5. You don‘t need to draw in a sketchbook to be a real artist.
mekareSo the other day olivermoss bemoaned the fact that there are so few posing resources for male couples (that aren‘t porny), and today I came across this book*: LOVING - a photographic history of men in love which sounds super useful! The link goes to an interview with the authors and includes many sample photos (even cuddling in bed).
*via this Due South art by![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
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olivermoss bemoaned the fact that there are so few posing resources for male couples (that aren‘t porny), and today I came across this book*: LOVING - a photographic history of men in love which sounds super useful! The link goes to an interview with the authors and includes many sample photos (even cuddling in bed).*via this Due South art by
Resources Request
Mar. 27th, 2020 12:31 pmgossHow is everyone doing? Many of us are basically homebound these days, and have started thinking about maybe channeling our free time into developing certain skills.
clevermanka is considering taking up drawing once more, and would like to focus on creating artwork of a more stylized, less realistic look. I thought you guys might be able to provide suggestions for where to start.
She is seeking:
"Advice, or suggestions for books/websites geared toward former fine arts majors who want to get back into drawing."
Links to drawing tutorials and other resources would be most welcome! :)
clevermanka is considering taking up drawing once more, and would like to focus on creating artwork of a more stylized, less realistic look. I thought you guys might be able to provide suggestions for where to start.She is seeking:
"Advice, or suggestions for books/websites geared toward former fine arts majors who want to get back into drawing."
Links to drawing tutorials and other resources would be most welcome! :)
A fun Skillshare class
Mar. 26th, 2020 05:55 pmmificI posted about this over on my journal, and I thought others might be interested.
It's a style of art presented by Alison Kolesar, which she calls "Pattern Ladies". They're fun to do, although a bit fiddly. You can get an initial month of Skillshare free, but after that you have to pay a bit every month. Basically, these are portraits of women against a patterned background, and their top or dress is done as a simple pattern as well. I like the retro look of them. Alison does them with watercolour for the figure and gouache for the background and often their clothing, but she suggested any combo of media, like markers or coloured pencils, etc. the different media are to separate the figure from the backgroumd a bit. There's a link to the class at my journal post.
It's a style of art presented by Alison Kolesar, which she calls "Pattern Ladies". They're fun to do, although a bit fiddly. You can get an initial month of Skillshare free, but after that you have to pay a bit every month. Basically, these are portraits of women against a patterned background, and their top or dress is done as a simple pattern as well. I like the retro look of them. Alison does them with watercolour for the figure and gouache for the background and often their clothing, but she suggested any combo of media, like markers or coloured pencils, etc. the different media are to separate the figure from the backgroumd a bit. There's a link to the class at my journal post.
Inktober Early Planning
Sep. 13th, 2018 10:37 pmolivermoss
Hi all! I thought I'd start a post for Inktober preparation. Here we can talk inking materials, troubleshooting and sharing inkspiration. October is still two weeks or so away, but this gives people lead time to learn new techniques or order new supplies if they want to.
Feel free to ask any trad or digital inking questions in the comments so we can help each other. Also post tutorials you've found helpful, artists to study and whatever else might be relevant.
I am still not very practiced with any of them, but I've acquired a lot of supplies over the past year. I've got a variety of papers, inks, inking pens, ink pencils and also a small LED lightbox. In the picture above, the lettering is my first time using a pen you dip in ink. That banner is my pre-Inktober starting point. If people are interested I will list, talk about and/or demo my supplies.
The official Inktober prompt list is up is up here. I am not going to use that list, I am making my own unless I can find a really good one.
So, what are your Inktober questions, plans or hopes?
mekareThis biweekly challenge reminded me of something I had been planning to do: make better/ add image descriptions to my fanart for accessibility.
I am usually using the alt text attribute but sometimes I forget or don‘t know what/how detailed I should write about the image.
When preparing transcripts and image descriptions, I ask myself what it is about this content that I think is important, and try to convey that. I ask myself ‘if I was describing this to someone in a conversation, or in chat with someone who can’t access it for some reason, what would I want to highlight? What would I want someone to take away from this?’
From So, Like, What’s The Big Deal With Transcripts and Stuff, Anyway? by S.E. Smith
( more quotes )
I am usually using the alt text attribute but sometimes I forget or don‘t know what/how detailed I should write about the image.
When preparing transcripts and image descriptions, I ask myself what it is about this content that I think is important, and try to convey that. I ask myself ‘if I was describing this to someone in a conversation, or in chat with someone who can’t access it for some reason, what would I want to highlight? What would I want someone to take away from this?’
From So, Like, What’s The Big Deal With Transcripts and Stuff, Anyway? by S.E. Smith
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A drawing tool I didn't know existed
Mar. 29th, 2018 11:54 pmolivermossIn my Sketchbox this month I got Derwent blender pens meant for pencil drawings. I've used those little paper rolls for pencil blending, but using those effectively can be wearing on the wrist.
I decided to do a quick drawing and blend one side only:
( Larger image )
I decided to do a quick drawing and blend one side only:
( Larger image )
mekareSo, I saw this colour set in the December box of scrawlrbox and instead of ordering the whole box I just ordered these on a different site. ( for images )
My final Sketchbox review!
Feb. 16th, 2018 12:46 amolivermossThe most recent box I got made me decide to renew my subscription. I may review individual products, but I feel that 3 box reviews are plenty :) Or, who knows, maybe I'll become a YouTuber who does those slo-mo unboxing videos.
The box had a few items, but the star was a tin of 12 Derwent Inktense pencils. I've tried watercolor pencils a few times and they've always made me feel inept. These 'ink pencils' work how I always wished 'watercolor pencils' would.
( Read more... )
My overall review of Sketchbox is this:
The boxes seem to contain a few awesome things and a few things to pad out the box. Using their products has solved a ton of things holding me back. I was impressed by them providing translations for the packaging on Japanese pens in a previous box. The product demo videos they've started doing are also a nice touch.
I've checked prices for the box items on Amazon. The boxes are a chunk of change, but they do give good value and the items are very well chosen. A lot of the money I've spent on art supplies before was pretty much wasted. On a ROI basis, this has been money very well spent.
The box had a few items, but the star was a tin of 12 Derwent Inktense pencils. I've tried watercolor pencils a few times and they've always made me feel inept. These 'ink pencils' work how I always wished 'watercolor pencils' would.
( Read more... )
My overall review of Sketchbox is this:
The boxes seem to contain a few awesome things and a few things to pad out the box. Using their products has solved a ton of things holding me back. I was impressed by them providing translations for the packaging on Japanese pens in a previous box. The product demo videos they've started doing are also a nice touch.
I've checked prices for the box items on Amazon. The boxes are a chunk of change, but they do give good value and the items are very well chosen. A lot of the money I've spent on art supplies before was pretty much wasted. On a ROI basis, this has been money very well spent.
olivermossIt was a bit hit or miss this time, but I am overall happy with it.
What the pen marks look like, and most of the pens:
( Review continues )
What the pen marks look like, and most of the pens:
( Review continues )
Sketchbox Unboxing Post
Nov. 30th, 2017 05:34 pmolivermossHi All! I got one of those art supply subscriptions and just got my first box. There was some interest in seeing what they'd be like so I've got pictures within. The have both a premium and a regular subscription. I got a few months of premium.
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Resources: Subscription boxes 1
Nov. 10th, 2017 04:39 pmsexycazzyI am posting a picture of my first box from SCRAWLRBOX - I haven't used the little sketch book yet, but have used the pencil, pens and line painter pens - they were used in some of my doddles for Inkobter. The line painter pens were a bit difficult to use, you have had to push the pen down, so that the paint comes out of the pen - strange pens but interesting! I think I might use the line painter pens on my colouring books - it might be fun! :-)
The next box will be along around 20th November and if you are interested, I am quite happy to keep posting here with my SCRAWLRBOX updates with pictures etc.
Let me know in comments!
( Picture of pens etc )
The next box will be along around 20th November and if you are interested, I am quite happy to keep posting here with my SCRAWLRBOX updates with pictures etc.
Let me know in comments!
Resources: Poll about art supplies
Oct. 28th, 2017 12:40 pmmekareHey all, sorry for being so absent last week. I'm back and off to comment on all your wonderful Inktober posts in the next couple of days.
ETA: I decided to make a poll. Sorry if the answer options a kinda dumb, it's my first poll ever.( Read more... )
ETA: I decided to make a poll. Sorry if the answer options a kinda dumb, it's my first poll ever.( Read more... )
Resources: Blind Contour Drawing
Oct. 24th, 2017 06:54 pmgossHey guys, today's official Inktober word prompt is "Blind" and I thought it might be a great opportunity to try a Blind Contour Drawing.
What is Blind Contour Drawing?
This process involves drawing the outline of the subject without looking at the paper while you're doing it.
What is its purpose?
Blind Contour Drawing helps develop your hand-eye co-ordination.
How do you create a Blind Contour Drawing?
( Links and Vid Tutorials )
If you decide to give it a go, please feel free to share your results in the comments here. I would love to see how these turn out. :)
What is Blind Contour Drawing?
This process involves drawing the outline of the subject without looking at the paper while you're doing it.
What is its purpose?
Blind Contour Drawing helps develop your hand-eye co-ordination.
How do you create a Blind Contour Drawing?
- Choose a subject matter and place it within sight.
- Position your drawing paper so that it is completely hidden from view.
- Keep your eyes on the object itself and not your sketchpad. Follow the contours of the item with your eyes, while simultaneously creating an outline on your paper without looking at your drawing. You can use a single pen stroke, where the tip never leaves the paper, for a continuous line drawing.
- It is important that you do not peek at your drawing until it is completed. And then voila! The big reveal. :D
( Links and Vid Tutorials )
If you decide to give it a go, please feel free to share your results in the comments here. I would love to see how these turn out. :)
gossI got a request to share the html code I used for posting my Inktober artwork thumbnails. It's in a table format, and the images are all 100 x 100 pixels.
To create a similar table, you can copy the code in the box below. Just replace the image.jpg with your thumbnail image source, and replace URL with the destination webpage link.
To create a similar table, you can copy the code in the box below. Just replace the image.jpg with your thumbnail image source, and replace URL with the destination webpage link.
Art resources: Inktober
Oct. 10th, 2017 09:04 pmmekareSo, we're all knee-deep in Inktober work so I guess at least some of you are using tutorials or looking things up somewhere. I certainly did for my last piece and was so impressed by the things I learned I decided to share (I especially remember mific saying she hadn't drawn animals in years -- guess what, I found something for you!).
So please share useful links, articles, tutorials you have used or can remember in the comments. I found Alphonso Dunn's stuff on YouTube today and boy was it ever helpful for a variety of things!( Read more... )
mific saying she hadn't drawn animals in years -- guess what, I found something for you!).So please share useful links, articles, tutorials you have used or can remember in the comments. I found Alphonso Dunn's stuff on YouTube today and boy was it ever helpful for a variety of things!( Read more... )
