Above, you can see the sketch/pose for one of my pieces. It's rough and simple, but as I'm just starting out, I think that's okay. My process of drawing goes like this: I think of a character design, involving something unique or special, setting that design apart from other pieces similar to it. In this case, the final piece will be fairly generic; but I usually try to think of something to set it apart from other's work. Next, I think of a pose that the character will be in. In this case, the character is at the ready- In the final piece, his arms and legs will be obscured by a cloak, giving him a mysterious and foreboding appearance, contrasting to his vaguely cartoonish face. Next, I draw in the final lines on a separate layer, to act as a guide for the rest of the piece. This is part where I also draw in the rough face- In this case, the character will have a large nose, and a massive, dwarvish beard, including an even bigger handlebar mustache.
Next, I color it in, and add some shading. This part is the easiest- I just put on some music, and stay in between the lines, which is a little bit harder than normal, since I'm using a mouse and keyboard. Shading is the part I like most. My preferred style is to draw in monochrome- I don't usually use much color. I'm not a very talented artist, and so I think that avoiding color (for now) makes my pieces look better. In summary: - I enjoy drawing characters and making up designs for them. - My process is pretty standard; I don't deviate too much from the normal drawing process. - My format is a little bit different from some, as I draw in different shades of one color.
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AuthorHi! I'm Thomas MacDougall, a sophomore at DSA. Here you can check out my thoughts and recent activities. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of the author and do not represent those of Durham School of the Arts or Durham Public Schools. Archives
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