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What's up? and...More Questions for You!
14 years ago
BUT FIRST...
"What's up with life, Zip?"
Well, for starters, I have a summer job. I'm working for the big fast-food giant: The McDonald's Empire. So far, eh...it's been okay. I love my managers, really fun people. But y'know...dealing with people who like to fuss atcha for something isn't always as fun as it can be. For every fusser, there's at least ten gems, though. And I live off those people that come in all bubbly and smiley and like to acknowledge that I'm a person.
ARTSY FUN
In other news, I've made some efforts and sacrifices to help advance my art. Some of you know how I've not drawn Zip in a while, and that's because I really felt my vision of the human form has been lacking. I've drawn from nude models in drawing class a number of times, and that's been really helpful. So, I enlisted the help of my bestest friend in school, my lovely photography-major friend, and she took hundreds of photos of me posing, wielding things, and more. Because what better body to draw Zip from than my own, right? Since she was just snapping away, a lot of poses are candid and natural, and really capture a lot of my personality. Overall, the photoshoot was very productive, and I got dozens of photos I'd like to use as references to translate into drawings. We'll see how that goes. Yay for somewhat-embarrassing pursuits to better my art! But I just wanted to let you guys know that Zip should be back very soon. ^^
~~NOW FOR THE QUESTION!~~
So, about my art in general. I've been wondering...
How should I approach the finishing touches in my art?
I mean, I've done cell-shading up until now, and I really think that's where I need to stay. I aim for a graphic look, and too much blending (as in the Flygon picture) is entering the realm of more traditional-looking art. I'm kinda wondering what some of you guys would like to see. Should I stay graphic but really push it further than I have been? I guess I'm just stuck and really need to ask what you'd like to see from me.
So, what would you guys like to see?
Thanks for listening! ^^
"What's up with life, Zip?"
Well, for starters, I have a summer job. I'm working for the big fast-food giant: The McDonald's Empire. So far, eh...it's been okay. I love my managers, really fun people. But y'know...dealing with people who like to fuss atcha for something isn't always as fun as it can be. For every fusser, there's at least ten gems, though. And I live off those people that come in all bubbly and smiley and like to acknowledge that I'm a person.
ARTSY FUN
In other news, I've made some efforts and sacrifices to help advance my art. Some of you know how I've not drawn Zip in a while, and that's because I really felt my vision of the human form has been lacking. I've drawn from nude models in drawing class a number of times, and that's been really helpful. So, I enlisted the help of my bestest friend in school, my lovely photography-major friend, and she took hundreds of photos of me posing, wielding things, and more. Because what better body to draw Zip from than my own, right? Since she was just snapping away, a lot of poses are candid and natural, and really capture a lot of my personality. Overall, the photoshoot was very productive, and I got dozens of photos I'd like to use as references to translate into drawings. We'll see how that goes. Yay for somewhat-embarrassing pursuits to better my art! But I just wanted to let you guys know that Zip should be back very soon. ^^
~~NOW FOR THE QUESTION!~~
So, about my art in general. I've been wondering...
How should I approach the finishing touches in my art?
I mean, I've done cell-shading up until now, and I really think that's where I need to stay. I aim for a graphic look, and too much blending (as in the Flygon picture) is entering the realm of more traditional-looking art. I'm kinda wondering what some of you guys would like to see. Should I stay graphic but really push it further than I have been? I guess I'm just stuck and really need to ask what you'd like to see from me.
So, what would you guys like to see?
Thanks for listening! ^^
Just have fun playing around with fun expressions, maybe even "redo" some of your older works in your new updated style. Zip has evolved a bit appearance wise too, so that would be interesting to see.
Just a few ideas I guess. :b Take from them what you will.