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Tyroo times 8/15/16
Posted 9 years agoPersonal art journey
I've decided that another method of practicing I'd like to use is doing digital portraits from photographs of people. I feel like doing this often will give me a better handle on how to render more realistic shading using my digital medium. It was clear from today's session, after comparing my initial sketch to the reference photo, that my sketched pose was much much too stiff. This was probably a result of doing straight up contours instead of starting with a gesture. It was also a good chance for me to use some different layer modes I've been trying out. I know this attempt wasn't the greatest, but it was better than my first and I know I'll get much better if I keep at it!
Art tip
Learn the names of muscles! It's really helpful when communicating to other artists that you're able to identify body parts by name. You don't need to learn every underlying muscle and its innervations. In fact, a lot of the muscles you deal with in art are the same ones that appear frequently in gym workout-talk. So at least learn the layman's terms for major muscles that are apparent when drawing anatomy. Here's a short list of some important ones you should have handy if you don't already
Trapezius (Traps)
Latissimus dorsi (Lats)
Deltoid
sternocleidomastoid (Sternomastoid)
Biceps, triceps, quadriceps (quads)
Gastrocnemius (calf muscle)
Pectoralis major (Pecs)
Serratus anterior
Illiac crest (hip bone, not a muscle but watevs)
Personal life
Commissions have been relatively slow lately so I'm gonna have to find a way to drum up some more business! In the mean time I applied to a medical scribe job at a nearby hospital with the help of
feun so wish me luck! Oh! and I got Overwatch for the PC. Been having fun with that~
I've decided that another method of practicing I'd like to use is doing digital portraits from photographs of people. I feel like doing this often will give me a better handle on how to render more realistic shading using my digital medium. It was clear from today's session, after comparing my initial sketch to the reference photo, that my sketched pose was much much too stiff. This was probably a result of doing straight up contours instead of starting with a gesture. It was also a good chance for me to use some different layer modes I've been trying out. I know this attempt wasn't the greatest, but it was better than my first and I know I'll get much better if I keep at it!
Art tip
Learn the names of muscles! It's really helpful when communicating to other artists that you're able to identify body parts by name. You don't need to learn every underlying muscle and its innervations. In fact, a lot of the muscles you deal with in art are the same ones that appear frequently in gym workout-talk. So at least learn the layman's terms for major muscles that are apparent when drawing anatomy. Here's a short list of some important ones you should have handy if you don't already
Trapezius (Traps)
Latissimus dorsi (Lats)
Deltoid
sternocleidomastoid (Sternomastoid)
Biceps, triceps, quadriceps (quads)
Gastrocnemius (calf muscle)
Pectoralis major (Pecs)
Serratus anterior
Illiac crest (hip bone, not a muscle but watevs)
Personal life
Commissions have been relatively slow lately so I'm gonna have to find a way to drum up some more business! In the mean time I applied to a medical scribe job at a nearby hospital with the help of
feun so wish me luck! Oh! and I got Overwatch for the PC. Been having fun with that~Tyroo times 8/8/16
Posted 9 years agoPersonal art journey
I had an epiphany that I rely pretty much entirely on shadow when it comes to using value to create the forms of a figure, and that when it comes to light I usually just gently sprinkle it in broad areas. Realistically, I should also be using lightened areas to help define a shape, not just shadow. I realized that there was a big mistake in my practice routine. As part of my warm up I usually do a life drawing session using Pixel Lovely (really useful site btw). Well, I was using just a regular scrap sketchbook to do these sketches, and since the pages are default white I've just been worrying about the shading in the figure and not actively adding in lighting. Luckily I had a toned sketchbook in the wings which means when I'm drawing the longer poses, the figures are already mid-toned, so I've got to pay attention to both the shadow and light. (If you guys wanna practice with a mid-toned figure too but don't have a toned sketchbook, you can always color a page beforehand using graphite or charcoal. But be warned, it's a little messy)
Art tip
If you're trying to draw something at a more dynamic angle, it sometimes helps to draw the figure inside of a box that is receding away from the viewer and is expanded further towards the viewer. This will help establish the perspective in your head. Here's a good example of what I'm talking about, though I usually use it when one part of the figure is particularly close to the viewer.
Personal life
So I saw Suicide Squad and I gotta say it was... underwhelming? I haven't read or watched other SS stuff and I hadn't seen the other DC abominations so I was going in with relatively neutral expectations. No spoilers, but it was pretty much Harley Quinn Squad also featuring Will Smith. It seemed like the movie was bogged down with poor writing that underdeveloped some characters to the point that they seemed completely accessory to the story and also poor cutting choices. I'm no movie critic though and I shouldn't be hitting the theater too much as I probably won't be able to keep my bank account up much longer on art alone. Time to do something with this bio degree! >:3
I had an epiphany that I rely pretty much entirely on shadow when it comes to using value to create the forms of a figure, and that when it comes to light I usually just gently sprinkle it in broad areas. Realistically, I should also be using lightened areas to help define a shape, not just shadow. I realized that there was a big mistake in my practice routine. As part of my warm up I usually do a life drawing session using Pixel Lovely (really useful site btw). Well, I was using just a regular scrap sketchbook to do these sketches, and since the pages are default white I've just been worrying about the shading in the figure and not actively adding in lighting. Luckily I had a toned sketchbook in the wings which means when I'm drawing the longer poses, the figures are already mid-toned, so I've got to pay attention to both the shadow and light. (If you guys wanna practice with a mid-toned figure too but don't have a toned sketchbook, you can always color a page beforehand using graphite or charcoal. But be warned, it's a little messy)
Art tip
If you're trying to draw something at a more dynamic angle, it sometimes helps to draw the figure inside of a box that is receding away from the viewer and is expanded further towards the viewer. This will help establish the perspective in your head. Here's a good example of what I'm talking about, though I usually use it when one part of the figure is particularly close to the viewer.
Personal life
So I saw Suicide Squad and I gotta say it was... underwhelming? I haven't read or watched other SS stuff and I hadn't seen the other DC abominations so I was going in with relatively neutral expectations. No spoilers, but it was pretty much Harley Quinn Squad also featuring Will Smith. It seemed like the movie was bogged down with poor writing that underdeveloped some characters to the point that they seemed completely accessory to the story and also poor cutting choices. I'm no movie critic though and I shouldn't be hitting the theater too much as I probably won't be able to keep my bank account up much longer on art alone. Time to do something with this bio degree! >:3
Tyroo times 8/1/16
Posted 9 years agoSo I'm doin the thing! Imma try to do this once a week, and this is the basic format it'll follow. I sectioned it off so you can just read whatever you want. Comments are helpful as they're the only way I know people read any of this, nothing profound necessary.
Personal art journey
Past few weeks I've been trying to take my time and study human anatomy in terms of art from top to bottom. Right now I'm at the deltoid/trapezius. One of the hardest things I find though is not using or over-accentuating a muscle after studying it. Especially with more traditionally feminine or lithe features (and depending on style), it's actually proper to smooth out some muscles to non existence as definition is softened by fat. I'm gonna keep working at it though and try to keep in mind that the knowledge of how to draw those muscles have their place.
Art tip
When it comes to drawing hands, it sometimes helps to first draw the hand where you want it, then figure out how the arms are going to connect to it. It's pretty helpful when you already have a clear idea for a pose down because most of the poses you think of should probably be physically possible. Just watch out for the tilt/rotation of the hand as what you may have in mind for a pretty spot for the hand may not be the most natural position, so always double check by taking on the pose yourself.
Personal life
Since it's summer and my usual day jobs of tutoring are out, money is pretty tight. Luckily as some of you know I sometimes assist in running an anime/Renaissance accessory booth at conventions and festivals in the tri-state area. So yesterday I was running the stand in the Detroit Eastern Market for a mini Renaissance thing. It was neat, even got a tip for being "beautiful"...alright owo;;;; But there was also a little 13y.o. girl going around for hours looking for work or change from people so she could afford a dress. She was only $7 short at one point so I gave it to her and she came back to show it off. She looked really pretty in it, so it made me happy ^-^
Personal art journey
Past few weeks I've been trying to take my time and study human anatomy in terms of art from top to bottom. Right now I'm at the deltoid/trapezius. One of the hardest things I find though is not using or over-accentuating a muscle after studying it. Especially with more traditionally feminine or lithe features (and depending on style), it's actually proper to smooth out some muscles to non existence as definition is softened by fat. I'm gonna keep working at it though and try to keep in mind that the knowledge of how to draw those muscles have their place.
Art tip
When it comes to drawing hands, it sometimes helps to first draw the hand where you want it, then figure out how the arms are going to connect to it. It's pretty helpful when you already have a clear idea for a pose down because most of the poses you think of should probably be physically possible. Just watch out for the tilt/rotation of the hand as what you may have in mind for a pretty spot for the hand may not be the most natural position, so always double check by taking on the pose yourself.
Personal life
Since it's summer and my usual day jobs of tutoring are out, money is pretty tight. Luckily as some of you know I sometimes assist in running an anime/Renaissance accessory booth at conventions and festivals in the tri-state area. So yesterday I was running the stand in the Detroit Eastern Market for a mini Renaissance thing. It was neat, even got a tip for being "beautiful"...alright owo;;;; But there was also a little 13y.o. girl going around for hours looking for work or change from people so she could afford a dress. She was only $7 short at one point so I gave it to her and she came back to show it off. She looked really pretty in it, so it made me happy ^-^
How would you guys feel about
Posted 9 years agoHow'd you feel about me updating journals more often with art stuff every so often?
I usually don't post journals because 1. I'm not very motivated on life updates and 2. I don't feel like anyone really reads journals
But I'd like to have a better connection with my regular followers
I can talk about kinks I find in my own art (which is probably good for me to improve) and other miscellaneous art tips that might help you guys
What do you think?
I usually don't post journals because 1. I'm not very motivated on life updates and 2. I don't feel like anyone really reads journals
But I'd like to have a better connection with my regular followers
I can talk about kinks I find in my own art (which is probably good for me to improve) and other miscellaneous art tips that might help you guys
What do you think?
Anthrocon 2016!
Posted 9 years agoI'm hurr!!
Lookin like this on Friday http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17066586/
And this gay shit Saturday http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18430346/
Lookin like this on Friday http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17066586/
And this gay shit Saturday http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18430346/
Colossalcon 2016!
Posted 9 years agoGonna be there~
Wearing gay tail today: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17066586/
Cosplaying korra Saturday: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18120825/
And some extra gay shit on Sunday
Wearing gay tail today: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17066586/
Cosplaying korra Saturday: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18120825/
And some extra gay shit on Sunday
Oh dear sweet baby Buddha
Posted 9 years agoSo I was one of the people who got locked out of their account due to the hacking
I just got my account back now, so I'm ready to get back to work!
I'll also repost what was deleted during that week~
I just got my account back now, so I'm ready to get back to work!
I'll also repost what was deleted during that week~
Gonna be at Acen 2016!
Posted 9 years agoHey peeps~ I'm gonna be working in the dealers den at Anime central in Chicago
Lemme know if you're gonna be there and we can hang
I look like dis o3o
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18120825/
Lemme know if you're gonna be there and we can hang
I look like dis o3o
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18120825/
Commission Price Guide
Posted 9 years agoPrice sheet can be found HERE
Sketch: $20
-Extra character: +$15
-Background: +10
-Example 1
-Example 2
Colored Sketch: $35
-Extra character: +$26
-Background: +17
-Example 1
-Example 2 NSFW
Refined Color: $60
-Extra character: +$45
-Background: +30
-Example 1
-Example 2
Digital painting: $80
-Extra character: +60
-Background: +40
-Example 1
Digital Reference Sheet: $100
-Comes with a front and back image, fine lines, bio, custom techy background, and up to 2 detail images
-Example 1
-Example 2
Simple Reference Sheet: $50
-Comes with front and back image, broad lines, simple background, and a few character details
-Example 1
-Example 2
Chibi: $10
-Example 1
The third character in a piece comes free. Simple backgrounds taking 10-30 minutes like this or thiscomes free with a piece while something like this would cost extra. I reserve the right to reserve service.
Revision Policy
Major revisions must be made before sketch is complete.
Up to 2 moderate revisions approved before lineart is finished.
Any minor revisions can be made at any time. I'll revise any mistakes made by myself at any time.
You may ask for previews at any point during the process. When finished, I will email a preview or ask in stream for your approval of completion. Upon completion I will email you a high resolution copy along with a resized version compatible with FurAffinity.
Payment Policy
Payments are to be sent via Paypal or Google Wallet to my account at tyroochan[at]gmail.com
Redistribution Policy
I reserve the right to use any of my artwork for future price guides unless I'm personally asked not to. If I've made art bought by or intended for you, you are allowed and encouraged to post it yourself. Private commissions are an extra $10 a piece to not add them to my personal online portfolio.
PricesSketch: $20
-Extra character: +$15
-Background: +10
-Example 1
-Example 2
Colored Sketch: $35
-Extra character: +$26
-Background: +17
-Example 1
-Example 2 NSFW
Refined Color: $60
-Extra character: +$45
-Background: +30
-Example 1
-Example 2
Digital painting: $80
-Extra character: +60
-Background: +40
-Example 1
Digital Reference Sheet: $100
-Comes with a front and back image, fine lines, bio, custom techy background, and up to 2 detail images
-Example 1
-Example 2
Simple Reference Sheet: $50
-Comes with front and back image, broad lines, simple background, and a few character details
-Example 1
-Example 2
Chibi: $10
-Example 1
Policies
The third character in a piece comes free. Simple backgrounds taking 10-30 minutes like this or thiscomes free with a piece while something like this would cost extra. I reserve the right to reserve service.
Revision Policy
Major revisions must be made before sketch is complete.
Up to 2 moderate revisions approved before lineart is finished.
Any minor revisions can be made at any time. I'll revise any mistakes made by myself at any time.
You may ask for previews at any point during the process. When finished, I will email a preview or ask in stream for your approval of completion. Upon completion I will email you a high resolution copy along with a resized version compatible with FurAffinity.
Payment Policy
Payments are to be sent via Paypal or Google Wallet to my account at tyroochan[at]gmail.com
Redistribution Policy
I reserve the right to use any of my artwork for future price guides unless I'm personally asked not to. If I've made art bought by or intended for you, you are allowed and encouraged to post it yourself. Private commissions are an extra $10 a piece to not add them to my personal online portfolio.
If you have any questions, send an email or note and I'll get to you ASAP :3Gonna be at MCFC this weekend!
Posted 9 years agoLet me know if you're there and we can meet up or whatever ^-^
I'll look somethin like this
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17066586/
http://www.furaffinity.net/full/18430346/
I'll look somethin like this
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17066586/
http://www.furaffinity.net/full/18430346/
C2E2 in Chicago!~
Posted 9 years agoI be there. If any one is gonna be there just hit me up!
ANIME MILWAUKEE
Posted 9 years agoI'm there! If you wanna meet up just let me know~
To pregnancy and mpreg commissioners!
Posted 10 years agoFor the time being I am no longer accepting commissions with a pregnancy/mpreg theme
The volume of requests for that theme has been drowning out most anything else and is steering my art in a direction I don't want to go
I will:
- Follow through with preg commissions that I've already agreed to
- Finish this mpreg series at my digression
- Post some of the backlog of preg pictures here and there
I've got nothing against the preg community, the only change is a needed break from producing art of it
I'll probably accept preg themed commissions again in the future with a little more of a controlled flow
For now, I'm still open to other themes
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns~
The volume of requests for that theme has been drowning out most anything else and is steering my art in a direction I don't want to go
I will:
- Follow through with preg commissions that I've already agreed to
- Finish this mpreg series at my digression
- Post some of the backlog of preg pictures here and there
I've got nothing against the preg community, the only change is a needed break from producing art of it
I'll probably accept preg themed commissions again in the future with a little more of a controlled flow
For now, I'm still open to other themes
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns~
Es my birfday :V
Posted 10 years ago As usual I get to celebrate with exams ^-^;
I'm goin to MFF 2015 BIRCHES :U
Posted 10 years agoI'm headed to the con tomorrow with 
echothebat 
miles_trovak & 
twayblade17 !!!
Note me if you'd like to meet up :3
and come up and say hi if you see me!
I'll be looking something like this fother mucker right here
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17066586/
echothebat
miles_trovak
twayblade17Away @ DC
Posted 10 years agoHey peeps I'm gonna be gone for a few days visiting my boifrand at DC
Be back Monday, have a great weekend ^-^
Be back Monday, have a great weekend ^-^
TMI Tuesday, along with actual information
Posted 10 years agoHey guys, sorry the art has been getting slow lately
I had no time to work on stuff with school and work starting up
HOWEVER my schedule is all figured out now with a good amount of time for drawing and streams ^-^
I even got a new drawing laptop so no more sudden computer resets in the middle of streams
I'm having some troubles with getting drivers and programs to work on it right now, but as soon as that's figured out it'll be back to work!
I had no time to work on stuff with school and work starting up
HOWEVER my schedule is all figured out now with a good amount of time for drawing and streams ^-^
I even got a new drawing laptop so no more sudden computer resets in the middle of streams
I'm having some troubles with getting drivers and programs to work on it right now, but as soon as that's figured out it'll be back to work!
Aside from that, I still don't wanna appear like a faceless factory of furry art
So ask away!
*･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･'(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)'･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･*Commission Raffle Closed - View Winners
Posted 10 years agoThe winners of the next two slots goes to
aerothefox & 
tobor
Thanks all for your interest :3
If you'd still like a piece, check out the YCH I'm running which ends tomorrow
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17275530/
aerothefox
toborCommissions are open!
Posted 10 years agoAlrighty guys! It's time to start this batch of commissions ^-^
All you have to do is comment that you want a piece and I'll send you a note for further information
The first two fuzzballs to comment will get the first two slots respectively.
If you're you didn't make the cut, comment anyway and I'll give you a ticket number which will be used to raffle off two more slots. The raffle will end August 3rd 8pm EST
If you're still interested in a piece, don't forget to bid on the YCH auction if it tickles your fancy. The auction will end August 4th 8pm EST
Only one slot per person for every batch
Best of luck to all!~Commissions will be open Aug 1st~
Posted 10 years agoHere's how this is going down
1. August 1st at 8pm EST I will post a journal accepting commissions
2. Fist two commenters will get a slot
3. If you're not one of the first two, I will give you a ticket number
4. The tickets will be for a raffle for the next two slots taking place on August 3rd at 8pm EST
5. The final slot will be a YCH auction lasting till August 4th at 8pm EST
Commissions will open again when the coming commission queue is complete
Stay fresh!
1. August 1st at 8pm EST I will post a journal accepting commissions
2. Fist two commenters will get a slot
3. If you're not one of the first two, I will give you a ticket number
4. The tickets will be for a raffle for the next two slots taking place on August 3rd at 8pm EST
5. The final slot will be a YCH auction lasting till August 4th at 8pm EST
Commissions will open again when the coming commission queue is complete
Stay fresh!
Commission Price Guide
Posted 10 years agoSlots will be opened all at once whenever previous batches are done. Journals and advertisements will be posted shortly before opening, so keep an eye out.
Price sheet can be found HERE
Sketch: $15
-Extra character: +$11
-Background: +7.50
-Example 1
-Example 2
Colored Sketch: $30
-Extra character: +$22
-Background: +15
-Example 1
-Example 2 NSFW
Refined Color: $40
-Extra character: +$30
-Background: +20
-Example 1
-Example 2
Full Render: $50
-Extra character: +$37
-Background: +25
-Example 1
-Example 2
Reference Sheet: $50
-Comes with a front and back image along with close-ups of specific details
-Example 1
-Example 2
Chibi: $10
-Example 1
Comics
-Are accepted as a special order. Note me if interested.
The third character in a piece comes free. Simple backgrounds taking 10-30 minutes like this or thiscomes free with a piece while something like this would cost extra. I reserve the right to reserve service.
Revision Policy
Major revisions must be made before sketch is complete.
Up to 2 moderate revisions approved before lineart is finished.
Any minor revisions can be made at any time. I'll revise any mistakes made by myself at any time.
You may ask for previews at any point during the process. When finished, I will email a preview or ask in stream for your approval of completion. Upon completion I will email you a high resolution copy along with a resized version compatible with FurAffinity.
Payment Policy
Payments are to be sent via Paypal or Google Wallet to my account at tyroochan@gmail.com
Redistribution Policy
I reserve the right to use any of my artwork for future price guides unless I'm personally asked not to. If I've made art bought by or intended for you, you are allowed and encouraged to post it yourself. Private commissions are an extra $10 a piece to not add them to my personal online portfolio.
If you have any questions, send an email or note and I'll get to you ASAP :3[/center]
Price sheet can be found HERE
PricesSketch: $15
-Extra character: +$11
-Background: +7.50
-Example 1
-Example 2
Colored Sketch: $30
-Extra character: +$22
-Background: +15
-Example 1
-Example 2 NSFW
Refined Color: $40
-Extra character: +$30
-Background: +20
-Example 1
-Example 2
Full Render: $50
-Extra character: +$37
-Background: +25
-Example 1
-Example 2
Reference Sheet: $50
-Comes with a front and back image along with close-ups of specific details
-Example 1
-Example 2
Chibi: $10
-Example 1
Comics
-Are accepted as a special order. Note me if interested.
PoliciesThe third character in a piece comes free. Simple backgrounds taking 10-30 minutes like this or thiscomes free with a piece while something like this would cost extra. I reserve the right to reserve service.
Revision Policy
Major revisions must be made before sketch is complete.
Up to 2 moderate revisions approved before lineart is finished.
Any minor revisions can be made at any time. I'll revise any mistakes made by myself at any time.
You may ask for previews at any point during the process. When finished, I will email a preview or ask in stream for your approval of completion. Upon completion I will email you a high resolution copy along with a resized version compatible with FurAffinity.
Payment Policy
Payments are to be sent via Paypal or Google Wallet to my account at tyroochan@gmail.com
Redistribution Policy
I reserve the right to use any of my artwork for future price guides unless I'm personally asked not to. If I've made art bought by or intended for you, you are allowed and encouraged to post it yourself. Private commissions are an extra $10 a piece to not add them to my personal online portfolio.
If you have any questions, send an email or note and I'll get to you ASAP :3[/center]
Ty's TMI Tues 2
Posted 10 years agoGot any questions about me? I got the answers! >:3Tyroo's TMI Tuesday
Posted 10 years agoBecause I actually remembered on a Tuesday
C'mon and get to know me by asking anything you'd like ^-^
Colossalcon 2015!
Posted 10 years agoI'm headed there now, is anyone else gonna be there?
Next time I take commissions
Posted 10 years agoSo this time it seems like I might have a good number of people looking for a commission next time I open up
What do you guys think is a fair way to take commissions? First come first serve, raffle, or what have you?
Let me know what you think is best
What do you guys think is a fair way to take commissions? First come first serve, raffle, or what have you?
Let me know what you think is best
