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Multi-part tutorial for how I go about the use of colored pencils. I admit straight off that I'm not terribly organized in my method and it generally consists of changing pencils every ten seconds or so. I'm not one of those people who can use one pencil completely, call it done, and then move on to the next one. No, I have my pile of pencils and constantly switch. It is not uncommon to see me with a few pencils in my mouth as I really get into it.I hope this is helpful, or at least entertaining. This is part one of six.
Images taken with Olympus Evolt E-500 digital SLR on manual mode. I used Pentax's digital spot meter to take the exposure readings, and it is an amazing little tool. The camera was mounted on a tripod and using very low exposure speeds.
Images are © CERT
Part One - [link]
Part Two - [link]
Part Three - [link]
Part Four - [link]
Part Five - [link]
Part Six - [link]
Finished Image - [link]
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I used this tutorial for this [link]
I know it isn't the best. But I'm really happy with the result =3
Thank you
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Thanks for letting me know! I think as long as you're happy with the result and continuing to learn that's all that matters. You're most welcome.
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Do you have human anatomy reference books-if so what ones?
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That's almost like asking if I have art supplies *grin.*
Anyway, the first one I'd reccomend getting is "Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist" by Stephen Rogers Peck. It's the book I needed for Life Drawing I and contains an insane amount of information. I'll assume since you're asking that you're not worried about naked people, right?
"Drawing Human Anatomy" by Giovanni Civardi is slender, but also holds a lot of information with lovely illustrations. Detailed information about muscle connections, etc.
"Drawing the Head and Figure" by Jack Hamm is an excellent guide and even includes a section on clothing/wrinkles as well as extensive exploration on nose, lip, eye, and profile types. Another sender, easy-to-drag-around volume with a lot of information.
"Dynamic Anatomy" by Burne Hogarth is quite good and somewhat insane. I like the guy's style, he draws the body like an architect would. Precise and a bit angular, but appealing all the same. A good companion to this one is Hogarth's "Dynamic Wrinkles and Drapery: Solutions for drawing the clothed figure" He can be a little bit over-board at times, I think, but there is a lot of good information just the same.
"Human Anatomy Made Amazingly Easy" by Christopher Hart is a bit stylized, but does have some good information.
"Painting Beautiful Skin Tones With Color & Light in oil, pastel, and watercolor" by Chris Saper, not about anatomy, but really good for thinking about skin tones!
"How to Draw Manga: Dressing Your Characters in Casual Wear" by The Society for the Study of Manga Techniques. I'm almost ashamed to admit that I own one of these and while it doesn't cover anatomy it is a good reference for a clothing and how it sits on the body.
"Expressive Anatomy for Comics and Narrative: Principles and Practices from the Legendayr Cartoonist" by Will Eisner. Priceless, especially if you're into sequential art. Eisner was a genius and it's a shame he didn't live to see the final printing of this book! Good, practical information and lots of wonderful illustrations from Eisner.
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Wow thanks, that was more than helpful, I've successfully added all of those to my wish list on Amazon-I should check out Bookmans and such too.
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You're most welcome! Since Peck's book is required for many Life Drawing classes you should be able to find it either at Bookmans or even in your local textbook store.
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WOW. That is purely amazing! I read each step to each part, and I still can't believe the finished product! I've been trying to use colored pencils, but I've failed many times. ^^" Thanks so much for the tutorial! XD
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Thank you very much!
You're most welcome as well. I have some other ideas that I need to execute that will hopefully prove useful as well.
It took me quite a while to get the hang of colored pencils and I think my best advise is still to layer and take it slow. While getting the vibrant full color of an individual pencil right away is exciting, you'll find that layering it down and slowly building it up will produce a much more vibrant and gratifying result.
If you have any specific questions I'm more than happy to offer advise. I know fumbling through on ones' own can be rather frustrating.
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^^ Thanks!
I've been looking back the the tutorial, and I understand most everything. I've done a few test runs and layering the pencil makes such an amazing difference! I was completely amazed when I saw it with my own eyes.
I have a few questions ^^ I looked up gouache and read it was some kind of paint that you mix with water... Is that right?
I'm also a little confused on how gouache works/how to use it, because the precision you used on your picture for the tooth and eyes and earring didn't seem achievable with something like paint...but then again, I don't know much about paint...
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Glad to hear you're having some success! When I first started using colored pencils (the higher-end ones that is) I spent a couple years just grinding them into the paper rather than using them properly. I was enthusiastic, if nothing else, and just that can take you pretty far.
Gouache is, essentially, opaque watercolors. Some gouache enthusiasts might argue with me, but that's basically what they are. They usually come in tubes (don't think I've ever seen a pan version) and can be reworked or revived when dry in a pan by adding water, just as watercolors can be. Just use a small brush and it works out fine. If you want a better idea of what gouache can do, check out , he does amazing stuff! It doesn't glomp onto the brush like acrylics or tempera does so you can pick up just a little bit and apply it where you want. Since you can buy just individual tubes you can pick up just a white rather than having to invest in a whole set (though they are rather fun to work with). Hopefully that clears it up a little bit.
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Thanks a ton! XD I'll definitely be sure to try some out. ^^ I've never been one drawn to paints, but hopefully that'll change now. Thanks again!
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You're most welcome and I'm glad to help! Have fun and don't be afraid to shoot over a question or twenty *grin.*
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Haha lol ^^ Alright, will do!
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It's a good reference!
And your emo grass/lawn comment is hysterical. *Is still chuckling.*
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The emo grass/lawn joke is from something else. XD THEY STOLE IT!!
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I wish my lawn was emo .... wait ... I don't have one yet, ha! But I do have a forest of weeds ... I wish my weeds were emo.
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... EMO WEEDS! Yes, yes. Much more appropriate than emo grass.
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Also having no lawn is what you get for living in the desert
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I just wish i didn't have to cut the lawn period. Though i guess i could turn the horses, ponys, and mules out on it.
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