Penned Places

Photography, graphics, illustration & theory

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Viviva Inktober Colour Sheets #Viviva #inktober2021

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A quick look at the postcard illustrations provided by 5 artists in addition to the founder of #inktober, @jakeparker. So chuffed to see all of the prints provided by Jake were of my favourite of his OCs - Skullchaser!

The other artists featured are @scandy_girl (you have to check out her beautifully detailed wildlife pieces);

@kattvalk (a different take on animals incorporating intricate structures into her pieces);

@dereklaufman (ridiculously entertaining and colorful cel animation styled pieces); @coalyravioli (mostly vibrant 2d flat-colour characters and objects in bright colours); and @xmossart, a variety of pop culture and biblical illustrations in watercolour and ink).

Good luck to everyone participating in Inktober!

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#inktober  #viviva #inktober2021 #postcardset #inktoberpostcards #inktoberofficialpostcards #vivivainktober2021 #myinktoberstory #inktoberforall

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Trying out a reel with a stylised portrait of @zoiamossour. ... Disclaimer: This is master copy done for practice and process revision purposes. Original stylised portrait by @cameronmarkart - check out his work on Instagram, and on Artstation #portraitpainting #portraitstudy #digitalportrait #stylisedportrait #modelportrait #moka #mokaacademy #zoiamossour #cameronmarkart #useareference #illustrationprogress #pennedplaces #photoshop #mastercopy #digitalillustration #processvideo #stepbystep

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Any discworld fans out there; which (⏩swipe⏩) was your first read? Which is(are) your favourite(s)? Finished this epic back-to-back read through about a week ago. If you've never read one, have a look through the cover art by Josh Kirby (@joshkirbyart) and @paulkidby (Great A'tuin 👆) , and see which catches your eye; it's worth a peek, even if only for the art. Kirby did the first 26 covers before passing, with Paul Kidby taking up the mantle for the remaining 15 books. The wonderful thing about a novel: though the words, characters, and story remain the same; you as the reader rarely do. Picked up my first Discworld novel,  "Men at Arms" (probably still my favourite), way back in Primary (Elementary) school from the public library thanks to the fantastically enticing and slightly grotesque cover art by the legendary Josh Kirby. From that point on, if ever one was found on the shelves it had to be read. Unfortunately public libraries rarely had more than 3 or 4 of his books in the 90's/00's. My first full series read was back around 2014 when I decided to pick up art again, spanning the 2 years leading up to and following Sir Terry Pratchett's death with the publication of the final novel, "The Shepherd's Crown". That was bitter sweet as it meant acknowledging the end of it all. His books were always a source of inspiration and his subtle satirical wit and perspective on the more peculiar cultural traits we so prize and value, yet think so little on as a people, were always a source of amusement and comfort. It's nice to know you’re not alone in questioning the eccentricities of the everyday. I had hoped to get through them all in a year; but 4 extra months isn't so bad - that's life; there are things that need doing... mind how you go. #terrypratchett #joshkirby #paulkidby #discworld #bookseries #thewitches #thecitywatch #thewizards #death #greatatuin #industrialrevolution #discworldbooks #discworldnovels #discworldseries #discworld41 #worldofpoo #terrypratchettbooks #sirterrypratchett #discworldfan #terrypratchettfanpage #terrypratchettsdiscworld #mustread #aldiko #aldikobookreader #goodreads #pennedbooks #pennedplaces (at Changwon) https://www.instagram.com/p/COUCk4LDWi6/?igshid=pkkfn1iymxek

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Just climbed out of this rabbit hole of randomness. Started off as a bit of lettering brush testing trying one of @shirlonna.studio 's new brushsets for #procreate (not at all what they were intended for); but sometimes you've just got to let go and see where things lead. #blockybrush #blockyboss #pennedplaces #procreate #digitalillustration #procreatebrushset #randomdrawing #brushplay #brushtesting (at Changwon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLiqNZrDX2R/?igshid=yeyovncgizjj

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새해 복 많이 받으세요!!! 🎊🧧🎐 Guard against the dark - if there is one thing that the past year has made clear... We live in a time when we have unprecedented levels of access to education and intellectual debate, yet ignorance and superstition are still widely embraced in defense of self-identity. Stand firm and strong to uphold values of peace and prosperity for all. Silent voices remain complicit; stand for what is right, even if you must stand alone. #새해복많이받으세요 #happylunarnewyear #yearoftheox #lunarnewyear2021 #koreaphotography #korean_adventure #discoversouthkorea #koreatravel #trazymemories #fixedkorea #koreavisit #visit_korea #koreanearandfar #visualpicks #koreatourism #koreadream #ig_asia #taintedmag #10mag #daeguspring #daeguphotography #southkorea🇰🇷 #daegulife #ig_daegu #daegu_korea #daegutravel #daegucity #ig_korea (at 앞산 전망대) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLMSng8jE1J/?igshid=1bn51jpbk0ntq

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새해 복 많이 받으세요!!! 🎊🧧🎐 No matter the goal, have faith in your chosen path; even when only the first step is clear, once taken the path shall open. No matter where you go, once you've opened the door; hold it for others so they may follow in your footsteps; allow space for those who wish to join you on your journey, or seek aid in embarking on a journey of their own. #새해복많이받으세요 #happylunarnewyear #yearoftheox #lunarnewyear2021 #koreaphotography #korean_adventure #discoversouthkorea #koreatravel #trazymemories #fixedkorea #koreavisit #visit_korea #koreanearandfar #visualpicks #koreatourism #koreadream #ig_asia #taintedmag #10mag #daeguspring #daeguphotography #southkorea🇰🇷 #daegulife #ig_daegu #daegu_korea #daegutravel #daegucity #ig_korea (at 앞산 전망대) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLMRjbHDOoT/?igshid=6t670qv4p9v8

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새해 복 많이 받으세요!!! 🎊🧧🎐 Embrace the light- in a world where every want, need and vice are catered to, where every choice is permissible and every act possible, choose wisely for your thoughts become your deeds. If there is one thing this world is in need of it is those who choose to embrace one another and lift each other higher so we may strive, grow and thrive together. #새해복많이받으세요 #happylunarnewyear #yearoftheox #lunarnewyear2021 #koreaphotography #korean_adventure #discoversouthkorea #koreatravel #trazymemories #fixedkorea #koreavisit #visit_korea #koreanearandfar #visualpicks #koreatourism #koreadream #ig_asia #taintedmag #10mag #daeguspring #daeguphotography #southkorea🇰🇷 #daegulife #ig_daegu #daegu_korea #daegutravel #daegucity #ig_korea (at 앞산정상) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLMQb1FD6At/?igshid=1c2pny1jkxq0

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My submission to the CDQ November character design challenge #foxadventurer . Cut it close deciding to take part with a week to go but luckily the 3 months of study have payed off, many thanks to #mokaacademy for the guidance and help with the background and atmospheric lighting so I could get it finished in time. #cdqchallange #cdchallenge #characterdesign #fox #digitalpainting #photoshopcs6 #pennedplaces #moka #paintingprogression #learningexercise (at Changwon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIaLaIIDcQW/?igshid=1lh7kkyqtdl6y

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Finished "still life" digital printing using glazed colour and a little bit of a paint over. Next learning endeavour - digital portraits #glazedcolour, #stilllife #digitalpainting #valuepainting #camerapainting #bladepainting #coinpainting #photoshopcs6 #wacomcintiqcompanion2 #learningprocess #pennedplaces (at Busan, South Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHAdHAxDhVA/?igshid=o6oikv833ub1

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Finished "still life# digital printing using glazed colour and a little bit of a paint over. Next learning endeavour - digital portraits #glazedcolour, #stilllife #digitalpainting #valuepainting #camerapainting #bladepainting #coinpainting #photoshopcs6 #wacomcintiqcompanion2 #learningprocess #pennedplaces (at Busan, South Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHAdHAxDhVA/?igshid=19eyxa94k0xkp

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Getting to grips with value painting the right way, a mix of real world and fantasy with a breakdown of the fundamentals. Took frikin' ages to finally get this right. #digitalpainting #valuepainting #photoshopcs6 #wacomcintiqcompanion2 #clothpainting #hardsurfacepainting #lightvalues #camerapainting #bladepainting #coinpainting #constructionfundamentals #pennedplaces (at Busan, South Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHAbi2lDGds/?igshid=1eiekhv1jlejj

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application > construction (The last of these "getting-to-know-#adobeillustrator" pics) MUSICAL INSTRUMENT 3 - Task: Create your favourite musical instrument. The human voice: Did you know the vocal cords (folds) vibrate about 100 to 1000 times a second to produce sound as air flows through them. The muscles in the larynx determine pitch based on the length and degree of tension in the folds. Your unique voice is the product of the air flow (lungs), vibrator (voice box), and resonating chambers (throat, nose, mouth, and sinuses) all working in conjunction. Another interesting fact is our own voice always sounds different to us than it does to others because of these internal acoustics and bone conduction; others are only exposed to our voice combined with atmospheric interference, whereas we only ever here it that way when recorded which sounds jarring and distorted in comparison to our accustomed acoustics. This was inspired by an Adobe Live session featuring Orlando Arocena @mexifunk. Watching him work really opened my eyes to what could be possible with Illustrator. I decided to go in a completely different direction with the idea of an "instrument" and took it as an opportunity to finally attempt an anatomy illustration similar to those I'd be in awe of as a kid with all their components and details giving form to the inner workings of the body we're never likely to see with our own eyes. Full project breakdowns and links to the live demo vids via the link in my bio. #anatomyilllustration #voicebox #humanvoice #humananatomy #vocalinstrument #musicalinstrument #adobechallenge #dailycreativechallenge #1stchallenge #adobelive #illustratorchallenge #illustrator #behancefeature #pennedplaces (at Changwon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGo2JzDYXV/?igshid=tmagi2tug6t3

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challenge demo & construct: MUSICAL INSTRUMENT 2: Breakdown of the guitar component. On a personal note, I got myself another one of these a week ago, and this time I'm finally getting lessons - let's see if "third time's the charm" really is true. 😛 #guitarbuild #splitlayout #musicalinstrument #adobechallenge #dailycreativechallenge #1stchallenge #adobelive #illustratorchallenge #illustrator #behancefeature #pennedplaces (at Changwon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDxzoPjzU-/?igshid=ps8bxgrsx1an

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exploration MUSICAL INSTRUMENT 1: An attmept at layout design and blending between greyscale and colour. A note on using the Effects menu in Illustrator, hopefully this has changed since, but when I did this, effects had to be locked in before shapes could be edited further by rasterising the effect layers, this had the unfortunate result of making certain aspects of those layers no longer editable. There's a reason the guitar neck and head remained grey in the colour version. #guitaricon #splitlayout #musicalinstrument #adobechallenge #dailycreativechallenge #1stchallenge #adobelive #illustratorchallenge #illustrator #behancefeature #pennedplaces (at Changwon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDxWVAja5d/?igshid=s7ghp1zwgjhm

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exploration MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - Task: Create your favourite musical instrument. A few close-ups of what ended up taking the longest, but also became my favourite of the challenges, with the bonus of being something I've always wanted to draw since I was a kid. #close-ups #crosssection #musicalinstrument #adobechallenge #dailycreativechallenge #1stchallenge #adobelive #illustratorchallenge #illustrator #behancefeature #pennedplaces (at Changwon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGC8aDGDvET/?igshid=1mv40pt26fdio