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Lost In Time

[crimethinc]

To celebrate the reprinting of our anarchist cookbook Recipes for Disaster, we present a guide to installing unsanctioned mosaics in asphalt streets and parking lots:

http://crimethinc.com/asphaltmosaics

Some people know of these as the mysterious "Toynbee Tiles," the stuff of urban legend. Our researchers cracked the method two decades ago. Ever since then, we have been trying to make these as ubiquitous as spray-paint.

Can you help?

[gumi-megpoidd]

would anyone wanna know how i do my manga panel/page colorings

[gumi-megpoidd]

(disclaimer that i do this for fun)

i'll use my most recent one for this demonstration

obviously first things first, bring the manga page you want to color into some editing/coloring software. i will be using clip studio paint for this.

second, while not strictly necessary, references are also useful for grabbing colors and such

third, use a multiply layer and do flat coloring (no panel behind for the second image). making the layer multiply ensures that the lining stays visible over the coloring. this does assume what youre trying to color is in greyscale, but if its not you can always force it to be through the expression color setting (or whatever it is in other software)

third i use either a soft light, hard light, or lighten layer depending on whichever looks best and add a layer of highlighting. alternatively/additionally, you can use another multiply layer to add another level of shading if you feel its necessary. i also recommend clipping these layers to your initial multiply layer so it doesnt affect the background (no clipping below)

add glow layers are also very useful for adding just that extra bit of pop to the coloring, which while not immediately visible can add a lot to piece if used correctly

in this piece, i also used an extra multiply layer with a mask of the initial multiply layer so i could color in the ground without affecting the character (no mask below)

of course, use your best judgement for every step. not every technique is applicable to every coloring, and like drawing regularly theres a lot a room to mess with the process. i hope this helped you out~

[jartitameteneis]

[roach-works]

are you fucking kidding me

[cosmicanger]

Drawing Sonic in action - pages from ‘How to Draw Sonic & The Gang’ by Troll Books.

[sludgebat]

i swear to fucking god i had this innate primordial urge today to learn how to make a cloak for myself and i was nearly sweating and shaking with the effort to not immediately bust out of my work and go learn so i could have just a

really

fucking

good

CLOAK

[vaguelyelven]

You’re welcome

[sludgebat]

i would literally die for you and in your hour of greatest need i will protect you

[katbery]

Also ;

[laboratoryrats]

“Thinking about compression from a side view”

Source: Anime Private School on Twitter

[miyuliart]

I collected my art tips on hands over the years. It ended up being 54 pages of notes I took and some guides I tried to create for myself. Maybe some of these can be useful to others as well. You can buy the pdf here or join my Patreon to get it for free.

[anyrava]

Saw my recent rock tutorial blow up a bit, wanted to also share this mountain painting tutorial I‘ve made!

You can find more tutorials on my Ko-Fi Shop if you've found this helpful and would like to support me in making more! 🫶🍃

[skodasforge]

“It’s photoshopped” honestly in the age of AI that has a homey sort of nostalgia to it. Remember when people used to put effort into faking things?

[backupstardust]

@valdevia

[valdevia]

You don't need to remember folks, some of us are still out there doing photoshops the traditional way:

As long as I live, may the old ways never die.

[valdevia]

Of course, let me show you!

JPEG Compression as a sillier take on my usual medical horror

Euderus cephalophaga, a much less silly medical horror

Slide-rock bolter-ish creature hunted by the US park service

Organoid designed to feel pain

[veresfika]

day 19(?): boredom got way worse, trying to make myself a victorian friend

[veresfika]

gained conciousness, not ashamed to show some tits

[veresfika]

no more bare tits

[veresfika]

oh shit a bow

[veresfika]

[veresfika]

having a moment

[veresfika]

[veresfika]

🎶sleeves sleeves sleeves makin puffsleeves gonna look like french meringue doesnt even rhyme at all not even a little bit🎵 shhhh shhhh go away kitty

[veresfika]

aight folks that’s it for today i have some booing to do at the tv about some shitty and inaccurate costumes

[veresfika]

good morning sluts, back to work

[veresfika]

fellas im straight up not having a good time im in the middle of a lil meltdown over how much time i’ve spent sewing roses on my skirt before realizing they were anuses (or ani like cacti? 🤔)

[veresfika]

we’re gonna be so pretty

[veresfika]

wig snatched

[veresfika]

[veresfika]

shit do i gotta act like a lady now?

[veresfika]

if I play dead it might goes away

[veresfika]

oh my im getting hotter by the minute

[veresfika]

what a lovely creature im having a real beuty and the beast moment… wait no that bitch is a furry

[improveordie]

[veresfika]

I’m SO flattered (and self-centered) i had to hang up your amd @a-sip-of-anxietea ’s drawings I just love them ❤️

[veresfika]

girl’s night out(ish) 🍻

[arcsin27]

Is she single asking for a friend

[veresfika]

No❤️

[chimiyaa]

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[laboratoryrats]

“small thread on drawing plus sized characters!”

Source: Ullaiin on Twitter

[gif87a-com]

[higayo]

hanging plant knowledge for later

[kaban-bang]

I wanted to try the Frieren Challenge™

[kaban-bang]

BangDacy edition

[drawingden]

I've found this nifty reference website for artists called www.dimensions.com that has a database of exact measurements for various objects, plants, and animals

They have a premium version with 3D models that I haven't tried yet, but it's definitely very informative if you're trying to get the anatomy and proportions for different species of animals right!

[kotori-mochi]

Can't afford art school?

After seeing post like this 👇

And this gem 👇

As well as countless of others from the AI generator community. Just talking about how "inaccessible art" is, I decided why not show how wrong these guys are while also helping anyone who actually wants to learn.

Here is the first one ART TEACHERS! There are plenty online and in places like youtube.

📺Here is my list:

Proko (Free, mostly teaches anatomy and how to draw people. But does have art talks and teaches the basics.)

Marc Brunet (Free but he does have other classes for a cheap price. Use to work for Blizzard and teaches you everything)

Aaron Rutten (free, tips about art, talks about art programs and the best products for digital art)

BoroCG (free, teaches a verity of art mediums from 3D modeling to digital painting. As well as some tips that can be used across styles)

Jesse J. Jones (free, talks about animating)

Jesus Conde (free, teaches digital painting and has classes in Spanish)

Mohammed Agbadi (free, he gives some advice in some videos and talks about art)

Ross Draws (free, he does have other classes for a good price. Mostly teaching character designs and simple backgrounds.)

SamDoesArts (free, gives good advice and critiques)

Drawfee Show (free, they do give some good advice and great inspiration)

The Art of Aaron Blaise ( useful tips for digital art and animation. Was an animator for Disney. Mostly nature art)

Bobby Chiu ( useful tips and interviews with artist who are in the industry or making a living as artist)

Sinix Design (has some tips on drawing people)

Winged canvas (art school for free on a verity of mediums)

Bob Ross (just a good time, learn how to paint, as well as how too relax when doing art. "there are no mistakes only happy accidents", this channel also provides tips from another artist)

Scott Christian Sava (Inspiration and provides tips and advice)

Pikat (art advice and critiques)

Drawbox (a suggested cheap online art school, made of a community of artist)

Skillshare (A cheap learning site that has art classes ranging from traditional to digital. As well as Animation and tutorials on art programs. All under one price, in the USA it's around $34 a month)

Human anatomy for artist (not a video or teacher but the site is full of awesome refs to practice and get better at anatomy)

Second part BOOKS, I have collected some books that have helped me and might help others.

📚Here is my list:

The "how to draw manga" series produced by Graphic-sha. These are for manga artist but they give great advice and information.

"Creating characters with personality" by Tom Bancroft. A great book that can help not just people who draw cartoons but also realistic ones. As it helps you with facial ques and how to make a character interesting.

"Albinus on anatomy" by Robert Beverly Hale and Terence Coyle. Great book to help someone learn basic anatomy.

"Artistic Anatomy" by Dr. Paul Richer and Robert Beverly Hale. A good book if you want to go further in-depth with anatomy.

"Directing the story" by Francis Glebas. A good book if you want to Story board or make comics.

"Animal Anatomy for Artists" by Eliot Goldfinger. A good book for if you want to draw animals or creatures.

"Constructive Anatomy: with almost 500 illustrations" by George B. Bridgman. A great book to help you block out shadows in your figures and see them in a more 3 diamantine way.

"Dynamic Anatomy: Revised and expand" by Burne Hogarth. A book that shows how to block out shapes and easily understand what you are looking out. When it comes to human subjects.

"An Atlas of animal anatomy for artist" by W. Ellenberger and H. Dittrich and H. Baum. This is another good one for people who want to draw animals or creatures.

Etherington Brothers, they make books and have a free blog with art tips.

📝As for Supplies, I recommend starting out cheap, buying Pencils and art paper at dollar tree or 5 below. If you want to go fancy Michaels is always a good place for traditional supplies. They also get in some good sales and discounts. For digital art, I recommend not starting with a screen art drawing tablet as they are usually more expensive.

For the Best art Tablet I recommend either Xp-pen, Bamboo or Huion. Some can range from about 40$ to the thousands.

💻As for art programs here is a list of Free to pay.

Clip Studio paint ( you can choose to pay once or sub and get updates. Galaxy, Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, Android, or Chromebook device. )

Procreate ( pay once for $9.99 usd, IPAD & IPHONE ONLY)

Blender (for 3D modules/sculpting, animation and more. Free)

PaintTool SAI (pay but has a 31 day free trail)

Krita (Free)

mypaint (free)

FireAlpaca (free)

Aseprite ($19.99 usd but has a free trail, for pixel art Windows & macOS)

Drawpile (free and for if you want to draw with others)

IbisPaint (free, phone app ONLY)

Medibang (free, IPAD, Android and PC)

NOTE: Some of these can work on almost any computer like Clip and Sai but others will require a bit stronger computer like Blender. Please check their sites for if your computer is compatible.

So do with this information as you will but as you can tell there are ways to learn how to become an artist, without breaking the bank. The only thing that might be stopping YOU from using any of these things, is YOU.

I have made time to learn to draw and many artist have too. Either in-between working two jobs or taking care of your family and a job or regular school and chores. YOU just have to take the time or use some time management, it really doesn't take long to practice for like an hour or less. YOU also don't have to do it every day, just once or three times a week is fine.

Hope this was helpful and have a great day.

"also apologies for any spelling or grammar errors, I have Dyslexia and it makes my brain go XP when it comes to speech or writing"

[animalphotorefs]

Boosting this in case any of the programs and books suggested are useful.

All the photos on this tumblr ad the animal photo reference site I run is another resource available for artists to use!

As long as you’re not using AI to create your art, you can reference / trace / draw / recombine / make any sort of art you want, with any of the photos, for free.

[reo-speeddragon]

There's also MORPHO, a really good book series on anatomy by Michel Lauricella, with very clear explanations and sketches!

And for pose references, there's @adorkastock who shares a ton of them for free, with different models and props, and her website is amazing <3 you can also buy pose packs from her.

[haysey-draws]

Boosting as these free resources are how i learnt to draw. My GCSE art teacher told me i had no future in art and to stop 'wasting his time' with my imagination, which killed my passion for drawing for close to decade! I have NO art training, only what i have learnt from other artists online.

If i can learn you can too!

[axostudio]

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