Originally Posted by
Steve B
@
Tigermoth-
It's all good!
I like what you're doing in the sky with the imported Texture Overlay. Also, the bit of glowing light (for lack of a better description) at the tip of the lance-- there's a nice bit of blooming going on there. Cool! I also like that you've really muted your background colors-- it reads easily as being distant. I saw you used a Sticker Spray by the way, which is cool! But watch out! Some of them (like yours) are meant to simulate other media, and therefore have height. I can see on your dots (particularly the ones above the knights head) that these have a shadow. I'll be going over some of the Sticker Sprays as well, in another upcoming video.
Re: textures and viewing size--
I think this actually is a really pertinent point you bring up, tigermoth. I think the final size of the image you intend for others to view your painting at is really critical. If you're only planning on having people view your image online, as as a relatively small thumbnail (3" x 4" or something), than I'm unconvinced you need tons of texture. Although I will say that I think those ambient Inner Textures and Rim Textures go a long way towards believability, even when seen at a distance. I think, however, if you're planning on having your images seen in a larger scale-- where someone might click it and open it full screen or where you hope to have it printed out or in a book-- then I think all the texture you can get is of value. Truthfully, if you're planning on having an image seen only at a small size, there are times where I actually think painting more gesturally and on a smaller canvas can help-- I think it helps you compose an image that is appropriate in terms of its detail, linework, and texture for how it is being viewed. Of course, I also have always loved those illustrations that have been shrunk down and just seem to have an amazing amount of detail in them-- old Beatrix Potter books and whatnot. What's your intended purpose for some of the images you're planning on painting?
Yep I love Beatrix Potter too, of course!
I think maybe what I didn't clarify??? was that the dragon was an experiment; a lot of playing around - not intended to be really a 'finished' image. I posted it to show how much fun artrage can be and all the cool, neat textures you can get; and to say "hey, I had a great time testing out ideas from SteveB's videos!" The blog post I made on it was just to show different looks I got while playing around with the tool - while trying to break myself of old habits and being a lot more free.
As for size - yes, I'm not sure why my images would appear in 3x4 or as a thumbnail; I definitely see them larger than that on my screen and I'm on 1920x1080.. :/ Please do let me know which (blog post? here?) images are super-small to you? Much appreciated. ^_^
Oh! Thanks for warning me on the sticker spray - I had forgotten I was playing around with the sticker sprays - and actually thought I had removed that layer - it was just an afterthought playing around with some of the splashes and waves at the bottom.
But yeah, the purpose of the "texture" (for lack of a better term?) in my own stuff is simply visual interest - it's just part of what I do. Then again, I have learned from this thread that "texture" can mean different things to different people! We all "see" differently, in varying degrees. The purpose of my work? - well, I do some paintings that vary from small to around 11x17" or higher, depending; some are meant to be just paintings, some are for illustration purposes - ultimately, books, etc. Again.. thanks!
T
PS WOW!!!!!!!!! On many of the above posts!!! If I had more time I'd comment more but I've really got to get back to it. Well done all of you!!!!!!
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