Digital Art Process - The Empress - Process Part 1

[MelEnvision]

Did you use a reference for this? And do you use references for most of your work?

[chubzzy15]

amazing work. what tablet did u use



[jacklancaster11]

First of all this is awesome work.. my small tip is that in extreme fore shortening of the face the tip of the bottom plane of the nose will usually break the level of the eyes / bridge of the nose. In other words the nose here looks a little low (to me). A model / mirror should reveal this. My guess is that the nose should be level with the center of the eyes instead of the bottom line. hope this tip helps

[DanniCoconut]

at 7.11 she's got moustache , but that's just me being silly .. All i wanted to say is : AMAZING ! :D

[bestlists2]

hey, great video. i was wondering if you would know how to make digital art/ film; like that of "BEOWULF".... or "STAR WARS: CLONE TROOPERS"(the cartoon series). I would also like to know your opinions on the best kind of software for digital film/ art.

[MrPhotoHawke]

I like the way duplicated and flipped the eye. That was pretty crafty

[Atriedes1337]

is 6 hours to complete a piece of work adequate time, I know that you can spend more but I had no reference no idea what I was making and well I was just thinking of how to make it from scratch

[MikeNashArt]

@Atriedes1337 The time it takes to complete a piece of artwork varies depending on many factors. For example, how complicated the image is, how experienced you are as an artist, even how tired you are. If you have no deadlines, don't worry about the time it takes. A painting is finished when the artist feels it is finished. I often go back to old artwork and work on it a bit longer to improve it. I think Da Vinci once said, an artwork is never truly finished, it is always a work in progress.

[JeySivaNavam]

awesome what photoshop is this, im new to pshop i hav the prem 10, if this is not prem elements 10 can i still create drawings like if so can u gimme a quick summary how to or link me to other vids turorials thanx nice work

[MikeNashArt]

@JeySivaNavam I'm using Photoshop CS4. The tools I use are the simplest and they feature in all current versions of Photoshop as far as I know. All you really need is a blank canvas, the brush tool, the colour picker tool and some creativity.

[BloodyHeadbutt]

This is so amazing. I love it! One question, where did you get the color wheel swatches?

[MikeNashArt]

@BloodyHeadbutt I downloaded it from Charlie Bowater, an artist. If you Google her, you should find the swatches. :)

[BloodyHeadbutt]

@MikeNashArt Good stuff! thanks!

[MrFolktandvarden]

Do you have any reason to why the background is white? and did you have a referense picture for this? :) would like to know.

And great picture!

[MikeNashArt]

@MrFolktandvarden Yes I used reference. The image started off as a bit of practice and trying out the video software I was using. Although I often start a painting on a mid-tone background as it isn't as stark as pure white or black. It also allows you to add lighter and darker shades, opposed to just adding the latter onto a white background. It's a bit like working with chalk pastels.

[MikeNashArt]

@MrFolktandvarden Sorry, re-read your question. The white area i.e photoshop background was white because it helped me see the edges of my image easier. Other than that, there's no special reason.

[QuarterMasterGaming]

tarot cards are retarded but painting most definitely is not. I love it

[drkvengaence]

beautiful work! and btw, what are the settings of the brush you 're using?



[AristograntusMCMLXXX]

I love how you mirrored the eye, I need to start drawing on a comp. ^_^

[MikeNashArt]

@CadenBurleson The Alt key switches to the eyedropper tool when pressed.

[CadenBurleson]

@MikeNashArt Oh cool! Can I do that, but have the whole color wheel? One more thing How did you get the color wheel on the top right?

[not3but1]

I really want that color wheel you have.

[moonlite11942]

I am interested in trying to make this a career, any tips?

[jerodvel]

AMAZING!!!!

[darkstarcromie]

could you tll me plz what brush you use mate haha thanks

[flickdizl]

you sir are one of my most inspirational artists your tonal values are so incredible and push me to practise, I am very happy to be subscribed to your teachings and work. You have made my day :).

[MikeNashArt]

@flickdizl Thank you :) I'm happy you're able to find them useful and interesting!

[Tiger0187]

If you don't mind me asking, whats the title of the song?

And do you have any tips on learning lighting/shades? Your painting seemed so effortless..

[exexlegolasexex]

Amazing light. Was this a live model or 2D?

[MikeNashArt]

@exexlegolasexex Thank you, drawn from a photo reference.

[exexlegolasexex]

@MikeNashArt Subscribed. I am interested in creating rough-painted, quick, but expressive figures for storytelling purposes, and so I will only be able to use references very loosely. Light is important for this. Do you have an example of your process using little or no reference? Even though you are much more thorough, I think I would learn a lot from it.

[MikeNashArt]

@exexlegolasexex Sounds like you're interested in Storyboarding or Concept art? I don't really have any examples of that myself, but you'll need a good knowledge of anatomy, gesture and perspective even though you're creating simplified imagery. Trying looking for comicbook art videos/tutorial books. Even if you don't want to draw in a cartoonist style, the initial technique they use to draw rough ideas that still illustrate an idea concisely and quickly will probably be useful to you.

[exexlegolasexex]

@MikeNashArt Thank you, I'll check that out. Started gesture drills already

[ryofulance]

dying to do something like this, just wondering what you used to capture the screen. nice btw.

[MikeNashArt]

@ryofulance I use iShowU for the Mac. If you're using Windows, there is similar software. Have a look with Google :)

[MAC8X6]

Awesome nice O_o

[aandre311]

what calls mya tention is taht u didnt start by the head :S

[ponyplop]

@aandre311 many artists choose to start at shoulders, hips etc- you will find everyone has a preference if you attend life drawing classes