Drawing Thread

yeah no i'd rather play a forest track.

 

Its alright pengy it'll warm up on you when you're cold at night

 

Thanks for the feedback EasternBiker & Cataclysm , will do.

 

Maple I got this one a year an a half ago
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2
I like it a lot, I've never had problems with the actual tablet, but I have had to get a new cord which was no problem.
EasternBiker I have been battling with this a lot too. I think the ride is very important. Even if you are focusing on detail, you can't really enjoy the track as well if you can't ride it. It is really hard to make a smooth ride in a natural looking environment without making it look unnatural.
Also Cataclysm I'm sorry but its really killing me. I try not to ask, but can I get a link to the picture of what you did with your new tablet?

 

I got this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wacom-Bambo...id=1419899947&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=bambo+pen

 

Here is an amazing idea. Draw a picture first, then draw a track over it.

 

http://i.imgur.com/pUgv96x.png
http://i.imgur.com/2CbBGOd.png
http://i.imgur.com/M450AHM.png
these were the first things I drew so they're a bit rough, I've actually started a little track using the tablet and it's looking quite nice.

 

I'm trying to develop my own style. It's really hard for me. Does this start of a tree look good. I tried to use a reference. I also used tips from @Mapel in trying to make the bark look vertical. Any tips / cc?
http://pastebin.com/GHykhX3G

 

It looks fine, try not using brush for such important detail. The foliage is a bit strange, sorta looks like it's exploding.

 

Yeah, I see what you mean about the foliage. Do you have any tips? Thanks by the way.

 

to be honest there's nothing I can tell you that would make you get better other than to just keep drawing.

 

Okay I'll keep doing that.
Did you draw your avatar?

 

How do you draw 3d, i am trying to make the switch from 2d but cant get it right.

 

Just keep swimming

 

well what are you trying to draw?

 

Practice using the grid. Start with just doing squares and rectangles and then try some ramps.
http://www.freeriderhd.com/t/61977-3d-freestyle-park
Here is one of my 3D tracks, Its really easy to make with the grid feature

 

1. Angle of lines can alter shape.
2. Use shadows(cast shadows and overlapping can create depth). Imagine a light source. Areas receiving less light will be darker than areas receiving light.
3. Use lines to draw out shapes; turn 2d into 3d. 2d rock is essentially a oval, add some lines it becomes a cylinder.
@ TiMartin1069 and others. A lot of these things is just perceiving and figuring out on your own but here are things to keep in mind.
edit: Further away things are the less detailed they become. You can direct someone's focus by "blurring" the unnecessary and detailing what is essential(things you want ppl to focus on).

 

them examples

 

There is loads of value is maple's post

 

Does anyone have an idea where I could get some good jungle background reference. I've tried to find some and haven't gotten very far. I've tried alter my pine tree background but it never really works to the same effect