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Books on Creating Environments Part 3 Dream Worlds By Hans Bacher

November 30, 2017 in BOOKS, VIDEOS

BOOKS/ VIDEOS – Books on Creating Environments Part 3 Dream Worlds By Hans Bacher

The third and final recommendation of books worth purchasing for designing and creating environments.

This is something very important for any kind of drawing. Whether you’re going to draw illustrations or comics. It’s good to know how to make an environment appealing. You’ll often find that what makes a drawing really work is where you place the characters.

I’ve found this to be true in my storyboarding work. If you draw the characters in an interesting location the shots are enhanced and look better.

Below is the video explaining why this particular book is worth a look:

Links and Books Mentioned In The Video

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Dream Worlds by Hans Bacher

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Corner Booth #14: Interview With Swinton Scott

November 23, 2017 in VIDEOS

VIDEO – Corner Booth #14: Interview With Swinton Scott

I’ve been sitting on a lot of Corner Booth podcast interviews. The Corner Booth Podcast is a podcast that’s been on a long hiatus that I’m a part of.

The reason we stopped doing it is because of the amount of work involved editing the shows. No one really wanted to do it. Or rather, two of us had a tough time doing it on top of all the other things we where doing. While one of us didn’t really know how to do it at all (or so he claims).

It suddenly occurred to me that I could edit the shows and release them here, as long as I do a special version with an introduction. Then I can upload a normal Corner Booth version on the corner booth channel and website as well as iTunes.

That way I can release unique content while also getting the Corner Booth content out there too. Everyone wins.

So here’s the Interview with Swinton with an special intro:

Links Mentioned in the Video

Swinton’s Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAzZ1ZmzgzcMdP0lRkpXp3Q

Swinton’s Website:
http://scottydrawings.blogspot.com/

Larry’s Site:
http://ghosttrainpictures.com/

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Books on Creating Environments Part 2 Framed Ink by Marcos Mateu Mestre

November 16, 2017 in ART, BOOKS

ART/BOOKS – Books on Creating Environments Part 2 Framed Ink by Marcos Mateu Mestre

Continuing my recommendation for books on creating environments, I talk about Framed Ink, by Marcos Mateu Mestre. Mestre has worked for Dreamworks and Sony animation, among other things.

This book is far more than a book about environments, however everything he says can be applied to drawing and designing them. Like other books in this series, composition is a big part of the info that makes drawing environments essential.

Watch the video to see what I why the book is worth reading and owning.

Books Mentioned In The Video

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Framed Ink, by Marcos Mateu Mestre: http://amzn.to/2y54Cuo

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Patreon Rewards Video Nov 2017

November 9, 2017 in VIDEOS

Patreon Rewards Video Nov 2017

Every Month I upload and send off the Patreon rewards to all my patrons that support me on Patreon.

I also announce the giveaway winner for the month. Giveaways are often unique items you can only get through me. Every patron is entered to win.

I often include a little bit of an update about things that have occurred through out the week. Usually in the form of a short story. This is this months’ video.

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Studying and Drawing Eyes

November 2, 2017 in ART, VIDEOS

ART/VIDEOS – Studying and Drawing Eyes

Studying eyes as a self taught artist can be tricky. On the one hand you know there’s a lot to drawing the eyes. On the other hand we often underestimate the amount of work that goes into drawing a good eye.

Eye’s can be deceptive. They seem easier than they really are.

In this video, I go over:

Some ways to think about drawing eyes so that you can know how to draw them without using reference.
Know what how to study them.
Understand how to draw the thickness of the eyelids without them looking bulky,
and understanding how to draw crazy exaggerated eyes.