Post Apocalyptic Character Design Sketch

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daarken

daarken

Күн бұрын

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@Staravora
@Staravora 12 жыл бұрын
This just blows my mind, especially the accuracy of the lighting and shading.
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
Yeah, unfortunately I switched computers for the last part of the painting so I didn't record it. Sorry!
@II6clique
@II6clique 11 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Thank you so much for showing the side tool bars and not just the canvas. You're one of the few who do that and that's where I learn the most.
@daarken
@daarken 11 жыл бұрын
The music credits are listed in the description of the video and they are also listed at the end of the video.
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
The song is listed in the description above and at the end of the video.
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
One reason is that it allows you to see your painting from another angle which helps you notice your mistakes more easily. Another reason is that sometimes it is easier to draw a line going in a certain direction, depending on if you are right or left-handed.
@Therioz
@Therioz 12 жыл бұрын
Man I love watching your process from just an idea and some sketchy lines to something so realistic and lifelike. You have an uncanny skill to paint detail but also imply detail with subtle strokes and edges. Your channel is not only educational but inspirational as well. You should do a video describing how you got into concept artistry and what your job is like throughout the day to day. Maybe another from scratch painting like this like others have suggested but with commentary about that.
@ZenMasterT07
@ZenMasterT07 12 жыл бұрын
Hey Daarken just wanted to thank you for creating your website ENLIIGHTEN to help coach young, aspiring digital artists like myself. Very noble of you to share your wealth of knowledge for free. Many thanks. Keep it up!
@daarken
@daarken 11 жыл бұрын
Some are from Photoshop, some I made myself, and some I downloaded. You can download my brushes from my site.
@Misticblair
@Misticblair 12 жыл бұрын
I know that video from your site, and i must admit, that's one of my favourits videos! Very useful and filled up with art knowledge . Big respect for that work! Daarken you are amazing.
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
I use a lot of different layer modes. I use overlay, hard light, color, soft light, and multiply to add the base colors. After that I create a new layer and then paint opaquely on top of everything.
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
It depends on the situation. If I am just painting for fun, I don't have to worry as much. If I'm working on a video game concept, I have to think about clipping and tech restrictions. Look at a lot of real armor and figure out how it works. I do tend to go with "cool" over functionality since none of my designs are being built in real life. It doesn't have to work 100%, but as long as it looks like it might work, then you should be fine.
@qigong1001
@qigong1001 10 жыл бұрын
Should have a million views. That was spectacular.
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
I took the illustration route. It looks like the game design major has you taking a lot of 3D classes, so it really depends on what you want to do. Personally I wanted to focus more on drawing and painting. The illustration major actually offers a lot of concept classes, which they didn't offer when I was there.
@MarketOcarina
@MarketOcarina 12 жыл бұрын
The video is awesome but I gotta say that the music playlist is freaking out of this world!
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
Thanks! In the description of the video it mentions that this video is unfinished and that the final part of the painting was not able to be filmed. That is why the gun wasn't painted in this video.
@applefan9999
@applefan9999 10 жыл бұрын
You have such fantastic advice! And your paintings are awesome, your style is totally fresh, and I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
@daarken
@daarken 11 жыл бұрын
The brushes I use the most are just the round and chalk brush. I always have opacity jitter set to pen pressure under "other dynamics" or "transfer" if you are using the newer versions of Photoshop. My Enliighten site actually has my brushes and videos about brushes and how I paint using pressure sensitivity.
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
Actually, I had no idea what I was going to paint when I started this, I just came up with it as I was painting. I normally don't know ahead of time what I am going to paint unless I am working on a project for a client.
@xenopoko6050
@xenopoko6050 11 жыл бұрын
I love watching these random little marks (or what seem to be random) turn into an amazing piece of art. I wish I could do this sort of stuff :D
@9876710
@9876710 12 жыл бұрын
I want to see more videos like these in the future, and great music choices.
@daarken
@daarken 11 жыл бұрын
I either listen to music or watch movies while I work. I wouldn't say it gives me ideas since usually I am working on freelance and I have to stick with what the client wants, but sometimes it helps set the mood.
@erezkz
@erezkz 12 жыл бұрын
YES! finnaly another video! iv been waiting since i subscribed! Cheers mate!
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
Nope, it isn't a limited run. You can buy it from 3DTotal, Amazon, or any other site that sells books. Some local stores also carry it, so you might want to check your area.
@Sh1zn3t
@Sh1zn3t 12 жыл бұрын
This is unbelieveable. You are extremely talented man. And thanks for the free tutorials on your site!
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
It depends. Sometimes I do a line drawing, sometimes I start with shapes and values.
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I'm not sure which brush you are talking about exactly. If you mean when I am painting the highlights on the armor, I think I am using a round chalk type brush. It might be the one called lukebrush, it should be in my brushes if you download them. Other than that I think I am mainly using the round brush, a round bristle brush, and a chalk brush. All of them have opacity jitter set to pen pressure.
@theQiwiMan
@theQiwiMan 12 жыл бұрын
daarken for President!! ..of my HEART.
@DerAngriff
@DerAngriff 11 жыл бұрын
You're an amazing artist (layperson perspective). Whenever I see great illustrations, I wonder how long it takes to become competent at this sort of illustration genre. Was it super frustrating in the beginning? Did it come easily? Where did that person start off - just doodling? and what was the initial inspiration that kicked off the drive to draw despite those first drawings not matching the imagination... Awesome YT contribution mate.
@Regnear671
@Regnear671 12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I probably should have just waited to ask you as I was looking at your site and found them shortly after my post thanks again!
@AlexLusth
@AlexLusth 12 жыл бұрын
i worked on some real armor just for fun a while back, building it in metal, helped a lot with my designs, if u cant do that, try doing a study of a real armor in paper or something like that, understanding the shapes becomes so much easier if youve tried it in real life.
@erezkz
@erezkz 12 жыл бұрын
sounds like a good plan doing that along with really studying more about real life knight armors i will defenitly try doing that. thank you both for your thoughts :)
@nuboc
@nuboc 12 жыл бұрын
this could be an amazing looking character for the new game Ravaged. Its perfect
@daarken
@daarken 11 жыл бұрын
It really depends on how you like to work. Some people like to start with silhouettes while others like to do a line drawing first.
@HonkAbby
@HonkAbby 12 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! And appreciate the time you spent doing this and to upload it too. Great art~!
@Legovestman
@Legovestman 12 жыл бұрын
Around the 4 minute mark I was like okay he's done, then he proceeded to flip my brain over with awesomeness
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can download them from my enliighten site or my daarken site.
@natloziarap
@natloziarap 12 жыл бұрын
Useful tip: you start paint in small size (~1000px in longer side) and continuously increase image size as the painting develop.
@MrBodies07
@MrBodies07 11 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video man, I feel like I learn something each time I watch it
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
I did a Livestream demo for Awesome Horse one time, so you should definitely check that out. Typically I don't work on personal paintings very often, which is why I don't use Livestream. Maybe in the future if my schedule opens up I can take that into consideration.
@MyAramil
@MyAramil 12 жыл бұрын
id recommend looking at scale male, it may not provide the same protection as plate mail but its close enough, as well it provides flexibility for those wearing it.
@reesesursely5466
@reesesursely5466 12 жыл бұрын
If this was a traditional Oil painting i would have bought it around the minute thirty mark! Dude your work is amazing. +1 subscriber for you. =D
@GabrielFineArt
@GabrielFineArt 11 жыл бұрын
great paintings! and your website is very appealing. thanks for the opportunity to use your brushes, it's appreciated!
@mantiscore90
@mantiscore90 12 жыл бұрын
That was fantastic!
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
The video skips ahead because I didn't film that part.
@betogalado
@betogalado 11 жыл бұрын
Man, this is just amazing! congratulations for your skills! Regards from brazil
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
I only have one art book called Elysium. 3DTotal has a lot of other really nice tutorial books, so you might want to look at those. Color and Light by James Gurney is another good one.
@Rexen91
@Rexen91 12 жыл бұрын
Hi Daarken, your paintings is very amazing! But i've a question about your canvas, what type color mode you use (RGB or CMYK) and you use a 8 bit or 16 bit color depth? :D Thanks in advance for answer me!
@daisynette00
@daisynette00 12 жыл бұрын
I love your character, nice job
@miturtow
@miturtow 12 жыл бұрын
Liked and faved ;) More "from scratch" recordings, please! P.S. Is there a way to create a livestream of you, painting? Maybe something for the fans? It would be awesome, just think of it! ;D Thumb it up if it's a good idea!
@saikopiratos
@saikopiratos 12 жыл бұрын
thank you for the tip! ( my pc has 3.50 ghz(turbo 3.90,dont know how they mean turbo...), with 16 gb ram- should it not run fast? also with little brushes, i sometimes(if i draw fast) got a big fat strip-should i maybe reinstal the tablet?
@NicolasTylerDoyle
@NicolasTylerDoyle 12 жыл бұрын
ok ok yeah i knew you took the illustration prgram they had ! i really ask because my plan "b" is to go to Academy of Art University if Art Center doesnt accept me for their entertainment design program. but thanks for the info ! now i am thinking to go more into the illustration program if i take that plan B ! keep up the great work ! and i am DEF gonna buy that Art of Book from you !
@erezkz
@erezkz 12 жыл бұрын
hey, just saw your stream on awsomehorse and i was wondering about armors.. alot of times when i try to paint knights with heavy armor like the one youve done on the stream im having trouble with designing it cause im thinking alot about mobility of the knight and it always seems to me as if my knight wont be able to lift his arms or bend his torso ect..could you give me an insight on how you go about designning these kinds of armor. how deeply do you think about functionality vs looks? cheers!
@Perilous815
@Perilous815 12 жыл бұрын
Really good concept. The music actually makes me want to paint something post apocalyptic haha did you happen to listen to this track while you were painting this? :P Props!
@daarken
@daarken 11 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks!
@daarken
@daarken 11 жыл бұрын
The round brush and the chalk brush. I have a bristle brush I use a lot now. You can download my brushes from my site.
@MambaPurple
@MambaPurple 11 жыл бұрын
Hi, very nice video, you have a great knowledge of light and shadow and anatomy ! When you colorize, did you increase the level of grey on your illustration ? Sometimes my black is too dark.. Your black is 98 o 95% max ? Thank you so much to stream your art work ! Have an happy painting !
@noblejones399
@noblejones399 12 жыл бұрын
Hey! i love your videos you have helped so much! 1 quick question. are you planning on upgrading to cs6 and doing tutorials on it? thanks!
@ochiorbus
@ochiorbus 12 жыл бұрын
awesome process with awesome music :D
@evrenince
@evrenince 11 жыл бұрын
Perfect.i really like your style
@Pand3miic
@Pand3miic 12 жыл бұрын
Your website is pretty inspirational! I've kept away from doing art like it's some kind of disease but this is amazing and is making me eager to try myself! I understand that practise and dedication is the key to mastering skills such as art, but if you were to give one tip to a beginner like me, what would it be? How can I best make use of the time I have to advance my artistic skills?
@fuzi8n
@fuzi8n 10 жыл бұрын
Never mind that was a stupid question, obviously with a drawing tablet.
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
In the description it says that the painting in this video is unfinished and that the final part of the painting was not able to be filmed. That is why the gun wasn't painted in this video.
@JalilovTimur
@JalilovTimur 12 жыл бұрын
This video helps me ALOT!! Thx Mike!
@RadecMai
@RadecMai 12 жыл бұрын
If you have any old pictures lyin around from your high school days or something id love to see them
@StraightCrossing
@StraightCrossing 12 жыл бұрын
Try using a smaller brush. A tip i see a few professionals do is they work on a smaller canvas and when they get the base shapes in they increase the canvas size.
@Regnear671
@Regnear671 12 жыл бұрын
Amazing talent you have. I also read that you have your brush list up for free download is that correct?
@codygurley9711
@codygurley9711 8 жыл бұрын
i know im late to the party but loving your work. what graphic tablet do you use or prefer? (excluding the companion, lol)
@sdlooze
@sdlooze 11 жыл бұрын
Thats so awesome!
@anihiliator1
@anihiliator1 11 жыл бұрын
God, your drawings are amazing and I aspire to be as good as you! Can I just ask what tool you used for drawing the basic background at the start? :) Thanks
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
The link to my site is on the main page of my KZbin, but here it is. daarken.com
@silentsoul3000
@silentsoul3000 12 жыл бұрын
love it!
@natloziarap
@natloziarap 12 жыл бұрын
True. Possibly the PS (CS5) processing method "fails" above 1000px of brush size, i've checked it. Still, you have the opportunity to fine tune the performance under preferences (cache levels, GPU performance). Perhaps the whole things depends on the GPU as well, and or memory clock rate... Anyway, 1000px brush is pretty big, even if you work on a HQ-print, i guess ppl usually use such big brushes in a "point&click" way, rather than long strokes, don't they?
@EdwinCloud
@EdwinCloud 11 жыл бұрын
Don't you like corel painter instead of photoshop? I've never seem such work in photoshop, really good
@natloziarap
@natloziarap 12 жыл бұрын
I think the lagging caused by the lack of processing power not the amount of memory. (I use a quadcore laptop, but noticed if there is some sort of texture/complicated pattern in my brush settings, the PS starts lagging while painting with those huge sized brushes (1000px+)... But there is no lag in any other case.)
@MrLiamRuss
@MrLiamRuss 12 жыл бұрын
this is sick!!!
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
You can download my brushes from my website.
@Pand3miic
@Pand3miic 12 жыл бұрын
Forgive me if I get this wrong but when software runs it takes up virtual memory (aka RAM). If it has maxed out the RAM available it will become slow. The speed of the programme is also dependent on the read/write speeds of your hard drive. If you have an old mechanical hard drive with a poor CPU and lots of junk running taking up hard drive bandwith, your computer will seem slow. Clear off the unnecessary junk and if possible swap out the hard drive for a much faster SSD (google 'em) 3x faster
@TOBI10795
@TOBI10795 11 жыл бұрын
hey, please answer please :D, so when you paint (digitally) you dont have to sketch for the body ? should I go immediately with dark (shadows ) ?
@tajanstvenigazal
@tajanstvenigazal 12 жыл бұрын
I've noticed that you're answering on every question,showing some small tips and sicrets and you have even put your set of brushes for free download. Man,that's very enlightening. I've got to ask you about that brush you use for strong highlights,it seems that it doesn't have softness,but it have same flow,to me it looks like you're working with ball point pen. What kind of brush is that? Thank you for inspiration and help...
@xJasdebix
@xJasdebix 12 жыл бұрын
awasome... you are a GOD XD, Forgotten detail but the gun ^^
@mmmrglmrglmrgl
@mmmrglmrglmrgl 11 жыл бұрын
so goddamn amazing
@sherifmedhat7920
@sherifmedhat7920 11 жыл бұрын
how do you turn this sketch into a finished painting ? do you start over , or do you go over it and carefully add details and blend ?
@16roshan
@16roshan 12 жыл бұрын
when your doing character design, do you always start by painting the values or do you sometimes do line drawings too ?
@daarken
@daarken 12 жыл бұрын
Usually my canvas is around 5000 to 6000 pixels on the longest side at 300dpi. My computer only has 4GB of RAM.
@Fantasy2012dz
@Fantasy2012dz 12 жыл бұрын
hello Daarken, Which newest art books are yours right now??? can you recommend me some art books ? becoz i want to improve my skills in color rendering , textures, and character design, creativity skill. Where should i start? i can draw a litle bit good =) thanks
@SpeedArt1982
@SpeedArt1982 11 жыл бұрын
really good stuff!!!
@Simon2d3d
@Simon2d3d 11 жыл бұрын
@ the end: 'giggidy'
@Karenkearns007
@Karenkearns007 12 жыл бұрын
what size canvas do you use ? I normally use around 3500 by 2500 pixels but my brush always laggs especially when i use brushes other than default round or soft brush. I have 16Gb of ram so i dont understand why my pc is shitting all over my face
@garrette2010
@garrette2010 12 жыл бұрын
its all about good line work
@bfm207
@bfm207 11 жыл бұрын
Have a question, when watching this video I noticed the the brush tools you was using. Now are they tools that are in Photoshop, ones you designed or have downloaded?
@Chironofolympus
@Chironofolympus 12 жыл бұрын
I love the colors to amazing
@noblejones399
@noblejones399 12 жыл бұрын
hey daarken! if you could help me with one thing it would be great! how to you blend all the colors and every thing together to end up with a smooth look? please help! if you could explain your whole process that would be great!
@TheeOaken
@TheeOaken 11 жыл бұрын
Do you like to listen to music while you draw? If yes, does the music perhaps set a mood for an idea of a drawing/ future drawing(s)?
@daarken
@daarken 11 жыл бұрын
I just continue to refine the painting, I don't start over.
@8estie
@8estie 12 жыл бұрын
You might also want to check your Preferences/Performance options and make sure you're giving PS enough memory usage.
@BerlinerSkill
@BerlinerSkill 12 жыл бұрын
Very Nice!
@fuzi8n
@fuzi8n 10 жыл бұрын
Would this be done on a tablet/touchpad and pen or was this done with the mouse?
@fuzi8n
@fuzi8n 9 жыл бұрын
ognisty81 lol
@Ghettocat2007
@Ghettocat2007 12 жыл бұрын
Very skillful
@talhakhalid7739
@talhakhalid7739 8 жыл бұрын
Very Nice tricks used like your work specially the light and shade tests, very helpful😃🐼 👌 And you're right Hafiz Zareem that is Adzan and aint appropriate to have Adzan mixed with music. Adzan or Adhan is the Muslim's call to prayer. Hope you understand.
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