So i finally found some inspiration that i feel really
represents what im aiming to achieve...
mostly watercolours and inks were used and the
colour never seems to peak beyond a dull gray/blue/green/brown
colour pallete... This would work well with the mood/
atmosphere that im trying to achieve; as the story is
quite sad and tragic..!? The general look im trying to
achieve is similar to that of a dull, rainy day...
...however i wish to achieve this without actually
making it rain...
...here are a few examples of what i
mean...
Although the geral tone shall be somber and gray
there are still points in the story where the mood lifts...
in chinese painting the colour quickly and effectively sets
the mood...
The type of painting that is typical of china is something very
special indeed...it is special for a reason...because its bloooody
hard to achieve...after doing much research, experimentation
i have come to the conclusion that i shall have to find
the formula to this "poetic simplicty"
In my search for such a formula i stumbled upon this amazing
video clip. THanKS WaLT!!!
(Making Of Mulan -- Art Design)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CR4vQjJGblk&feature=related
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In conclusion my setting should have "inner strength"
incorperating big shapes and strong positive detail!
For now i can get started on sketching the backgrounds
but i shall leave the colour and finshing detail for when
my shiny new brushes arrive...what i got at the moment
is no good...ayyyyyyyyyyyy
heres what i pushed out earlier...just experimenting with
the medium really not what im after at all but heading in
the right direction.
Pissing around with watercolour^^^^
Pissing around with digital paint^^^^
represents what im aiming to achieve...
mostly watercolours and inks were used and the
colour never seems to peak beyond a dull gray/blue/green/brown
colour pallete... This would work well with the mood/
atmosphere that im trying to achieve; as the story is
quite sad and tragic..!? The general look im trying to
achieve is similar to that of a dull, rainy day...
...however i wish to achieve this without actually
making it rain...
...here are a few examples of what i
mean...
Although the geral tone shall be somber and gray
there are still points in the story where the mood lifts...
in chinese painting the colour quickly and effectively sets
the mood...
The type of painting that is typical of china is something veryspecial indeed...it is special for a reason...because its bloooody
hard to achieve...after doing much research, experimentation
i have come to the conclusion that i shall have to find
the formula to this "poetic simplicty"
In my search for such a formula i stumbled upon this amazing
video clip. THanKS WaLT!!!
(Making Of Mulan -- Art Design)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CR4vQjJGblk&feature=related
------
In conclusion my setting should have "inner strength"
incorperating big shapes and strong positive detail!
For now i can get started on sketching the backgrounds
but i shall leave the colour and finshing detail for when
my shiny new brushes arrive...what i got at the moment
is no good...ayyyyyyyyyyyy
heres what i pushed out earlier...just experimenting with
the medium really not what im after at all but heading in
the right direction.
Pissing around with watercolour^^^^
Pissing around with digital paint^^^^
1 comment:
looking nice, i know that perspective is represented by its hight on the page in chinese painting, high up is in the distance and low down is near. i always thought it could be a reason why alot of the work is very narrow and tall, but with a great sense of depth. hope it helps.
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