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Heather :chickadee:

Here's a question for all you digital artists out there…

How do you organize your "digital sketchbook", if you have one? Or, how do you deal with doodling and possibly having dozens of files of random things lying around?

Personally, I make a Comic file in :clip_studio_paint: and use it like a sketchbook. I add "pages" as needed, but the comic file format keeps it all organized. When a sketch gets more serious, I can then copy it into its own document/file to finish without worrying about the other sketches cluttering up the page. (The only annoying thing with this is you have to have the expensive version of CSP to use their comic files…)

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Heather :chickadee:

So for those of you still trying to learn fundamentals, or just want to brush up on your illustration/cartooning skills, definitely check out the Famous Artist Cartoon Course textbook, available to download for free here:

randomnerds.com/learn-to-draw-

SO much good stuff! The clothing folds chapter is particularly useful, but there's a lot more besides that. Do check it out! ✍️

(I should also warn that because this is an older resource it does contain problematic and racist imagery and caricatures. Take care of yourselves!)

A page from chapter 9 of the textbook, showing seven main types of fabric folds and how to abstract/draw them. Examples: Pipe fold, zigzag fold, spiral fold, diaper fold, half-lock fold, drop fold, and inert fold. There's a lot of text on the page that I don't have the spoons to transcribe, apologies!
Another page from chapter 9, showing a male figure wearing a suit bending in different ways, with images demonstrating how his suit folds and puckers as he moves. Again, lots of text that I don't have the spoons to transcribe, apologies!
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Firehorseart lives!

Art tip: It's okay to work at your own pace.

Some people work quickly or have more detailed results, but whatever we can manage is part of our personal learning curve.

It's natural to notice mistakes after we finish, as that shows we've learnt something!

Here's a photo collage of my last art prompt practice watercolour. I started with pencils and inks, adding the paint in stages over a few days.

Finished picture: ohai.social/@srfirehorseart/11
#art #watercolor #watercolour #ArtTips

Top left to bottom right, four images showing the stages of developing my practice watercolour. 1. Pencil and ink 2. Initial green blocks of foliage 3. Added shadows and reflections 4. Added blue and white highlights.
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Firehorseart lives!

When photographing art for print or to create your own stock library, the ideal light would be natural daylight on an overcast day.

As the weather can be unreliable and we may not have a suitable outdoor space, there are also guides to photographing work indoors, such as in a studio set-up.

A cameraphone, two lamps and a plain white backdrop will do the basic job.

To get more technical then invest in a DSLR, soft boxes & reflectors. e.g. blog.artstorefronts.com/photog

Learn How to Sell Art Online - Art Storefronts Blog · How to Photograph Your Own Artwork for Reproduction (2021 Guide)Everything a fine artist needs to have and know in order to effectively photograph their own artwork for print reproduction using a DSLR or camera phone.
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Firehorseart lives!

Simple product photo tips for arts & crafts.

1. Use a plain/neutral background.
Avoid detracting from your artwork with backdrops that may be hard to edit out.

2. Use soft, even lighting.
Soft light, from either side & above, is often the best compromise. Harsh light (incl bright sunlight) highlights details but also flaws.

3. Take a series of photos, including installation shots. Keep all your pictures filed, so you can find them easily.

Installation photo of artwork on display in a gallery. On a shelf is a framed sketch of a residential porch, an open sketchbook and colour copies of other sketches.
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