Week 6
Posted 18 hours agoWeek 5 has passed. The goal was to work on drawing characters facing forward, as it had been a challenge for me in comparison to characters at the profile. Between Clyde, Roxy, Trellian, The Green Grappler, The unnamed fox, Ser Cheddar, and The Transformation, I got quite a bit of practice in characters facing forward.
Now we move on to week 6! This week’s challenge is going to be something I have been hesitant to tackle in general because I was even worse at it than hands. Hairstyles!
To be clear, in the general world I see my characters in, mammals have fur and not hair. However, use of wigs is similar to the use of a hat. Sometimes someone might put one on, or some people almost always have theirs on. Hence Roxy having hair.
So it’s time for characters to put on wigs for the week, and see what type of styles might be in fashion.
Thank you again to those who are watching, and everyone who has left a fave. I’m glad to see that people are enjoying what I’m posting.
Trellian Duck
Now we move on to week 6! This week’s challenge is going to be something I have been hesitant to tackle in general because I was even worse at it than hands. Hairstyles!
To be clear, in the general world I see my characters in, mammals have fur and not hair. However, use of wigs is similar to the use of a hat. Sometimes someone might put one on, or some people almost always have theirs on. Hence Roxy having hair.
So it’s time for characters to put on wigs for the week, and see what type of styles might be in fashion.
Thank you again to those who are watching, and everyone who has left a fave. I’m glad to see that people are enjoying what I’m posting.
Trellian Duck
Week 5
Posted a week agoLast week was action poses. I got suplexes, and dancing. Kickboxing, boxing, sword fighters, a playground fight, and still managed to get some little side projects done as well. Overall a very successful week working on characters posed to be in motion. My shading improves every time I do it for a piece as well, though I still need to do work on objects versus light sources.
This week, my goal is to do selfie shots, or just generally characters from the front view. Most of what a have done is profile work with heads turned to the side but the thing I want to improve on this week, after I finish my last carryover project from last week, is entirely pictures where the character is directly facing front.
With my first month hurdle passed, I’m heading out today to get an actual apple pencil. My cheap little stylus has served me well and will always be my backup, but I told myself if I kept with it I would splurge for that little accessory despite the price. Thank you little stylus for what you have helped me accomplish! I highly recommend a ThreePlusLink (all one word) stylus if you’re looking to try out using one, and don’t want to go for the apple pencil initially when working on an Ipad.
As always, thank you to those who watch and fave what they see here. I hope you continue to enjoy the art as much as I have been enjoying making it.
Trellian Duck
This week, my goal is to do selfie shots, or just generally characters from the front view. Most of what a have done is profile work with heads turned to the side but the thing I want to improve on this week, after I finish my last carryover project from last week, is entirely pictures where the character is directly facing front.
With my first month hurdle passed, I’m heading out today to get an actual apple pencil. My cheap little stylus has served me well and will always be my backup, but I told myself if I kept with it I would splurge for that little accessory despite the price. Thank you little stylus for what you have helped me accomplish! I highly recommend a ThreePlusLink (all one word) stylus if you’re looking to try out using one, and don’t want to go for the apple pencil initially when working on an Ipad.
As always, thank you to those who watch and fave what they see here. I hope you continue to enjoy the art as much as I have been enjoying making it.
Trellian Duck
Week 4
Posted 2 weeks agoLast week I managed to make my first muscle characters, my first portly characters, and even a crooked character in the alchemist. I have also learned about translucency settings! Which can be seen with the translucent shine on the cleric’s mace.
This week’s challenge is going to be focused on action poses because of a friend’s suggestion. First is the kickboxer in pose that I will play around with and move on from there.
Thank you to those watching, and those who have even just clicked the fave. Knowing the art is being seen and might be bringing someone a smile makes all the difference in keeping me motivated to create.
Trellian Duck
This week’s challenge is going to be focused on action poses because of a friend’s suggestion. First is the kickboxer in pose that I will play around with and move on from there.
Thank you to those watching, and those who have even just clicked the fave. Knowing the art is being seen and might be bringing someone a smile makes all the difference in keeping me motivated to create.
Trellian Duck
Week 3
Posted 3 weeks agoAnother week of artwork trying to put at least one thing out a day, even if it’s not a completely shaded piece.
I’ve also had my first friend ask me to make something for them. I agreed, and took my time creating their character for an rpg. The three warforged images on my page are the results of this.
To anyone who takes commissions, my hats off to you. I can’t imagine trying to draw what is in other people’s heads on a consistent basis, and I was doing this in a no pressure unpaid circumstance.
In other news, my next set of projects are going to be dealing with different body types than the slim characters I’ve been starting with so I can create a broader variety of characters. Also so I can be honest with my own Trellian character in that I am not in the same shape as my youth.
Hope everyone has a wonderful week!
Trellian Duck
I’ve also had my first friend ask me to make something for them. I agreed, and took my time creating their character for an rpg. The three warforged images on my page are the results of this.
To anyone who takes commissions, my hats off to you. I can’t imagine trying to draw what is in other people’s heads on a consistent basis, and I was doing this in a no pressure unpaid circumstance.
In other news, my next set of projects are going to be dealing with different body types than the slim characters I’ve been starting with so I can create a broader variety of characters. Also so I can be honest with my own Trellian character in that I am not in the same shape as my youth.
Hope everyone has a wonderful week!
Trellian Duck
Progress
Posted a month agoIt hasn’t been that long since I’ve been posting, trying to do at least one post a day when work doesn’t keep me away from it.
The lovely thing about this project is that I’ve been able to watch the characters I’m creating improve with every new drawing, and I’m finding myself motivated rather than frustrated as I often got with my sketch books and classic drawing tools.
Using the tablet almost feels like cheating sometimes, but my basic sketching has also improved so I guess it’s not entirely the technology. I may post some of that up to show as well just for examples, but giving an update to say I’m still going strong, and give a big thanks to those that have sent me notes, given faves, and especially to those who are watching me. It helps to know I’m not just drawing for the wall and someone else is enjoying my art.
Sincerely,
Trellian Duck
The lovely thing about this project is that I’ve been able to watch the characters I’m creating improve with every new drawing, and I’m finding myself motivated rather than frustrated as I often got with my sketch books and classic drawing tools.
Using the tablet almost feels like cheating sometimes, but my basic sketching has also improved so I guess it’s not entirely the technology. I may post some of that up to show as well just for examples, but giving an update to say I’m still going strong, and give a big thanks to those that have sent me notes, given faves, and especially to those who are watching me. It helps to know I’m not just drawing for the wall and someone else is enjoying my art.
Sincerely,
Trellian Duck
Suggestions
Posted a month agoWhile I am enjoying drawing and still have quite a few things I want to do for work, I’m also looking for ideas for things to draw/sketch out.
If anyone has ideas for me I’d love to hear them. Obviously can’t guarantee I’ll draw anything but I know if you always just stick to your own comfort zone in art you don’t grow the same.
Please keep suggestions SFW. I have no interest in drawing things that are adult in nature.
Thank you ahead of time for your suggestions!
If anyone has ideas for me I’d love to hear them. Obviously can’t guarantee I’ll draw anything but I know if you always just stick to your own comfort zone in art you don’t grow the same.
Please keep suggestions SFW. I have no interest in drawing things that are adult in nature.
Thank you ahead of time for your suggestions!