Whompyjawed In reply to Neui [2012-09-17 02:47:33 +0000 UTC]

When I started photoshop, I used various tutorials from DA "Resource and stock images" category ONLY for the technical aspect of the program, learning the features, processes shortcuts, ect. Only use these for learning the program, there are a lot of unprofessional artists out there, dumping tutorials, and they can mess a newbie up with bad habits. If your instructor is worth anything, s/he will be able to tell you these things and you wont have to bother with tutorials at all.

Use references ALL the time. The faster you get a hang of studying them, the faster you can improve your work. Never reference art, only photos. Reference things around you, draw exactly what you see.

This tutorial sums up anything I can ever really tell you.
[link]

Other than that, practice. Practice for hours. Carry a sketchpad with you. Draw until your hand cramps and then keep drawing. If you have to, turn your internet off to keep your focus. Draw over and over and spend a minimum of 15 minutes on a single piece. Just do it. Art will not come out of you like magic once you have read a bunch of how-to's and tutorials, it's 95% patience and hard work, exercise and developing coordination.

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Neui In reply to Whompyjawed [2012-09-17 03:11:27 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that is probably the BEST advice anyone has ever given me regarding artstuffs. Thank you so much, I will put it to good use

I hope you are well,
~Neui.

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Whompyjawed In reply to SquareFrogDesigns [2012-08-30 07:46:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, I apologize for the late reply.

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SquareFrogDesigns In reply to Whompyjawed [2012-08-30 08:49:42 +0000 UTC]

No problem at all, truly love your work and style.

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Whompyjawed In reply to TVCranium [2012-05-03 06:41:12 +0000 UTC]

I'm eating penguins.

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Whompyjawed In reply to PuzzledGumshoe [2012-03-26 22:53:13 +0000 UTC]

Forgive you? I can only gush my appreciation that someone has been so kind to stop by and validate my efforts. Thank you!

I have thought about publishing a book, a graphic novel of sorts. I have such scramble-brain it's difficult for me to put stories together, but that is something I do put my efforts towards.

Thanks again though, I really appreciate it.

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PuzzledGumshoe In reply to Whompyjawed [2012-03-27 01:39:52 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome dude.

And I know what you mean about having a scramble-brain. I do too. DX

So I have a question about your creatures. Do you dream about them before you imagine their personalities?

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Whompyjawed In reply to PuzzledGumshoe [2012-03-27 02:59:14 +0000 UTC]

That's a tough question!

I dream about "events" that may define a creature or even manifest as one, but I never dream about my characters directly.

Everything else is an exploratory process that comes together through line-stroke and kind of creates itself. I'm always surprised by the end result.

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PuzzledGumshoe In reply to Whompyjawed [2012-03-27 04:13:17 +0000 UTC]

That's beautiful. I think that if you dreamed of one of those guys directly, that'd scare you off of sleeping forever XD I'd be scared. The guy in your piece "Keen to the Gnarled Child" had such a real face. If I saw him, I'd cry!

So beautiful. It's better to be surprised. Stephen King says that creating is like digging up a fossil. Sometimes know what it is until you excavate it fully. I never understood that as a kid, but I do now. I love that man.

Seeing these creatures make me think of songs by Nick Cave or PJ Harvey. I can't imagine why. Maybe if feelings from the songs had forms, they'd look similar to these guys. Orrrr maybe because I was listening to Nick Cave as I stalked your gallery. I recommend listening to the Murder Ballads.

Anyway, never stop drawing. You're a beautiful person. Know that if you do publish, I'll be the first to buy the book. c:

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Whompyjawed In reply to PuzzledGumshoe [2012-03-27 08:31:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I do think I like his stuff. I remember once looking up Nick Cave and not really appreciating his rendition of Mercy Seat and so henceforth I never really gave him a chance. But I do love the way his music tells a story, especially Song of Joy and I love the southern gothic sound of Where the Wild Roses Grow. Thank you so much for showing him to me again, he's been tonight's working music.
Thanks also for all the kind words of encouragement, I gave your own gallery a stalkin' and your poetry is mighty fine.

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PuzzledGumshoe In reply to Whompyjawed [2012-03-27 16:50:15 +0000 UTC]

You're so welcome dude. I love Song of Joy and Wild Roses. Curse of Milhaven is so catchy, even if its filled with homicide.

Thanks for the watch. I've got a couple things I need to put on here, regarding Goodwine. Oh that town...

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Whompyjawed In reply to Canis-Infernalis [2012-03-02 09:34:58 +0000 UTC]

I don't mind being under the grid. I like the ability to keep up with the people who take the time to converse me, popularity can be overwhelming. But I really appreciate what you say and I think your art is glorious as well! You're very, very talented with wet media and depicting emotion, the honesty in your work is difficult to come by.

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Whompyjawed In reply to UndeadLittleFox [2012-02-28 04:35:53 +0000 UTC]

I think I found you through Tumblr, I love your stuff!

And thanks. (:

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UndeadLittleFox In reply to Whompyjawed [2012-02-29 13:17:44 +0000 UTC]

Really? Oh boy, that's exciting to me! XD
What's yours, dear?

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Whompyjawed In reply to UndeadLittleFox [2012-02-29 13:47:32 +0000 UTC]

[link] <-- My default. I use it for art.
[link] <-- My uh 'other' one. NSFW.
I'll follow you! By the way, your music tastes are exquisite.

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UndeadLittleFox In reply to Whompyjawed [2012-02-29 14:59:33 +0000 UTC]

I should do that, have different little blogs, but I'd forget XD
I don't mind NSFW, have you seen what I reblog yet? XD Totally following both!

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Whompyjawed In reply to UndeadLittleFox [2012-02-29 17:40:28 +0000 UTC]

I like what you did with the tags and the buttons on the side. Nice and simple. I'd do that if my art one wasn't linked to where my family can see.

Yaay We're blog buddies!

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UndeadLittleFox In reply to Whompyjawed [2012-03-01 03:08:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It took me positively FOREVER to figure it out. I'm not computer savvy >.<
And I know what you mean, I quickly unlinked the two once I started reblogging well, what I reblog.

OMG WE ARE.
I tend to be on there ALL the time so, you know where to find me, haha!

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Whompyjawed In reply to demosthenes1blackops [2012-02-27 17:03:07 +0000 UTC]

No problem, I really enjoy your leatherwork.

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Whompyjawed In reply to x-UndeadKitty-x [2012-02-26 20:52:41 +0000 UTC]

Dude. Dude, there is a lot of sincerity in your work, you are completely stalk-worthy.

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Whompyjawed In reply to VCR-WOLFE [2012-02-26 07:09:42 +0000 UTC]

Of course! Your monsters are fabulous. c:

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VCR-WOLFE In reply to Whompyjawed [2012-02-26 07:10:57 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh, I must say the same to yours, and your other creations!

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Whompyjawed In reply to Elleir [2012-02-24 06:00:23 +0000 UTC]

I saw your centipede piece on tumblr, mad in love with it. I love your line work and especially how you draw hands. I didn't expect a stalk-back, thanks a lot for all the kind words, its overwhelming.

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Elleir In reply to Whompyjawed [2012-02-28 04:10:05 +0000 UTC]

Ah! I didn't think I'd actually get dA watches -from- Tumblr! That's cool. I just started following you on it too. You have to post more trad art/pencil sketches! They're so pretty.

But no problem for the watchback, I really really dig what you do.

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Whompyjawed In reply to gdpr-4925904 [2012-01-29 02:27:04 +0000 UTC]

Omg I totally thought I managed to hide that sdfghsadsfgh thank you.

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Whompyjawed In reply to Chubface [2012-01-28 05:43:20 +0000 UTC]

I don't have it anymore.

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