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Published: 2016-06-29 21:02:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 963; Favourites: 50; Downloads: 0
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My first full illustration of this place, a concept for my comic, found on this page. It'll likely improve in details and complexity as I continue to improve my skills.Guys, this was super duper fun to draw. Since I currently don't have any experience with 3D modelling programs, I drew the city the old fashioned way (digitally), with lines. I even figured out how to divide space into even thirds. I didn't really employ the technique all that much after all, but I'm happy to have learned more about three point perspective.
Stay tuned for another update tomorrow!
Also! I now have the comic on another, separate website.
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Smackjeeves
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Comments: 71
Man, I want to learn sketch up so badly. I haven't taken the time to learn it yet, but thank you!
Oh, I totally get what you're saying. When I give this one another attempt, I'll definitely try adding more directions to give it a sense of a 'real' fictional city.
Thank you for your feedback!
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I would recomend Blender with toon shader
Had tried to learn ScetchUp with no success. I think blender is easier and more versatile (transitioned from 3Ds Max 8).
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Oh, thank you for your suggestions! I don't have much experience with any 3D modelling software.
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I'm a huge fan of Escher, so I was directly drawn to this bizarre and complex scenery! It looks absolutely amazing!
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Oh, thank you so much! I love Escher's work too! I loved making this one so I'm glad you enjoyed it. ^^
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It definitely shows, can't wait to see more like this!
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Thank you very much! ^^ I'm glad you like it.
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Oh I like such things!.. 
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Ooh, thanks so much! I agree wholeheartedly. ^^ If only gravity weren't a thing sometimes. xD
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Thank you so much! ^^ I really appreciate your feedback. (=
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your welcome!
and I appreciate great art
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This piece practically leapt off the screen at me when I first saw it. Escher obviously comes to mind, but also the final scenes of Labyrinth. It's not merely the subject matter than impressed me, though; it's the execution. Your use of various light shades of flat gray give dimension, and the gradient grays in the windows add energy. This piece not only changes horizons but scales as well, and some details defy logical perspective. This is an outstanding practice for three-point perspective and an intriguing finished piece.
Unfortunately, that intrigue doesn't last very long. As a practice piece, it's great. But there's no focus, no story being told. I see the skill with which it was executed and begin searching for the easter egg that will reveal what the artist is wanting to say. But I don't find anything. There's nothing alive in the picture: no people, no animals, no plants...not even a sun or clouds in a sky. I can see the absence of sun and clouds as intentional since you don't want to define any horizons. But I'd have loved to see something happening. Even Escher's work sometimes used animals or even waterfalls to show activity. The piece is solid, accurate, and dormant. Visual arts are not so different from written ones: pictures, paintings, sculptures, etc. should (I think) tell a story, be it ever so short. The nice thing about visual arts is that you can jump to the climax. Anyway, those are my two bits' worth.
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Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment! Yeah, it was mostly a practice, experimental piece which I may add more to in future attempts. I appreciate your feedback!
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Woohaaaa this is crazy!
really good job! i'd love to see it full colored! see how you practice light over different materials and textures.... i see lots of potential here, considering i was to ask you what 3D programm did you use hahaha (btw there's this Google Sketchup that is really easy to learn and you can get really nice 3D mockups to use i your comics, maybe just use it as a basic structure, like a help to your perspective work...this may save you lots of time!).
Really ther's not much to say haha this drawing makes me dizzy and that's cool
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Yeah, I've definitely heard of Google Sketchup. Maybe when I have a little more free time I'll play with it and see if I can get the hang of it. Thanks for the feedback and suggestion! ^^
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You have an amazing understanding of perspective! As far as I can tell, almost everything makes sense structurally. The composition is dynamic and complicated without being overbearing, making me feel as if I'm lost within its maze.
The one part where I don't get how the perspective works is the black door and window near the center. Since they're on the same plane, I would expect their lines to be parallel to each other. I get that you meant to distort them more in comparison to the rest of the piece, but something about them doesn't make sense in terms of perspective.
I think you could also improve the piece by shading in some of the white areas. There's a lot of white surfaces, especially in the top half of the piece, making some objects appear flat at first glance.
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Yeah, I thought about that difference too. I'll play around with it and see how I might change it. Thanks so much for the feedback!
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That's incredible!!
Perspective is hard -- in art class building perspective were always my least favorite xD
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Perspective just takes understanding. (= I'm sure with a little practice you could surprise yourself. ^^
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I think if I really focused, like with everything, I could get somewhere. It art class my problem is that it dealt with rulers… which equated to numbers and math in my brain, so I had a real opposition to it XD (math is a sore subject for me haha).
Anyway, again, this is super impressive, Ren!!
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Thanks again! =3 Maybe you should just use a straight, flat stick. xD
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Welcome!
XD Yes, get rid of the numbers, haha!
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Hey, I saw your artwork on !
First thing that came to mind: Escher. You captured the same crazy perspectives in the artwork and it almost creates a vertigo feeling for the viewer.
Furthermore, you are a master of staircases. Perspective on those darn things are ridiculously difficult, certainly when one adds more than a dozen of them in a drawing.
A minor point of feedback is the primairy background. It feels like it is missing some detail or perhaps different colour or value? But I would understand if you left it bare on purpose.
Great work, amazing perspectives!
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Thanks for the feedback and suggestion! I'll definitely play around with it and see what I can come up with.
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To elaborate more on my feedback about the background; My suggestion for adding details to the background would be some of those wicked staircases, in a light value, behind the main buildings in the foreground. I think it would have created even more depth to the drawing.
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That's awesome! Backgrounds are my kryptonite. lol.
You did a great job with your vanishing points!
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Aw, thanks so much! Ha... you say they're your kryptonite, but knowing how well you draw everything else, I'm sure if you tried it, your attempt would look amazing. ^^
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I can do it but it drains me...
This took me a whole day and it's not that detailed and only a 1 point perspective. lol
Ronin Ryousuke: Ch 0.1 p2
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Practice practice. (= I knew I saw (at least) something of yours that had a background. And that page is nice.
But we all have different things we work on at different stages of improvement. If you ever have the inkling to try again, I'd love to see it. ^^
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I have other moments but I cheat and try to avoid it. XD No good though because that's ignoring something important... like setting. -_-
But I'll keep on going as best I can. lol
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Ha, you and me both. 
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Woah. I'm definetly seeing things froma whole new perspective!
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Haha... You and me both. Thanks for commenting!
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Amazing perspective work! Everything is really consistent!
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Thank you so much! That's high praise. (=
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Yea this is cool love the m.c Escher twist you did with this
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Definitely inspired by his work. Thanks so much! ^^
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Awesome and you are quite welcome
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Woa, this looks amazing! 
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