Monday, 12 December 2016

Final post of 2016...



This is my last blog post until 6th of Feb 2017 as I have a break over Christmas and the start of the New Year! Here's a little Christmas Illustration I whipped up for my last post of 2016.



Enjoy and I'll see you in February 2017!

Monday, 5 December 2016

Monday, 28 November 2016

The Steps Involved in Creating an Illustration-From Start to Finish


I often get asked what the steps involved in creating an Illustration are from the start to the finished product, so today I thought I'd take the time to show you.

First I start with sketch-Some times I use Sketchbook Pro and my 13" Wacom Cintiq other times I use my sketch book and a pencil.

Sketch


Once I'm happy with my sketch I open it in Adobe Illustrator and start creating the parts. I generally create each item on a separate layer-alot of Illustrators don't do it that way. I find it's easier if I don't like something and want to change it. I recently purchased the DynamicSketch tool from Astute Graphics and that has made drawing with a Wacom Cintiq so much easier and faster! Highly recommend it! 


Adobe Illustrator


Once I've finished the illustration in Adobe Illustrator I export it as a Photoshop file into Adobe Phhotoshop where I add the textures, shading and anything else needed.
Adobe Photoshop

I add it to any other illustrations that were needed and the illustration is now complete!
Finished


Enjoy and I'll see you next time!

Thursday, 27 October 2016

More Doodling...


Another doodle for you to enjoy







Enjoy and I'll see you next time!